I did feel like a Diva telling everyone that I couldn't go and see them and they would have to come and see me. I don't go far from Green Bay. My friends from Las Vegas and California even came to see me. (To be honest, they were in the state for a conference and to visit family).
It was great to see everyone.
Then Monday was Chemo day. My friend sat with me during chemo. We sat by the window again. It was nice and bright. I finished treatment and we went out to lunch. It was great to sit outside and eat. We sat under the shade and there was a great breeze.
Then Tuesday, when I still have energy I went on a search for Beekle. Now if you are not a teacher, you might not know who Beekle is.
I was searching Kohls Cares for Beekle stuffed animal. We have two Kohls in Green Bay. Neither had heard of Beekle or had them. So what does a Librarian do when you know Kohls Cares should have Beekle? You take to Twitter and tweet out to Kohls. They actually answered. I could order it on line and pick it up at my nearest Kohls. So I have a Beekle!
I had prepped for my low days. I had food in the fridge to microwave and things to keep my busy that didn't require too much thought. Long thoughts are not what I can do on my low days.
Fourth of July was during my low days. Not good planning. If some of you don't know, Jovi was a stray from Texas. I have no idea what she went through living on the streets. She is scared of loud noises. So fireworks are not something she enjoys.
So we spent a lot of time in the basement this week. I closed the basement door and put her under a blanket and watched a movie. She was ok once we got down there and settled. It makes me sad to see her so scared. If anyone knows why you would set off fireworks at 4pm, please let me know. I took Jovi outside at 4pm thinking it would be peaceful and normal noises. But while we were outside, loud booms when off. I'm very blessed that Jovi knows to head back to the house, she stood by the door and shook. I'm so thankful it is only once a year and I have a basement that she feels safe in.
The whole order and pick up at Kohls was great. I went there on Friday when it was really hot. I just walked in, went to the counter, they got Beekle and I walked out and drove home and napped. It was good to get out, but that was all the energy that I had.
On my low week, even my Propell water tasted funny, everything tasted funny. I had to remind myself to drink even if it tasted strange. I tried lemonade thinking that would be better. I was wrong, Nothing tasted good. But I drank my liquids and took my meds. and I slept.
Monday wasn't that much better. But I have learned that even if I think Monday will be a good day for me, it won't be. Tuesday I felt better, Still a little tired.
I asked a friend to walk Jovi for me since I couldn't in the heat and I just couldn't walk far. Jovi really wanted to go for a walk. So my friend came and took her for a walk. Now if you have met the Jov, you know she has really short bow legs. And as I said before, she hates loud noises and heads to the house.
So I bought a stroller for her to ride in for the walks.
The girl loves her stroller rides and feel safe in her stroller. Loud noises do not bother her while she is in there. I'm so thankful she had a good walk.
Wednesday is my appointment with my rockstar surgeon. I have lots and lots and lots of questions about what are my next steps. I have no idea when or what is going on next. I will know more after my appointment. I know my God is already there and knows what will happen next. How happy that I am to the point in my treatment that I am talking to my rockstar surgeon and talking about what comes next. I'm thankful that I was able to do the treatments and have my tumor shrink and not have many complications. I do have tingling toes which is a side effect they are watching carefully. And I'm thankful for all the love and support I have gotten from everyone. I am blessed.
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