So last night went a lot better than I thought. When i got to the house i realized i have met this woman before. Her daughter and my oldest daughter went through school together. Although we were not got friends, we have met years ago.
I had steeled myself before going over last night. Like i said it was better than i had expected. I think if i am prepared for the conversation i do a lot better than if the topic of cancer just pops up like in a movie or something. I have to be prepared.
She has finished her chemo and her hair was coming back. Her surgery was over and radiation was left. That is a snap compaired to chemo.
But she was experiencing some symptoms i had forgotten. How funny, i had forgotten that you have memory problems during chemo. Weird huh. To all you who read this that explains a lot huh.
It really helps that she has a positive attitude.
I didn't cry or throw up. That was good. But it did bring back a lot of memories. (there is that memory thing again) Some funny, some sad, some very spiritual.
I didn't have any nightmears last night but from 5am to 6am a lot of dreams about chemo.
So there you have it. I survived.
Hopefully none of you will ever have to experience cancer, but if you do i am strong enough to help now.
If you haven't yet, please get regular mamograms. They only found my cancer by compairing current years to past years pictures. I never had a lump
Silly Little Things
11 years ago
2 comments:
I am glad last night went well. I am sure just talking to someone who knows what your going through helps, at least that is how I feel. You are so GREAT!
I knew you could do it. :)
I'm glad you were able to be there for her. You are stronger than you give your self credit for.
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