Time Flies...

Cycle 2 done!

I guess with my blog, no news is good news! Lol  I get so busy with work and trying to go out and enjoy life that I am terrible about sitting down and posting. I am sorry. Well to get you updated on my Xeloda cycles I finished up cycle 2 and made the most of my week off. I did find out what the heck this "hand and foot syndrome" is unfortunately. It was mostly my own dumb fault because Joe and I went to Disneyland and although they said not to walk a lot I figured that was for everyone else except me...I mean I am superwoman aren't I? I now know the answer to that is actually no. It started with my feet that day. The skin on the bottom of my feet get thick like a callous and it feels like I am walking on glass. I can get a months worth in one day, it is so weird! No more walking long distances for awhile. My hands are getting it a little where my scissors rub but nothing out of control. 

For those of you who don't like foot talk I apologize and you can skip this part. ;o) To fight this callous battle I have to lightly file my feet every other night to stay on top of it. It is amazing the amount of stuff that comes off! Really disgusting! I have to be careful to not get over zealous with it though, I learned that the hard way. 

Last Monday I started cycle 3. It seems like they are going by fast and that is a very good thing. If I just keep looking at them as cycles it really does help. When I count out that I won't finish until the first week of October, that doesn't help. Supposedly the symptoms get worse each time but that didn't really happen with the other chemos so I am just going to plan on it not happening with this one! I do notice that during my weeks on Xeloda I cannot get enough sleep and I do not have as much interest in food. No nausea, just not much of an appetite. Can't really complain, I am so thankful that is all it is.

Exciting Things

Kendall and Christian's wedding is coming up so fast! We had Kendall's shower and it is was so lovely. My dear friend Diane Munoz, her daughter Brittney (a bridesmaid) and Danielle (maid of honor and world's best sister) put it on and it was so incredible! They truly outdid themselves and made Kendall feel like a princess! The other bridesmaids all pitched in to help and everything went so well. Such a blessing to have so much love surrounding us all. Kendall finished up the school year so now it's wedding time for sure. Our living room looks like wedding central, so does our garage for that matter. Such a joyous time, I am loving every minute of it.

As for Cameron, I am sure many of you saw his great news on Facebook. He will be stepping out on stage to perform in his first Broadway show on July 1! He will be in the ensemble of Finding Neverland and is the understudy to the lead! It looks like the whole family will be traveling out there to be in the audience for his very first show. I feel like I need to pinch myself every day, I am so proud I could just burst!   

Blessings

I read from Jesus Calling every day, I have done this for almost 4 years now. It is a great way to start or end a day and it always amazes me how a reading that didn't sink in the year before on that day can talk to your heart on another one. One sentence I really loved from the other day said, "I infused meaning into your mind and harmony into your heart." I just loved that and it truly describes what our Lord has done for me through this. I feel like my senses are so more aware of everything and in so many ways, I have much more peace than ever before. I'd love to say that I don't have any dark days or moments of fear for those certainly come. I will say though that the gifts and blessings along this road have been many and they have been truly life changing. A deepened faith is at the top of the list for sure.

UNFINISHED

Our church sent 8 teachers from our youth programs over to Scottsdale to attend a conference. It was beyond wonderful and I learned so much. I deepened many friendships with my fellow teachers and had a blast. The theme was UNFINISHED and at a small breakout group we had to say what in our lives felt "unfinished." When it was my turn I said that it was my life itself. I do not feel finished here and look forward to continuing the work He leads me to do. I love helping others and it makes my heart sing!

                                    What is "unfinished" in your life?            What makes your heart sing?

Peace out! ;o)