I am so grateful that this is temporary.
"Day 3" is always the least fun.
It is not THAT bad. It's just not that good either.
I try not to dwell on any feeling too much.
The sensations are mainly an aching body, and a slightly nauseous feeling.
The occasional chemo burp.
I am grateful because there is also the tingling on the skin when
the air from the fan sneaks through the the open spots on my
hand-knit prayer shawl. There is also the bed that is cozy and warm.
And the time that permits me to spend it however I choose, within reason.
Today it is spent mostly in bed.
I read. I watch movies. I wait.
I eat dinner with my family. I cuddle with Pooka.
The unpleasant is balanced out with the pleasant.
I am grateful for this.
A funny coincidence. Having to do with reading.
One of the main characters in Second Glance is nicknamed both "Lia" (her name for her) and "Cissy" (her family's name for her). The book I am reading now (have been on and off for a few months), Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, features a main character named "Sissy." And finally, a series I am in the midst of, The Golden Compass , the main character's name is "Lyra." Alot similarities, huh?
This is temporary. Temporary. Temporary.
