"Just the Facts"-- No blood today, yea but chemo then chased by the rabbit, the rabbit won!
First, let me just say I am writing this on an iPad in B's hospital room. So please forgive any errors, this is tricky for someone who can type. Wow, what a day, and it is not over yet. B did not need any blood today which was a mental relief after having 4units in two days. The morning went great with daughter #1 showing up to share coffee time and a movie. This allowed me to stay home and catch up on a few things at home. I arrived at 11am and in time to see chemo complete, lunch and then the bummer bag of juice. As I sit and type there is still an hour drip to go before it is done. I said at the beginning of this blog that going through this treatment is like going through hell and back. Well I saw a glimpse of hell today. And after today we have 3more days of this. I am glad I was here as when someone is that sick it takes an army to care for them. Things have settled in this last hour but that is after stopping the rabbit twice and giving all kinds of preventative and coping drugs.B has never been so drugged in his life.
The rabbit meds are given as a preventative medication for transplant patients. There is a common disease that they can get which is pretty bad and can prevent the new cells from grafting. So this is a case of the worser of two evils. At least the nursing staff did,nt see me as a threat and allowed me to pitch in and help. B was comforted by my being here. I wouldn't want to do this alone either. I know that many dear people were praying today and I will forever be grateful to each and everyone of you.
I was also encouraged today by a few words from a devotion..."rejoice in my love for you which has no limits or condition. ...I will never leave you or forsake you...the light of my presence filters through you to bless others...your weakness and woundedness are the openings throughout which the Light of the knowledge of Glory shines forth.". While I was reading this after a particular tough session the sunlight was shining through the shade as a filter right across B's entire body. It was very cool and gave me much hope. I felt that we were not alone through this tough day.
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer
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