Hooray! No chemo yesterday! It was nice to stay home and not have to go in to the infusion center. I slept horrible the night before and woke up not feeling the greatest because of that. After resting all morning, I was a little better in the afternoon/evening. I felt nauseous off and on that day. I finally took Zofran in the late afternoon because it wasn’t going away. It’s kind of strange to have that side effect a week after chemo. Maybe it was something else? Who knows….
I can’t complain about one day of not feeling the greatest because this past week I have felt good! Some days, I would say I even felt GREAT! WOOHOO!! Praise God for good days! I didn’t have the huge downer of fatigue like I did last week. I am so thankful!
Today starts another school year for our 3 girls. It was a pretty tough morning and a comment was made about how they should be nice and not ruin picture taking time because this might be Mom’s last time to do this with us and we don’t want to regret it. So obviously that was on the minds of our oldest, and then the other two after she said it. I too was wondering how many more first days of school I will get to be part of. But it makes me sad that Sage thinks about it too.
There’s not much else going on this week (except my birthday on Thursday). We’ll just be home, getting into the routine of school.
As you pray for us, would you pray for a few things?
First, I have the beginning of a mouth sore on the inside of my lower lip. It’s only painful if I eat or drink something acidic. I am rinsing with my steroid mouth wash twice a day. Please pray that will stop it from getting worse.
Second, and this is a hard one to type because it’s embarrassing, but I’m struggling with some mosquito bites. They are from over a month ago, but I keep picking at them…something in me right now, some fidgety, anxious part…it’s not usually something I struggle with, but I am now for some reason and they are getting worse (and chemo makes things heal slower). Please pray for self control so I will stop. I bought some larger band-aids and have started praying every time I get the urge to mess with them. I know Tom’s concerned and it’s embarrassing to tell you, but I need you to pray with me about this habit I’ve developed over the past month or so. (At this point I’m not looking for recommendations on how to stop, just asking for prayer. Thanks for understanding!)
Third, please pray that the girls will adjust to remote learning and that they will be able to do it as much as possible without my assistance, especially on the days I’m not feeling good.
Thanks family and friends!
Continuing to pray for you and your family, Jennifer.
Absolutely praying for mosquito bites and the urge to pick them and remote learning(God help us all). I pray for the girls to adjust well to it and get in a routine so learning goes smoothly. Praying for blessings heaped up on you and your
family and for Chemo to be a healer for you in the long run. God is able!
Praise God for everything, I will continue to pray for you
I will sure be praying for you and the girls. Alpha sure had that problem with mosquito bites. She scratched them and even went the dermatologist. She used band aids, medication, and long sleeves but something about it she kept scratching. I sure understand and thanks for sharing. They never mention that this is one of the side effects.
Oh Jennifer, I so appreciate your honest sharing your heart, it’s a privilege to pray specifically for you on your journey dear friend! Love you, Bobbie
I so appreciate you taking the time to write and share your requests. I always read your posts in the early morning while it is quiet and then I pray, talking to the Lord about the specific things that you mention as well as those things He lays on my heart. Nothing is too small or insignificant to take to Him, not even your mosquito bites. Sending love your way today.
Jennifer- it is always a privilege to pray for you and especially specific requests. After all you have gone (and still going) through there is no embarrassment in anything that is a struggle for you. God cares about all your needs. Reading Daily Bread today talked about how He even heats our whispers.
I will be praying for you and your family. The distance learning is difficult for kids even in the best circumstances so will definitely be praying for them. Love the pictures you post.
Take care and praying Thur is a very good and special day for you!
Praying! Love the pics and Alexa made me smile (If only she could do more!).
Praying daily for you and your sweet family. Praise God for the answered prayer for more good days!
I was so happy to hear of you Great days. I will pray for your “bites” as I can only imagine how difficult that would be. May God’s Grace get you through this day. Love and hugs!
Sending this today because Ralph is having eye surgery tomorrow & things are going to be hectic –
In my very best Alto/Tenor voice
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birth – Day, Dear Jennifer
Happy Birthday to You
I pray that you are feeling well enuf to celebrate and enjoy a gooey, decadent treat ! !