It will grow back!

It was yet another one of our warm summer nights in Rocklin.  I had taken a walk after dark in our neighborhood and when I returned home thought I would go for a swim.  Now when I say swim, I really mean float around in a tube and push off the sides of the pool and gaze up at the sky.  Last night the sky was filled with wonderful fluffy patches of white clouds - the kind of clouds a child would look at and pick out various shapes of animals or a pirate ship or a crown or a skull and crossbones, and watch them change shape into nothing recognizable as pieces fall off.  As I looked up searching the sky for the next cloud shaped object, alone, in the dark, in my backyard, I was enjoying the moment.  I began singing songs in my mind and then on my lips quietly, and then talking to God.  I was thinking and looking at the clouds and feeling God close by.  And I prayed that He would speak to me, at that moment looking up, floating in my pool.  I wanted him to miraculously appear in the clouds or maybe be one of the cloud shapes. But no, that didn't happen!

But as I lay back floating around on my yellow and white tube, I marveled at God's handiwork - the clouds and the sky and the stars. The night was still, but a slight wind started to gently blow the tops of our redwood trees.  A few minutes later, a shooting star shot across the sky. . .  And that's when I realized that God was speaking to me! The God of this universe was there beside me and listening to my secret thoughts and prayers.

The Bible says if we seek God we will find Him.  I found Him last night!

Yesterday, I had my remaining hair shaved off, so now I am bald!  I know a few bald men.  I don't know any bald women except those undergoing chemo.  It needed to be done.  It was thin and stringy and almost entirely gone already under my hat on top.  I don't like being bald.  It's not my preferred hair style, but it will be easier to put on my wig and wear my scarves.  At least it is temporary, right?  It will grow back, unlike other body parts!

A special thank you to my friend, Lori, for the shave!

                                                                                                                                                                   

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Lots a shots! - wk 4

This week I had to get a neupogen shot on days 3 through 7.  This is something that is suppose to help with my white blood cell count.  I won't know if it helped until I get the results of my blood test.  I do think I felt better after this round of chemo than my first round.

June 30, Sunday
This is my 3rd day after chemo and I didn't feel too bad until after I got my shot.  Five days this week I have to go get a neupogen injection.  Today was my first day.  I felt OK in a couple of hours.

July 1, Monday
I received my second neupogen shot today.  Just felt bad!  The nurse at the clinic is concerned about my blood pressure.  There could be other health complications if it stays too high.  She wants me to see my GP to have my blood pressure meds adjusted.  I came home and sleep a while after the shot.  Maybe it's the heat.  It's like 108* out.

July 2, Tuesday
I had my third neupogen shot today at 1:30.  I made sure I drank water and ate something and took tylenol right before I went.   Actually felt better today.  Saw Dr. Turnure at 4:50 to adjust blood pressure meds.

I haven't felt the tingling in my legs and arms this time.  I don't know if its because I've been taking vitimin B6 or the neupogen shots.  I'm not sure if the shots have anything to do with it, but that's something that is different this time.

July 3, Wednesday
Well, I'm starting to feel better today.  The shot didn't bother me.  I'm taking different blood pressure meds. God is good!  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!  I think that's my new favorite verse!

July 4, Thursday
Happy Birthday America!
Yes, even on holidays, I have to get my shot!  I do feel much better.  I think the two worst days after chemo were day 4 and 5.  We were to have friends over today, but they were sick.  We grilled hamburgers and Italian sausage and had our own celebration.  The temps have been 106* - 108* all week.  Something unusual happened this morning for Rocklin CA.  It sprinkled for a few minutes!  Doesn't usually happen here at this time of the year.

My hair is still hanging on . . . barely!

My poor arm!

July 5, Friday
Yeah!  No shot today! . . . but I did have to get my blood drawn!  If its not one thing, it's another!  I think I am back to feeling normal.

July 6, Saturday
Well, it's been a long week!  Out almost everyday for a shot or blood draw or doctor's appointment. At least my 2nd chemo is done and my bad days are over! Scott has been home all week on vacation and has gone with me to most of my appointments.  Thanks for your support!

July 7, Sunday
Scott had to fly out today.  Matt took him to the airport at 8am.

Josh and Zach with their mama!

Another week gone!

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Hair today, gone tomorrow. . . . Video!

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