Llamas & Penguins

Jenn is writing this as dictated by Oney(Kait) This post may not be as long as I hard originally planned. I had one all written up and ready to go and as I clicked on the “publish post” box, the computer disconnected from the internet and my entire blog disappeared! Today is the 9th day since my new birthday, and so far it hasn’t been that great. I have been pretty sick and pretty tired. I have not been getting much sleep at night so I try to make up for it during the day, but that is rarely ever a success. Right now we are experiencing a Code Red, (Lizard) or maybe it was just a fire alarm. Tuesday, Mom went to build a bear in an unsuccessful search for a tiger to stuff instead she came home with a cute new bunny in scrubs to add to my stuffed family. Later that evening I received a phone call from Roger and his football team which helped lift my spirits. Thanks Roger for all your support ALWAYS!!! All the side effects that I seemed to have skipped the past three times of chemo I am experiencing them now all at once. I’m on heavy doses of nausea medicine and of course my delauded. During my daily mind travels I’ve come across a penguin and I’ve crossed paths with a pack of llamas who have a magic touch when rubbing my back. Apparently yesterday was a big day for me and I’ve been told I had fun. Although yesterday was probably one of my worst days as far as sickness and pain go it was my best social day so far. Lizard and Ry came in the morning. Followed by a visit from my old R.A., Christopher. My cancer sister and her mom were there to help me complain about my discomfort to my doctor’s. Bobby Deren made his triumphant return with his nine toed friend. And half the Cooper Clan was here too. While I enjoyed their company I think Aunt Ceil enjoyed dropping my toothbrush and stories of burning eyelids. Dad is on his way for the weekend tonight. Nen has been here every night this week while Lauren is at home hopefully recuperating. Right now I’m sucking on a blue icy which every awakening moment seems to find me doing for the tiny amount of pain relief I pretend it brings. And a bunch of thank yous go out …THANKS…Joanna for my e-mail, thanks Jess for my “orange” presents…thanks Randy for his uplifting e-mails as always…thanks Charlene for the post…Karen for the Friends DVD’s, they’re the only things I seem to be able to concentrate on…Thanks ssssooooo, ssssoooo, much for the cards. Even when I’m feeling my worst cards and posts on the internet make me smile. Thanks for the e-mails, the cards, the phone calls, the visits, these things make a world of difference to me. Please remember the prayer list…Jess, Randy, Richter and Ruark Families, Pop-Pop Rossi, Mullhollands, Annie and Jeff,(Friends of my Mom’s), Uncle Ace’s wife, Suzie Nene’s mom-mom…Best wishes to Kristie and her minor surgery...and anyone else who needs them June 8th will be 28 days from my new birthday and my expected day of departure. Keep up the prayers and I’ll try to keep up the blogs