Day 3 - Knowledge is Power

So, this is day 3.  I count Treatment Day as Day 1 - these are on Thursdays.  Friday is Day 2, and Saturday is Day 3 (which has typically been my Kryptonite.)  My greatest desire and prayer has been to get this day (neuropathy day) under control.

After spending a great deal of time with my oncology nurse regarding the pros/cons and purposes of all these cancer/chemo meds I found there was one that I neglected to take after my 2nd round of chemo.  It is a follow-up steroid that I wasn't clear I had to take each time.

But apparently it definitely made a difference coupled with gabapentin which I have been taking religiously before bed each night.  It helps me sleep also and keeps the nerves calmed a little.

Today I am wearing my compression socks, with neuropathy socks over them.  The neuropathy socks help quite a lot as they apply additional pressure to the feet and ankles.  And, I am being good to myself and staying off my feet as much as the fur children will allow.

I am so very grateful that this day didn't dawn with me in screaming pain.  My joints aren't even hollering at me today so THIS IS A GOOD DAY.  It won't be a productive day, but perhaps if I can get the weekend managed well, I can actually work some next week.  That would be what winning looks like these days.

I have had Kathy (with a K or C? - God knows) on my mind a lot.  She had her first treatment the same day I had Round 3.  I am praying she is having an easy time of it!  And I hope she has knowledge and power to learn through the process.

Challenges abound.....new ones pop up seemingly out of nowhere all the time.  I can't fix what I don't control.  All I can do is pray for those challenges to right themselves as God designs.  I am living in a Faith space, believing.  I can do no less.  I am not in charge, I am not driving....I can only do my part by holding on and staying out of God's way.

And I see blessings every day.  In the people who love me who make time to show me and tell me.  The little and GREAT BIG things that are done in my behalf.  You know who you are and my gratitude is endless and I plan to pay every kindness forward as I am able.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
 

Love and Light from the tunnel once known as despair.  Today, it is the Tunnel of Hope!

-Lavetta

Todays funny:  Sawyer had a dirty heinie.  He got tossed in the shower and had a sani-bath.  Now he is mad and not speaking to me.  He punished me by drying himself off on every floor rug in the house.  Now everything smells like wet dog washed in Goat Milk Soap (courtesy of Shepherd's Farm).

Don't forget to pray for these people today:  Debbie F, Shane and Debbie F, Kathy (with a K or C? - God knows) and our family's Brian , Nick and Austin....and all the people in all the oncology centers walking this strange and terrifying road on the daily.  Cheers to those who win!  Cheers to those who fight on!