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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Rose Colored Glasses :)


Everything I have done in life has been at full speed, with passion and many times premature.  I had kids at an  early age, got married in my teen years, was diagnosed with colon cancer at 34, so it shouldn't surprise me that the side effects of chemo should appear early as well.  My 2nd round of chemo literally knocked me down.  I understand the purpose of chemo is to attack the cancer cells but I think it went a little too far.  Along with every side effect listed on the information sheet given to me at my initial visit to the oncologist, I spent my past 9 days with shocking pain throughout my entire body, 36 hours paralyzed (arms and legs), and have now developed mystery bruising (in my belly button and around my waist).  After several tests and talking with the surgeon and oncologist, we still have no clue what the bruising is from.  On the plus side, they have now decided that I probably am not able to tolerate one of the two chemos they give me every two weeks.  Wow!  I don't have a medical degree, but it's not too difficult to figure that out. 

I have always tried to keep my sense of humor, no matter what the trial has been, but after 5 days in bed I found it hard to find anything amusing.  On the 6th day, I got a surprise visit from a friend and my boss.  It was just what I needed!  When they walked in they handed me these glasses and told me to put on my rose colored glasses.  Who knew a pair of kid's heart shaped glasses had so much power :)  Every time another mystery side effect comes along or when I get just plain discouraged, I simply put on my rose colored glasses and  deal with it.  I have realized laughter equals healing so if I'm going win this battle then I need to find something to smile about in all trials.  I think God may have known what he was doing when he blessed me with Kevin and the girls (and their enormous senses of humor). 

9 comments:

  1. Well, since you can't take your lemons and make a margarita (even though you don't drink!) I think this was the perfect gift! Leave it to your friends to think of rose colored glasses!!! They are perfect and the picture you sent to me of you wearing them gave me a much-needed laugh...and as Gma Perry always said "Honey, I'm laughing WITH you..not AT you." Okay I'm not as good as Gma Perry...I may have laughed at you...a little! Continuing to pray that you feel better and that the doctors just plain put on their regular ol glasses and SEE what you need done for YOU!!
    Loving you too much and missing you bunches..
    mom

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  2. HONEY, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I'M PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I'M A FRIEND OF YOUR MOMS' ON THE ROSS BLOG AND YOUR MOMS. JUST TRY AND KEEP THE FIGHT GOING. YOUR LOVED BY MANY.

    LORD BE WITH MEGAN ON HER GOOD DAYS AND HER BAD DAYS. HOLD HER HAND AND LET HER FEEL YOUR PRESENCE EACH AND EVERYDAY. LORD WE KNOW THAT YOUR WITH US BUT SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED YOUR HUG. THAT'S WHAT A FATHER DOES FOR HIS CHILDREN. BLESS MEGANS' HUSBAND AND THE GIRLS. GIVE THEM A PEACE BEYOND ALL UNDERSTANDING THAT YOUR THERE WITH THEM. FATHER LORD IT'S HARD FOR ME TO PRAY FOR MEGAN BECAUSE I DON'T REALLY KNOW HER BUT YOU KNOW ALL HER NEEDS. FATHER GUIDE THE DOCTORS TO FIND THE RIGHT MEDICINES THAT WILL LIGHTEN HER SIDE EFFECTS AND PAIN. BLESS MARE AND MARE HUBBY AND GIVE THEM PEACE ALSO. ALSO GIVE THEM REST. THIS I ASK IN YOUR HOLY NAME THANK YOU JESUS. WE PRAISE YOU AND GIVE YOU ALL THE GLORY. AMEN. GRANNY TG FROM FLORIDA.

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  3. Hi Megan! I'm a friend of your mom's from this big ol' blogging world and just wanted to say hi and to let you know that you've got lots of prayers heading your way from KS!

    :)
    Amy

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  4. Love the pink glasses. And heart-shaped! What wonderful friends you have in your corner, Megan. Bless them, and bless You!

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  5. TODAY IS THE 3RD OF NOV. STILL PRAYING FOR YOU .JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW I'M THINKING OF YOU. JUST A STRANGER GRANNY FROM FLORIDA.

    LOU

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  6. Hi Megan. I just stopped by from your Mom's blog to say hello and tell you I am thinking of you!

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  7. STOPPED IN JUST TO SAY HELLO AGAIN AND WISH YOU WELL.JUST KNOW THAT YOUR MOMS BB'S ARE THINKING OF YOU FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.PRAYERS BEING SAID FOR YOU. LITTLE ONE LINERS SOMETIMES ARE THE BEST ONES. LIKE LORD HEAL MEGAN.PRAISE AND GLORY IN JESUS NAME.

    GRANNY FROM FLORIDA

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  8. Hi Megan! I'm another one of your dear sweet mom's blog buddies. I have been following along with your path these last couple of months with occasional news from your mom. And I love what you've done with your blog so far! Keep up the good work! Keep us posted!

    Happy birthday, Megan! And good luck Monday!

    Katie who lives in New Jersey

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