My Health

Yesterday, 6/16 Huey and I had or heads shaved, me because mine was shedding because of chemotherapy and he because he loves me too much to have me walk that path alone. As wonderful as it felt to feel that love and solidarity God didn’t think that was enough so he inspired Darryl Hill, my barber and friend to make a stand by shaving his head too! You know i have been cranky and a little short for the past few days. I guess a combination the hair change and really limited rest. Yesterday was God’s reminder that He is Enough. Please pray for more and quality sleep for me without having to take the sleep-aid.

I am grateful that God sends me a human angel everyday, aside from my husband’s and barber’s act of sacrifice he sent me an associate in the store to affirm me. Within two hours of shaving my locs I walked into a store and the associate asked if I am a movie star? Really, honest to goodness asked she said I have a beautiful smile and spirit and she hopes she can see me again! She took my name and promised to pray for me, grateful!!

Blessings!

Okay enough already! Its not really that big of a deal… that is, in the grand scheme of things. To be fair though, I have had my hair this way and this long for more than five years so I guess I need to pause to acknowledge the change. Okay acknowledged, moving on…Actually plan to take kids to MOSI in the morning then Huey and I will swing by the barber for me to get a clean shave!

In all this I am grateful that I had some warning, I could prepare the children and myself a little for the change. I expect it to be pretty jarring tomorrow, hence the support.  I am sure I will get over it pretty quickly and I am actually looking forward to my head being cooler. Please keep our family in prayer, especially the boys that they will take it pretty well, they took the news well so I am hopeful!

I am grateful that for the last two days i have been able to sleep without the sleep aid! This is excellent for me, still not sleeping for long hours at a time but so grateful that I have been able to go to sleep without it!

Blessings!

I see my boys in just a fe hours, so excited!

I am super excited about today, in 2 hours we get to pick up the boys! I am so grateful for the opportunity for me to share them as well as the opportunity they have had. Super grateful to my sister Pauline and Camp Kulaqua.

Blessings!

We are so grateful that Huey works with an amazing team at St Joseph’s hospital, thank you, thank you! You are supporting us in a practical way as we navigate this uncharted territory. The challenges are there, but we continue to believe that He is enough for the entire challenge that our family is going through. We are living in gratitude and seeing God’s provision moment by moment. What amazing teams you all are, coming alongside us to help us shine despite the challenge. May God continue to light your way as you keep our family in your prayers. We feel your love, we carry each of you close in our hearts. I know that Huey has touched each of you, he is an AMAZING, WONDERFUL man, so happy we have had a quarter century together and I plan to have at least 25 more years together!

On another note, one more sleep before we get the boys, can’t wait to see them and hear all about their adventures! So grateful for the opportunity Ben has had to go away to camp. From the bits and pieces I have gathered he has had a blast!

Happy Sabbath All!

Blessings!

Almost time to see my boys, I can’t wait…

The boys continue to have fun at away camp and day camp with my sister. So grateful that she made it happen! Although pleased that they are having fun its been hard without them. Been good for us to have some time to ourselves without having to be concerned for them.

Met with the doctor yesterday and she is extremely pleased with how I have been tolerating chemotherapy! We discussed my sleep issues and she is willing to tweak how much steroids I get to try to reduce my hyperactivity! I am looking forward to that change. She also cleared me for regular excercise regimen so excercise, here I come! So excited…

Blessings!

I am getting used to having the boys gone this week, had a blast yesterday with Susan! Lunch at First Watch then driving around doing a little shopping. So excited to be getting Ben’s room done while he is away. Hopeful to make some progress on Jacob’s too!

Appointment with my surgeon today, lots to talk about. I continue to be grateful that I am doing well with chemotherapy. The fatigue remains difficult but I am hanging in there and making the most of my no chemotherapy week. The steroid in the cocktail is really tricky, can’t seem to rest well, running around like an energizer bunny! Hopefully, cocktail can be tweaked for next week. All, in all very content!

Blessings!

I miss those boys! Although I am grateful they get to soar a little on their own, it also helps that they are having a blast. Its just a little weird around here without the NOISES!

I am doing pretty well, (been up since 3:55) clearly not going to get a real handle on the sleep thing! Super excited about today though, have a lunch date with a friend and plan to stroll the mall a little.