May 2, 2009

• I'm feeling better. . .

  I only slept about 6 extra hours today instead of almost around the clock.  Now I have a sore tongue and cracks in the corners of my mouth -- same as the last time I had chemo, and about the same length of time since the treatment. 

  Ok, but here's the strange thing (as if nothing else about this is).  Remember how I shaved my head because I couldn't stand losing all my hair?  My hair is growing, not falling out.  I highly recommend Vitamin D as a hair tonic.  It's the only vitamin I'm still taking regularly.  I don't regret cutting my hair off, well, I do, but, I still have bald patches with hair growing around them.  So, I would have strange comb-over areas if I hadn't tried to eliminate the issue.  I got the 2 wigs styled last week, and I wear them when I leave the house. 

  Thanks to the recent flu, I only left the house on Monday for a doctor's appointment, then last night to look for Joseph when he didn't come home on time.  Otherwise, I've been inside at home.  It's frustrating to not be able to just run out to the grocery store when I'm out of something.  I ended up writing out a grocery list for John.  "This brand of yogurt only.  These flavors only."  It was one of the funnier lists I've written, including asking him not to buy lime jello -- ewww.  He found me cherry/black cherry pre-made jello.  But he didn't know what turnovers are, so I suggested Toaster Strudel instead.  I was so specific because John likes lime jello and can't imagine why that wouldn't be a special treat for me.  And other things I really like, he hates, so he doesn't think to buy them.  And my beloved guy spent almost 2 hours in the store finding exactly what I asked for.  I'm so blessed to have him.  Ok, everyone, give John a round of applause!!!! 

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