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WHAT  A YEAR,  SO FAR

4/19/2014

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I CAN'T CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE WIND, BUT I CAN ADJUST MY SAILS TO ALWAYS REACH MY DESTINATION.

                                                                                             Jimmy Dean


At the end of every year, optimistic sister Sandy always assures everyone that the upcoming year will be so much better than the previous one.  Sandy, I beg to differ on this one.  :)

It's a quiet morning . . . so far. I am feeling a little different after  Wednesday's chemo treatment. I was told that this "after surgery" concoction would be different and more difficult from the first 4 sessions, which is hard to understand since this stuff now is just for preventative measures and not the hard-core "kill the cancer" formula.  I am getting so the thought of food is nauseating, but then I get nauseated from NOT eating food. My hair is down to about 10% of its original amount and my nails are chipping and cracking more. I have been so tired the last day or so.   I took a 3 1/2 hour nap yesterday and then went to bed early. At Wednesday's treatment, they had me put ice chips in my mouth for the one push that they injected in the Power Port in my chest. Now the thought of ice cubes makes my stomach churn.  It's funny that I have used my mind-over-matter resources  for months, and now some silly little insignificant things are making me fear the last treatment on May 7th.

Got to talk to friend Sandy R. from Georgia last evening. That really cheered me up. We still pick up our conversation from the previous call and keep on going. It was funny that some of our talk was about when we will sign up for Social Security.  Dang, we's old, girl!!

Hey, Tina's daughter, Kalina, got picked to be on the Prom Court at school! That is very nice news to hear. She is a sweetie  . .  and beautiful to boot!

I didn't hear from Dad yesterday.  I was going full steam with errands and such and then sleeping, as I mentioned before, so I didn't call him.  He didn't call me once, so maybe he is starting to make friends with the other "oldies". We can only hope.  I'm crossing my fingers


                                                                                 GOD BLESS YOU ALL



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Sandi Friedrich
4/19/2014 10:33:38 am

Hey, Janene - don't feel bad that you are sleeping so much, that is just what your body needs to heal itself. Get that rest! You have done an amazing job getting through all of this with a sense of humor and candid conversation - you are the "overcomer" and it is almost over! Here's to social security, "the club", and anything else life has to offer over the next 20 years!

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Betty Coleman
4/21/2014 12:52:20 am

Naps are the best treatment. My body gets tired and I can't do as much and I'm not on chemo. I'm just getting older. I guess I prefer aging like a fine wine. There is the light at the end of the tunnel. I know that is corny and you can hit me but it's true. Keep napping or I will have to resort to calling you each day and scolding you. I will you know

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    ... was diagnosed with breast cancer on November 11, 2013. This is a place for all of the people who love and care about her to get the information about her treatment and her personal experience of kicking cancer's ass, (sometimes from her daughter's perspective). It's hard to stand by and not be able to do anything to help. Writing gives my mom an outlet and allows both of us to share information during this time. Therefore, we blog :) 

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