I emerge from the "wipe-out" of chemo session number two. It is a surprise to me that it takes a couple of days for the full effect to "hit". I have cried a lot as my hair is gone, my face is red and swollen from the steroids, and I feel like.......well let's just say I've felt better! I haven't had contact with anyone but Paul this week while dealing with the side effects. Lately for entertainment I play the "Unfortunately, Fortunately" game. It goes like this. Unfortunately I have breast cancer, fortunately survival rate is high. Unfortunately the chemo is difficult, fortunately I have health insurance. Play this game with things in your life and I guarantee you can find a "fortunately" for every "unfortunately".
I was given a sweatshirt yesterday. It says "Fight Like a Girl". It made me laugh. The image that came to mind was a hair pulling, fingernail scratching brawl. Then I realized I have a huge advantage fighting like a girl. I have no hair to be pulled....and my nails are long!!!! So I will stand taller and fight harder. Remember Jim Croce? Instead of "Leroy Brown the baddest guy in the whole town, meaner than a junkyard dog"...we will insert Leah for Leroy, and I'll practice guttural growls!
Paul wants a shot of our shiny heads posted here, but I am not quite ready for that at this moment. Thank you for your prayers, love, encouragement, and comments. You are the very best.
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ReplyDeleteLeah! I am thinking of yoUI brought your shirt with me so i can take pictures of you fighting cancer in other countries too1 i will send pictures for you to post I COULDN'T GET TO YOU TO SEE YOU BEFORE I LEFT BUT I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU ...MOMENT By moment expect great things `bad `bad leah marston baddest girl in this cancer kickin town meaner than a junkyard dog...love ya! MARGOTRITA PS PAUL YOU ROCK KEEP SHINING THAT BEAUTIFUL WIFE OF YOURS HEAD SHE IS ONE HOT SEXY MAMA!
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ReplyDeleteIM IN COVENTRY ENGLAND NOW! i forgot to tell you the schedule i will send it to you and will be calling you from somewhere cool so answer if you see my cell love you `margotrita
Leah, I love your sense of humor! Your posts tell of the ugly, dark moments, yet always have a positive element that warms my heart and sometimes even makes me laugh. Obviously, this ordeal is so difficult for you and Paul. But, fortunately, you have each other and humor. Don't worry so much about your appearance. (I know, easy for me to say since I'm not the one with breast cancer.) You are a fighter - like a boxer in a ring with a red, swollen face and achy bones and muscles. But, this is how you WIN. You are beautiful - inside and out. Your baldness is a badge of courage and strength. You are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHey Leah and Paul! So glad you have emerged from Session 2. Like you said before, you're halfway through the worst treatments! I hope knowing you have a whole team of friends and family cheering you on is encouraging you and pumping up your spirits. Cheering, praying, and encouraging is the best we can do but it seems like the least! This too shall pass. I never really liked that saying, probably because even though it's true, it doesn't tell you how long it will take to pass! Cool to see Margot's comments from her trip! Hi Margot! Stay tough, Leah. You can do it! Love to you! Pam T.
ReplyDeleteWe are all thinking only good thoughts. I think of you every day and am proud you are being so positive. You are woman!
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