The chemo drugs really wipe me out and I get pretty chilly and tired. This week we brought my "family" blanket. I received so many compliments on how beautiful and snuggly it was. The normal 4-5 hour infusion took six hours because they were short on chemo nurses. While I would never choose to do this - these chemo treatments with my daughters and sister have been a unique and treasured time together, we've shared something special - their support makes me want to try harder to overcome this disease and to continue to be able to support and care for my family - my greatest joy!
We make quite the scene with five or six of us marching into the chemo room with my chemo bag (comlete with snacks, games and my notebook for keeping track of labs, tests, and appointments), blankets and other paraphenalia necessary for us to have a good time. We enjoy playing games, visiting and getting to meet other cancer patients, and nurse Jennie has come to the rescue more than once!
2 comments:
That blanket is ADORABLE!!! And I'm literally tearing up thinking about all you wonderful ladies there together, supporting each other through all of this. What a wonderful blessing you are to each other. I can't WAIT to see you after Christmas! Much love, Liz
This is so neat. Thanks for letting me know about it. We both know how hard it is to talk on the phone and this way I can know what is going on with you. I love you so much and am praying for you every day.
Much love, Nan
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