We get to go home today! This has been a huge challenge for Luc. I know he is a strong boy, but even for someone so strong it is extremely difficult. I wish I could write that he is doing great, that it is not affecting him, that he stays so positive. The fact is sometimes reality isn't all that positive. I am very impressed with him for his endurance. Sometimes in life all you can do is just hang on and that is what he is doing right now. Most of us have had times like that in our life whether it is a physical, spiritual or emotional thing.
His friend, David, came up last night and they played a video game. The distraction was so good for him. He doesn't really smile or laugh when he's in the hospital, but he did last night with David. It made my heart feel so good to see him happy, enjoying time with his friend.
We are grateful that he gets to go home today. I met parents of a girl who was diagnosed one week ago with leukemia. She has to be in for a month. Fortunately she is not feeling sick, but her bone marrow isn't making any red, white blood cells or platelets so she has to be given transfusions. When we meet others, we are grateful that we haven't been given any more than we have.
Marley
There's really no place like home!
Hey Luc, just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and i hope you feel better.
Chloe
Welcome Home!
hey buuudy!!! jsut wanted to say hi. srry im not over there!hang on!
The really hard thing about chemo is that no one can really understand what it is like.
After your first couple of treatments, a general feeling of "ick" settles in, and it rapidly becomes just the way you feel most of the time. In reality, when you somewhat get used to that, it is just the way it is, and the treatments themselves become somewhat routine.
At that point the chemicals moving through the IV into your body is not the "bad part" so to speak, the bad part is the overwhelming boredom and loneliness that comes along with those treatments. That is why it is hard to smile, at least that is how it was for me.
Luc, you are very lucky to have friends that stand by you like that. They should be commended. It sure helps get through those times. I have a sister and brother-in-law who gave up their christmas day and new years to be with me in the hospital when I had chemo-related pneumonia. Those are some of the good moments you will never forget.