I am losing my optimism. Each time I take chemo I think it will get easier. It doesn't. It gets harder. The effects last longer. The fatigue is worse. The fingers hurt worse. The cold sensitivity gets worse. I'm getting tired of being sick. Are these the words of a chronic complainer? I hope not. I am coming off treatment #5 and while the numbers say I am getting better right now on day 5 of this chemo week I still have not bounced back like I think I should.
So we walk. When we can. And talk and tell each other how much we enjoy each moment we have together. Sandy is doing great things with the yard. And the sprinkler system installation has started. So by Halloween we should have great beautiful GREEN grass to feast our eyes on. Real grass - Fescue. Not bermuda. You know why? I got to choose! Whohoo!
I had a visit from my nephew today. Its great to have family. What a treasure. And we had a visit from friends. Wow - that makes the day go by fast. And then I took a well deserved nap. But I woke up in time to see the last half of the Notre Dame-Michigan game. Wow - when did college football become that much fun?
I'm looking forward to next week. Its a non-chemo week and we have it chockfull of activities. Starting with the Kansas State Fair on Monday. I am planning on eating a Pronto Pup. I hope my digestive track can handle it cuz its gonna happen.
All for tonight - stay tuned - thanks for listening - Gary
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Maybe I'll see you at the Fair on Monday. Will keep my eyes open for you. Have a great Lord's day tomorrow. Cleta
ReplyDeleteHang in there! I know you can do it. Tell Sandra to eat a Funnel Cake for me! Yum!! Good luck with your Pronto Pup.
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Gary and Sandy,
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful day at the fair.
Enjoy!
Judy
Gary & Sandy ~~ I only recently learned of your blog, so decided early this a.m. to see if I could find it. Google does wonderful things in tracking people!! Our prayers have been with both of you since we first learned of your illness and we continue to pray for God's will for you each and every day. Stay strong!! I'll be following your blog. Love to all of you ~~ Aunt Carolyn & Uncle Pop
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