Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Short and Sweet

Wow. I'm alive and in that sweet spot on the back end of the chemotherapy cycle, that one week of "wellness" before the next cycle of poison begins. After being in bed and in various stages of pain and discomfort for most of the day for the last two weeks, this feels like paradise.

Because of the distress of seeing clumps of hair fall out, I decided on an interim hair do of short -- because somehow it's less stressful to see little wisps of hair falling out than clumps of long strands. My wig is on standby as this short do likely won't last more than a few days.


The closest analogy of exuberant gratitude for this temporary feeling of wellness that I can think of is Tigger in Winnie the Pooh. Though I might not be bouncing around on the outside like Tigger, I'm jumping with giddiness on the inside. I feel well enough to think in complete sentences and paragraphs, so I write. I feel well enough to walk the dog, so I did. I feel well enough to go for a therapeutic float in a friend's swimming pool, so I will. I feel well enough to laugh, so tell me a funny story.

P.S.  As silly as it sounds, I've just gotten permission from the infusion nurses to unplug for a while during my August 21st chemotherapy session so that I can go outside and experience the solar eclipse first hand. I don't know if I'll feel up to it when the time comes, but there's a chance I will. Ever hopeful.



6 comments:

Emily S said...

Love you to the moon and back again. You can do this.

Indy C. said...

We keep praying for you and your wellness, for the doctors and their staff, for the treatment you are receiving, for your family and close friends to help you handle each day, for Reese. We love you, Sara, a Lot!

Indy C. said...

The wig can wait. You would look also great even without hair!

Margaret Simon said...

Tigger is a wonderful role model. I hope you continue to share your ups and downs with us. We love you so much and care about what is happening to you. That new hair do is really cute!

Robinsline said...

The eclipse is a great metaphor for you. Moments of darkness, then the sun returns. Your short hair is adorable with your adorable smile. Embrace the silly!

Tom Lowe said...

I didn't know about this until now. You be in our prayers. May you be as lucky as I have been. I'm assuming you are going to M.D. Anderson. Houston is the place to be.