Better...

Today's Shout Outs:

Theresa M, Cheryl K, June K, Julia A, Donna C, Kelly B, Karen H, Sandy W

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Dear friends,

Yay, I am feeling better today, much, much better.  I know I've said it before but I guess I just don't want to believe it.  Chemo effects are cumulative and in my case that is apparently the very truth.  I know this, but the reality of knowing that it will be taking me 8 days to recuperate from treatment is a harsh reality.  My two week incremental life sections seem to be getting smaller and smaller.  What I need to do is work on figuring out how to get more of me back by one means or another and I'm sure that will be a process too and will take time as well, but I will get there.

As I mentioned yesterday or the day before, I really did feel awful.  The only silver lining in any of it was that I did shed 6 pounds last week.  I have the extra to shed, but I feel for those individuals who don't have the reserves for weight loss.

I love my oncologist and that is no lie.  He fit me in yesterday and he suggested having another brain MRI done due to my added symptoms along with the extra nausea.  I had that MRI done yesterday as well and he let us know the results last night and yes, I do have something in this head of mine and yes, it does look normal.

I was talking to Kevin about this new relationship that I have with a doctor figure.  Up to this point, I rarely saw a doctor and half the time if I did it was whichever one was on call.  Even when I did see my old doctor (since December I switched primary doctors), I really felt like he was just a stranger.

It's completely different with my oncologist.  In a way, I feel like he has my life in his hands and it's an interesting feeling.  I know he chose his profession and I can only assume that he has a great personal life, but you can't be in his profession without spending a lot of time thinking and caring for one's patients.  He has been there every time I've asked a question or haven't felt well.  I feel beholden to him and in all honesty I'll be seeing him until I'm in remission and beyond or dead...it's an interesting thought.

Anyway, just something to think about and another reminder that you MUST respect and even like your care providers.

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So, I do have a card to share with you too.  I haven't crafted for over a week, but I did create some things during my last good period.  I really liked this set from PaperSmooches and created a birthday card for my stash.

Thank you all for all visiting and your words of support! 

Until next time.

Katie