So now that I am on a break from chemo, I am assuming the next step is "feeling normal". But really what does that mean? Well here is what I am waiting on. I'm waiting on my tummy to feel normal and want food on a regular schedule...no more funny stuff tummy. Just food no nausea.
Now I know I have complained about the hot flashes...but if you got them you would complain too! So next on the normal express is for hot flashes to cease and desist...or at least not be so intense. Although I must admit they have gotten much better since I have been on this break. And even though there is a chance I might be in menopause to stay, it looks like these flashes may be headed towards the door.
Next is the itching/burning/stinging that I was getting in my hands and feet. Well Praise God that I don't get that anymore. The last stinging incident was put to rest on the shores on Brewers Beach in St. Thomas and since then, I haven't felt that...its all about the celebrating the small things people!
Lastly is just that feeling that everything is ok. I know there is no definition for normal, but to me its just that routine of "normal things" get up, go to work, eat, come home, work out, eat, sleep...and feeling ok while doing all of these things. Maybe its like a switch that will be turned on in my system where I will just one day be like "yeah, this is it...i'm back to normal." Or maybe its gradual and one day I won't even realize that I have been thrusted back into this cycle of normalcy. Either way I look forward to either scenario with baited breath...okay maybe thats to dramatic...but you know what I mean!
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girl, God bless you! I promise, these days, i complain very little, I am less angry, and where i can be, i always try to encourage people to not be stupid. I look at you and say, god bless her, she is doing the damn thing! When i catch myself complaining, i stop and remember and i am thankful. Thanks Gail, really, fr sharing you like this.
Hello Gail, I hope this message finds you doing will. My name is Barry Philips, first I want to thank you for sharing your story. I was blessed a few years ago to findout that I have cousins that lived in Milwaukee. One of my cousin's name is Lahoma Griffin. She knows that I lived in Cleveland,Ohio 9 years ago and she asked me how far away is Cleveland from Akron, I told her not far at all. My wife Bridget went to school Akron U. On my next back to Cleveland, I will mention to Lahoma she is more the welcome to travel with me to visit you. Gail my prayer are with you and again thanks for sharing your story. I hope to meet you soon. God bless you. Barry
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