in general everything went well yesterday. i felt pretty relaxed, not too nervous. we just picked out a leather chair and sat down. the office we were at we like much better. there were windows so the room seemed brighter and not so sad. i had a little reaction to one of medications so they slowed down my dosage and gave me some anti-anxiety medication and i slept for a while. justin sat with me the entire time and was great. we love our chemo nurse. she is real sweet and southern. we like that. it took from about 1030-330pm. so a full day. when we got home i went to bed and slept pretty much until morning. a friend had brought us tropical smoothie and that was perfect. i love smoothies since i have been feeling so nauseous. so far today the only side effect is tired and nausea. no throwing up yet. so all in all went okay for the first time treatment. thank the Lord!
today our new couches arrive. we have not really ever bought anything new, but we got some money from family and decided our new home needed a new couch and i am so excited. its something small but its lifting my spirits today. and it will certainly help complete the beautiful upstairs family room.
thanks to all of ava's babysitters and unpackers this week. we appreciate the help so much! what a community of people we have around us. total gift. we are beyond thankful.
Hi Libby, you are truly an amazing person. I am Justin's Grandma Ryder's nurse for her child. I have been following your blog and sharing it with others. Thank you for having the stamina to share your experience with everyone. I'm so glad your first treatment went well. Continue to stay strong. You have such great spirit and attitude!! Your family is so beautiful, Ava is a doll! May God Bless You and Your Family throughout your journey! Hugs, Kelly
ReplyDeletehappy for a good day. yay for new couches. love you.
ReplyDeleteI pray you will have all good days during this treatment. And when it is over and you are cancer free and you know it was your faith that carried you, we will all shout "Hooray for Libby" We knew she could do it. My love to you my dear, keep up the good work of staying strong and kiss Ava for me. Love, Grandma Ryder
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ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I want to tell you how much it has touched my heart. I will be praying for you, and your family, throughout this treatment. You are so strong, and I am glad that the first round went well. You are beautiful!
Allison
So glad that you are comfortable and love your nurse. I'm sure that makes a big difference. Enjoy your new couch in your new home.
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you often. I too am glad to hear your 1st round of treatment went well.
ReplyDeleteExcited for your new couch...hope it's orange! I purchased an orange couch earlier this year & love it. Have fun decorating the new place.
Hugs!
Rkaye67@hotmail.com
So happy the first day went good. My mom and I both were praying for you both throughout the day.
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ReplyDeletePraying for you. You are a strong, beautiful women, an amazing mom, wife and example of faith to all of us. Keep fighting!
Rach V
So glad it went as well as it could, you continue to be in our prayers daily!!!
ReplyDeletePhilippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. A friend gave me that verse during my fight with cancer. She then said, "In fact go back & read all of Philippians, which I did....it is very dear to me and always reminds me of that time.Remember to look forward to a cancer-free time ahead. My percentage of winning was the same as you & now it has been 11years ago. Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your life and loves, fears and hopes with us. Praying with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your first day of treatment went well and that all the staff was wonderful. I know that getting the port was uncomfortable, but in the coming weeks you will be so glad they don't have to stick you for each infusion. Thinking of you prompted me to send a check to St. Jude's today. They do a lot of lymphoma research. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteJohn 14: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful to hear things went well your first day of chemo. Happy to hear you are pleased with your nurse. May you feel Christ's peace through this journey.
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Ryder family - We are praying for you, lifting your name to the Father. We pray with Ellie every night for Mr. & Mrs. Ryder and Ellie always says "and baby Ava, too"! Please let us know if we can help you in any way, with Wed nights, any other YL things, or anything you guys need...
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