Though yesterday, I’d awakened feeling tense about my first infusion of chemo at Mayo, my decision to participate in my Shakespeare class via Zoom while the infusion took place saw me relax so naturally, once our discussion concerning Henry V filled my mind, that I felt calm throughout the rest of the day.
Within an hour of our arrival home, the door bell rang and in walked my sister, Lauren and brother-in-law, Michael. They’d driven to our house straight from the airport, and as my sister is the family’s baker extraordinaire, she began to unload the small cooler, carried on the plane, and while relaxing on couches surrounding three sides of our living room coffee table, we four feasted away on cookies, brownies, banana bread and my all time favorite chocolates.
As we snacked at this variety of home made treats, our conversation revolved around grandchildren, our health and what to order for dinner, and thus did my first day of chemo pass in a most enjoyable manner.
Upon awakening this morning feeling headachy and just a bit nauseous, I took a Compazine and made plans with Lauren and Michael for late afternoon, allowing me to rest quietly for most of the day. As David plans to return on Friday, they’re staying with one of Lauren’s best friends.
While enjoying a late afternoon snack, paired with a chilled riesling, we four will discuss what to order for dinner—the Compazine proved effective, and I’ve not yet lost my appetite, so I’m thinking ribs ...
Annie
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