Hello Everyone!
It is a beautiful day here in Reno! There is a beautiful blue sky that is a perfect backdrop for the mountains! I love the mountains! I can't get enough of them! I heard the latest earthquake report last night. Yesterday, we only had ten earthquakes, and the largest one measured 2.9....a relatively quiet day. It is all about perspective!
I started my fourth week of treatment yesterday, and had my fifth push last night. Driving to the clinic to get my push, I was nervous...I had butterflies in my stomach. It was like driving to a place where you know you are going to get beat-up, and you ask for it. You anticipate the pain. It is like picking your poison...quite convoluted! After they gave me the push, I got in bed and waited for the reaction. I waited and waited and waited.... Finally, about three hours later, I started getting slight chills, a temp of 100F and a small headache. The reaction was very mild. In a crazy way, I was disappointed. Knowing that a reaction means the bad stuff is being killed, I wanted to get more of a reaction. Today, I have asked them to go up on the strength of the push. I will let you know how it goes! Wish me luck!
Although the push was mild, I could not escape some excitement. Before my reaction started, my hand started to swell at the site where they gave me the push. I called the clinic, and they advised me to keep ice on it as well as a homeopathic cream. (They told me swelling is extremely rare...leave it to me!) The swelling was pretty bad but finally, stabilized before I went to bed. It is still swollen but looks much better this morning. I have it wrapped up and will be "nursing it" for awhile.
Many of you have made generous donations to assist with the cost of my medical care, and I am so very thankful to you! I pay the clinic for the services I received during the week each Friday. This week, I will be able to use the gifts I have received to pay for my treatment!! THANK YOU so very much for loving me and supporting me in such a tangible way! I am completely amazed and overwhelmed by your kindness!
Love to all!
Ronda
2 comments:
Rhonda~ Heard about your journey from Laurel. She was my discipleship leader when I was in middleschool. I have read through your whole blog and am inspired by your faith and strength! I am praying for you and have shared the link to your blog on mine! God bless you and your sweet family!
Kori, Laurel has been an amazing influence in my life. I know you have been blessed by her as well! Thanks so much for your encouragement and prayers. It means the world to me!
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