Thanksgiving weekend came at the end of my "no-chemo" week, so I have felt better than ever. They said that I would feel worse and worse with each week, but so far (3 treatments completed) the opposite has been true. I do feel worse each chemo week (side effects are getting more pronounced) but then I build back up in the off weeks. Strange, but true, and I am thankful for it.
Yesterday, rather than shopping and spending like the rest of the country, we worked on the project list here at home. For the first time, I rented a log splitter. It was amazing! With the help of William and Stephanie and Alex (kids and her boyfriend) we split a "wall of wood", perhaps enough to heat the house for the whole winter. It stands more than 2m tall and 10m long! We switched out the wood stoves in the living room, installing the ugly one with the powerful fan to provide better heat. It's supposed to be freezing cold this coming week, so we'll see how well it works very soon.
Maybe it sounds strange, but I have a great deal to be thankful for and appreciative of. This experience has been a lens which has helped to bring into focus the important things in life, and the important people in my life. Friends and family and even distant acquaintances have come to the fore and proven that I have much to value. They give me inspiration to make it through one more day, and keep me mindful of the future beyond this treatment regimen, back in "normal life."
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Remember, When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get Going
Before you know it will be water under the bridge and all the Yuk will be behind you.
Love and prayers sent your way.
Bambi
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