Chemo is kick'n my Butt

I am feeling the effects of chemo tonight! Thank goodness for good drugs. My body feels like it's on fire, especially my mouth. I woke up at 4:30 this morning and my mouth felt burnt! I sat at the kitchen table sucking on ice cream just to cool it off. What a weird sensation. Feels like I drank a steaming hot bowl of soup. My tongue and lips throb. The pain is setting in and I feel like a wrung out washrag!

I can make it though knowing that this is my last treatment. I pray I never have to go through this again! I know I'm only half way through this cancer thing, but they say chemo is the worst! Lets hope that is true...and pray for smoother sailing from here!

Friends had the girls today so I could rest. I had to go back to the clinic to get my shot to boost my white blood cells. I got a call from work saying they wanted to see me. I popped in to say hi and they invited me to lunch next week. It was nice to see a few people from work. They are a fun crowd. It felt nice to laugh and be missed. I not totally sure I am going back. I feel like being a Mom is so important right now, even if work is part-time. I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I talked with Mom and Dad tonight. I can't wait to see them next week. It will be nice to have them home. I am blessed with good parents. They help me keep things in perspective. Well, I better get to bed. I hate sleeping so much...never thought I'd write that since sleep is my respite! I laid on the couch for two hours tonight unable to move until my medication kicked in. The girls danced to the radio and showed me their moves they learned in dance class. Faith made the competition team tonight and I think she was really happy about it. I am proud of her she is really growing up.

Well, goodnight...I'll write more when I can. I appreciate all of your love and concern!