We sure wouldn't have made it through the last couple of days without the help of some very dear and valued friends. The food, help with the dishes, the visits - all of it! It sure helps during this time when we are finding our feet in dealing with the effects of the chemo. How are we ever going to thank you all?
It's been a very trying weekend. Nanc is in a lot of pain and just can't get comfortable unless she's sleeping. Food is becoming a real challenge already. So far the big hit has been poached eggs on cut up wheat toast with a dash of salt. Most stuff just makes her gag.
At one point I thought we were going to have to head to the hospital it got so bad. I have called the chemo center twice and they've been a big help in letting us know we're doing the right things. It's just all so foreign and scary. Is this normal? Is the pain ever going to end? Am I going to be able to handle this for 18 weeks? And I have no answers...
It was pointed out that this really is the first time Nanc has been really sick in her life so she has no reference point for how sick she really is. We have an appointment this coming Tuesday so hopefully we'll get some sense of what is gong on. Cause this really, really sucks so far...
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Dear Ed and Nancy, I'm sorry the last few days have been so very hard. I think there is real truth to the statement about your having "no reference point" for sickness, Nancy. It's a huge leap from health to what you're going through now. You will both find your way with this, hard as it is. You're doing the right things, asking the right questions, finding your way. You WILL find a way to be with this hard routine. We all love you both, and are counting down the weeks. One gone.
Love, Elizabeth
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