I'm beginning to understand the term "the new norm", and there have been some new ones this week. Every day has hit me with a whammy, and I'm doing my best to accept each as it comes along. I feel like I have a real bad case of the flu, or am in Mexico with Montezuma revenge! The difference is, flu and other maladies go away in a week or so. I must accept that this illness is going to be with me until the end of the year in one extreme or another. Luckily, there are breaks between the chemo sessions; three more days of this one. That gives me a light at the end of the tunnel with a reprieve before the next one starts.
I've had my moments of weakness and literally wanting to crawl in a hole until it's over. Luckily, those moments are self destructive and don't last long. I switch my "frequency" to a more positive one and I'm back of the right tract. Reading all your comments is always a sure way to find the right "frequency".
You never fail to keep your faith in me and that helps a whole lot.
Love and Gratitude.....Linda
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
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What an amazing person you are! You are such a gift to everybody who knows you, and your strength and courage will see you through this all the way to "cancer survivor". I love you so much and I am here for you always- no matter what you need, any time of the day.
love, janine
I wish I could take over for you for awhile. I wish it worked that way so that I could give you a break but you would still reap the benefits. If anyone can make it through this, Linda, I know it's you. You are the strongest person I know.
I'm on my way to South Dakota tomorrow. Laura is sick and in the hospital with Aseptic Menigitis. She's been run down for months now and I believe her immune system just didn't come through for her. My babies need me!
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, my thoughts are always with you.
LaVelle
Encourage my soul
And let us journey on
For the night is dark
And I am far from home
Thanks be to God
The morning light appears
The storm is passing over
Halleluya, Halleluya
I went to a singing devotional midweek service tonight and thought of you through all of the beautiful songs we sang to God and each other. I thought of how you love to sing and I could hear you singing some of the hymns in my head that I've heard you sing powerfully in church over the years. Sometimes when I'm down, I pull out the songbook and sing or hum and feel better after a while so I wanted to remind you of the power of song. I don't know if you know the one I've written out above but it's one of my favorites.
I love you, Wendy
I am sorry I missed your calls yesterday. I was on the phone with Jillian and knew that it was a busy day for you so I did not want to call you to interupt.
I am so happy to hear you received a foot massage. What a treat! Maybe they can give you a fancy pedicure:)
I love you Linda, and I too wish I could take over for you. The weekend is near and a few days of rest will be wonderful for you.
I am here for you anytime, anything at all that you may need I am here.... I love you!
Julie
Linda, Have Dave go to www.safehomeproducts.com and look up a "relief band" it is for nasua. It can be used by pregnant woman for morning sickness (no chemicals)is fda approved. Might come in handy if your pills are to much. SEE YOU IN FLORIDA! This will be over very soon. All our love!!!!! KEEP seeing the PACLADY eating the bad cells! Steve & Ethel (say Hi to Dave!)
I only wish I could be closer to sit with you every day as you go through all this. You are always an inspiration to all around you so I can only imagine how you are with the others in the room with you at your treatments. The lady that gave you the foot massage probably walked out feeling great for the time spent with you. I am thinking of you constantly and love you so very much. Thank you for being my special friend. Judy
Hey cuz,
We're thinking of you daily and are sending positive cosmic whales your way. Hang in there...we're pulling and praying for you!
Love you,
Ron,Deb,Jacob & Isabel
I'm just packing up for Road America and wanted to check in to let you know I'll be thinking about you both this weekend. Don't worry...I'll keep John and Marilyn in line for you. ;)
I'm also doing the Tour de Road America again and Linda I'll be thinking of you each time I muscle up Turn 14! We'll give each other strength tomorrow!
Take care,
shelly paul
Dave and Linda--I'm so glad that we were able to chat on the phone with you Sunday, and learn about this blog. You are so strong and brave, and Rick and I are pulling for you all the way. The Livestrong bracelet that I wear has new meaning for me as you go through this journey; I'll think of you and a prayer whenever I see it.
Warmest regards,
Susan and Rick aka the Anteaters
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