It's like...
- being in a cage
- every minute counts when your in the hospital. Four weeks down and counting
- looking out the window and seeing blue skies and rooftops (not rooftop gardens!)
- having Chemo, realizing the leukemia's are resistant and then going back for more chemo
- having your white blood cell count down to nothing for days on end
- struggling with a wound that won't heal because there's no white blood cells to heal it
- withstanding intense pain for many many days
- pain that completely debilitates you
- being sick and being tired of being sick
- getting smiles, hugs and many drugs from the nurses
- getting a homemade European pudding dessert delivered by a nurse
- unrest-full sleep
- waking up from the in-room intercom that's impossible to turn off
- getting platelet transfusions every three days
- getting hemoglobin transfusions every few days or when needed
- overcoming back pain
- having loved ones sit at your bedside
- having a staff or visitor enter the room wearing a protective mask - watching your visitor suffer with beads of sweat forming on their forehead from the vapor of the mask
- staring at the pictures on the wall hoping to get out of here so that you can be with them
- fighting with everything that you have to get up, to go to the bathroom, to take a shower, to get dressed, to function
- shedding tears over the health crisis
- being interrupted a thousand times a day by a hospital staff
- being blessed a thousand times a day by the nursing staff
- having the nutritionist bring you a box of Go Lean Kashi cereal
- passing out from the aroma wafting from the tray that holds your dinner for the night
- not being allowed to eat any raw produce
- Choking down the same foods each day
- sitting in two places only -the bed or in the uneasy chair
- listening to music, watching TV with a static-y volume or reading bits at a time
- being hooked up to 'Shadow' (IV station) unable to walk freely
- getting all hot and bothered by the infectious Dr. - an Italian Stallion
5 comments:
This brings back so many memories of the two years when my Dad was sick with chondrosarcoma. My heart aches for you Sharon, and for all of those who love you. Praying for you, that the Lord will give you strength and endurance as well as continual hope during this difficult time.
Hi Sweetie! There's a battle raging & by the spirit, we can see the host of angels entering your room! They bring love,peace & HOPE. They have songs from the Father to sing to you that you will just rest in His Love. The victory IS yours & as the battle rages, the warriors are pressing in. We won't accept defeat for we know in Whom we trust & by His stripe you are whole. I speak to the pain & continous discomfort to back down. In Jesus name we command you to be gone. Lord flood Sharon with peace & releif in every area of her body. Thank You for Your faithfulness, Jesus. I love you so & miss talking to you. Mike & I wish so much we could visit but don't want to add any more stress. Just know we are as near as a prayer. Thank you , Angela SO MUCH for all the updates. We need the contact so very much. Sharon, you are so loved. Mike & Candace
We are praying for you, Sharon, and for you, Angie. Mom and I laughed at "Italian Stallion" - I like it! :)
Sharon, As I read what this is like to be going thru, which i know is really unimaginable, Angelas words put a face on it. I want to come see you so badly but I know that the timing is not right. I am praying for you at every turn. My boyfriend Frank prays for you too. Dear Angie thank you for these updates to the many out here who are concerned and love your mom.
You have been so much in heart and prayer as always but especially since we last spoke. Praise God you got to go home. The treasure of being in the sancitity and comfort of your own home is priceless. I so love the picture of you and and your beautiful Grandson Kyle. Your eyes are dancing with such contentment, love and joy! Such blessings - your daughter and family coming too. Make lots of pictures and have such a blessed time with all those who so cherish you.
My heart is so full and rejoicing for you. God is so wonderful and He has placed angels all around you and we continue to lift you and your family up and ask for your complete healing.
I always love Ephesians 4:13 "I can do ALL things through Christ who STRENGTHENS me."
Love in Him who loved us first
Mary
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