In my last post about radiation and the decision to do it, I left out one big part….our cruise, which leaves February 15th. With radiation starting on Wednesday and ending on February 11th, that doesn’t give me much time to heal before getting on the ship. We talked about many different scenarios, none of which were good. The thought of canceling was horrible. The thought of Tom and the girls without me was horrible. Our original booking had Tom and Sage in one room and Molly, Ashley and I in another. When I called yesterday to find out cancellation options, I found out that the 3 girls can be in a room together since we would be right next door. That is a game changer for me – being able to be in a room with Tom! We decided as that as long as I can physically walk on the plane on the 14th, I am going! If I’m going to miserable, might as well be miserable on a brand new cruise ship. 🙂 The radiation oncologist said there was no reason I couldn’t go, but that I might be miserable. So miserable or not, I’m going. It’s the best option. It gives me something to look forward to and something to fight (and swallow, drink and eat) for. It’s amazing how that can help your outlook on life. 🙂
Tomorrow I have my appointments with the oncologist and the supportive care nurse as well as my infusion and shots. Wednesday I have my practice radiation and first treatment. (The practice got bumped a day, so they are doing both in one appointment so I can get started.)
Today our new house cleaners came for the second time. That was nice, and strange. I really do love to clean. I know. I’m strange. Tom is working locally so I’ve seen him off and on today. Today was a school day with not much going on this evening. I love those kinds of nights. 🙂
Glad to read that you made a decision and that it is a bright spot to focus on. Sending you lots of love from a first year, first grade teacher… can you believe it? After all of the years subbing for you, I am actually a credentialed educator and in my own classroom?! 🙂
I’m so glad! I’ve been praying that it would work out. I’ll be praying for an amazing recovery so you can enjoy the cruise! ❤️❤️❤️
Will be praying for things to work out for all of you to have a wonderful time together.
Lord bless this family
I’m praying for a good recovery as well and I’m happy that you have that wonderful cruise to look forward to. What a blessing! 🙂
I am so happy for you and your family!! Praying you will be feeling better than OK and it will be an exciting and fun cruise! Everyone is probably really looking forward to it. Praying all of your appointments go amazingly well!! HE IS YOUR ROCK!! HUGS!!
BON VOYAGE!!!!
From all the experiences with Alpha and her times of radiation I would encourage you to go. She always felt better a very few days after radiation than before radiation. I encourage you to go, have fun, and remember there are lots of us praying for you.
We are so happy to hear you will be able to go on the cruise. We have found it gives some release of always thinking about the cancer. Any release is a wonderful thing . We have three trips planned . Praying that all will go better for you . God bless. ♥️
Jennifer- we are so happy that you have decided to go. I agree – If you going to feel horrible either way it might as well in a beautiful place with your family. Will be praying that everything goes smoothly and that God’s peace and comfort fill you up!
Love, Denise
I pray the cruise will be just what your soul needs for refreshment. God bless you for being brave enough to keep moving forward and not allowing cancer to dictate your life!
So glad you are going and that you and Tom can be together in a room!
I hope you have a fantastic time! I encourage you not to beat yourself up if you’re not up to all the activities you or your family would like to do. Take care of yourself, my friend; you are dearly loved and everyone wants you to be well.