Poor Mom can't seem to get herself more than one or two really good nights of quality sleep in a week. This week she's dealing with the symptoms from chemo that are accumulating as time goes on, plus really intense chest pain brought on by the neulasta injection. Because it is stimulating the bone marrow to produce more white blood cells, pain can be severe anywhere there are large bones.
Last night, she left her computer at work, took a bath, meditated, drank some chamomile tea, wrote a list of things she's thankful for, and still couldn't sleep. If you can't cleanse your mental palate after doing all that, I don't know how you can. Not to mention, that she's fatigued all the time. It's just not fair!
Her spirits are excellent though, and she's really beginning to think about her life holistically rather than compartmentally. We talk a lot about cleansing, whether it's in regards to clutter, diet, or stress. It's been remarkable to see her commit to making these positive changes in her life.
The hair is still hanging on for dear life. I'm heading home Saturday or Sunday with scissors and clippers in hand, just in case.
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Liz, I just read a great book,
Breakfast With Buddha. A very enjoyable read with a wonderful life message.
Mamasan and Monica…lots of times when you need a reason why you can’t sleep it’s because you need a skunk living underneath your porch. Skunks are goofy – when you want to sleep they don’t and visa versa.
Tonight or some night just go to the bed thinking how nice it is not to have a skunk living under your porch.
Dear Babette
This is simply amazing! Just because I got food poisoning and had to stay home for three days I refound this blog which I had lost sometime ago and read the whole thing through -- and it is simply amazing! Monica has now a full BOOK in hand about a STAR called BABETTE who is so full of strength and determination to get well that she is showered with blessings! And to celebrate your 55th BIRTHDAY in style, that takes character and knowhow -- you have it all! With love,
Tante Helene
Hi, Liz, Happy Birthday a little late -- I was in Kyiv, and I visited St. Sophia, a beautiful church in the center of the city. And now, there are some Eastern Orthodox priests in that ancient place that have you on their prayer list! Ukranian prayers -- the most unusual birthday present ever. Maybe. You are in my mind and heart -- keep it going, Spring is coming, one of these days I'll find a way to help in a more material way. xoxo E
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