Joe's Fifth Epistle
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Today’s is Tuesday, December 2, 2014. So tomorrow is Week
3 of chemo. I’m beginning to learn what to expect, especially after spending
two days with my sisters this week, both of whom are nurses. My kids inform me
that evidently some of my most endearing traits run in the family. Stephen
summed it up best: “Your sisters are a lot of fun, but they are nut mutts.”
Wednesdays are
OK days, with anxiety about needles, pills and learning something new about
what’s coming down the pike. Thursdays through Sunday mornings are just tough. Sleepless
nights, tingling arms and hands, blah stomach, headaches—and nothing tastes or
sounds good to eat. “Chemo Brain” and simply getting through the day is a struggle.
Sunday afternoons through Wednesday mornings are bearable and sometimes good. It’s
good to begin to see a pattern, to know what to expect, generally.
I am happy to
report that lately my thoughts are, Lord,
what will I do with my life, should You spare me of this lousy cancer? Two
weeks ago, I was losing ground daily and could not even imagine the thought of
survival. Wow! My son the doctor was so frustrated with me because I honestly couldn’t
see any hope of getting past this. Now watch. Tomorrow I will be taken home. Wouldn’t
that be funny in an odd way?
One of the
things that has lightened my day when they are so long is to watch some old video
music clips that Brett, our oldest son, put together of a few family gatherings
many years ago. Check out “A Day at the Beach,” and “Monsterfroboy” on YouTube to
see several of his works.
Thank you so
much for your prayers, cards, visits and encouragement.
Trusting in
Jesus Christ Alone,
Joe
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