I have had a wonderful week. I was energized by all the positive thoughts last Friday and the effects continued all week. On Monday I had the energy to go girl shopping with Abbygail. We Had so much fun. On Tuesday I went out for breakfast with three of my dragon boat friends, ate a full breakfast and chatted for two hours. Wednesday, I saw the oncologist after having blood tests done, she was very happy with how things are going and said she thinks taxol is working for me. I was a bit tired by Wednesday afternoon so had a nap to re charge my batteries. Thursday I had the energy to do some dusting and vacuuming, the first time in months that I have had the physical strength to do this. Then on Friday all the positive thoughts started to arrive all over again in the form of emails, messages on facebook and of course all the red dots appearing on www.choosingtosmile.com world map.
It was time for chemo again and I was so full of positive energy from everyone that I knew it was going to go well and it did. Glenda drove me to the cancer centre and just before I went in for treatment Michelle arrived. So I had my soul sisters with me as the nurse started the chemo. I was so busy laughing and chatting that I almost forgot I was having chemo. I had no reaction and have been feeling great ever since.
Saturday was a bit emotional for me because my dragon boat team were at a race and Graham was steering. I was not up to drumming yet or the long day so I stayed home. I called Graham after every race to see how they had done and shed a few tear tears every time I spoke to him and some in between calls too. They took first place in the breast cancer challenge race and second place in the final. I am so proud of them and can't wait to be back in the drummers seat.
We had our survivor dinner last night at Michelle and Darren's place. It was a a beautiful evening sitting out in her garden and watching the humming birds buzzing around the flowers. The food was awesome and it was great to get together again with Pete. I felt like Bonnie was with us laughing and enjoying the chatter.
Pete makes the best scalloped potatoes I have ever eaten. I have left overs for lunch today.
So my friends my miracle continues. I no longer see Fridays as a gloomy chemo day. I look forward to it because it is my day when I receive all the positive thoughts and prayers. Keep sending them and click on this site so I can see the red dots.
Lots of love Julie