Brain Tumor - BEGONE! :)

Today was my last treatment. It was the hardest day. I went in really tired and when I got there, they were running late so my 'routine/schedule' was kind of thrown off. Once I got in and they put the mask on, it seemed a lot tighter than the other days so that made the whole session somewhat unbearable at times. I really had to talk myself out of not freaking out a few times. Kept trying to keep my mind in my 'happy' place....thinking of my family and my babies.... - they got me through it and before you know it, that vault door opened and Hallelujah - IT WAS OVER! :) I did forget my prayer quilt today and was SOO bummed (maybe that is why I had more anxiety!!) :( BUT, when I got home, I wrapped it around me while I rested. :)

Today's last session really kicked my butt - tired, nauseous, dizzy at times, face twitching at times, etc.....
After my treatment, I met with the doctor and he said to expect more fatigue/lethargy for the next 2-4 weeks. If that's all - I can handle that. I do have to notify them right away if I lose my hearing or my face goes completely numb (like a Bells Palsey) - they will start me on an antiviral and steroids to get the swelling down.

So, now it's 'waiting' to see how things go, my 2 week follow-up (sometimes I will write f/u for follow-up.. just fyi!) ha ha..nancy :) and then my MRI 2-3 months down the road.

YES! I am stoked this over!! Tired as I am, I will make it through the next few weeks.............I am just resting, watching the "Hope for Haiti Now" telethon and it just makes me think. Yah, my situation has sucked and has been very stressful but it still is no comparison to the suffering and hurt other people in this world are enduring. My heart goes out to the people in Haiti who have lost their sons, daughters, sisters, brothers and to those babies and children who are now orphans and feel alone and afraid. If I could reach through that TV, I would grab all those kids/babies and just hug them to death! There are so many 'other' things that will put 'your' situation into perspective. Go to hopeforhaitinow.org for more information on making a donation. There is nothing that heals your soul better than to give.

Today's Daily Affirmation:

"Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey!"~Barbara Hoffman

AMEN TO THAT SISTER! My journey has been FULL of potholes - but I have come 'full circle' with so many things in so many ways!! Wake up each morning thanking the good Lord for ALL the good things in your life.....because things could ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS be worse!
Have the BEST WEEKEND EVER! :)

Hugs -
Rachelle