A new month and a new day. Yea, for that. At my seven day marker today and still fighting nausea, but my spirits are up. Nausea is such a yucky thing. It seems so little, but can have such a great effect on you. It can be pretty debilitating, just ask any mother who has had a severe case of morning sickness. I think what I have been feeling over the last week has been akin to a bad bout of morning sickness that just won't quit. I had it with all my pregnancies and it wasn't just in the morning. The difference between morning sickness and chemo induced nausea is that you don't have the prize of a bouncing baby bundle of joy at the end of the tunnel.
I do have much to be thankful for though. My fridge is overflowing with labours of love in the form of food for my family. The colors of fall greet me each morning as I gaze out my window at the maple trees behind our home. My peeps stop by to visit or call to check in and let me know that even in the business of their lives they are still thinking of me. My husband and kids love me and each other. So much more, I could go on and on.
The nausea may still hang on for who knows how long. Other side effects may still be on the horizon and also more days of just lounging in the recliner, taking naps, not leaving the house, and feeling down. One thing I know for sure. It will not last forever. Will I feel bad for a while? Yes. Will it be fun? No. Will I want it to be over with? Absolutely. But, it will not last forever.
In the name of Jesus, may this nausea be done with and may Sonna feel like she can fly. You are our healer Lord. Come and heal my friend.
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