Day 3 and 4

Forgive me for not writing yesterday, I slept through most of my treatment and then was pretty groggy last night. I have been battling the nausea a little less, which has been such a blessing. I walked another 30 minutes after my session yesterday and today we have more activities planed for after chemo. I was lucky enough to have Jordon come by yesterday and plays a few games of Uno before I passed out for 4 hours straight. Must have needed the rest. :)

Yesterday I was again inundated with nice words and pictures from friends and family near and far. I have been so humbled by people's willingness to be generous in moments like these when I need them the most. I am so thankful for a God who is faithful and never far from me. I truly believe the thousands of requests that have gone up for me to be able to sleep and not be nauseous has changed the game this week. Praise God!

The chemo suite is becoming a bit of a second home. On Monday, I was very aware of the sterile walls all around me. The patients all staring at the "new kid" wondering what I have got. The nurses here have been very intentional to create a comforting environment, and for that I am grateful. The suite allows very little privacy, but soon you realize there is no way anyone can do this alone. Each patient seems to pull strength from the other patients.

Today Jenn brought in a magazine that was full of inspirational stories of athletes who were denied time and time again, but finally made their goals of going to The Olympics. One quote in particular resonated with me, "When the unexpected rips through your life- cancer, divorce, natural disaster- it can change everything. How well you bounce back can come down to whether you view obstacles as healthy challenges or paralyzingly threats"

Each day I have a choice. I can give in and let this cancer win, or I can fight like hell. Today I am making the decision to fight like hell!