Yes today is my 46th birthday.  Honestly, I’m a little frustrated.  My chemo treatment went well but by 7:00 p.m. that night I wasn’t feeling too well.  My whole body tingled (like when your arm goes to sleep) that pins and needles feeling.  It was very strong in my legs.  By 12:30 in the morning it was just in my arms but still tingling.  I felt nausea (not horrible) but bad enough.  I couldn’t believe I was having a reaction so quickly.  By Thursday 10:00 a.m., I was feeling much better.  I went and got my shot and visit my co-workers.  I felt GOOD.  But that changed again about 2:00 this morning when I woke with a headache and nausea.  Today I am feeling puny and a little disgusted over this whole thing.  I didn’t expect to have a reaction so quickly.

But just as my spirit plummels, something happens to brighten my day.  Today I have received several birthday phones calls including two great renditions of “Happy Birthday” sung to me by sister and my co-workers.  I also received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my co-workers.  What great people!  It is the small things that mean so much.

Tonight I am having dinner with my family, which was provided by my Dad and Betty.  I will enjoy  seeing everyone.  So what started out as a blah day for me has been lifted by the treasures in my life.  I can’t say it enough, thanks so much to everyone for all you do.

Love, Lori