My 3rd chemo treatment, almost three weeks ago, went well and without an allergic reaction. The nurse I had that day looked at my veins and immediately asked an IV nurse to set me up with the IV; even the IV nurse had difficulty sticking me and had to resort to placing it in the underside of my arm (I think I prefer the top of the hand…). The major problems that I have been experiencing from the chemo are heartburn and fatigue. Medicine somewhat takes the edge off the heartburn but it seems like everything I eat and drink causes it. Thankfully eight days after chemo I start to feel better and by day 9 I’m able to eat and drink again without any trouble.
I've had two good weeks now in preparation for this last treatment. What a relief to know that this Wednesday the 22nd is the last one! Like the title of the blog, this whole experience with all the good, the bad and the ugly aspects, hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. The Lord continues to sustain us as a family and we continue to trust Him with the future as we start to prepare for radiation treatments in the upcoming weeks.
My hair loss experience has been interesting. After having my hair buzzed I haven’t lost any more hair; it is actually growing. The kids are very excited to see that my hair is getting longer; although it still looks like a buzz cut, just longer hairs sticking straight up. I have also become aware of my ancestral gray hair genes…I have a feeling that when my hair grows back completely I will be more gray than I was before I lost it. Like my doctor stated, "sometimes hair comes in straight, curly, darker, lighter/whiter or whatever color you want." Not sure what it will end up looking like but I may end up choosing "whatever color you want."
As our cancer journey continues we look forward to closing the door on chemotherapy and moving forward. We aren't sure what the Lord has in store for us down the road but we are thankful that He has a plan, He is in control, that He loves us and He will continue to make us stronger in our faith as we put our complete trust in Him.
We are thankful for all of you, our family, friends and people whom we have never met who have supported us with their prayers and their love during this time. You have been a wonderful source of encouragement and we are thankful for you!
Love,
Kelly
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4
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