Guess I should explain a little about crash day. While I am getting the chemo drugs the doctors give me steroids. They give me energy and help me keep up with life. On day 5 of each round of chemo (today) the steroids are stopped and I crash. I get really weak and tired. Standing in the shower, kitchen or even walking down the hall require all my energy. To make dinner I sit on the kitchen chairs, I have a stool in the shower, and I sit down to rest A LOT.
My point in sharing is for journaling - not for sympathy. While there are many yucky things about this cancer, it has made me stop and appreciate the little things. I cuddle with my kids more than I did before. I talk to them more. I am not constantly on the go. It is nice to slow down and take a deep breath and enjoy life. Life seems to constantly being moving and I am glad that I have been forced to take it slower -- not necessarily the way that I have been forced, but I am grateful for the lesson, nonetheless.
This past week has been slow, not much to report. Next week we are pretty busy with back to school stuff. The kids start school in a week. I can't believe that summer is almost over. I know they have mixed feelings, and so do I. Sending them to another year of school means that they are another year older. Faith is starting 5th grade, Hyrum is starting 4th grade, Vilate is starting 2nd grade and my Helaman is starting Kindergarten. CRAZY!!! They are all excited to see their friends and meet their teachers - we won't know who they have until Wednesday.
So, there you have it. We are just hanging in there and enjoying this last week of summer fun. Hope you are all enjoying your end of summer. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, love and generosity. We truly are blessed!
3 comments:
Kaci,
I check your blog everyday hoping to get an "update" into your world and I love reading what you have to say. I have been having some health problems recently, so I look to you to remind myself of the things I need to be grateful for and try to absorb some of your positive outlook on life even though at times it's difficult. I think about you all of the time and even though you didn't know it, you have been my support this summer...Thank you
Kaci
You are doing amazingly well! Had four sisters in my wad today ask me about you-and they have never met you!! Look forward to seeing everyone on this Wednesday. Hope I can be helpful to you.
Thanks for the reminder Kaci on the things that really matter! We love you and you are always in our prayers (even the little one's always remember! :)
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