Strength

Still looking for strength beyond my own, I was happy to read Psalm 29:11 yesterday: "The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace." Strength and peace--enough for each day. I'll take it!

Big answer to prayer yesterday--I got in to see the oncologist at 9:45. What's the chance of an open spot in his schedule? Then the report on blood counts showed everything within normal ranges. We must not forget what a miracle this is after so much toxicity. Two more reports are due today (to indicate the health of organs such as heart, liver, and kidneys). I pray for "normal" there too.

The doctor assured me that cisplatin--all by itself--is mean enough to account for this crushing fatigue as well as the long-lasting nausea (which is much better now). So I returned home comforted, even though no treatment was called for. The doctor explained the difference between immediate and delayed nausea, and showed me how to rearrange my anti-nausea medications for better management next time. Also, next time I'm going to get fluids infused the three days following chemo to see whether that makes a difference.

And then I came home and slept the rest of the day. I kept intending to go to work eventually, but never really came up out of the deep hole. I do hope for more waking hours today.

So grateful for your prayers,
Carol