Yesterday went perfectly; I was premedicated with the full amount of Benadryl and steroids and I did not have a reaction to the trial drug - the third time was the charm. I did have a wonderful steroid high for the rest of the day and evening and along with it a tremendous appetite, I gained 1.5 pounds in one day! Since I did not have a negative reaction to the trial drug I will move beginning with infusion four to receiving all of the drugs on one day.
Today I received Herceptin followed by premeds (more steroids and anti-nausea drugs) and finally the chemo drug. I feel great and am appreciating this time before the side effects begin. I will have labs and a checkup on Monday to see how the white cells are; I hope to also receive a report of the tumor markers.
This week I received a Treasure Box from some of my friends where I worship. Each one wrote a message to me on one side of the card and most then wrote a scripture on the other side of the card. This is definitely a special gift and I plan to read one card a day - two or more if it's a tough day!
Today's treasure is a song shared with me by Susan:
Teach me Lord to wait, down on my knees, till in your own good time, you answer my pleas, teach me not to rely on what others do, but to wait in prayer, for an answer from you. They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their stength, they shall mount up like wings on an eagle, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint. Teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait.
I continue to be blessed beyond my needs. Thank you for taking time to check in on me, for your prayers and continued encouragement.
Here is a picture from July 4th. Connor, our youngest grandson, is not comfortable with my bald head and he will tell me it's crazy and to put a hat on. I thought that perhaps a bandanna would be cooler since we would be outside, little did I know the impression it would make on Connor. He thought I looked "cool, like a pyra-rate" (pirate).
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