Taking a Look Around.

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In an effort to bring some cheer to an otherwise dismal setting, Easter eggs and paper bunnies were hung from the ceiling by some caring chemo nurse.  It's pretty hard to liven up a sterile environment. My chemo nurses are all dressed in sterile gowns masks and gloves.  I call them my smiling killers. They are truly dressed to kill under the hanging decorations.

Today is a short attack.  Only an hour.  I'm probably almost finished. So there is not much time to look around.  Mostly people are quiet.  Trying to sleep away the hours.  Today I only get one cocktail called Avastin.  No prednisone to make me jittery or wordy.

My last few infusions were done in the same chair by the window with the most sunshine. This day they moved in a bed for some poor person unable to sit up.  I had to find a new window to sit by. There must be 40 chairs in here with may 10 people being infused.  Finding a spot was not hard.

So, life goes on.  The last two weeks have been good.  I was able to sail in windy conditions on the Kona with no problems thanks to Dan B's encouragement.  Stand up paddling was no problem either. I'm walking 3 miles with my friend twice a week--thank you Gale!!--- and in the gym also twice a week.  My energy level is still pretty high and I'm able to go about my day as any other grateful day.

So far the only downside is that we are not able to travel to Bonaire between treatments as we had hoped.  My friends Arrianne and Ladina will be doing a yoga/windsurf camp without my participation sadly.  However, travel is not out of the question.  Gotta little trip down South coming up to a level 7 Gymnastic State Championship to cheer on my not so little Grand Daughter.

All is going well and time continues to speed by.......Enjoying each moment....even the ones in the Chair.  Next treatment is April 12 so until then God Bless you all and

                                                               Don't worry Be Happy!

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 3, 2017 at 6:16 PM

    I confirm... You're amazing !
    Good to read that you allow yourself to still spend some time on the water.
    Keep shining bright like this in spirit !
    And enjoy each moment of your trip with your Grand Daughter.
    WarmHeartHugs to share with your Dear Greg as well.
    Xx Much Love to you.
    Nota : your nurses look more like smurfs than killers on the picture... ;)

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  2. MelanieApril 4, 2017 at 4:54 AM

    Xoxoxo

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  3. UnknownApril 4, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    Glad you are writing. You sound peaceful. Lovey you!!

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  4. UnknownMay 14, 2017 at 12:17 AM

    I send you lots of sunshine my sweet Beth. I know what you're going through and I'm feeling your fight. Keep it up moment by moment... this too will pass my dear friend. Always loved you and never ever forget how you always had my back.. a true friend. Love love love to you and Greg.

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