One down and now only 24 treatments to go.
Well as some may be aware I checked into the lodge yesterday. I have apparently the coldest room in the lodge. A couple had requested that they be moved from this room into another because it is tremendously cold. I actually like the temperature - especially since the hot flashes warm me so at night.
It is a little comforting to hear almost every resident (sounds like a home of some sort - which I will have to make it so during the next five weeks) wished anxiously for their first week to end. Now that they have settled into the routine of the day it is not too bad.
I have to walk around with a name tag so that they know I belong here. Not sure why someone would pick this place as a hangout though. On the name tag the staff stamps a smiley face each week marking the countdown. Is the face to cheer you up the first few days and then an expression of the gladness of the treatments ending near the end? Time will only tell on this one.
Yesterday I was only here for about 1 hour and I was being paged on the intercom. I wondered why I was being beckoned to report to the front desk. Down I walked only to be greeted with a refreshing smile from the gentle soul of my good chemo buddy - Glynis. It was great to compare just how much hair we each had. I must admit that I was a little jealous to see that Glynis is not as gray as me. Oh well, at the very least we both are sprouting.
Last night to pass the time, I was asked to join in bingo. Yes, bingo night is Wednesday! Later, I played one of my least favourite card games - euchre. This is my least favourite only because I am not sure what to do - to order up, play own, and risk being euchred! The games may not be that exciting but at least company is good.
On facebook Kim wrote that she "hoped it is okay." I had written back that it was okay and I am only hoping that it will only get better.
Til I write again about the goings on at the "resort"
Relay for Life
Lighting a Candle of Honor for Cindy at the Relay for Life.
"Relay for Life"
The family walking around the track at the "Relay for Life" to raise funds to fight cancer
1 comment:
Cindy you rock! (In a mature way of course...:):)) It was so nice to see you yesterday. What a dope I was parking in the turnaround spot. I remember glancing at the sign and because it was partially covered in snow I thought it said no turning around! So I thought I was safe parking there. I wasn't turning or anything. So that was a bit of a rude departure on my part. But it was a wonderful chat we had. I have a feeling you and I could gab for ages. I laughed my head off when you said about liking the 'cool room.' I'm with you sister. So, you're into the bingo? Atta' girl. Did you win? As for the euchre I howled again. That is so me. Gilles always wriggles out and tries to be someone else's partner for the smae reasons you cited. I never know what to do. I suppose that means that you and I shouldn't be partners if we played euchre. Maybe we should. We might just surprise ourselves! (Grin)
You looked beautiful yesterday and your smile radiates in your eyes. It was so nice to see you again. And I don't know about being grayer than you. We're pretty close.
Make sure you keep Jesus at the forefront of all this cancer nonsense and you will find strength, Cindy. I and a thousand others, I am sure, are praying for you. Be strong but remember it's okay to be weak sometimes, too. That's when you need to lean and trust and surrender. Gilles and I really do pray for you every night like I told you. Keep us posted and if it's okay, I will stop by again to make sure you are behaving. Hugs xxx
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