Well...I am an official cancer patient. Reality hit today when I was in the chemotherapy room with other people getting treatment too!! Of course I was way younger than any other patient. I looked "out of place". It went well and was not "scary" at all.. The nurses and my doc are great! My wonderful dad drove me there and kept me company. He brought me back to his house to rest so he could get my prescriptions filled and keep a close eye on his girl (I guess that parenting instinct never dwindles). Wow...don't know what me and Jr would do w/o the both of them. Feeling a little tired and a little nauseated...hopefully it will subside...but either way I will stand strong!!
Yesterday I told all 120 of my 5th graders about my diagnosis. There were many mixed reactions. Many of them had a difficult time and were noticeably upset. Lots of hugs and cards were given all day long. Many, many questions...and of course their own personal experiences they have had with cancer...most of which ended in death...lol we are still helping them to mold their "filter." They are so very sweet and caring...god love them!! I miss them very much and really enjoyed returning to work yesterday. They have a special gift of making you feel better and that everything is going to be okay. Hopefully I will feel well enough to go in tomorrow...they really need me there!! We have a lot of fun projects planned for them over the next 3 weeks...keep your fingers crossed :-)
Last night, Junior's wonderful parents brought us Korean food and ate dinner with us. It was nice hanging out with them too. We (especially Jr) are benefiting greatly from their love and support. My gracious mother in law surprised me with a beautiful COACH purse. WOW!! I have never owned one of those before. She hugged me sweetly and told me she wanted to treat me for being so strong!! She is having a difficult time with all of this, but I told her we will win! Glad to have been blessed with another set of wonderful parents!!
That's all for now...have a great night!
Your Amazing!!! the HALLELUJAH!! post is great news. "You got this, Do the Damn thing and kick some cancer butt!!"
ReplyDeleteYou are so loved n so blessed by so many! You are such a beautiful, strong, amazing, caring and loving woman and I know you will kick some ass! Love and prayers for you and your family daily! Dawana
ReplyDeleteOMG! I have been trying to find out about you ever since I heard this a couple weeks ago!!! If anyone will beat this it's you! Darrin and I will be praying for you!!!! Stay strong!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAngie Wilmes (Picariello)
Thanks for being so emotionally open with the kids. I am not sure how you told them, but I was talking to A'Janae and her two buddies after school. They were telling me about you and were emotionally honest also. They spoke with an authority about what would happen -- going bald was the one they mentioned most!! You are now theirs to care for and they seemed strengthened by that responsibility. I watched today as one of your classes followed you down the hall surrounding you. They will help you get through this and they will do all in their power to protect you. You are blessed with the love of many.
ReplyDeleteDanielle- You never cease to amaze me! I am impressed, but not surprised, by your strength and courage. You have always been a strong, beautiful, and powerful woman. I am so proud of you for having the energy to write this blog. I hope that it is even more healing for you, than it is for those of us praying for your quick recovery. Although we are not able to surround you physically, you will be surrounded spiritually throughout your entire battle. With lots of love and prayers- the Gallos.
ReplyDeleteI bet part of you is relieved that the treatment has started, because now you know you're on the road to recovery! I want to see you and the rest of the fam soon, so let me know if you guys have any free time this weekend or so. I have a police test this upcoming Wednesday so I can't come on the usual day of the week! Hang in there, and know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteDan-o
Hang in there Danielle! Thinking of you and sending love n prayers for you n your whole family! We love ya!
ReplyDeletethinking of you!! xoxo
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