TODAY I'm 1/6 finished with my chemotherapy program. The doctor said the first session is the hardest, possibly because one doesn't know what to expect. The following 3 pictures are a study on pretending one isn't present on the scene. I'm so lucky that I don't have to have the drip system that the gentleman next to me is having, but only some syringes full of the medication. Even at that, I don't want to watch, just get it over with, is my attitude.
Birthday dinner this month was the usual delicious. Fennel soup, tenderloin, twice baked parmesan/truffle potatoes, green beans. Lovely. Dessert is always looked forward to by me.......a red velvet cupcake and what are referred to as "drunken berries" an assortment of berries in a cloud of whipped cream flavored with Chambord. Yum!
Susan sent this picture of Justin in Alaska involved in his favorite activity.........making art. He'll be 27 on December 22.
Susan sent this picture of Justin in Alaska involved in his favorite activity.........making art. He'll be 27 on December 22.
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Chris and his family flew to Florida today, stopping in my home town (My kinda town, Chicago is) for 2 hours. After attending a nephew's graduation in Miami, they'll go on to Orlando, planning to go to 4 theme parks in 4 days. I'm glad they're young.
And that's the news from our corner of the world.
I like pretending not to be there, too. Perfect approach.
ReplyDeleteI was feeling under weather, so had BH dinner delivered. Berries disappeared, everything was less than glamorous. I think it is the showmanship that makes it taste so good.
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The chemo line, it's not what I imagined. Actually I never could summon an image of this procedure.
ReplyDeleteMaybe one of these days I'll post a picture of our ports, implanted under the skin. I find it really freaky. Bob's okay with his.
ReplyDeleteKeep telling yourself you're that much closer to being done with all this, I guess. My sister told me she recently donated her wig to an organization for other women who might need it. She wants to put all that behind her now, and I think that's probably a healthy attitude. You've done so well, Jane--good luck and I hope it's over soon for you. Rest up when you need to...
ReplyDeleteYou are one strong woman! AND beautiful as you are going through the therapy, Stay strong Babe and do keek us posted! A Non Y Mouse
ReplyDeleteoops.... keep us posted please
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Jane. Thank you for the honest portrayal of your experience. I had not expected a line of you in one room and i do agree with you on the method you are getting the chemo and the just do it thoughts!! I have now donated platlets at least 250 times and more if they ever o back through my records and add up, but.............the point is that when they put in the needle and my blood flows out to have plasma and platelets and such removed, as it returns i just think...Wow. Took me a long time to even look at the tubes. Yikes....is that my blood?????? I may be freaked, but think the ports would be interesting! You have shown that the procedure is simple, but the reality of why is big! What a beautiful balance to add dinner and your beautiful grandson!
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