Scarves and sugar cookies
I love writing. I should write more, but there are a lot of things I "should" do that I just don’t always find time for. Writing can be very therapeutic.
Most days, I can't seem to slow down. When I'm home, I want to be out getting errands done, grocery shopping, and just going wherever I want to because I can. When I'm out, all I want to do is to be home and relax. I'm sick of appointments, I'm sick of scheduling scans and blood work and chemo and trying to fit in everything I actually like to do. People say I look great, but inside I'm tired. I now need 10 hours of sleep to get through the day. I remember in college I could go with about 4 or 5 hours of sleep and be solid the next day and even go to the YMCA and run a few miles. I miss running, heck I miss walking with my two legs.
I know God has me covered, but some days are just hard. I find myself explaining my story almost weekly now. The thing some people don't get is not every cancer is chemo for a few months, usually hair loss, then you are free and clear and can move on with your life. Things are never the same, and if you are blessed enough to be “cured”, it usually involves numerous surgeries and radiation as well and the scans every few months. My hair and eyelashes came back 3 times, only to fall out immediately with each round of chemo every 3 weeks. I knew close to nothing about cancer and chemo 2 years ago, now I know and see more than I want to. I pray for a cure. I pray I can help others going through life (and hard times) to find the Lord. I’m on a mission. I don’t know how long we all have left here on Earth, but we need to choose wisely how we use that time and how we treat others.
Some great organizations that help people fighting cancer I've come across and have used (or found on Katie Wise Edick's blog):
Hope Scarves (Fun scarf sent with a story/diagnosis from someone similar to the person requesting it)
American Cancer Society (They even offer one free wig per year)
Cancer Card Xchange (They offer a donated gift card)
Chemocessories (Super cute scarves with matching accessories)
Consider passing these websites along to someone who could use it or even donate to their missions.
Besides chemo, I really enjoy this time of year. I love the beauty of the snow and the crisp, cold weather. I love the Hallmark channel movies, yummy Christmas flavored coffees and creamers, silver /gold/red/green decorations, sugar cookies, Uggs and ice skating. I wonder if I even can ice skate anymore? I definitely want to try. I love red buffalo plaid too :) This year maybe we will attempt a Santa photo, but I’m sure Griffin will not like Santa nor want to sit on his lap. I guess I can’t blame him.
Griffin now knows how to color, blow his nose, and close doors. He runs around all day and keeps me very very busy. I like that he is my pal when shopping and driving places, but 22 pounds gets heavy very quickly!
Goodnight my dear friends and readers-
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”- Psalm 30:5
Most days, I can't seem to slow down. When I'm home, I want to be out getting errands done, grocery shopping, and just going wherever I want to because I can. When I'm out, all I want to do is to be home and relax. I'm sick of appointments, I'm sick of scheduling scans and blood work and chemo and trying to fit in everything I actually like to do. People say I look great, but inside I'm tired. I now need 10 hours of sleep to get through the day. I remember in college I could go with about 4 or 5 hours of sleep and be solid the next day and even go to the YMCA and run a few miles. I miss running, heck I miss walking with my two legs.
I know God has me covered, but some days are just hard. I find myself explaining my story almost weekly now. The thing some people don't get is not every cancer is chemo for a few months, usually hair loss, then you are free and clear and can move on with your life. Things are never the same, and if you are blessed enough to be “cured”, it usually involves numerous surgeries and radiation as well and the scans every few months. My hair and eyelashes came back 3 times, only to fall out immediately with each round of chemo every 3 weeks. I knew close to nothing about cancer and chemo 2 years ago, now I know and see more than I want to. I pray for a cure. I pray I can help others going through life (and hard times) to find the Lord. I’m on a mission. I don’t know how long we all have left here on Earth, but we need to choose wisely how we use that time and how we treat others.
Some great organizations that help people fighting cancer I've come across and have used (or found on Katie Wise Edick's blog):
Hope Scarves (Fun scarf sent with a story/diagnosis from someone similar to the person requesting it)
American Cancer Society (They even offer one free wig per year)
Cancer Card Xchange (They offer a donated gift card)
Chemocessories (Super cute scarves with matching accessories)
I just got mine today and love it!!! Hat, scarf, earrings, necklace, and bracelet. I love accessories:)
Consider passing these websites along to someone who could use it or even donate to their missions.
Besides chemo, I really enjoy this time of year. I love the beauty of the snow and the crisp, cold weather. I love the Hallmark channel movies, yummy Christmas flavored coffees and creamers, silver /gold/red/green decorations, sugar cookies, Uggs and ice skating. I wonder if I even can ice skate anymore? I definitely want to try. I love red buffalo plaid too :) This year maybe we will attempt a Santa photo, but I’m sure Griffin will not like Santa nor want to sit on his lap. I guess I can’t blame him.
Goodnight my dear friends and readers-
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”- Psalm 30:5
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