Anyone who is aware of my German-Swedish heritage, my squirmish discomfort in a tanning bed or my blindingly pasty white legs during a wintry rehearsal day knows I'm hopelessly fair skinned. It came as a surprise when, minutes ago, I discovered a flaming red sunburn spreading across my neck and shoulders. Could it have been the refreshingly sunny 35 degree weather I enjoyed for a good 7 minutes today (clad in 7 layers of clothing)? Or I got too close to the space heater. Sigh. It's probably a lovely combination of chemo treatment and double flu shots yesterday. Be advised: The harmful effects of UV-rays may be causing themselves. Next time I will wear sunscreen.
Best News I got during Chemo cycle 2 Part 1 (with commentary):
*I gained 6 pounds! (So long, knobby knees.)
*My hemoglobin level remains at 11! (Yes, I'm the girl you saw performing "the running man" to the Rocky Theme in the parking garage at Northshore Hospital. And yes, I'm also the girl who consequently fell down.)
*I can (gradually) start teaching again! ($$)
"It's the eye of the tiger..."
ReplyDeleteAnne Dear One
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your journey
You are an amazing woman and I think and pray for your quick recovery daily.
Love and God Bless
Kandi Saarinen