Tuesday 14th February - Had a lovely surprise today! Reno phoned first thing this morning to say that I should look in the wardrobe for a parcel! So I looked and there it was - a lovely Valentines day card and a beautiful box of chocolates! That just gave me a great boost for the day! Went to work as usual but looking forward to Sam and I going away for a couple of days Thursday & Friday!
Wednesday 15th February - A really funny thing happened today!- Went to work as usual, and as it was a bit chilly I wore a polo neck Jumper. When I got home I changed so that Sam and I could pack a couple of bags for our short break away - however as I took the polo neck jumper over my head I had to call for Sam because something got stuck!?! I started to call for Sam to help me and she came into the room and laughed when she saw my predicament - the polo neck was stretched over my head and stuck - just like Velcro!! We laughed and laughed as Sam carefully peeled the jumper off my head! - I never thought that I would laugh so much over being bald but seriously you had to be there to see just how funny it was! Eventually got packed to go away in the morning!
My joints (elbow and knee) have been a bit achy today apparently it is a side effect of the chemo - it's not unbearable just niggly, must remember to mention it when I go for my next treatment!
Thursday 16th February - Left home at 9.45 a.m. for our journey to Belaugh in Norfolk to stay with relatives for a couple of days - after about 50 minutes we stopped in Long Stratton for a break and snack - as I only usually drive short journeys to work and school I really didn't realise just how tired I would get driving the 50 miles we had to travel. It was an eye opener really and it made me realise that I have to be careful not to push myself and to listen to my body when its telling me to rest. Anyway we eventually arrived in Belaugh at 11.45a.m. and spent time resting and having lunch before going out for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Rested for the remainder of the afternoon and evening - the change of scenery was a good idea not just for me but also for Sam, she needed a break away from the routine at home and school.
Friday 17th February - Quite a busy day today - we had a short walk round the village after breakfast then visited Holt, and Cley, before driving back along the beautiful coast road. A lovely day but once back at Belaugh I have to admit the day had probably been a bit too busy for me - I was exhausted! After dinner we chilled then had an early night as I had to drive back to Ipswich in the morning.
Saturday 18th February - After a leisurely breakfast we said our goodbyes and headed into Wroxham for a quick look in the shops before the journey back to Ipswich - couldn't wait to get back and see Reno - it never feels quite right to be away whilst he is busy at work! Arrived home at 12.45p.m. quite glad the drive was over! I felt really tired but rested for the rest of the day - happy to be at home spending time with Reno and Sam!
Sunday 19th February - Had a lie in this morning and almost went back to sleep! However I really did want to go to church so I rallied myself and did just that! It's surprising how singing a few hymns can make me feel so much better! Joints still a nuisance - but nothing I can't deal with. Spent a lovely afternoon cooking the roast and watching a film with Reno and Sam before Reno had to go to Felixstowe ready for work tomorrow.
Starting to look towards my next treatment on February 28th - I find it helps to almost look forward to it really as the time seems to pass quicker and it feels like I reach another goal each time. Every appointment to see the doctor, have a scan or have chemotherapy are like steps on my journey to reach the final climb which will be my surgery. Once that's done the climb will not be so steep and I will be able to look towards being really well again - the past month has gone so quickly its incredible - it really will be summer sooner than I think.! Bring it on!!!
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