This was a day of surprises. I was initially surprised at how much difficulty I had this morning. I had stayed very well hydrated and had been up during the night. By morning, I was simply out of energy. I felt bad. I was able to read email and enjoyed learning a friend wanted me to give a time for her to visit, but I didn't have the umph to write her back on my phone. I was feeling weak and unsure what to do, when Jackie called my cell. She was in the area and would be over soon.
Once she was here, after she got Trooper's needs handled, she was on to me. She brought more water, made me a smoothie, provided medicine. After the smoothie, I felt well enough to go to the kitchen. We examined the wig issue together. Next, Jackie made me fresh juice of all sorts of organic produce. Apples, cabbage, cucumber, ginger, celery and carrots...it felt empowering to drink the freshly squeezed juice. Jackie stayed all day and made my life better the whole time. I am so grateful for such a grand surprise. I remain very sore, but I have eaten well, am hydrated and feel like I'm tiring.
I can say that the forth day after chemo is again a ruff day. I hope to plan accordingly for the next round. I continue to amend the My Cancer Circle calender so that what I really need gets written in. I realize it is pretty structured to say I know I have a need on that day, but at this point, it seems like the most efficient strategy. I feel I have improved at being able to ask for help and to accept it graciously. Here is a link to the calender should you be interested: https://mycancercircle.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/700805/
I am hoping to feel much better tomorrow. I continue to work with my mind on pain management and the ability to simply accept and rest...I'm not claiming mastery, but I'm doing better at such tasks.
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