It was time for parent teacher conferences on Tuesday and Thursday so I went at my regular time 7 when it was dark and left after conferences a bit past 7and it was dark. I don't like going and leaving work when it is dark. I worked late on Wednesday to make getting ready for Rebecca easier on Friday. It ended up being a very long 4 day week. Oh, and to top it off, on Wednesday one of my girls came to me and asked if she could go to the restroom and I said yes. She went in and came out and over to me and said "the toilet is all blogged up". What good news! Thankfully I was in my best week to handle everything. A side effect of this chemo is joint pain, which has caught up to me this week. I have taken a pain pill each day when I couldn't stand it any longer. I am not sure how effective they were. My sister and Charme' would say to take them earlier, but I hate taking all this medicine.
This week was I was feeling the love. It is so nice to be remembered. I got a prayer shawl in the mail from Carol, I love it. Can you guess the color - yes purple and white! A card came from a couple in Janet's sunday school class, wow my sister is really loved and by association I am too! My sister also sent the most sinful Moose Munch, however I wish you hadn't been on call and could of been here with us. A card also came from Sally, a friend, ,and sorority sister. During conferences several of my parents asked how I was feeling. Ann thank you for the note of encouragement, I saw it Friday morning before chemo. Jane called to check on me. Cleo, Jane, Diana, Jeannie, and I met for dinner and a Movie on Thursday and we laughed. It kind of feels like the last enjoyable time for about a week. All of the above is the most comforting, encouraging medicine for me. I am so blessed. This is all helpful and not hurtful. (Kindergarten hat!)
The 7th round is history. School was out yesterday and I had high hopes of getting a lot done. It didn't happen. I did labs about 8. Met Melissa for breakfast, which I enjoyed, went to school and got my room ready for Monday, which I wish I wasn't going to be off, but I know the kids love Rebecca and she does a great job, picked up meds to take before chemo at wally world, stopped by the vet, and by that time it was chemo time. (Nothing like howdy dowdy time). This is a long day there from 1:00-4:00. I spoke on the phone, read, and when I couldn't keep my eyes open I dozed. Then I came home read and dozed the day away. Ken is continuing to lay the new floor in the kitchen. My job is to haul myself up and go in and tell him how much I like it. It is a lot easier than being the gopher, but not as much fun!