Not Many Changes... Finished 6 of 9

Greetings Family and Friends :)

This won't be too long today... Not many changes going on with Rob this week to date.  We went for his 6th chemo infusion on Monday, with 3 more to go in this 3rd cycle.  We are all shocked he is tolerating it so well, but as my daughter Nicole said, "There are a lot of people praying for him."

Thank you. ♥

Rob's blood counts continue to fall, by small amounts, below normal but still good enough for the chemo.  When he is finished with the treatments lately though, it takes every ounce of energy he has left to slowly shuffle out of the hospital and to the car.  He won't let me get him at the door.  He wants to walk.  So we do.  And the anger is a bit better.  I like that.

Holly joined us again, and we spent time visiting, sharing Starbucks, and working on our individual projects.  She is a comfort, and she makes my heart smile.

Our appointment with Rob's oncologist yesterday (Tuesday) was rescheduled by her office until next week, due to the weather.  The morning started off with light snow, then heavy snow, then sleet, then rain.  Our parking lot was quite the mess, so we were glad we didn't have to head out anywhere.  

I worked on my piles and projects, and Rob slept in between his usual postings and perusing of the cyber world.  Riley zooms and sleeps and plays and chases the cat  --  who is usually sleeping, or on counters she doesn't belong on.  And when Rob is sleeping, the cat is sleeping on him.  Yes, life as we know it.  Our new normal.  I have so much quiet and alone time, even when Rob is awake.  But my mind is in constant gear, so I must need the silence, even with background noises.  Funny how I can hear things and tune them out at the same time.  It's a woman power.  ;)

Rob still has constant head pain, but has shuffled around his meds on his own and has come up with a mixture of quantities that seems to help the best.  The pain never stops, but he's a master at subduing it now.  For the most part.

He did well today, and I'm hoping the morning will bring the same.  If so, I will head in to work, and maybe get 3 days in this week.  Last week it was one day.  I just never know what he's going to be going through.  And if he wants me home, I'll be home.  Just the way it is.

So next Monday he'll undergo treatment #7, and on Tuesday we'll check in with his doc.  In 3 weeks he'll have the CT's all re-done, so we can see what the C monster is up to.  Hopefully he'll sleep for a while.  

The monster, not Rob.

I am patiently (mostly) waiting for Spring, and have already started to put some of my Spring and Easter decos out and about.  Just a few.  I can't find the rest, but I know they're hiding in a tote somewhere in my quilt room closet.  I have time.  I hope.  :)

I ran to the store with my Colie tonight for a little while... so fun to be with her.  Her whole family has been sick going on two weeks now, and we've gone through withdrawal being away from each other!  They are all almost completely better now, just lingering stuffy noses, but no temps.  Yeah!  I was talking to her in the car about crazy and dumb things that run through my head all day... had her in stitches!  I told her I'm alone a lot, and I only have me and my weird thought processes.  Could be worse.  I love to see her smile, and she has the most infectious and beautiful laugh!  Love that girl of mine! ♥

Okay, so from my readings this week, here are a couple of the notes I'm keeping before me (both from Dr. Charles Stanley):

"Your reservoir of emotional and physical energy may feel nearly drained, but God's supply of spiritual stamina never runs out.  Come to Him and His Word for the strength to carry on, and He will supply the power you need to traverse the rough terrain ahead.  That's His promise, and God always keeps His promises."

"Too many of us are addicted to hurry... leaving little room, if any, for stillness.  Spend a few minutes each day in silent reflection  --  Commune with God simply by listening to the sound of your own breathing.  Hear it as a reminder that the Lord is intimately close  --  as close as the air you breathe."

Quiet me, with longer hair :)

I am woman, I am strong.  These words are helping me  --  immensely.  I pray they can help your hurt, and your searching heart, too.

Thank you for your continuing prayers for Rob, and for me.  Thank you for the support, the love, the kind words, the conversations, and the stillness.  
We love you for all of it.  

Big time.

In Love and in Peace,

Cheri ♥