Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Marti, Well now I don't have to ask how the first day of chemo went! Having had 2 aunts who went thru it for diff types of cancer, I know it affects every one differently. Does your fibro flare up or are you able to keep it at bay some? What size print should we type in to make it easier for you? I noticed that " all caps " is hard on the sarcoidisis so if I need to make an emphasis on something I'll try another route. I don't want anyone straining to read what I read, little as it is! Can you tell I'm trying to change the current subject? I think on some level we all deal with this beast where we are at. I am glad that is blessed enough that her DH makes a sufficient salary and that she can rely on some natural ways to deal with her pain, energy level, etc. I know there are others who are trying that route too (I do chiro, ion cleanse and reflexology and would do massage if my ins allowed it!) to help us with this beast. We all know that there are good and bad days. I'm in a bad cycle myself, mainly because I pushed and pushed myself too much earlier this week in an effort to be " done " for Thurs, Fri and Sat so maybe, just maybe, I can play a game with my kids this weekend (we bought some new board games - one is called " Nerdy Wordy " ; sounds fun huh?) as they sometimes both struggle with spelling and reading and I thought it would be a fun way to teach them. I have had to rely on my breakthrough meds a little more than I like, plus the asthma is trying to kick my butt too. The combination is making me cranky....lol. Anyhow, I said all that to say this. I don't believe blessings are being held back from others or that has such a better life than the rest of us; we all wax and wane and ebb and flow. I am glad her water aerobics help her - I need to check into that myself, but a big problem I have is overpowering scents and I'm afraid a commercial pool is going to be over-chlorinated. Marti, know that even as you hang out in your fav bathroom (that was a joke btw....lolol....do you need any reading material???), I will continually be lifting you in prayer. That the nausea ceases quickly, that the pain that may be flaring in you eases. And that you will know that you are being prayed for during this difficult time. (((Hugs))) Darlene P.S. I relooked at what you said about fixed incomes; it does make sense; I have a friend who is well-invested and she considers herself on a fixed income because of the checks they receive (which is true to a point) except what if you were never able to do that??? Like me??? I don't have that to " fall back on " ! > > I've just gotten back from my first day of chemo for bone cancer and have spent most of my time in the bathroom. Yes I am having meds put by IV into my body and yes it is scaring me to death, but it is what I have to do to maybe get better. I think I handle that as well as you would. > > Being on line here is one of the relaxing things I do and came here to make me feel better. > > There was a beautiful, useful string going on that I read about hobbies, crafts and books and other things people are doing to help them distract themselves from the terrible pain they are in. Join in on something like that and stop telling us how you control you life so well with no meds and with your water aerobics. Say something to make people feel better about their lives for a change. > > Marti > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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