Nausea, Constipation and just generally feeling yucky
With constipation usually leading to you know what
In order to break the grip of the constipation!
I think that pretty much sums up
My initial experience with chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Each stage of this cancer journey
Has certainly brought it's own challenges
And chemo has been no exception:(
It's been rough
And has given me huge respect
For the millions who have experienced it before me
And the millions who are in the thick of this journey with me.
I had my first chemo and immunotherapy treatment
On January 31st
And finally got enough of a respite to write this blog today
Though I'm feeling pretty nauseous while writing it:(
It will happen every three weeks
The next treatment on February 21st.
Every 3-4 treatment cycles
I will have a CT scan to evaluate
The effectiveness or non-effectiveness of the treatment
To see if the "Hail Mary"
Has been miraculously caught or dropped!
Incredibly, I've not had any fluid accumulation
In my left lung since I stopped the pancreatic enzymes
And had the PleurX catheter removed
Which has been a wonderful elimination of one "inconvenience"
Through this stage of the journey
Not needing to go to the ER weekly to have my lung drained.
One thing that has become very prevalent in my thinking
Being very aware that I am full of cancer
And need a miracle to see it's elimination or reduction
Is a constant pondering of death and what comes after
This isn't being morbid
It's just my dominant reality.
Actually, it's all of our reality
Not knowing when any of us will die
Whether expected or unexpected.
The book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible
Actually encourages this thinking
In order that our Living
Might be all that it can be.
What happens at the moment of death?
Being thinking, feeling beings
Who obviously are more than just matter
It is impossibly incredulous to think that death is just the end
So...
What happens at the moment of death?
I'm going to leave you with that question at this time
Coming back
(Nausea allowing)
To share my ponderings
Along with other questions
(and my ponderings)
That I've been asked by many people
As I tread this cancer journey
Thanks again for sharing this journey with me
You all are a massive blessing and encouragement!
Much love and appreciation,
Dave
You are in my prayers and thoughts. Be strong.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us, Dave. We love you and are here for you.
ReplyDeleteSo grateful for you communicating so openly, Dave. By doing so, you encourage others to share their challenges and give them strength by sharing yours. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dave, for your vulnerability in sharing your thoughts. You have an army of prayer warriors along side and your openness helps us know how to pray. This verse popped up in my email and I thought I would share:
ReplyDeleteThen when you call, the LORD will answer. “Yes, I am here,” he will quickly reply.
Isaiah 58:9 (NLT)
We are grateful beyond words that you make the time and put in the effort to share your journey with us Dave. We love you. We love you all. J & J
ReplyDeleteWe love you dave! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. The Lord bless you. From darrell and Harley
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us on this journey with you. There’s great wisdom here.
ReplyDeleteDave!
ReplyDeleteYou are so loved by many and are God’s beloved child. I ask Father to make His presence through the Spirit, because of Jesus’ blood sacrifice and resurrection, to flood you and your family. May you tangibly feel His glory shower!!! XO
We avoid thinking about our mortality and I am grateful you are helping us to face it. Keep it coming. Laurie and I pray for you and your family every morning together.
ReplyDeleteHey Dave, I’ve always been happy that you are sharing this Journey with all of us.
ReplyDeleteI think it’s important.
Not too long ago you mentioned “Hail Marry” and that maybe you have a 10% chance. I thought strongly since then that you are one of those guys of the 10%.
It’s a strong feeling I have.
I think about you a lot and hope the best.
Thank you Dave
Hang in there my friend.
John H
Even in this time you are giving. It is a blessing to hear your ponderings Dave. You are being pressed and what is given here is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your honesty and wisdom. Thank you for sharing your ponderings and thoughts...we all need to be more aware of our living and precious life here on earth.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers .Blessings ! Gud välsigne Dig!
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