Bella vs The Volcano

Well this was my first chemo without my Mama! So I go it alone! I went to my appointments, got my blood work done, saw the doctor. This was not my usual doctor because they were all at some conference. While doing my exam she had to ask me where the tumor was and when I tried to show her, I could hardly find it. So guess what, THE CHEMO IS WORKING!!!!!
As for afterwards, my friend Cynthia stayed with me but all I did was sleep mostly, all she had to do was warm up food from Mimi’s and make me noodles. That’s it! But it was nice to know someone was there. The next day was a little harder, no one there to cook and make me eat. When Mama was here she would cook and fix me sandwiches and noodles as soon as I would stir so I was always eating something with helped with the nausea. This time no one was there to force jello and great sandwiches on me so I was a little more nauseous this time. But I had a little help from good friends who got me some “other” methods of anti-nausea products and it helped! My nurse also gave me info for a clinic in LA for medical cannabis which is great for nausea and helping with sleep. Sleep has been an issue but I try to stay busy so I will be really tired when it’s bed time!
I can’t go on with this without mentioning my Angel. My Pastor, Dwight Peace, called frequently, but on
Saturday after chemo he shows up on my doorstep with food in hand. He came in to a mess, my kitchen was trashed from me throwing things together but too tired to clean it all up. So he rolled up his sleeves, fixed my plate, washed dishes, and put things back in order. It was like I was dreaming! I would arouse a little and he would be hard at work! The food was good but the service was better! He sent me dinner the next day and it was all delicious! The Peace family calls to check on my frequently until they get the answering machine and know that I’m okay! My South Hills Presbyterian Church Family Rocks!!!
It took me a little longer to bounce back this time but I think it was because I wasn’t eating as much. Mama’s have a way of making you feel better too! I went back to work on Monday but I was sooo tired, but my friends at work made it easy, plus they sent a sub to help out with some things that weren’t done while I was out so I helped!
Well I didn’t say this in the beginning, but thank you for all the support, prayers and words of encouragement.
For those who responded to my blogs, I appreciate the kind words. I didn’t reply to them because by the time I figured out I had replies too much time had passed but I will reply now that school is out!
Take care, women check the boobs, men check the ba…(oops my pastor reads this), keep praying and sending me those inspirational vibes.
Me!