New Journey

    At last, I have completed my round of chemo treatments, 12 of 12. It should have been over the second week of April, instead it was the second week of June. Low platelets were the problem. Even the new meds kept them low. 88,000 last check but they gave me a treatment anyway. They should be closer to 100,000.
     A major concern of mine at the end of treatment 12 was "What happens next? Do they send me home to fend for myself? Take two asprins and call them in the morning?" No and no. I will continue to take chemo as long as it is working. I will have another C T scan sometime in Sept. By then the Dr. can tell if the new medicine is effective.
    The tingling in my fingers is still with me. Even the mildest spicy food seems to set my mouth on fire. I was under the impression the new drug would eliminate that sensation. So far it has not. The only side effect I have from the chemo is a constant tiredness. At times I have to will myself to get up and move around. Being tired is the only symptom I have of the cancer. I see people at the center that are in much worse condition than me.
     Some are brought in in wheel chairs, some have no taste. Some can not tolerate the temp in the room and have to be covered with blankets. I have yet to hear any of them complain. {I hope I am not the one to start}.
    On a more postive note, I can still hit a golf ball, just not as far as I used to. I can walk in the mall, just not as long. The things I can do better now than in the past is love and enjoy my family { Grace is the light of my life}. I enjoy my friends better, newly mown grass smells fantastic, and the day looks brighter. In other words, I try to enjoy every second of the time I have left. I am working on the patience issue.
    Another issue I want to address is to the people who are praying for me. I know you take time out of your event filled day and pray. When you go to GOD and pray from your lips to Gods ear and mention my name is the most humbling thing I have ever experienced. I don't know enough words to properly thank you. I pray that God will bless you greatly.
    Hopefully we will start on our new journey on Tuesday. I firmly believe the future is what you make of it. I have told many Sunday School classes life is full of choices. All the good that happens to us is from GOD. The bad is because someone made a bad choice.
    Thanks for your time this time. Till next time so long.