Turning a corner?

Thank you for all the encouraging notes on Facebook and the prayers you've been offering up for me. I think that they were a big part of helping me make it through these last three days.

I went to the cancer center on Friday to get the pump disconnected. While they were taking my vital signs, I vomited for the tenth time in 48 hours. That seemed to help spur things along a bit, as they gave me a number of anti-nausea meds through the IV and some fluids to counteract dehydration. They also sent me home with a couple of updated prescriptions.

I didn't feel 100%, and some of my worst side effects the last treatment didn't start until Sunday, but I have not vomited since then. I've been able to eat in small amounts and keep down some Gatorade to keep myself hydrated. I'm thankful to God for getting me through those two really long days and for a bit of respite now. I'm definitely not back to normal and I'm on the watch out for other symptoms that caused major problems the last time, but it's nice to have less nausea and a little more energy.

My sister, Janet, took me to treatment on Wednesday. She had grad classes up in Deerfield, and I appreciated her professor letting her miss class Wednesday to be with me.

My mom got here Thursday night and she is staying till Monday. Her presence here really comforts me and makes me feel less stressed. However, it is a lot of traveling for her, and it is also hard for her to be away from home where she helps care for my niece and nephews, and my grandmother who is under the care of hospice. I thank God for the times that she is able to be here.