Busy Weekend

I probably had my busiest weekend in quite some time. I think I assumed I would be back in action and feeling fine by Friday, as has been the case so far, but this last chemo lingered. In fact, I'm still a little nauseous all day, every day. It just won't go away. In my head it would get easier as I would be "used to it," but in reality, the more chemo you have had, your body gets more worn out and tired and each infusion is a little harder on you. I suppose my micro-hospitalization should have been a reminder of that fact, but I guess I forgot. 

Although I was still feeling pretty rough, I wasn't going to let that stop Daniel and I from going to Toledo to see Jerry Seinfeld perform. Traffic was far worse than I anticipated getting James to my sister's and then driving to Toledo, so, although we left the house 3 1/2 hours before the show we got there just before he took the stage. For the next hour and a half I mostly forgot about everything that was going on and laughed. I hate wearing a mask, so that was about all that stopped me from being totally immersed in the show. I hope to see him again some day mostly to see what he comes up with -- he seemed to cover all the bases of family life, marriage, etc. I'm so intrigued to see what material he's able to come up with a few years down the road maybe.

Saturday I still felt awfully worn out, but didn't feel as sick as I had on Friday. I headed to Ionia for the "Think Pink" fundraiser and I'm so glad I made it. I have a hard time accepting help and charity, though I've been getting better at that! It was so great to see the enthusiasm of Nicole, who beat breast cancer a few years ago and has held the annual fundraiser since, and all of her friends. I couldn't bring myself to grab the mic and say thanks because every time I started to think about it, I welled up. I knew I wouldn't get through it anyway. It was a fun night though and I look forward to contributing next year in some way (and staying to enjoy the party longer!). I may have to steal the idea and hold a Think Pink Detroit next year too. 

Then I raced back to Detroit Sunday for another fundraiser. I am certainly surrounded by kind and generous people. My amazing friend Stephanie (you can check out her many talents HERE) held a donation-based yoga class in at Yoga Shelter Grosse Pointe. The group stayed behind a few minutes so I could get there, even if I couldn't be there for the class. I haven't seen some of my best gals enough lately and it was great to arrive to see their familiar faces (and one male friend -- I'm not leaving you out, Kevin!) along with a couple of strangers who attended the class. 

I continue to be overwhelmed and inspired by it all. Thank you doesn't convey what I'm feeling, but... Thank you. THANK YOU.

MRI biopsy tomorrow morning, then one week until MY LAST CHEMO. Woo hoo!