Team Kim

First day of chemotherapy was emotional. As I sat down and had nurses hook me up to the IV, I wept with fear. And at this moment, a woman came in announcing "this is my last one!!" she was beaming with joy. And through my tears, I celebrated with her, as did Roland, who was by my side. She was very encouraging, assuring me, "it will go by fast." As we talked more, I quickly felt comfort and ease, and gratitude. Blanca is her name, and her daughter, Michelle. When Michelle was leaving to pick up lunch for her mom, she offered to bring us something. We respectfully declined, and she brought us lunch anyway--a very thoughtful and friendly gesture. Connie was my nurse. She tended to me, discussed literatures about each of the drugs she was administering, and spoke of her family as well. Nurse Connie's husband has stage 4 cancer, and has not been responding well to treatments. I told her she and her family would be in my prayers, just as so many are praying for my healing. It was a day of blessings, meeting Blanca and Michelle, being well cared for during treatment, and then coming home to my wonderful parents who were looking after my sweet baby boys Anthony and Austin. My beautiful mom, you work tirelessly to take care of us...thank you. When evening approached, I found myself not feeling so well, so I rested. Today my dad accompanied me back to the doctor to get an injection which should stimulate my bone marrow to produce more white blood cells and keep my body's defenses up. This causes acheyness. But overall, I am doing ok. Thank you to all of you who have commented, sent prayers and well wishes. I feel your love and energy, and it will carry my through this process and straight into recovery. I love you all very much!