Saturday 6/4:
I am continually amazed at how happy I am when I open my eyes each morning and then think about the coming day. It is, indeed, my favorite time of day. Imagine thinking this as a teenager – how things change!
This chemotherapy stuff sure is fickle. The first 42 hours after Tuesday’s treatment was a gigantic pleasant surprise. I was feel’n just dandy and fine! Then wham, bam, slam, bang, bumpty, bumpty, bump – I am hammered with the most intense overall body fatigue I think I had ever experienced. No pain, a minor stomach issue, a touch of cognitive fog, but talk about totally “wiped out”! I mean – Totally! I think I slept eleven solid hours Thursday night and still an ever so slow Friday – an additional ten hours last night. Remember that dragging weight or rubbing brakes – it has returned with the fullest force!
Perhaps I’ll bail on the prose and offer you images with Unitah’s rhymes:
Roses are awful, violets are bad,
Daises are stupid, cheesy, and sad.
The tulips are wilting, the pansies are dead,
This is a day to stay in bed.
I Get it
When you’re unhappy, remember this rhyme:
We all feel crappy from time to time.
Don’t worry it will pass eventually.
Heard you’re feeling rather low, sometimes that’s the way things go.
Run yourself a nice hot bath, and stay away form Sylvia Plath.
A friend.
WOW Michael, that sounds like quite more that just a “Little Bump” you had! It’s strange how one’s body reacts to all the treatments you are receiving. Hope your back to your “old self” soon and climbing those steep hills on your bike. Here is your quote to ponder for today:
“In the thought world, there is always something you can do to control the experience.”
Stay the course my Friend and I hope your feeling much better soon!!
Bill
Hello Mike,
Have you named them yet? They are there in swirls and waves…enveloping you, your psyche … and at the cellular level sending a resilient “BACK OFF” to those invading cells. I know they are there because I am sending them to you on a daily basis…visions of health and beauty and LIFE in all its glory. Multiplied by the visions of your many friends and loved ones (do the math) …. it is a powerful force of love and beauty and celebration and balance that is breathing all of us … Celebrating you celebrating life and sharing it with us!
A friend sent me this today and it seemed strangely relevant…EnJoy, Marsha
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4cgQNUhtmHM
Hey Marsha, that video is really cool! Around and around we go. Such a beautiful pattern.
You so inspire me Mike! First thing I did this morning was read your blog. I love your love of life. Inspired by you, I got on my bike at 7am to cycle up Fox Hollow. So nice. My fantasy was that I would get to see you and Laurie flying down Fox Hollow with big early morning smiles. I love you both. You are completely amazing “awesome Mike”. Keep going! You are doing great! See you soon again. 🙂 Christine
Howdy Cuz! It’s been a while…I’m taking some time to catch up on your blog. Thank you for keeping everyone in the loop. Sending positive and healing thoughts your way 🙂
Take care!
Laura
aka “Pugsley” “Pugs”
Hey Mike….I’m loving that you are feeling good these days. I’m looking forward to seeing you next week, and hope to feel a bit of Eugene rain.
mantener alta su estancia en la silla
Huge hug,
Lana