The Bills, Chemo and Quick Tips

Yesterday was what some might call Silent Sunday. I skipped my entry because I was feeling pretty punk. While I went to church in the morning, I vegged the day away.  I was challenged with dizziness and, almost, vertigo issues. (I absolutely, positively hate vertigo. Just saying!) Couldn't even stand up in church to sing a hymn. Sigh.

My read on yesterday was that I was a walking, whining, premonition of the Bills Game! Knew right away in the morning hours that they were going to be off balance. Then I saw how Indy's Taylor ran through the Bills...a plane landing on a runway and skidding along the field into the end zone. What a mess! My armchair read is that the Bills are excellent when they get a chance to play football. Come up against a team that obliterates them in the running game, everything is one sided and it's not in the Bills favor. (Guess what? I still love the Bills!) Enough.

Today was my final session in the first three chemo treatments. Went well. Was 3 1/2 hours this time around. Wonderfully, this afternoon I am on a steroid high so I do have energy to write this and work on a much-needed PowerPoint for tomorrow's class. 

Made two new friends today: Pat and Beverly. Vanna was there (not from Wheel of Fortune but just as lovely).  The four of us talked a while, until the Benadryl kicked in and then we were sleeping zombies. Just before dozing off, I looked across the room and couldn't help but laugh when I saw yet another patient getting her treatment. Here is a photo. Hippa Laws dictate privacy. I don't think you will know who she is!

My photo above was a poor selfie taken just as my Benadryl bag was a-drippin' away and I was getting groggy. I still have my eyebrows. Woot! Woot!  

For cancer patients, I have a few quick tips. (Just as I do quick tips for quilting classes, I also share tips with you.) If you get sores in your mouth and on your tongue, 2 - 3 drops of Thieves Essential Oil in a 3 ounce glass of water is excellent as a mouth wash. My sores are dramatically better using this. Also, Aquaphor suave (I ordered both of these on Amazon.) is top notch for your parched, dry lips. It is protecting mine from water - like if I lick them - and helps them heal. At least when someone can see my smile, the smile doesn't hurt!!!!

I do take my own blanket to chemo. I've mentioned that before. Right now I am using the one my Indianapolis sister, Donna, made for me way back when. Today I had it turned so I could read her quotes, and saw one that drew me in. It reads, "Concentrating on this pattern reminds me of the love and care you pour into me." How appropriate a quote - although I'm guessing Donna never knew this would be a cancer quilt - because I could say this to God right now.

Every time we gals and guys get chemo infusions, it's like we have God's love pouring into our veins, accompanied by all the love and care of family and friends. This quote is just perfect for today! Thanks and I love you, Donna. This quilt is so warm...in every way. You hugged  me all across the morning.