We were at the hospital at 7:30 this morning. Stayed for about 6 hours. Since it was my first treatment there, things took a little longer. I had two anti-nausea drugs, then the half-hour Gemzar, and then the two-hour Onconova. Slept through most of that. Then we grabbed a bite to eat and came home. I feel pretty good. Just going to take it easy the rest of the day.
Went to the National Western Stock Show and saw Dancing Horses last night. It was something I've always wanted to see. It was really cool. I admire people who are so comfortable on a horse that they look so effortless when they ride.
We also went to a funeral home and made arrangements for me. Now that that's done, I don't expect I'll be needing it for awhile. Having it in place takes the pressure off, so now I can put that off for a long while. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I have a good friend who is a funeral director, so it was comfortable to have her sit in the meeting. Knowing her gave me the confidence to just do it. It is a relief to me and to Michael. It also gave the four of us an opportunity to bring out our sick sense of humor. It helped.
So, the next battle begins. We are still making plans for the future including whale watching in mid-February and the shuttle launch in mid-May.
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Sorry I wasn't much good for egging on the morbid humor yesterday. I'll try to make up for it next time.
It's so like you to take care of business. Despite the fact that you’re not ready or willing to give up hope or faith, you’re still facing reality head on and tackling the tough job. You're not railing to the universe about the unfairness of it all, you’re accepting your closing responsibilities and fighting for a little added longevity.
You've been given an incredible gift: time. Maybe not in the way most consider it, but the realization that it's finite is concrete for you, whereas many believe that they/we/I have an unlimited period.
Your knowledge gives you the opportunity and impetus to make plans--mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, tangible, material, necessary, and even final.
You have the opportunity to touch base with those you love and those you don't; to make amends, to right wrongs, to say what needs to be said.
And through sharing your journey, you give us all the same gift of time. You're giving us your time. You're giving us a chance to accept your gifts, to hear what you need to say, to say what you need to hear, to say and do all that must be said and done.
When it is all said and done, you’ll come out the winner. You’re not wasting your time. Hopefully we won’t waste ours either.
LL
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