Chemo: Cycle 1, Day 4

Wow!  What a better day.  It was hard this morning though.  This time Clara Barton (me) arrived by 7:30.  Mother woke shortly after my arrival.  Getting cleaned and dressed took a lot of energy.  It also took several stages. The first attempt for the shower was aborted quickly, too weak. Each activity required rest and caused Mother to breathe heavily.

It was also beauty appointment day.  A wheelchair came in very handy.  Later, we went to the Doctor's office.  Oh my goodness, so many details! Getting Mother in and out of the car is a real treat. Oxygen bottle, tubes, wheelchair, lock the wheels, adjust the foot rests, back up, move forward.  It gets to be funny some times like a Laurel and Hardy routine.

Next week is going to be busy.  The lump in Mother's breast will be biopsied.  Our heads are spinning with details about blood tests, biopsy, going to St. Pete's in Olympia on New Year's Eve day to have a "pick" inserted, and medication adjustments, and scheduling the next chemo dates.

Nevertheless, Mother is sitting up.  She wants a hamburger for dinner. As they day goes on, she gets stronger.  Thanks be to God!


O Lord, your compassion never fails and your mercies are new every morning: We give you thanks for giving our Mother both relief from weakness and  renewed strength. Continue the good work you have begun; that she may increase in bodily strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.