Thursday, June 26, 2008
During the day, I think a lot about three people. First is my friend Patti who died two years ago of cancer. She waged a strong battle and survived many years with quality of life until she passed on. Second, I think about Elizabeth Edwards who delayed getting her mammograms and is now kind of in a holding pattern with the cancer controlled to a certain extent. Third, of course, is Lance Armstrong and I am in the process of reading his book. Lots of positive stories exist out there and they do provide hope and inspiriation.
I was hoping I'd be feeling better than I do right now a few days after my chemo. The problem I have unlike many breast cancer patients is that I started this whole process being sick to begin with. The pain is less but I am so wiped out. All I want to do is walk my puppy and sometimes just getting up to go to the bathroom or to take a shower is all I can manage. I ate more today so this is good.
Again, I am amazed at the support of all of our friends. Please forgive me if I do not send individual thank you notes. I am just not up to it. All of the food and the Edible arrangement and breakfast items are appreciated and gone, I might add. Last night, Dave was really tired trying to take care of everything. My Mom is helpful and so are my kids but there is just a lot to keep a household going when the Mom is sick. And Apolo is mostly my dog so he is completely out of control and obnoxious and disrupting everything.
I have two bald eagles I watch everyday and I call them my protectors. They sit up in the trees like two guards and I love them.
I am hanging in there with your support!
6 Comments:
Janet, I check your blog daily and think about you often. You can now count on my readership for positive thoughts and prayers too (most of them in your neck of the woods), so consider yourself even more widely supported! I welcome you to keep reading my blog when the chemo keeps you from walking your puppy (www.vidadesconocida.blogspot.com) I'll try to keep it interesting. ~Elizabeth in Chile
p.s. tell Lucas hello!
Those eagles are watching out for you(and I know who they are). Animals seem to know when things are wrong & I am sure Apolo puppy is upset and staying close to you. Stay strong Janet.
Love Susan
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SuzfromIll, at
8:32 PM
Hang in there my deay friend. There are two eagles right now to give you extra support. Being able to eat will make you feel stronger, I'm sure. Glad your Mom is there with you too. Can't image a better crew to be with you right now, than your Mom, Dr. Dave, your beautiful kids, your faithful puppy and the other million or so of us that are sending positive energy, good thoughts and many prayers. Look forward to seeing you soon. Love, Leslie
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9:04 PM
Janet my guru often emphasized the much underestimated power of the mind to affect our health as well as other aspects of life. Lance Armstrong has an incredibly strong mind, as does Elizabeth Edwards not to mention a certain speedskater who brought us to you. You are surrounded by family, friends and yes your animal totems, all pouring their strenght into you. Continue to keep that positive mind, visualizing yourself surround by light and love. And if you need a laugh read my blog post on Boobs.
By , at
9:12 PM
With friends (and family!) such as you have surrounding you with love, you've got the A Team on your side!
But oh, poor worried Apolo!
Gentle hugs to you from here,
Carroll
By , at
9:18 PM
Janet you are always in my thoughts and prayers, Apollo is such a good puppy. My Mom in law got to see her dogs today, everyone is happy now. Dogs are such good emotion calmers.
Your eagles are gardian angels. They watch over you come rain or shine. Peace be with you. Carol L
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9:25 PM
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