The waiting room at the hospital is usually rather tense, particularly in Oncology. This afternoon, two men appeared with clarinets and music stands, proceeding to play a little concert. Despite a fog of anxiety, I was pleasantly distracted by the talented and friendly musicians.
Today was Crohn’s chemo infusion #22 and my veins are getting harder and harder to find. The nurses—and other patients—have been encouraging me to get a port. I came in feeling ready and today’s difficult experience only confirmed my feeling. It’s time. Thankfully, I had this awesome unicorn pillow to hug and get me through it all.
My snuggly little friend Andrew (the visiting service dog) came to visit again during the afternoon-long appointment. Getting to see him and his human always brightens my day.
Today’s #OneGoodThing was completing Infusion #22 and feeling ready for a port! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! Kindness is Everything.
Day 317 of 365. And Day 1,413 in a row (here’s the first 366, & the following 365, & the third year of 365 good things)!
1 year ago today: The last Essi
2 years ago today: A clean Paisley
3 years ago today: Fresh lemongrass soap
7 years ago today: An Ornate Gondola
Andrew is so lovely.
When will you have your port put in place? I can understand your reluctance to take that step.
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