Feeling okay today, pain killers and anti-nausea stuff are really good these days.
Since we are people who like to plan ahead -- Nick and I hit the wig store today. We found a couple very nice ones for me. The ladies who helped us also found a lovely grey curly feathered wig -1970s style for Nick ( a bit Richard Gear) and a long blond wig that replicated his long university day tresses. Yup. Think Alexandra with a long chinned English boy's face. Needless to say when we texted the photos to Alex the imogies were crying with laughter.
Later on, my dear friend Larissa came and cut my hair a bit - to prepare for it all falling out in 10 days or so. ?? I decided to keep it long still, just a bit of a clean up. My girls said I should have done that a long time ago. Ah, youthful honesty. Love it.
We are being blessed with a lot of food - which is so amazing. However, since we like to keep fit around here - and since we have 600 pounds of HW candy. We request a two week hold off on food items. We could use help with cleaning, vacuuming, etc. If you call and even have a half hour we could probably let you disinfect something as I am trying to stay germ free. Noah also is always up for an adventure in the park, so if you stop by we can have him dressed and ready in no time at all rain or shine.
Nick's brother, in England, is an oncologist and tells us that I will not be feeling too well in the days to come as the cells die off and my body deals with the affects of the wonderful, but terrible drugs they have bombarded my body with.
The night before our first treatment we stayed with our good friends Kathleen and George Hardy in their beautiful Lawrence Part home. They were the ones who ushered us in from the terrible diagnosis we had just received at nearby Sunnybrook. In their home we found an oasis of calm from the storm raging in our hearts, and they really ministered to us through their amazing hospitality. (They also have arranged a permanent parking spot for us a 5min walk from the hospital at a friend's house.)
This is going to be a long-haul, but God is putting his arms around us through family, friends and even through people we have never met.
Please pray that the drugs will do their job over the next couple of weeks and that I will be able to endure side-effects.
In His grip always, Never forsaken for a second,
Lee Anne.
Love you.
ReplyDeleteLove u LeeAnne. Praying for u...I kind of know what unr going through but remember, between the doctors, your faith &'all your friends, parents friends & family there for u...stày strong.. It won't be easy but u can do it. Love Jeannie & Bob
ReplyDeletePrecious friend, reliving this journey with you. Where did you go browsing for wigs? I did that immediately too before losing my hair. There is an amazing shop in Oshawa, "Blossoms". The three ladies who work there couldn't be sweeter. They will also shave your head for you when the time comes, leaving the roots so your hair still falls out freely when it's ready, and they will administer a scalp treatment free of charge if you purchase your wig with them. They are so loving and caring. I have directed many their way since my time with them.
ReplyDeleteI also went and had my hair cut really short just prior to my hair falling out. It prepared me better I think. I had been really nervous about losing my hair. I have an incredible God-story of how the Lord gave me courage and a picture I'll share with you next time I see you.
Wondering what course of drugs you're receiving. I had what is called the "Gold Treatment". You are so blessed that your body received them without reaction. I reacted every single time and it made for a very, very long day.
I'm assuming you're doing the baking soda mouth wash regularly and doing a lot of hand washing :-) Praying that you won't get any of the mouth sores that are so common.
Love you my friend and praying for you. God IS able! Please feel free to ask me anything. I do not want my journey with ovarian cancer to be in vain. Standing with you and lacing my combat boots to fight through this in prayer, trusting the Lord for victory!!
Hugs,
Joy