IT HAPPENED

I was combing my hair today, and there in my hand were a bunch of loose strands.  I ran my hand through my hair again and more.  It wasn’t a clump like I had heard might happen but kind of like pulling hair from your brush.  Perhaps the clumps will come later.  Anyway, after a few times doing that, I thought it best to quit.  I will be going wig shopping on Wednesday with Dana and Gayla.  I have been soooo grateful not to have lost my leg that losing my hair does not seem so significant.  I am sure it will be more dramatic when it really happens.

The good news is that I am feeling a lot better.  I haven’t been nauseated for a few days and feel like eating.  I am not having near as much pain in my leg, have cut down on pain pills and am sleeping better.  I even had the energy to help pack up the Christmas decorations.  It felt so good to work after being very weak. 

Beginning last May, Daryl wrapped my leg at night (much like a cast), and I wore a compression stocking during the day which controlled the swelling, however, this past month this process has not worked very well.  The swelling is what causes much of the pain.  The last few days we have kept it wrapped pretty much around the clock, and we are now seeing a little progress.  We will keep working at it.

My next chemo treatment will be one week from tomorrow, so I will enjoy this week.  Daryl continues to be the best caretaker anyone could hope for.  We are just enjoying staying at home, watching bowl games and visiting with family. 

LIFE IS GOOD!