It's (round 2) post chemo day #5. I feel a little better each day. It's the lack of energy that's hard to deal with. I will admit that I like to take a nap when I can, BUT I don't want to HAVE to take one. Right now, I have to take them. Sometimes I can't even sleep, but I know my body needs the rest.
A wise cancer survivor said (I'm paraphrasing here) that it's good to recognize and accept your feelings... that it's healthy. What I'm recognizing here is that, my mind thinks I can do more than my body does at this point in time. My mind says, oh just shake it off You are just a little tired. You can work full time and do all these other things. My body says, hey lady- slow down! You just gave me this super strong medicine to kill these freakin' cancer cells. Give me a break. Not sure who is more stubborn, my mind or my body. It doesn't really matter, though, because I have to let my body make the decisions.
I went to work, today, for about half a day. I miss being there and being part of things. But I know I need to take it easy, especially with Abigail's graduation coming up on Friday. My team of ladies is super awesome and takes care of everything.
Now that I've recognized my feelings, it doesn't mean I have to like it. It does, however, mean that I have to accept it. One day at a time....
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