ONE OF THOSE DAYS.... Well, it's just difficult some days. You wake up (if you ever slept at all) and just feel like you've been run over by a freight train.
We had chemo Thursday, Neulasta shot and radiation oncology check up Friday- then company Friday night through Sunday. About 5 minutes after everyone left- things just went down hill.
Nick's pain went from 4 to 14 and nausea set in, along with the achy bones. He's usually a good patient, until the pain gets bad and then he just wants what he can't have. It's a delicate balancing act and we usually do that dance pretty well- not today for some reason.
In the roller coaster ride that fighting cancer is- we are on the the long, winding trip down hill, backwards and upside down.
To top it off Lucas woke up ill with a fever, and this is payroll day- so somehow I have got to get to work.
I guess there are days when the caregiver needs a hand up. Or a big fat valium that brings sleep and rest.
As much as we love our friends and enjoy their company- it takes a huge energry drain on all of us- the patient and his family.
Today our prayer is for rest and relief.
Thanks for reading, thanks for caring-
Kimberley
Sounds like you're running on empty...and we know that when you run, you're going at 110% just to keep the family O'Connell on course. We don't have a stash of Valium, but Peter and I can't wait to extend that hand up to you. Hang in there, we've got your back, Kimberley.
ReplyDeleteHi Kimberley, I hope you were able to get some much needed rest and that things are better now. Peter and Adele will arrive tomorrow and I know they want you to put them to work to help in any way they can. Use the chance to get some recover your strength. I sure hope Lucas is feeling better..lots of love, Ozzie
ReplyDeleteKimberley..talk about needing rest. Looks like I need to proof read what I post! I left out a few words but I know you got my drift! My wishes for you are to get some extra sleep under your belt and to be able to regroup your energy. :) love, Ozzie
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