No More Physical Torture

I am sorry I didn't post anything yesterday.  I had a "don't feel so hot" day.  I thought I was getting a cold and was freaking out.  I have stayed healthy this long and DO NOT want to get sick now.  I was also very tired.  So I did my "lay on the couch" day.  I did walk and make a turkey breast dinner but that was about it!

I woke up this morning feeling much better.  I did my exercises and proceeded to go to my physical therapy appointment.  My range of motion is normal and all of the cording is gone!  (Thanks to Rick and the continued massage therapy he does to my arms.)  My arms are still increased in size but she is not worried about it because they are symmetrical.  Also I have put on 10 pounds with the chemo.  The chemo, steroids and increased weight haven't helped the situation.  As soon as my counts are back to normal range I will begin a yoga program with a center that specializes in breast cancer patients and lymphedema.  I also will begin to increase my walking and begin some weight bearing exercises with my arms.  She was so pleased at the progress I have made that she released me.  But I can call her anytime I think something is going on and my doctors will order a new script.  I still have a lot of precautions to take and will always need to wear my compression sleeves for many things but I must remember I still have my arms!  Finally some results!

Tomorrow marks number 11.  I haven't allowed myself to get excited yet.  Once I sit in that chair on number 12 and see that I will get that infusion...I will get exited! Since the mammogram in the middle of February until today I have just tried to "stay the course".  After next week I am not sure what the course will look like but I figure I can travel whatever way it takes me.

James 1:12 

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.