Have I ever said how lucky I am!! I know must of you may think that is odd seeming as I am getting death liquids that are making me sick. BUT really I am so blessed! This treatment, not only did I have my husband and my sister Katie be with me, my MOM came down for the whole week!
I was so happy to have her here! My mom was my rock when I went through this crap the first time. She would sit with my during chemo and watch endless episodes of "America's Next Top Model". Would rub my back till I fell asleep. She was just flat out amazing! To have her here felt like I could BREATH! I was really scared to do the 2nd treatments. The first treatment was NO FUN! It was a lot harder then I expected. Let's just say it was 10x worse then my treatments before.
This 2nd treatment was not ANY easier. In fact I felt worse. The effect of this chemo is just... I guess the right would is "Mind Blowing" I had many visitors while I was inpatient. My coworkers came and checked on me, my cousin came, and my amazing friend Chuck came to see me! ( Chuck is a patient I took care of before I got sick.. now he pretty much takes care of me. He is my angle! )
During my first day of chemo, Service dogs came around to distract the patients why they were there. I naturally chose this little guy ( MY FAVORITE) He was so cute and made my day! Cancer sucks but man you get pampered while things suck!
Hanna, I've had many descriptions in my life. Most are closer to devilish than angelic :) Thanx for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteWhen you said you "took care" of me, that description doesn't come close to the reality. You always greeted me with a genuine smile and a positive attitude. You treated me with compassion and loving-kindness. Treating me as a person not just a patient. That you could develop a personal bond speaks volumes about your capacity for kindness. What Hannah didn't mention, is that like most of the patients Hannah treated, I'm terminally ill. Hannah was always a beacon of hope & cheerfulness.
I'm sorry that circumstances have changed so you need me as a chemo-sabe. I know you'll kick cancer's butt and won't let chemo slow you down.
Hanna, I don't know you but apparently we have some mutual friends & because FB encourages stalking ;-) I noticed a few of them posting your blog or commenting on a post from it...something, anyway it led me to your blog and I read a little about what you've been going through. I just wanted to tell you that your heart and attitude have touched my heart and reminded me of what's important in life. I wanted you to know you and your family are in my prayers. Many blessings to you.
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