Physically this round has been about like the others. I have been able to avoid mouth sores. The digestive issues have passed. My throat wanting to constrict lasted longer than the last few times and I have had more hot flashes than usual. But I really let my emotions get the best of me for a few days there! That made me tired and cranky and I didn't like it one bit. One of the things I love about the holidays is that we are able to spend so much time with our family. I was sad that we didn't have our regular Thanksgiving with our kids in Utah. And it was sad to think about not having our Christmas baking day. Or having our California kids come for the holidays since my immunity will be so low right around Christmas. And sad that I don't have enough energy to decorate like I usually do.
I actually had a really neat experience with this though. I was praying, and asking the Lord to help me get out of the funk that I was in. You know how you have a thought and you know that it is an answer to your prayers? Well, the thought that came to me was "remember, this is but for a small moment". I knew that already. That is why I chose that as the name for this blog. But having that reminder helped me get back to being thankful for all my blessings again. It is amazing what a difference a positive attitude makes in how you feel. All of a sudden, I had my energy back (though still not enough to pull out all my Christmas decorations!). And I was happy again. So even though it will be a different holiday than I would have liked, I am not feeling sick and I am alive and fighting this cancer!
Since I didn't post for awhile, here is what has been going on with me. I was able to play golf for the first time since August. We have had such a mild couple of weeks. It was nice to get out with friends in the sunshine. I took a cart because I knew I would get tired if I tried to walk 18 holes. I still got a little tired and it showed in my swing. But I did make 2 pars! But I sure had a high score : )
I was also able to go to the temple with a friend and feel the peace that is there. I got our Christmas tree up and decorated. I cleaned off my desk of the paperwork that had been piling up. I taught a Sunday School class to the young single adults about marriage. I tried some new recipes (the one for the hoisin glazed pork was really good!). I made applesauce and dried a lot of apples.
I love getting the cards and treats that get left on my front porch. My visiting teacher gave me these
cute Christmas kitchen towels! My friends are so thoughtful.
When I am at home, I don't always have a scarf or hat on. I will put one on if I get cold, but I am often just going around bald-headed. Ken thinks it is pretty funny when I put my reading glasses on the top of my bald head. I have found that they don't stay up there very well on a bald head. I will forget I have them there and bend over to do something and they slide right off!
Our granddaughter, Michaela, had surgery for SVT arrhythmia last week. It is a pretty common surgery to correct arrhythmia, but any surgery is scary. She is holding one of the 8 catheters that they used to get from her leg up to her heart. We are grateful that all went well and that she has been able to recover quickly. I am glad that we got to go visit her after she got home. She has such a great positive attitude and can make you laugh with her stories of what went on in the hospital.
Here are some of the many things I am thankful for:
- Answers to prayer. And knowing that the Lord hears and is aware of me.
- Family who are able to come visit and those that check up on me with phone calls.
- Christmas and the chance to celebrate the Saviors' birth and all that means to me.
- Feeling good and having enough energy to accomplish many things.
- Ken and his patience and understanding and hugs.
- All of you, for your thoughts and prayers and messages.
- That I am 2/3 the way through these chemo treatments!
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