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Chemo Day 12-23-10
Cancer doesn't recognize the Holiday Season so off we went to the next treatment! I come bearing gifts!!! I have a framed Santa picture, and a gift bag from the girls with all the wonderful crafts they made. It makes my heart happy to share the love of my family.Today I feel happy and energized and ironically so is Catherine! So this day of chemo is especially fun. She smiles a lot, and laughs and I can see her eyes brighten with joy. Even through all of this she makes the comment she always does about being scared. She always fears this day because she is a doctor, she knows what these horrible chemicals are doing to her body and its a fearful thing to say the least...so today is a good day to shift her thoughts and create a bright loving space for her mind.
Fortunately today our nurse is Renee. She is my neighbor, she lives 3 houses down. So we talk and laugh and Catherine enjoys the lightness of our spirits ~ lifting hers. Somehow we start talking about needles and veins - oh I know why, because Renee stuck the needle into her port and Catherine didn't even FLINCH!! I was like "didn't that hurt" and she says "yes" and I was like WOW you're one tough cookie...so I talk about how needles creep me out, and veins do too, even my own veins. Renee says "And you bring HER for support" we all laugh and I say "NO she brings me for entertainment" We all had a great laugh at that one!!
My heart is over flowing with love and appreciation for the fact that one, she allows me to be a part of this journey with her and two, that I am capable of spending this time with her. In the past, my jobs might not have afforded me this luxury.
It is a blessing, to say the least, to make a difficult time in someones life that much easier.
The benadryl kicks in and she is off to a peaceful nap while the chemicals flow through her body. I am grateful she has this time to rest as well. She lives a crazy busy life and desperately needs this rest.
I leave to finish some last minute shopping and also to help her by picking up a few gifts for her family as well. This time for me has left me smiling and joyful ~ so even though the stores are packed, its raining, and traffic is a nightmare, NOTHING is taking the smile from my face or my heart.
The gift of GIVING is powerfully healing.
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Mellie, I just came across this when I was searching for your e-mail to invite you to be my friend for next time's challenge....I want to send my love and prayers to you and your friend.....you are both blessed to have one another!.....DebbieAnna
I can only imagine how light, lifting, and the laughs that are shared while you're there with her. Just a huge gift. You are amazing Mellie, and to share in this journey through your blogs has me praying for her strength. WoW!
The gift of giving is a blessing that God gave to all of us and those that do give like you Mellie are doing what God intended us to do and he loves you for that as I love you for doing service for others!!! Boy it sure is healing and gets you focused on someone who needs the support and heals your heart as well... Rockstar Mellie*!!!
God is with you and so near you and your friend!!!What a Gift of Christmas you both are bringing each other Mellie! Thankyou for living a life of love ,light and compassion! Shari
I had no idea, love. She IS blessed to have you as we do. My love to you.
My heart goes out to you Mellie, brings me back 17 years ago when I spent 4 months in the hospital with my mom with chemo treatments. Love you and sending blessings at this time. Thia
Ditto Carin!
Beautiful Mellie. She is so very blessed to have your love, support and friendship. And I am blessed to come across this reminder that there is always someone out there experiencing something far more difficult than what I will face each day. A perfect reminder to count my blessings! Thank you.