November 22, 2009 - Post Chemo

Day two...... May we just say that Dee is amazing?  The first day after Chemo, she was not experiencing any of the classic maladies everyone imagines......(They have drugs for those now;  and thank the Lord ~ she can actually take them without a reaction!) She had some severe body aches, similar to those from a bad flu and, some anxiety (not severe) and that's about all relating to the Chemo (not the amazing part).  She's still sick from the Lymphoma, but we know that eventually those symptoms will dissipate as a result of her treatments.  Now, the amazing part.......... she has reached down deep and found the strength to walk, walk, walk, walk and walk some more (using a walker).  Her Oncologist told her that she must be completely mobile before she can get released.  She is getting out of the bed by herself and also, trying to really focus (difficult for her due to the Lymphoma located in the skull) on getting well.  Today was a more restful, peaceful day, with less aches and pains.  She is eating some, which can be difficult after Chemo, and actually walking better than she has in a long time.  We are extremely proud of how far she's come in this short time and know that she hasn't done it alone.  All of the prayers sent on her behalf have lifted her up and propelled her spirit forward.  "Thank-You" in this case is inadequate, but it's all we've got at the moment.  We figure that she has said enough prayers for everyone else and had all of us to do the same, that it's a-okay if we ask you to Pray for her.  Please know that each and every one of us so appreciates those prayers.  She'll need them to continue in the days ahead, as there will be more than a few rough patches.  We have faith, however, that her spirit will continue to be sustained through your loving kindness.
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