Balance. It's been on my mind a lot. So much of my life lately has revolved around this word.
Meds: The doctors and I manually adjust my assortment of anti-nausea meds to counter the chemo side effects. Coming off the first 5 days of each round, I have to taper off the meds in order to try and get through the weekend. I don't want to take too much anti nausea because they have their own side effects but I do need them to counter sickness. I am also on neupogen shots to get my white blood cells up for the next round.
Life: Right now my life is obviously imbalanced. I keep thinking about time spent with my family, working, and recreation. Was I living a balanced lifestyle before? What changes have I made or will make to live a more balanced life? As I approach my last round, these are questions I ask myself all the time. I have been spending time with my friends lately- is it enough? Too much? Not enough? Is June sick of having me at home yet???
Food: Even trying to figure out a balanced diet is tricky. What can I eat? What can't I eat. Doctors orders, research into cancer treatments, my mom and her oncological mythology- balance, balance, balance.
God: My pastor gave a great sermon Sunday on spiritual balance. What God wants for me is also a balanced lifestyle. (it will be available on the tenth website soon, sermon was april 3, 2011- http://www.tenth.ca)
Balance- how many people out there truly live a balanced life. Are we skewed and slanted in one direction or another? It's something I am trying to wrap my head around and wondering what changes I need to make in all aspects of my life to bring balance.
Took me a while to get this one out. Tomorrow is last treatment of round 3. Yippee!
happy last treatment of round 3 day tomorrow gil! you're a trooper and inspiration. keep on trooping!
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