4.20.22
11:11. For as long as I can remember, this time of day is ingrained in my mind as "Make a Wish" time - "It's 11:11, make a wish!!"
And here we are, treatment 11. I haven't blogged in 2 months. Not going to lie - the last 2 months have been a lot harder than the first 3 months. Since I had my allergic reaction to treatment 7, my treatment days have been longer (used to be 4 hours, now it's an all day affair) and the post-treatment symptoms have been worse and have been lasting longer. To be honest, yesterday was the first time through this whole ordeal where I actually felt as if I couldn't do this anymore. I'm worn down and the anticipation of the next week of feeling awful had me down.
That's where you guys come in. Unsolicited, this week I heard from 2 friends thanking #GratefulFighters for inspiring them to get their colonoscopies - and yesterday we found out that their results were good. While not totally clean, doctors were able to remove a precancerous polyp, meaning they caught the bad stuff early and there is no need for them to return for another colonoscopy for 7 years. Such a blessing! And like so many of you before that have reached out to let us know that you've scheduled your colonoscopies and let us know the good results, your actions and messages give me strength. So...the fight goes on today!
In other good news, Grateful Fighters is nearing $10,000 raised for cancer research at CDHS. While we still have not been approved to raise money through selling hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts yet, through Nadav's bar mitzvah project, Grateful Fighters rubber bracelets, and through Laina's birthday bash fundraising and Mark's selling bracelets at the bash, we are making a difference. We are so grateful to all of our friends, near and far, that have contributed to our efforts to raise money for research and to raise awareness for screenings. Your support is so meaningful to our family.
11. Eleven. We all have wishes, and today I am thinking about mine. If you had a genie and 1 wish to make, how would you use it? (No, I'm not soliciting wishes for my well-being - I know you all already pray for that regularly. These are non-Dan related wishes). So, what would you wish for? If you've read this far and you are willing...entertain me on my FB post with this blog or in the comments below with your wishes. It's going to be a long day, so share a wish, a hope, a dream - fill my post with optimism. The wishes can be fun or serious - but you only have one to use, so use it well!
11. Eleven. After today, only 1 treatment left which means just about 3 weeks of feeling meh until I can start the climb back to full health - working out, setting goals like getting back to a sub 30-minute 5K run, losing weight and more. But first, the fight continues today.
Please, #getscreened. Early detection saves lives!
#GratefulFighters
And here we are, treatment 11. I haven't blogged in 2 months. Not going to lie - the last 2 months have been a lot harder than the first 3 months. Since I had my allergic reaction to treatment 7, my treatment days have been longer (used to be 4 hours, now it's an all day affair) and the post-treatment symptoms have been worse and have been lasting longer. To be honest, yesterday was the first time through this whole ordeal where I actually felt as if I couldn't do this anymore. I'm worn down and the anticipation of the next week of feeling awful had me down.
That's where you guys come in. Unsolicited, this week I heard from 2 friends thanking #GratefulFighters for inspiring them to get their colonoscopies - and yesterday we found out that their results were good. While not totally clean, doctors were able to remove a precancerous polyp, meaning they caught the bad stuff early and there is no need for them to return for another colonoscopy for 7 years. Such a blessing! And like so many of you before that have reached out to let us know that you've scheduled your colonoscopies and let us know the good results, your actions and messages give me strength. So...the fight goes on today!
In other good news, Grateful Fighters is nearing $10,000 raised for cancer research at CDHS. While we still have not been approved to raise money through selling hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts yet, through Nadav's bar mitzvah project, Grateful Fighters rubber bracelets, and through Laina's birthday bash fundraising and Mark's selling bracelets at the bash, we are making a difference. We are so grateful to all of our friends, near and far, that have contributed to our efforts to raise money for research and to raise awareness for screenings. Your support is so meaningful to our family.
11. Eleven. We all have wishes, and today I am thinking about mine. If you had a genie and 1 wish to make, how would you use it? (No, I'm not soliciting wishes for my well-being - I know you all already pray for that regularly. These are non-Dan related wishes). So, what would you wish for? If you've read this far and you are willing...entertain me on my FB post with this blog or in the comments below with your wishes. It's going to be a long day, so share a wish, a hope, a dream - fill my post with optimism. The wishes can be fun or serious - but you only have one to use, so use it well!
11. Eleven. After today, only 1 treatment left which means just about 3 weeks of feeling meh until I can start the climb back to full health - working out, setting goals like getting back to a sub 30-minute 5K run, losing weight and more. But first, the fight continues today.
Please, #getscreened. Early detection saves lives!
#GratefulFighters
