Here is a sample of the any wonderful notes I have received since yesterday's post:
You are AMAZING!!
I'm prepping today for my second colonoscopy and feeling so awful with just the
thought if what's coming. YOU on the other hand are taking your situation and
taking the high road - music, # of day, positive approach. SUPER! ….. My bracha
for you is that you should continue with your positive, creative attitude,
Hashem should give you the strength and good health to forge forth, and that
you continue to be an inspiration for ALL of us.
You are truly an amazing woman. You have been a
role model for me as a "late in life student", mother and
grandmother. I look forward to many more years of
friendship.
Good luck with
everything. I love your outlook on any situation. Remember that you
are always in our thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
Wishing you much
mazal as you begin this part of the journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you.
We stand by you and
applaud you and think you're a riot so thanks for the songs. I never could sing
or hold a tune because as my piano teacher told my mother after 7 years of
lessons: I have no ear! (for music). Good luck
Judy and I had a
meeting yesterday and reached a decision. We love you and we're going to be at
your side (physically or metaphysically -- your choice) for this process.
Please always remember how vital you are to us.
Leave it to you to
come up with a great way to deal with a bad situation. Our thoughts,
prayers and love.
Lately I've
internally heard, "This little light of mine"....I'd like to
share this suggestion with you. You truly shine...
through your words and deeds. When the tune goes through my mind I'll think of
you and root for you at the same time.
Here is my t-shirt for today.
And lastly, the musical selection for Day 2.
Love
Me Two Times (The Doors)
Starting today, in addition to the daily radiation, I will
be receiving gemcitabine twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Unlike its usual
use as a chemotherapeutic agent, the gemcitabine is being used here as what is
called a radiosensitizer, an agent
that makes the cancerous cells more susceptible to the effects of the
radiation. The dose is substantially lower than the usual chemotherapeutic dose
of the drug, which will hopefully correspond to minimal side effects. The
gemcitabine is generally given a couple of hours before the radiation
treatment.
Love,
Rebecca
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