September 3, 2009

  • Not a lot of time to write, today.

    I am struggling to get my girls ready AND myself.  I have an early afternoon appointment for my first radiation and the girls have their appointment with their therapist.

    I felt dizzy again yesterday, VERY nauseous, and had dry heaves.  Jesse said he thought it might be from my dietary change.  I've always been used to meat (and I DO have low blood sugar problems) and he thinks my body is used to *more meat* than it's getting.  I'm eating much smaller portions of meat and need to replace it with cheese, eggs, or nuts.  Of course, we need to BUY cheese and nuts before I can add those things to my diet . . . . 

    We have already had a spill (or leak) the size of Hoover dam, this morning!  We keep gallon jugs of bottled water on the floor by the table.  It looked like one had sprung a leak, but all of the bottles were full.  No child remembered spilling a huge glass (or jug) of water - and, no evidence was found in the trash can . . . (scratching my head!).  Fortunately, the spillage was in the kitchen, on the tile floor, and proved to be useful.  As my rag mop filled up with the water from the floor (at *least* a gallon), I was able to spray some 409 on the dirty spots and used the wet mop to mop up the soiled places in the kitchen. 

    What's that they say?  "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade?"  LOL! 

    My Oklahoma SIL (the nurse) called me, again, yesterday afternoon and gave me a good medical education of radiation treatments and medicines that abate side effects.  We went on to talk about other things  (we talked for HOURS!!!) and it was a wonderful time - getting to know her better, and all.  I can't remember the last time I stayed on the phone for "HOURS" and it was a special amount of time for me to talk without feeling pressured to do other things.  I was in bed trying to stop the dizziness, anyway.

    Today's To Do List:
    *  Take a bath (with Rissy in my bedroom in case I slip)
    *  Remember to NOT put lotion on my chest or back (at least I can BATHE!!!!)
    *  Find something with protein for lunch, so I don't get sick while I'm gone
    *  Go to my appointment & wait while the girls finish their appointment
    *  Address the "What to eat for dinner?" issue
    *  Pick up some over the counter pills (Prilosec or Zantac) for my impending gastric problems 

    Luci said she still doesn't feel well this morning and I have to be careful what food I serve - for her sake and my own.

    Please pray for me while I undergo these radiation treatments.  The whole thing makes me feel uneasy - I don't know why, but it does.

    Be Blessed  ~

Comments (5)

  • There are times it's handy to have the kids spill some water.... I get out my mop or paper towels & wash the floor down too!

    Hope things go well for you today.  Do you like boiled eggs?  That might be something to keep on hand so one of the girls can get you one quickly, or you could even pack it in your purse to take for a quick snack.

    (((HUGS)))

  • Everything is harder when you are fighting that sick feeling. I have been on various meds that did that to me. UGH. I do pray that all will be well with this appointment. Oh! I just happened to think, you have probably already BEEN to it. I will pray for the next ones, and I do lift you up to the Lord most days anyway, as He brings you to mind. It often takes me a long time to fall asleep at night, and I like to use the time to pray. I pray you will have great peace for what is ahead, and that God will give you and the staff wisdom to make it as easy as possible. I pray that the side effects will be minimal. I pray that God will send people to you right when you need them -- that they will be quickened to call or make a meal or visit or pray or whatever it is you need. I love you, and I wish I could be close by. God will have to hold you close since I can't hug you.

  • (((HUGS))) I am sure all of this is harder to go through when you don't feel well. Praying against any fear you may have.
    Blessings,
    Tina

  • I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms.  I pray for you daily at bedtime as well.  I hope you feel better and I leave you with hugs and love, Jill

  • You are often in my prayers. I pray as I work and I lift you up, praying God will meet every need as it arises. I was looking at my own kitchen floor this morning thinking it's time to get down on the hands and knees and get every knook and cranny...it'd probably be sooooo much easier if I accidently on purpose spilt a large amount of water!

    I'll be praying about that uneasy feeling.

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