So its been almost four months since my diagnosis, and this is where we are. I have endured four cycles of chemotherapy, lost my hair, and am facing life changing decisions on a weekly basis. Those include medical choices and personal choices, which are not going to get any easier.
After chemotherapy this week, I am faced with more fatigue than I have faced before. I still deal with heartburn and hives and pain, and I did my best to manage my medical needs over the weekend. I am very glad it was cooler outside this weekend. It also helped to have US Open golf and baseball to keep me distracted. Happy Father's Day to everyone, too.
This week, I was lucky not to get kicked out of chemo, despite my badged escorts. We always have a good time; just a little louder than most..... I am blessed to have friends who remind me that I am loved, and I have support, no matter what. Some of my visitors interrupted my naps, or just took a nap at the same time as me. My friends keep me occupied with games on the phone, like dominoes and words with friends. I am glad they don't mind my late night turns.
In my department, I am losing some valuable colleagues. It is good to hear people are moving on with retirement decisions, but also that my younger friends are looking into life insurance and disability options. Since becoming sick, I have expressed my concern for others in my workplace, and that includes making sure people have options if they become sick or injured on the job. If you have no disability insurance, call someone and set it up.
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Thank you, everyone, for checking in this week, via text or email. I appreciate the prayers and well wishes every day. I take time to listen to your messages and accept your angels. It doesn't matter if you check in once a week or once a month, I am lucky to have support in every way possible.
For those of you who work with me, there is a luncheon at the main office on Wednesday, June 18. It is a TEAMSOSA fundraiser and I plan to attend. Its $10 at the door, and its BBQ style.
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Love,
Sosa
After a month long doctor visit-one week where they wouldn't let me leave; I went straight to sign up for a 2nd and 3rd disability insurance besides our jobs. Very thankful I haven't had to use it. Thanks for the update. Need to get my button to Costco and come see you!
ReplyDeleteJessica-the flake!
The battles are getting more and more harder to handle but with all the help we can give, you will work through them and come out on top. All of us are pulling for you.
ReplyDeleteMy buddy "Lawson" at Rehab goes to Wed prayer meetings and your name "Andrea" comes up and I thank him. Love, Dad
"You were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, condemned, ashamed or unworthy. YOU were created to be VICTORIOUS!!!!!!!" cwj
ReplyDeleteHey Beautiful!! God is healing your body everyday! By HIS stripes, YOU are healed!!
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