Day 4
Good morning everyone!
Today is day 4 and I am one day closer to going home. I went to sleep early last night, so I am up early. The nurse comes in at 4 every morning to draw about 20 tubes of blood every day and then I can't go back to sleep. Today is going to be a GOOD day! I always enjoy waking up and reading all of your words of encouragement.....thank you so much everyone. I can feel the love in your words. I had quite the busy day yesterday. I went for my Hickman around 2. Daleen and Val were here and they helped take my mind off of it ( I was very nervous about the procedure) They made me laugh A LOT. When I got back I had Kyle write my entry yesterday becuse I was a little sore. I had my dinner and it actually tasted like gourmet food! Then my Dad and Marge, and Doug and Pat came to see me. It was good to see them. After they left the nurse gave me a dose of Lasix (that is a diuretic that protects my kidneys from the effects of the chemo by making me urinate A LOT). Erika was here when I received it and witnessed how fast it works. Now that I have the hickman, medicine administration and blood draws are so much easier. My poor arms look like pincushions. Talk to you later today. Thanks everyone.
Today is day 4 and I am one day closer to going home. I went to sleep early last night, so I am up early. The nurse comes in at 4 every morning to draw about 20 tubes of blood every day and then I can't go back to sleep. Today is going to be a GOOD day! I always enjoy waking up and reading all of your words of encouragement.....thank you so much everyone. I can feel the love in your words. I had quite the busy day yesterday. I went for my Hickman around 2. Daleen and Val were here and they helped take my mind off of it ( I was very nervous about the procedure) They made me laugh A LOT. When I got back I had Kyle write my entry yesterday becuse I was a little sore. I had my dinner and it actually tasted like gourmet food! Then my Dad and Marge, and Doug and Pat came to see me. It was good to see them. After they left the nurse gave me a dose of Lasix (that is a diuretic that protects my kidneys from the effects of the chemo by making me urinate A LOT). Erika was here when I received it and witnessed how fast it works. Now that I have the hickman, medicine administration and blood draws are so much easier. My poor arms look like pincushions. Talk to you later today. Thanks everyone.
posted by Cindy Lou @ 5:21 AM
21 Comments:
At 6:56 AM,
BananaBuzzbomb said…
Morning Aunt Cindy,
Great to see that you have woken up to a glass that is half full, Hope you have a great rest of the day! Heidi
At 7:30 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hi honey
I'm gonna spend some quality time with Marcie today. When I picked her up at Deb and Andy's she ran out to greet me with a big hug. She's all ready for burger night at the elks tonight. It will be good therapy for her and me. Well I better get busy. We have a lot of running to do.Wish I was there this morning but I will be up there tomorrow morning.
Luv Ya,
KYLE
At 7:33 AM,
Anonymous said…
Good morning, It was great to see your smile last night you made all of us feel alot better. One day at a time is working well, keep smiling we are all here for you. Love you always
Doug
At 8:30 AM,
Anonymous said…
Morning Cindy, I'm glad your doing so well,I think about you every day. The kids are keeping me posted. Soon we will be laying on a white, sandy beach with a rum drink in hand! Daniel says hi. We love & miss you, Dawn
At 8:50 AM,
Anonymous said…
Just wanted to say hi and that I am thinking of you daily as well as praying for you. I agree it will be a good day and you just remember to tell yourself that every day. I plan on keeping in touch and you thank your son for this site for all of us to keep in contact with you.
Lots of love and prayers
Angela Benjumea
At 9:05 AM,
Kim Frey said…
Hey Cindy! Glad to hear you finally got the port! It is so nice to see your updates every day and all of us at TTH are thankful to your son for doing this site so we can keep up on what's going on...Call us if you need anything...we will see you very soon! Miss u! Kim
At 9:20 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Cindy. John and I think about and pray for you everyday. We know exactly what you are going thru, so if you or your family need anything, we will be there. Our prayers are with you! John, Lynn, Matt and Eric
At 1:25 PM,
Anonymous said…
HI CINDY
RALPH AND I ARE TRAVELING THIS WEEK AND WE ARE NOW IN WEST VIRGINIA AT HIS DAUGHTERS FOR AN OVERNIGHT AND USING THEIR COMPUTER. WE WILL BE HOME TOMORROW. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALL THE TIME. I HEARD THAT VAL BROUGHT HER BAG OF GOODIES------THAT IS ALWAYS GOOD FOR A FEW LAUGHS. TAKE CARE. WE LOVE YOUR POSITIVE OUTLOOK---THAT MEANS SO MUCH. LOVE, MOM AND RALPH
At 1:35 PM,
Kim Frey said…
Hi again Cindy!! You have to tell the outsiders what's in Val's bag of goodies!!!!LOL...inquiring minds want to know!!
At 2:02 PM,
Jessie said…
hello! Julie said that she had a good visit with you today. She said you had a cheery disposition. Lynn took me out garage saling today to get my mind off of things it helped tremendously. I found a new bike for Lex for 15$ it looks brand new. I got a whole set of pfalzcraft dishes for 10$ and some clothes for the girls. Lynn didn't buy a thing. That is usually how it works. I think she just likes watching us spend money. I am glad that Dad is going to go down to the Elks with Marcie, it is good for both of them to have some normalcy especially Marcie.She was probably exstatic to see Dad. Well I am going to go. I probably will be calling you here soon.
Love,
Jess
At 2:49 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Abby,
How bout what goes on in your room stays in your room? (val's goodie bag) :) I told Tera I got the shower gifts for Lauren and she got scared. She said she's tryin to get into the family not out of it. Was wondering if Marcie has an email address. I'll send her a message on Kyle's. Gettin closer to wearin your thongs in Punta. Stay up. Yesterday was therapeutic for us all, thanks, love, val
At 2:50 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Cindy, Glad to hear you had your Hickman put in ,that will make everything easier. Buck & I are praying for you everynite. I know you will come out of this O.K.,we Grandma's have to stick together.Talk to you later!!!!
At 3:56 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Honey just got the grass mowed. Went for a little ride on the harley. It was relaxing.I needed it. Hope you are able to rest.Marcie and I are going for burgers at the elks tonight. Tony said he and Doug might go down too. That sounds like trouble. I'll see ya in the morning.
xo Luv ya,xo
Kyle
xo
At 4:17 PM,
Anonymous said…
Cindy, you sound so upbeat!! It is so nice to hear you sound like yourself:) Have a wonderful day...those of us at work are thinking about you! Some of us (like Kim L) are goofing off on HCDs, so think of us stuck here:) ( I figured Kim will like that!) Love, Renee
At 4:57 PM,
Anonymous said…
Cindy, Andy & I are thinking about you & sending our prayers, positive energy & best wishes for a speedy happy successful recovery. You can't keep a good gal down & they don't come any better than you. Proud to be part of your extended family. We love you & know you will overcome this setback in your very busy schedule.May sunshine & love envelop you. Andy & Ellen
At 5:17 PM,
Saroth said…
Cindy,
Thongs in Punta, WOW. I got nothing! that compares to that. So I will just say you are an incredible person and all your family and friends are here for you. Stay positive. Bryce is home and says "Hi" and he thinks of you often. Sending you hugs.
Shelly
Your devotional thought for the day:
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew thier strenght. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint".
Isaiah 40:31
At 6:55 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Aunt Cindy its great to hear and see how well you are doing and all the support you have. We are all truly blessed to have such a great family. Im sorry to hear that you have Val visiting you, I guess we dont have any choice over our family. Keep up the positive attitude.
Jared
At 7:32 PM,
Jessie said…
I have had a hard day today. I know that you are doing so well. I don't know if I am just realizing how much we talked during the course of a week or what, but this SUCKS. I have been asking myself why my mom. She is THE most giving person that I know. I don't know if I am saying this because I am being selfish but I want you back. I do not want you to suffer one day. I am so glad that this awful disease is not making you too ill. What is hard is that you are being stronger than me. What is hard mom is that you are my BEST friend and I would do anything to be the one going through this for you. I am sorry that I had to pour it out like this but you were the one I talked too and I have been trying to be strong for you, I have been trying to be strong for the kids for dad for Marcie. I now that you are going to come out of this on top but I want to be there with you.
Here is a poem that I put together for you! I Love you!!!!!!
If I could give my mom the world
Or anything she wanted,
I'd give her my own heart and soul
And leave my own heart haunted.
I'd take upon myself her life
With all its strife and pain,
And let her ease into some space
Where she could smile again.
The pain for me would not be pain,
At least not for a while;
For I'd be doing it for her,
And I would see her smile.
I wish that I could take her heart
And cleanse it with my tears,
And make her sorrow go away,
And answer all her fears.
I wish, I wish, but then I can't,
As I watch helplessly,
And take her in my arms and say
I wish that it were me.
But loving is a hard, hard way,
With all the pain it brings.
And yet there is no other way
To touch the heart of things.
I love you MOM!!!!!!!
At 7:38 PM,
Anonymous said…
Cindy,
Just wanted to say hi and I will see you tomorrow morning. Keep counting the days and you will be out of there before you know it.
Debbie
At 8:01 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Cindy,It was great talking to you last night.You sounded good,Kyle and Marcie came in for breakfast.I gave Kyle 2 bran muffins for you in the morning,I will be up Tuesday after work.Keep your spitits up.Love ya,Beth
At 8:38 PM,
Kyle Roth said…
Hi mom. Sorry that I didn't stop by today, but it sounds like you had a few visitors to keep you company. I am going to stop up tomorrow morning to drop off your laundry and visit before work.
Erika had her midwife appointment today and everything looks good. She needs to put on a few more pounds though. I am sure she will tell you all about it.
Kade is being a good boy and talks about "Nana and Papa" all the time.
I love you mom and I will see you tomorrow.
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