Yep. My hair is growing and it’s going to be time for a hair cut sometime soon. How exciting! Hair loss is possible on this chemo, but so far, it’s growing. We’ll see what the next cycle brings. ๐Ÿ™‚

I’ve noticed this new chemo is effecting my skin. It’s very dry. I have ton’s of dandruff and every time I take off clothes, I see skin flying in the air. Yuck!!!! Yuck!!!!!!! Yuck!!!!!!! My skin is so dry. So I’m starting to put on lotion every day and I’m sure that will help. I probably should shower more often as well, it’s just a pain to put on a shower shield every time to cover up the catheter we use to drain my lung.

Yesterday, I felt great. I had quite a bit of energy and did more than I usually do. Today I slept in ’til almost 12 and even then had a hard time waking up. It’s 3pm now and I’m more awake, thank goodness. We drained my lung again this morning and I can breath better. It’s a very different day than yesterday.

We’ve have beautiful weather up here for the past couple weeks. We’ve been able to get out on walks and see the beautiful flowers in our neighborhood. I love going for walks with Tom. Yesterday we went on 2!

It’s been so nice having Mom up here. We’ve gone to bed (she’s sleeping in Tom’s bed) around 8 each night and watched movies together. We’ve rested together and had time to talk. I have loved that. She has also been busy doing laundry and cooking all our meals for us and when she goes home, she will be leaving a bunch of meals for us as well. She is spoiling us! We enjoyed having tea with her on Mother’s Day in person! We haven’t been able to celebrate Mother’s Day in person with her on that actual day, for many years!

Tom did a great job on the food! It was delicious!
Tom and Mom
Tom, Mom and I
The girls and I
The girls, Mom (Grandma) and I

Not much is going on the rest of the week. I’m hoping to see a few friends and enjoy the sun if I can. Next week will be busy. I have chemo on Monday, with a Covid test before it (for surgery). Then I have surgery for my pain pump on Tuesday. The Dr. said I will have to come see him quite often at first as they program the pump to the correct level of medicine. I might need some rides up to Valley if it’s really often so Tom doesn’t miss too much work. I’ll reach out for help if needed. ๐Ÿ™‚

A friend got me the book You Can Trust God to Write Your Story (*affiliate link) by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. I’ve read a few of her books before and I’m looking forward to reading it. I hope my brain can handle it….I have a foggy brain from all the pain meds.

As always, thanks for praying for our family. If there is anything I can pray for you, please let me know.