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What's your word

What's your word?

My grand niece ordered for me a very special bracelet to sport what she thinks is "My Word".  It comes from a pretty cool website called  MyIntent.org.  Their mission is to be a catalyst for meaningful conversations and positive energy in the world.   The word she chose for me is Strength. Not exactly the one I would choose for myself but I'm wearing it fashionably and thankfully to remind me to stand strong. Frankly, I need more than ONE word.

On my way to finish up round 4 of 6 treatments  I packed all my stuff in my new chemo bag I received for Mother's Day.  My computer, I-pad, wallet, phone along with a notebook, pin and a big tall glass of hydrating water for the chair.  And of course you have already figured out that half of that jug of water ended up in the bottom of my new bag just under my computer.  What would be your word?  My word would be "poot!" Or some other 4 letter word.  You know what I mean. 


The past two weeks went pretty well. After the big dose I experienced two days of high energy where I painted every door at the Resort.  Probably due to those crazy steroids they give you so you don't feel bad.  They work but when they wear off you sleep all day due to the high energy days before. I would rather not have all that energy from drugs. I have enough naturally so I'm going to ask if we can cut it down some for the next treatment. 

Mother's Day came and went. I received many well wishes. My daughter and grandson came and sat with me on the beach. I didn't feel like eating but it was a sweet visit from them and a couple of my fellow survivors and their mates.  It was restful by the Sea.

My gut is much better. It is still asking for soft food which I'm getting plenty of. I'm doing good keeping my nutrition up.  My Grandson made me kefir with goat milk and though it sounds disgusting I'm enjoying it every morning mixed with protein powder and imuno greens.  I have yet to find fresh okra and, actually, that's okay with me.  Not my favorite veggie AT ALL😜
Here, my word would be "steadfast".

I have two more months and I'm holding on steadfastly.  Today is my Avastin infusion.  It takes only  30 minutes for the immuno therapy to infuse then I'm out of here.  It is windy today and I'm hoping to get in a little session sometime today.  I actually went sailing twice last week.  So see maybe my word should be "Good"!





My GRAND daughter who soon turns 16 and her friend came to spend a few days with me on the Beach.  Here the word is "Happy".   They were great fun and a wonderful distraction.  

My husband continues to put up with me and my crazyness.  Which is another word!  Put love ❤️ on the list too.

Strength
Poot
Steadfast
Good
Happy
Love

These are my words. What's yours?


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