(Raph) Nadir Report

Round two of chemo, complete. I'm half-way there!

Had my infusion last Monday, and still felt fine by Wednesday afternoon, when suddenly I was overcome by the need to take a 2-1/2 nap. Luckily, while the fatigue is perhaps a bit greater this time, the other side effects were so minimal that if I wasn't looking I probably would not have even noticed them. I really could not ask for anything more. Hallelujah!

This fantastic outcome may be due in part to not only the thoughts and prayers of all my dear people, but also the healing powers of the prayer shawl my dad brought me from a group at his church, the Knotty Quilters. This ol' heathen appreciates the power of prayer, and I am grateful by the generosity of these folks who don't know me from a hill of soybeans.

I had my nadir bloodwork done yesterday, and the chemo pharmacist, who monitors these things, said my Blupersophengolophies were lower then they might want, but that my Xelonphiltrodites were even better than expected. As you can tell, some of the medical terminology goes over my head and down the block (presumably finding home with someone who understands), but he ended it all with a big smile on his face saying all was great, so THAT'S what I'm taking with me this week.

In an attempt to pay forward all the love and support that is coming my way, I'm holding good thoughts for all of you and hoping that you find yourself the recipient of a lovely surprise or unexpectedly fantastic outcome all of your own. And if you find yourself in a darker place in life, know that I am sending you my thoughts and prayers for happiers times on the very near horizon.

Love,
K