I've been very tired and haven't blogged as much. I must pay homage to whomever placed the large, lit pink flamingo and "Life is Good" golfballs on my front porch over the weekend. It made my husband and my day, and looks terrific when it's lit. Whoever the anonymous "flamingoer" is, we thank you for the smiles!
I'm still having the throat pain, but hoping it eases. I can't take too many pain meds as I have a freaky stomach (always have) and the pain meds make me sick. So, I trudge through day by day hoping each day gets better.
I pretty much just go to work and then come home afterwards. I've always heard radiation is fatiguing, I can now vouch for that storyline. I'm very anxious to get on the golf course, but know that will be some time. I'm also trying to put back on some of 30+ pounds I've lost. It's weird, but somedays I have an appetite, and other days I have no appetite. It's bizarre.
Keep the prayers coming,
Much Love,
Julie
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
"Random musings..."
Now that radiation is done, my spirits are a wee bit better. It's still weird and difficult to process that I have cancer. In one moment, my brain seems fine and able to tackle the task at hand. Then in an instant, I remember my life will never be the same with this cancer. I continue to pray that the medicines shrink the tumors. It's still very difficult to swallow, and I'm suppose to drink at least 65 ounces of water or powerade per day. I manage to complete that task, but have to use a certain liquid prescription that numbs the throat where the radiation was geared to.
As I said, it's difficult to process having this cancer. My mind tells me I should be planting my flowers, golfing, or being more active. My body tells me that is not possible yet. I did have a wonderful surprise when I got home from shopping for Wes's birthday present today. Polly and Kim, two of my good friends, came over and planted petunia's in my porch box. There both huge K-State fans, and actually tried to get me red and blue plants, but the colors available were red and white. It was a sweet surprise from two good friends. I appreciated the smile, and especially seeing Kim's daughter Blair, whom I've spoiled often and puts a smile on my face every time I see her. Blair, out of the blue a couple of years ago, called Wes and I and wanted to spend the night. We loved that she did, and she came over and Wes and I had a blast babysitting her.
I'm finding I'm still tired from the radiation, and will be anxious to get a week out of treatments so the throat can heal. In that sense, I want time to move fast. Otherwise, time moves slow. It's still hard to believe I've been living with this for over 2 months. It's flown by, but it also goes slow.
Keep the prayers coming,
Much Love,
Julie
As I said, it's difficult to process having this cancer. My mind tells me I should be planting my flowers, golfing, or being more active. My body tells me that is not possible yet. I did have a wonderful surprise when I got home from shopping for Wes's birthday present today. Polly and Kim, two of my good friends, came over and planted petunia's in my porch box. There both huge K-State fans, and actually tried to get me red and blue plants, but the colors available were red and white. It was a sweet surprise from two good friends. I appreciated the smile, and especially seeing Kim's daughter Blair, whom I've spoiled often and puts a smile on my face every time I see her. Blair, out of the blue a couple of years ago, called Wes and I and wanted to spend the night. We loved that she did, and she came over and Wes and I had a blast babysitting her.
I'm finding I'm still tired from the radiation, and will be anxious to get a week out of treatments so the throat can heal. In that sense, I want time to move fast. Otherwise, time moves slow. It's still hard to believe I've been living with this for over 2 months. It's flown by, but it also goes slow.
Keep the prayers coming,
Much Love,
Julie
Monday, May 4, 2009
"Radiation is done..."
My 35 trips to radiation are done. I just wish the pain could turn off and stop just like the radiation treatments. When Wes and I first arrived, we were called from the lobby to the nurses station which alarmed me. I'd been battling some fatigue, and am really working to keep from getting dehydrated and I has no clue why I would go to the nurses station. Ends up Vicki, the nurse with the sweet, comforting voice, had three KU golf balls for me in a prescription bottle with the directions: 'Hit the heck out of the ball." It not only made my day, but made me smile. I needed a smile. I got hugs from all the lovely nurses. They liked the fact that for 35 days straight, I wore a KU shirt.
The pain from the radiation is miserable. Swallowing food or liquid is like turmoil on my throat. The Dr. told me the pain will last for about another week, but gave me a prescription for some different pain meds that can hopefully help with this incredible pain. I will be glad when I can get on a normal diet. Soft foods and liquids are very bland after a while.
I haven't been blogging much as I haven't had the energy. I hope and continue to pray that this journey is successful, and that the chemo and radiation are shrinking the tumors. Please continue to pray.
Much Love,
Julie
The pain from the radiation is miserable. Swallowing food or liquid is like turmoil on my throat. The Dr. told me the pain will last for about another week, but gave me a prescription for some different pain meds that can hopefully help with this incredible pain. I will be glad when I can get on a normal diet. Soft foods and liquids are very bland after a while.
I haven't been blogging much as I haven't had the energy. I hope and continue to pray that this journey is successful, and that the chemo and radiation are shrinking the tumors. Please continue to pray.
Much Love,
Julie
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