I was able to have my chemo treatment today. It only took 3 hours. They are monitoring me closely because of the opening in the incision and I am still running a fever. I will have the injection tomorrow for the white blood count, but the doctor said my immune system is still low because of the chemo.
I wasn't as tired after chemo because I was able to get 5 1/2 hours sleep on and off last night. I'm starting to feel tired - not in a fog yet.
Jim (he came after work) and Kel were with me again. Kel and I had a blast playing the DS games. I think she bet me in everything. We were cracking up playing Spit. We are the loudest ones in there. It's just hard for us to be quiet. It was cute today because they kept saying how neat it is that my sister is with me. I had to correct them that she is my cousin but she feels like a sister. I'm so grateful for her company. Jim sat reading motorcycle magazine and was cracking up on one the articles. I'm telling you, we are bringing life into the chemo room.
A lady had dropped off some wigs for anyone to have and they asked me to go through them. Boy, am I getting brave. I actually went into the bathroom and tried them on and came out and showed everyone. I can't believe I am getting so brave. One worked, and the other didn't. I encouraged another lady to try one on and it looked great on her. Kellie and I decided that one of the wigs I got just doesn't look right on me. I'm going to see if I can exchange it - if not I'll share it at the Cancer Center.
After leaving chemo, Kellie took me to get eyebrow stencils and powder. If I touch my eyebrows they just fall out. I wasn't ready to go without eyebrows. She helped me figure out how to do them. I'm going to be an expert with all this. The eyelashes I guess are next. I'm also learning how vain I am. I'm sorry, Lord.
When I got home my banana bread had arrived. I can't wait for breakfast tomorrow! It smells so good.
If I'm not completely wiped out tomorrow I will try and write, if you don't hear from me you know I'm sleeping away.
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous (victorious) right hand." Isaiah 41:10
During Treatment-Aug 2011
During Treatment - Aug. 2009
December 2008
A Wonderful Gift
As soon as I realized I was going to have surgery I knew I wanted to have family pictures taken. This was the best gift I could've been given. We had so much fun. If I ever doubt what I am fighting for it is for more days like this one. I encourage you to go and check out the following link to see a slide show. Turn up your speakers to your computer and enjoy the music. It is very fitting.
http://www.balboaphotography.com/Slideshows/MurphyFamily/
You can select the shopping cart icon and see more of the photos.
http://www.balboaphotography.com/Slideshows/MurphyFamily/
You can select the shopping cart icon and see more of the photos.
4 comments:
Hi Traci,
Wow, what a beautiful light you are in the chemo room and to the other patients. you go girl!! What a blessing to be an inspiration to others by having joy and laughter while getting the chemo. I am not surprised by your bravery because the spirit of God is in you. I pray for you to be strong and courageous, to not get dismayed and to know that God will never leave you or forsake you. I know that one day you will look back on all you endured and be amazed that you came through. Thank you for your blogs they are blessing me more than you know. Praise and glory to our Redeemer!!
Love, Kyna
Hi Traci
I am a family friend and live in the UK and have known the boys since they were small(ish) I spoke to Jim snr last night and had an email from Judy telling me the news, I am so sorry. I have read your blog and its great and with an atitude like that you will get thru. Your description of the chemo took me back nearly 10 yrs in fact I could almost smell it! but you know what Traci, having cancer isn't a death sentence but it is a life sentence and the longer you life with it the more you understand, and in those scary dark hours when the whole world seems asleep remember that I am just at the end of a phone ( Judy will give you the number) and will be happy to chat.
My love to you and yours, I will pray for you
Love Joyx
I love you, Traci! You are always on my mind, in my heart and lifted up in my prayers...
Love you, Cousin!
HI TRACY, I AM HEATHER DERBY'S MOTHER IN LAW. I BELIEVE SHE IS A FRIEND OF YOURS FROM WAY BACK. SHE SHOWED ME YOUR BLOG AND I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOUR PROGRESS YES PROGRESS AND PRAYING FOR YOU. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS HEALING HANDS. MARSHA
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