I'm sitting in my comfy new pj's this morning with my wheatgrass drink and my protein cookies - just a fraction of the tangible gifts of love, encouragement and cleanliness showered on our home yesterday from friends and family.
I was exhausted and very "achy" when I walked in the door after the first chemo yesterday, and the first thing I noticed were little jars of fresh flowers all over the living room. As I walked through the house my heart swelled and swelled until it burst. Seeing the notes of encouragement from the boys' friends was the pop. Tears of gratefulness flowed for a few minutes while my husband just held me.
I feel like Christ Himself hugged me yesterday and is continuing to hug me. He was a man. He knows what sadness and despair feel like, but because He's perfect, He also knows how and what lifts the heart. Thank you friends and family for being His arms, legs and hugs to my family.
On a practical note, I feel like I have the flu - which is a side effect of the drug Herceptin which I received through the infusion yesterday. I'm also taking an oral medication called Tykerb which is fiercely messing with my intestines. I will follow the orders I've been given regarding good food and wheatgrass smoothies - so far I'm feeling better at this point this morning. Immodium helps too. ;-)
I'm enjoying the sunshine while I write this.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for prayers, love, food, essential oils, cards, cash, notes, emails, FB posts, instagrams, bathroom-scrubbing hands, and so much more.