Thursday, July 29, 2021
I woke up a bit apprehensive, Thursdays are usually the start of my “tough days” during chemo weeks. But I felt good - I felt pretty "normal." I did not experience the typical exhaustion and nausea for most of the day. I did experience some aches in my traps, neck and shoulders - it mostly just felt like I did a really tough overhead/arms/shoulders workout, but that was about it.
My mom was still here and Cory surprised me - it’s my birthday - and he took time off from work and kept Macy home for the day. He made a big breakfast for us all, and of course the beloved Mickey Mouse pancakes for this birthday girl. When Cory brought over the pancakes with the candles lit and they started singing, I felt my throat getting tight and my eyes start to water because for the second time in my 32-years I knew exactly what I was wishing for - the first time was when I turned 29 and wished with all of my heart to be a mom. And today, I wished, hoped and prayed with all of my heart once again, to be rid of this cancer, that it never comes back, and for it to never touch anyone I love, ever again.
It was such a joy being able to spend the day at home with my loved ones. I worked a little bit and then took it easy for most of the day. Cory took me out for a late lunch date and Macy stayed home with my mom.
In the evening, my dad and brother, John, came over and surprised me with a special birthday dinner. We ordered some tacos and spent the evening laughing at Macy being a little goofball, showing off for everyone. We finished the evening with some confetti angel food cake made by my wonderful mom.
Because I was feeling so good, my mom decided to head home. She typically stays through Friday, but since the recovery from this round seems to be much better than before, it made sense for her to be back in Champaign -- because in case you haven’t heard, my older sister is very pregnant right now and we’re waiting on another little baby Barnard boy to arrive and Grammy and Grandpa need to be home to watch big brother when the time comes! Eeekkkkk!!!!! I am a very excited aunt anxiously awaiting the arrival of our newest family member.
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