Strawberry Daiquiri!

The ladies sitting by me today decided that a strawberry daiquiri sounded better than a strawberry malt. I agree!  I think I feel just as good as if it were a strawberry daiquiri!  A/C is done.  After I had my first infusion I really questioned about completing this treatment.  But I did it!  I know I will still have a few rough days but I also know that with all things God gives you strength.

I had my training on the next drug I will be taking.  It is called Taxol.  I will begin it on July 30th and have it weekly for 12 weeks.  As with the other chemo I can have all sorts of reactions.  I will take different kinds of drugs to hopefully minimize those reactions.  Every individual reacts differently.  Overall it is supposed to be easier than A/C.  I pray that this is true.

I also reconfirmed today that I will not have radiation.  If I would have had radiation I would have had that every day for 30 days.  I thank God that I will avoid that treatment.

My compression sleeves came in today.  I will be fitted for them tomorrow.  Hopefully they will help with any swelling I am having.  Rick says he needs a compression sleeve for his stomach because he must have lymphedema!

I may not post for a few days.  It depends on how I am feeling.  I get the Neulasta shot tomorrow and have physical therapy on Friday.  The week will be over before I know it!

Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts!  I am also very touched by all of you participating in the race on August 11.  I tear up every time I try to talk about it:)

First thing this morning Karlene sent me my inspiration for the day.  It was the song by Melissa Etheridge called "I Run for Life".  Listen to it on You Tube.  I will continue to run for all my family and friends!