Round 2…Bring it!

 My labs were good today…white blood cell count was back up and so that means round 2 is under way. The poison is flowing as I type this. If can feel as good or even almost as good as I did the first round I will be so happy! And if not…I’ll deal. I can’t believe how far cancer treatment has come…the things they can do to help you feel decent, etc…it’s amazing. 

Today my cute mama brought me to treatment. I’m so glad she would come with me to keep me company. Sometimes I feel sad for my parents. It feels like I should be “taking care of them” at this point in life (even though they are still self sufficient) they shouldn’t have to be worried about me. They’ve been amazing though….spreading my bracelets around and asking people to pray for miracles as well as just being so very supportive and helpful.  Same with my in-laws. Brandon and I are so grateful and know that in the “parent department” we’ve both been very blessed. And we appreciate every kind thing they’ve ever done for us.

Through this journey (I think I’ve mentioned it lots!) I’m so in awe of God’s love for his children. Every kind text, card, gift, thought, etc… lifts me and my family. I know God is managing it all…directing people to do kind things. We feel so loved by Heavenly Father and all of those around us. It’s such a humbling feeling! People are just SO good, so generous and giving. I wish I had kept a list of the many kind things and acts of service that we have received. Because each thing has meant so much and has made my heart overflow. This past week…a dear friend researched things to eat that could help boost your white blood cell count!! Isn’t that thoughtful? Then she put together a “Jenny’s Blood Building Box”  I’ve been eating much of it this week. Another friend texts me every single day with a scripture verse, or an uplifting thought or quote. It makes me smile each day when I see her text pop up. The girls I get to work with at my church tied red ribbons throughout our whole neighborhood so that each time I enter or exit I feel like I’m being hugged! A girl that used to live in my neighborhood that is now all grown up, married and a mom herself made us TEN freezer meals. (Which all look delicious btw!) Holy cow! That’s a lot of cooking. My dentist and hygienist sent me a water pik to use since I can’t floss during chemo. Some of our best friends came over and helped each of our family members paint our own individual painting of Christ. We all felt so talented:) even though they did the hard work! Truly I could go on. And this is not being said in a bragging way. I’m just in awe of humans!  It inspires me and makes me want to be a better person and look for ways to lighten someone else’s load. Because I know how much it’s meant to me. 

The blanket keeping me warm today during chemo was a gift from my school friends. It’s called a Minky “hug” and it sure feels like a big hug! Some of these friends I’ve known since 4th grade and the others I met in 6th grade. They’ve been the truest most faithful friends for over 30 years. I adore them💗