Well, I have had my ups and downs. Today is a better day than yesterday. Monday was a good day I ate well. Then Tuesday came and I spent the day running to the bathroom. So, I am still not sure how this will work. Seems that each round of chemo may be harder to come back from at least the first 4 of the AC which are very toxic to the sytem.
My friend, and the gal who cuts my hair, Linda, came by on Monday to shave my head. The hair was falling into my mouth and into my food and getting knotted up...so off it went.
I got on the Internet today for the first time in awhile with Cathi and the girls in Ireland. They wanted to see my bald head so I showed them. Aine, 5, the oldest said it looked like a grandpa head. The youngest just stared and run away and came back and forth to demand I take my hat off and show her my bald head.
They are of course the delight of my life. I will post some pics of them along with my bald head and a pic of our half inch snow fall we were greeted with Tuesday morning. I am very unhappy with the weather. I think we are amongst the coldest places in America right now. It was 14 on Saturday morning....14!!!!
I just have to hang in there and try to weather this storm. I am hoping it all goes quickly. I can't wait to be finished with chemo!!!
I hope you have a warm week. We are still looking for Spring to arrive here. If you see it, send it our way.
Thanks to those who are sending cards. They mean a lot to me. Cathi, my daughter, has friends from all over sending cards. This week I have had cards from England , South Africa, and Holland. Keep the prayers coming. Will write again in a few days.
6 comments:
Hi Pat! Cathi just gave me the address for your blog, so I am going to be checking in on you now. My mom lives in Bend and every time I talk to her she tells me it's been snowing. Weird weather for you guys. I wish I could send some of the 90's temperatures we are supposed to be getting down here this weekend. I will be coming up there in July to visit mom and go to the Sisters quilt show, I would love to stop by and say hi to you if you feel up to it. Take care now, ok? XXXOOO Beth
Hi Pat! I also got your blog URL from Cathi. I'm sorry to hear that this round of chemo has been so rough, but I'm glad to hear you sounding so determined!
Hi Pat - I didn't know you had a blog until Cathi mentioned it in hers. I can imagine A&A's reactions to your lack of hair - I'm sure my youngest (who is Aine's age) would find it very funny if his grandma had no hair. We're going to visit in the end of May, which should be fun.
Hang in there, we're thinking of you.
Hello Pat--I'm so glad you have your own blog so I can check in on you regularly. I'm a blog friend of Cathi's, the one in Kansas.I lived in Portland for 12 years with my husband who is an Oregon native, and our two oldest sons, now 21 and nearly 18, were born there, so I know the lay of the land out there. My in-laws still live in Portland so I know it has been a cold spring for you all.
I can see you're probably getting to use the hats Cathi made for you. It's the pits, but it does pass and I'm sure you'll weather this journey. My best to you.
Susan
HELLO NANA PAT
ITS GREAT TO READ YOUR BLOG. GOT THE LINK FROM CATHIS BLOG.HANG IN THERE YOU ARE DOING REALLY WELL.CATHI AND I HAD A GREAT MORNING - A MOMI ONLY KNITTING /COFFEE GET TOGETHER ( DONT TELL ANYONE - WE WERE EATING CAKE WITH CREAM).NOW THAT I HAVE FOUND YOUR BLOF, I WILL BE DROPPING IN TO SAY HI.
KATHLEEN - KILLALOE IRELAND
Hi there, this is Kristin, Cathi's friend here in Bend. I know how bad the AC can be, but hopefully the Taxol will be better for you as it was for me. My hair is just now long enough to wear without a hat and I kind of like the look of it. I've never had short hair before, so it's a new experience. I shaved my head last September 1st. Take care. You are in my thoughts.
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