July 15
6:00 woke early not wanting to get up yet.
Isaiah 13-17; James 1:21;
I go for my 2nd round of chemotherapy treatment today. I’m a little apprehensive due to my getting so sick after the last round. I’m praying that it won’t be so bad this time. This week has been an emotional one for me as I’ve started losing my hair. Dr said it would probably fall out in clumps but everyone is different. Once again I’m a unique individual . My hair is coming out in layers. It’s thinning out. If you didn’t know me you wouldn’t know, but I feel like it’s thinned a lot. Thankfully I have thick hair. I suspect it’ll fall out rest of way after this round of treatment. I have several scarves, beanies, and turbans. I’ve even gotten my hair cut shorter in preparation. I think no matter how much you prepare yourself, you are never ready emotionally.
I’ve also been trying to finish up with the planning of Vacation Bible School for our church next week. Thankfully, we have missionaries coming in to help us. Fiery darts sure have been thrown a lot at our church family this week. So, I know that this VBS is very much needed. I’m praying for good attendance, things to go well, and most importantly that souls will be saved and impacted for Christ. A friend shared this verse with me this morning.
Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
8:20 Bp 11/71 pulse 81 temp 98.1 weight 184 – I forgot to take my shoes off again.
8:30 Praise: We asked nurse if the Dr adjusted the dosage. She checked and he cut it in half. I have my own room today and session will last 3.5 hours today.
9:30 chilling tingling sensation in upper torso on both sides. Stomach starting to hurt. Nurse brought me ice chips and sour cream and chives crackers.
11:53 feeling a little weird. Tummy hurts and I’m tired. Is it sad that I’m craving sprite to settle my stomach? I’m on my last medicine. It should take about an hour. I’m tired. Been working on my blog, scripture journaling, and listening to music on Spotify. I’m trying to find my phone to turn music back on. About to panic because I can’t find it then realize, I’m typing in my journal on it. Dugh! Boy, do I feel sheepish.
12:06 I’m just about done. Waiting on Neulasta to beep and blink green. Asked nurse what I could do instead of Claritin because it gave me bloody noses horrible last time. Told her what I had used to help ease them. She would have to ask Dr. Forgot that it would inject a tube into my arm for when it keeps kicks on. It made a pop and stuck me at same time which scared me so bad that I hollered. Lol. I immediately apologized out loud. When nurse came back to my room. She asked if that was me that hollered. I admitted and explained what happened. Lol. We chuckled. I suggested that they remind me next time so I won’t get so scared. Informed me that I could take Zyrtec I stead, use vasoline in end of nose and a humidifier to help keep my nose moist. Holly came over to visit. She let me know that I look very pale – definitely not my normal color. I explained that I’m given 6 meds through IV each session so it’s probably from that.
Neulasta injection: Side effects, dosage, uses, and more
1:00 tried to watch a movie with Dezirae but feel asleep trying to type in journal. Went to bed.
3:10 woke. Wanted to stay in bed but knew I need to get some nourishment as I’ve only eaten crackers at hospital all day. Drank fresh carrot juice and ate 2 pieces of peanut butter toast.
5:00 laying back down. I’m exhausted and feel wiped out almost as if I’ve been beaten up. Center of chest hurts and I have widespread moderate pain throughout my body. Have the Clark Family music playing thru Spotify on my phone.
7:00 Joe cooked dinner. Let him know that an oncology nurse said it was important to eat protein during chemotherapy treatments to help with energy. Joe decided to make me a protein shake. It’s cookies and cream flavored. Not fond of the flavor.
7:45 Guess what!!!! God just answered a prayer request. A lady from a nearby church just called Joe to inquire about our VBS. She said tonight is their last night and they wanted to give us they’re decorations. That’s monumental! It will be such a help and a huge answer to prayer! Joe and kids are going to go meet the Pastor tonight. I promised to not do anything while they’re gone. Family gone for about 2 hours. Able to watch a Hallmark movie via Xumo. Forced myself to drink water even though I feel full and maybe a little bloated in my tummy. Eve’s curse is supposed to appear tomorrow, but we’ll see. On a positive note, the chemo & immunotherapy treatment have helped ease some of my overall lightning strike injuries. My tongue issues have just about cleared. The lesions and white patches have cleared. I haven’t seen a completely pink tongue in years. Bedtime vitamins taken. Immune blend applied to bottoms of feet. Lip balm applied. Vasoline applied to inside edges of nostrils. Diffuser turned on with lavender oil.
Thankful for…
1. My friend at the food pantry sent me a get-well card in mail. It came today.
2. A church close to us called asking about our VBS. They are donating some of their decorations. Answer to prayer. thank you, Lord.
3. Able to talk with a friend tonight.
4. Chemo treatment was a little shorter today – 3 1/2 hours.
5. God gives songs when you need them. Great and mighty is the Lord our God.
https://youtu.be/hINvwFKjeaY?si=8HYqzGuPyNovp8qF
