GOD IS GOOD! After filling out normal paper, extra papers, and several phone calls, I was approved for assistance for my expensive $100 a pill anti-nausea meds. They will cover all the pills needed for the next 5 cycles. That is a $1500 gift from God!!! PRAISE GOD for taking care of our needs.

On the not so good news, I just got my blood results back, and my white cells are dangerously low and not climbing quick enough. In order for me to have my next cycle of chemo, I have to get them up. To do that, it takes a daily shot starting today. My friend just went through a week of this shot and she had flu symptoms and a fever. Again, this is just a little setback – one that is manageable – just one that may put a little damper on my one “normal feeling” week before treatment. I am blessed though that I can get the shots because it would be far worse to have to postpone my chemo treatments. God is on top of this too – all will be just fine.

I just got home from  my first shot.  I had to go through an “education” first.  I can take Tylenol for the fever, Extra Strength Tylenol for the bone pain, Benadryl if the injection spot gets red or puffy, and I have a whole list of foods I can eat and can’t eat.  I’m scheduled to have this shot the next 6 days.  This too will be fun - a little sarcasm.

Even with the not so fun, God provides a smile if you look for it! I had over 5 nurses come to me to see how I was doing - how the weeks were going etc.  If I have to go through all this medical stuff, what a blessing that God has us here - in Bakersfield - at CBCC - where we all are a family - and you truly feel loved and cared for.  There is always a blessing (or two or more) behind every “not so good thing” .. you just have to look for them and appreciate them - God never lets me down!

1. I think you should publish your blog when it’s all said and done and you are triumphant!

   What’s the injection? Neulasta? Are they giving the shot at CBCC? If you need injections at home, I am trained, and Abby says I do a pretty good job.

   Comment by Julie — July 30, 2008 @ 8:38 pm

2. Beautiful Donna- (I’m sure this is not a time in your life when you necessarily feel beautiful, but you sure are!) You just radiate God’s love from the inside, out! Again, thank you for being real to your readers. Thank you for showing us that God never lets us down. I was THRILLED to hear about the anti nausea medicine gift. Wow-wow! I was bummed to hear that your white counts are low & so you have to “beef up” your system. I know you were hoping this wouldn’t happen. I am encouraged by your perspective & by the reminder that it’s not Kari’s job to “fix” you (although…I really want to!) I think it’s time to find a Hoops and YoYo card because we both need a big smile.:) Thanks again for your friendship. I’m honored to be your friend & sister in Christ.

   Comment by Kari — July 31, 2008 @ 5:25 am

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