gave me my pre-chemo haircut. All of my hard work to grow out my hair from the last chemo, fell to the ground until there was no more hair to cut. Rosanna being the great stylist as she is, still manged to give me some "style", even if it is only for a few short weeks until it is all gone. Looking in the mirror it instantly brought back memories from the first time. Memories that I prefer to forget.
I find myself spending the last couple of days before treatment scurrying to get everything I need or at least think I need. Like plenty of fluids, I am supposed to drink gallons and gallons of fluid in order to flush my body of the chemo toxins. The chemo works the minute it travels through your veins, it passes through the tissue then immediatly needs to be "flushed" out as much as possible in order to help avoid severe side effects. So you can see why keeping hydrated is key.
I am happy to say I enjoyed the weekend spending time and enjoying dinners with friends and family. I also, was back in the saddle and resumed lessons with my trainer. As usual she had me sweating and out of breath within minutes, she yells, "get the job done", with no mercy, she works my butt off. This is one of the things I love about her. She is another special person in my life determined to keep cancer from taking over my life. All of this reminds me of why I am fighting so hard to stay alive. It was a good weekend.
As you may have heard, I am planning on joining the San Fransisco Lymphomathon this Sunday for a 5k walk. This will be only 3 days after my first infusion but I am honored to walk on behalf of this organization to raise funds to find a cure for lymphoma and help all those affected by this disease. My daughters, Kaila and Shae along with my husband, Bruce will join me. Grandma might have to sit this one out. All of you are welcome along with your four legged friends to join us. Please visit the website for event information or to make a DONATION
at www.lymphomathon.org
Thank you, my cherished friends.
The best part of my day: My new "empowering" haircut!
The worse part of my day: Today, nothing.
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