D-day is over (almost...)

(Left with little Ivan giving Mommy lots of hugs, not kisses yet)

D-day wasn't that bad at all! When I arrived the nursing staff showed me my "spot". On a very nice lazy-boy chair. Then I got my first pill to drink (for nausea), one hour before the first drugs were administered. After that I got the cold cap to put on. This should be in place 45 minutes before the first chemo drugs are given and should stay on your head for two and a half hours after the last meds were given. The ice pack was horrible - very cold, very uncomfortable. I doubt if I am going to put it on next time. If I were to go on with the pack, this will be procedure for the next three sessions. No guarantee however that it works to keep the hair on my head for longer. The drugs I will be receiving with session five, six and seven will result in losing my hair in any way....

(On the right I am sitting with the ice cap. Looks like I am on my way to a cycle race.....)

I got to choose from a menu my drinks, eats and treats for the day. I also received a foot massage - wonderful!

The administration of the chemo meds were over very quickly and painless. Andries and I left the clinic at 16:00 UK time and arrived home to find our very happy children - what a blessing! I took a bath, had some tea and will probably be in dream land soon. They gave me a bag FULL of anti-nausea medicine and I will definitely be taking them all. On Friday morning Andries must give me a shot. This is to help the blood cells recover and to boost immunity. Thus, getting better faster in between sessions to be able to receive chemo every two weeks.

Our good friends Francois and Liezel gave me an Ipod Shuffle for my birthday. I was listening to beautiful music for most of the time. The staff is extremely professional and so friendly. It is really so good to be able to get the chemo at this clinic.

So, for the next day or three I will most likely be in bed - getting well. Thank you so much for all the prayers (don't stop!!), SMSe and messages. I appreciate it SO much!!

Hebrews 11:1 - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony". I praise the Lord for a good day and HEAPS of HOPE!!!!