Saturday, April 13, 2019

Good day, exhausting day, snow day

I was told the week after chemo I would have no energy. And i wouldn't feel like normal. Well. They didn't lie. 
I am a high energy, get stuff done, multi task, but loves to nap person. It was really hard to be that slow, and tired. Yikes. I took the dog outside and then I had to rest afterwards. I ate breakfast, then rested and napped. I walked to do laundry, and rested. I hydrated and hydrated some more. and rested. For someone who doesn't do that much resting, it was tough. I knew I needed to make sure I walked enough. 
Then it snowed. Not as much as last year. (last year we had 24 inches of snow) This year it was only 5-6 inches. A really nice person came and shoveled my sidewalk. Which was really sweet.
 
Can I say that I was really hoping the snow forecast would be wrong and it would miss us? I'm tired of winter and snow. 
Well, with the snow and yuckiness, I rescheduled my get out my stitch appointment. They were very understanding about the reschedule. 
It was a tough day. Again with resting and hydrating and walking around the house and being exhausted. I am not use to that.  I know there are some people who love to lay around and do nothing. That is not me. I was too tired to read for more than 5 minutes. And I had a really good book to read. The book was by Chris Grabenstein called Beach Party Surf Monkey Which is the sequel to Home Sweet Motel. He is the same author who wrote Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. I love his books. They are funny. 
The day I got my stitch out didn't start out too well. I didn't feel the best. It's scary when you know what you need to look for in case of something wrong. I took my temperature, which was normal. Side comment. It was hard to read the really,  really small print of the directions. Especially when you are not in a calm mind. I went to get my stitch out at the hospital. The people at oncology are rock stars. I had a couple of questions and they were answered and I had peace of mind that everything would be ok. 
I'm pooped
The stitch being taken out took a whole 2 minutes. I didn't feel a thing. She was so sweet and kind. While I was waiting for the car to be brought back, I had to sit down and wait. I'm not use to that. After we got home, I rested again. And walked a little and rested and hydrated. 
Jovi has been a rock star. She is making sure I rest and sitting next to me and keeping me company. She looks after me when I'm sleeping. Poor thing wasn't too happy with the snow either. She was happier when the snow melted at her favorite places. 
Today is better. I have more energy. I am still resting and hydrating and walking. I actually had enough energy to walk around the book sale our public library hosted. Mom found some good books. After she reads some, then I will read them.  
I'm learning this is my new temporary normal. I will adapt. I will get stronger. I will pray and lean on my God to get me through this. 
Next week I'm going for a walk with a real person. I'm looking forward to the walk. I have an appointment on Tuesday. Praying all is good. 
Palm Sunday is this Sunday. Hosanna to God in the Highest Heaven. 

1 comment:

  1. I knew the slowing down would be a struggle for you! You are doing a great job of staying focused on recuperation so you can get back to your regularly scheduled life.🙂

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