First Week Down

Well, thanks to all your positive thoughts and amazing prayers, the first week went well. I am so fortunate to have prayers coming in from all over the world, Thailand, Hawaii, Ohio, Wasington.... Thanks so much. I was able to make it to work Friday through Thursday. As for side effects from the chemo, food tasted awful the day of chemo and for the next two days. I had uncontrollable hiccups the day after. Super tired days two and three. I was nauseated, but didn't throw up for 3 days after, off and on. The second through fourth day my mouth felt like I had needles in it when I ate. The third through sixth day had heartburn. Most of the time I had a slight headache. I won't mention constipation. What was really tough is that I can't be around sick people. This past week everyone in my family had a bad cold and a couple people at work were also under the weather. So I spent the week dodging germs. With all that being said, this week I was able to work, go to a soccer match with a friend, jog three times, average 50 push-ups and 20 pull-ups every other day!! My weight is 174.  Andrea has been an angel. Pray for her strength. One huge answer to prayer is that my dad is coming to town and will be here for chemo 2-4. While I feel so lucky and blessed, I have to remember that faith is not about everything turning out ok, it's knowing you will be ok no matter how things turn out.