Freedom from Oscar

Today was the first day that I have not had to be hooked to an IV pole (Oscar) for 24 hours a day. It is so great. I finally feel like I have some of my freedom back. I am able to walk wherever I want. I took a nice long walk outside today. The weather is beautiful. A nice breeze and not too warm. It was nice to hear the cars pass by and the birds chirping. There are lots of people walking around the hospital. I felt weird since I had to wear a mask the whole time. Lots of stares, but I really don't care. I look hot in a mask. They are just jealous they don't look as good as me. LOL! Just wait until I walk around bald and wearing a mask. Can't wait to see all the stares I will be getting from that. I should make up a t-shirt that says "I have cancer, what's you excuse?"

A few weeks ago my Memaw found out she has Lymphoma. She went thru all the testing, even having a bone marrow biopsy the same day as me. Well yesterday she got the results and she still has stage 1 Lymphoma, but they can't find it. I was so happy to hear that. She will be followed every 3 months with more testing. When I talked with her last night she said something that made me cry (not very hard to do these days). She was not happy that she was fine and I was the one that was sick. It broke my heart when she said she wanted to be the one in the hospital because she is old. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, not even my worst enemy. I believe God only gives you what you can handle and He chose me to have cancer because I can handle this. God have been very good to me and I continue to believe He will heal me for good this time so I will never have to deal with this again.

Thanks to everyone that is leaving me comments about my blog. Since I can't respond to your e-mail I will start trying to remember to respond in the blog.

Doug and Dara- Come visit me anytime. I would love to see you.
Tia- Thanks for the e-mail. I'm glad David is doing so well.
Robbie- I am still here. Will be here for another 3 weeks.
Kara and Jeffers- Thanks for coming to see me. Kinley is so cute!

Let the games begin

Chemo finally started last night around 9 pm. I waited around all day for the cardiologist to tell me my heart is strong and ready for chemo. I got the anti nausea meds and the bag was hung. I got a small bag of bright orange liquid that lasted 30 minutes. After that was finished the next bag was hung and that will last me 24 hours. So far no effects from the chemo other than the metallic taste. All the physical effects will come next week. Can wait!