First day behind me! Though the day was long (I was at the infusion center from 1pm until 6:30,) all went smoothly, the nurses were attentive and thorough. Needles, infusion bags, carts and lounge chairs.....everything is in place and the process begins. There are alot of bags, each one containing a different cocktail that is fed through tubes into your veins. I brought an abundance of reading material, but realized the Benedryl does not allow alot of reading!
Everyone reacts differently to Interferon, but the fever, chills and flu like aches were exactly as had been stated, and lasted through the night. I am sooooooo happy to report that this morning has been good, with only fatigue and aches.....no fever! Huge blessing!
I am convinced that the strong tower of prayer is keeping me CONSTANTLY UPLIFTED, as well as softening the impact of this treatment.
The Ecclesiastes passage below states that there is a season and time for everything. It ends with "He has made everything beautiful in its time." (Ecc 3:11) Such wonderful family and friends have made this time beautiful; your compassion, meals, cards, care, driving, flowers and messages have made it so. I am so grateful for this journey, and for all who are praying and are such an integral part of it.
Leslie, big hugs. I'm sharing a site with you that lifts me up every time I read it. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/thomasjosephstanton
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