One Down ... Seven To Go

First, I will start by saying ... I feel so, so relieved!  This day is finally behind me and it feels AMAZING!

My day began just like any other ... getting the kids up, ready, and off to school.  Then, Scott and I headed to Emory for my first infusion.  Honestly, every fiber in my body was absolutely dreading it ... and it made for a tearful trip to the hospital.  But, as I have said before, every time I step through those doors ... I feel at peace ... I feel like I fit in ... and, most importantly, as I pass the hundreds of men and women in that building ... fighting cancer ... I know, with everything that I am, that I can fight, too ... and WIN!  Today wasn't any different!

We arrived at 10:00 sharp ... first, I had to have my blood drawn to ensure that my body was fit for treatment.  Next, a visit with my doctor and, finally, off to the infusion center for chemotherapy.  Although the day was very long, I had my amazing husband by my side from start to finish as well as a couple of very special visitors throughout the day ... and, really ... it wasn't that bad ...

The infusion began at about 2:00, with anti-nausea medication for 20 minutes.  Then, fluids to flush my kidneys for an hour ... Cisplatin, the chemotherapy medication, for two hours ... and, finally, more fluids for almost two hours ... for a GRAND TOTAL of around 5 1/2 hours!  Round 1 ... DONE ...

Me & My Chair

The GOOD Stuff

Thank you all, so very much, for the many sweet gifts I have been given over the past couple of days ... for the incredibly thoughtful texts, emails, and cards.  And, more than anything, for your prayers ... they are absolutely working ... I am on my way to CANCER-FREE and was able to find peace in taking that first BIG step today.  Thank you!

I will leave you each with a quote I read this morning, just before my infusion ...

"Cancer may rob you of that blissful ignorance that once lead you to believe that tomorrow stretched forever.  In exchange, you are granted the vision to see each day as precious, a gift to be used wisely and richly.  No one can take that away."

-Anonymous

Today was a gift ... from God ... and I am so grateful for it ...

Here's to many, many, many more ...