October 6, 2009
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Pulling My Hair Out
Life doesn't always go smoothly, does it??? I shouldn't complain - on a daily basis, I usually have VERY good days!
Every bit of the homework my 3 girls turned in from yesterday was . . .
wrong!
Wrong! 
WRONG!!! 
Sooo frustrating. And, of course, I am of the mind, that if they didn't do it right, it's because I didn't teach it right.
We are spending today correctly yesterday's work. Believe me, there is plenty to keep everyone busy!!
Annamarie has progressively fallen behind Luci, since the start of this year school (I knew that might happen, but didn't think it would happen this fast), and I am no longer able to teach Luci and Annamarie at the same pace. That means I have THREE lesson plans a day instead of two. Other people with more children are probably used to three lesson plans a day . . . or more! I was really hoping Annamarie (9 1/2 yo) could keep up with first grade work . . . but, it doesn't look like she will be able to do it. No sense making her feel bad about herself and her learning difficulties . . . if she can't, she can't.
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I spoke to my sister last night. My dad was moved from the hospital to his home Monday afternoon. A private duty nurse will be there around the clock and Hospice will check in. The assessment was that he wouldn't live many more days. He was vaguely aware of the move and was told he was "home" when he arrived. The hospital bed is in the living room and I don't know if that makes him more confused, or not. He isn't awake much and when he does waken, he is still not aware of much.
Sigh . . . I hate this.
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I feel okay today, physically. I have a pretty bad "raspy" voice, due to the radiation burning my insides. Yesterday, I received "discharge papers" from the radiation oncology department and was told to come back in one month to see how I was doing.
I talked with my oncologist's (the gal I like, so much) nurse and I found out I should NEVER have been drinking so much water without my food intake being at a normal level. The water did more damage than good. Now I'm drinking Gatorade - a drink (in ANY flavor) I detest - in order to keep up my electrolytes. Terms I've never really had to deal with in the past. Oh how lovely, the field of medicine!!!! (not)
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I guess I shouldn't stay on here. I need to eat (and DRINK) and keep the girls moving forward.
This is just a hard day for me all around . . .
* my dad and the waiting
* my children being inattentive in school
* my children fighting with each other
* my needing to drink disgusting Gatorade . . .BLEAH!!!!
(I'm okay - just in a complaining mood!!!)And, by the way, I'm really enjoying my book - the 3rd in a 3 part series.
Be Blessed ~
Comments (10)
(((Hugs)))to you Cherylyn. We all have these days where we need to express what is on our hearts. I will say some prayers for you to help you get through the rest of the day. Congratulations on making it through all the radiation treatments, Praise God!!! I know the side-effects will last a few more weeks, but just knowing you don't have to go in 3x a week for these treatments is WONDERFUL!!!!!
May God give you peace the rest of this afternoon!!
Be blessed as you walk through your day.
Don't pull your hair out - it's just coming back! Grace to you!
@i_was_there_and_back_again -
LOL!!!! Thanks for the reminder! You're absolutely right!!!
Be careful! You don't have much hair yet! We all have these days with the children. Praying this will pass and they have a better schooling day tomorrow.
(((HUGS)))
Tina
CP, I am not a big Gatorade fan but do buy it by the case at Sam's. Hubby loves em all ICK. The ones I like the best I think they are 20 oz bottles and 24 to case and are Mango, Citrus and Tropical. I like the Mango and Citrus and hubby drinks the Tropical because its citric acid is higher and it irritates my hiatial hernia. Those are the ONLY Gatorade flavors I can drink. Try PowerAde...like Gatorade. The blue is pretty good....and Sonic makes PowerAde slushies...so why not make your own in the blender? fREEZE IT IN ICE CUBE TRAYS AND THEN WHIRL so it doesnt get diluted using reg ice cubes.
Love you!
Cherlyn lift your head up to the sky and take a deep breathe and say THANK YOU LORD,for another wonderful day, because all of the hard part is over!! Tell Brother to hang in there too!!I am praying for you and your Father!! Tell the girls i said Hi and that I Love them and miss them> With Love Always your Brother James
@Divine_Diva_in_NC -
@Divine_Diva_in_NC -
When Luci was on a lot of medication, I bought the blue Gatorade for her, but didn't care for it myself. Isn't it some sort of mixed berry flavor? Unfortunately, all of the cancer treatment has made the bone/gumline in my mouth VERY sensitive to cold and I can't use ice cubes anymore. Hopefully that won't last forever!!! I like the mango flavor, too.
@cherylyn_p -
Maybe Sensodyne toothpaste would help some? I know it's from radiation, but it might be worth a try.
Also, has anyone suggested Smart Water? It has all the electrolytes in it, but is plain water (not that yucky Gatorade junk!), plus it doesn't have all the sugar in it!
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