That past few days have gone by fast. Thursday, I was feeling very tired and nauseous, but I just decided to push through as long as I could and get stuff done around the house and enjoy the last day we had with my Dad. (He’s now on a train heading home.)
Friday, I woke up very fatigued and achy and ended up taking Tylenol PM in the early afternoon and slept most of the afternoon/evening and then all night. It was much nicer to just sleep it off than lay in bed uncomfortable all day. I was also a bit off balance and was moving very slowly when I was up (which was not much).
Saturday, today, it’s still early. I’m light headed, weak and tired, but not as achy, so I’m thankful for that!! The skin on the back of my shoulders and neck are very sore again. Wish I knew what to do to relieve that pain. 🙁
I’m hoping today is just a restful day around the house as a family. We have some new games to play and I’m hoping to be out of bed enough to enjoy our Christmas tree and decorations in the rest of the house! But so far, I’ve just sat on the bed most of the day because I’m so dizzy when I get up. I have been able to get through the pictures from our 10 day cruise and day at Disneyland and finally get them up on our family blog. Yay! Better late than never I guess!
It’s about 4:30 now and my skin on my upper body continues to hurt. I’ve been out of the bedroom for a while though, and enjoying the fire in the family room. I am going stir crazy from being in the house so much so we are going to try and go out to dinner just so I can get out the house. Hoping to make it to church in the morning as well.
One day at a time . . .
Been praying for you and Tom and the girls. It is good to read your blog so I know what to pray specifically. I just want to tell you to hang in there. Know we’re all praying and wishing you well. Remember that good days are mixed in with challenging days. I’m still praying for healing-I’ve seen it happen! God bless you and keep you one day at a time!
Thanks. I know there are more good days than bad right now, it’s just hard to not get discouraged on the hard ones. 🙁
Look good feel better is tomorrow, right? I wondered when you scheduled it if it would work. I did mine right after chemo when I knew my bodies reactions. I pray you can go, but if not they certainly understand and will work out another time.
I always felt better if I could make it to the living room where I have my chair that goes back in a laying down position. I love you and am praying with all my heart. Love you
It is (well now it’s today because I’m late in replying to your comment). My friend Christy is going to drive me and I should be find to just sit there. 🙂 I didn’t know if it would work out when I signed up, but I’m glad I’m up for it today!!
We have been praying for you, Tom and the girls. Remember everyday there are blessings and struggles in our lives. We pray that you will be able to have balance and that the neuropathy gets better. I have balance and neuropathy problems, my physical therapist gave me Exerstrider poles. They really help keep me balanced and keeps me from falling, even on ice and snow. If interested let me and I’ll get you a pair from my PT. We are praying for relaxing days, stamina to be with your family and sleep at night. Praying for blessings for you, Tom and the girls. Love, Aunt Carol
So far I am just moving a little slower and am fine. Thanks for the tip about the Exerstrider poles though! 🙂 Love you Aunt Carol.