Chemo went OK on Wednesday and Thursday started well. Then things started to go downhill. I think the cumulative effect of months of chemo is taking its toll and Friday and Saturday became very blah days. I spent most of the time lying down not even feeling up to reading, cooking or eating much. At least on Saturday it rained so I didn’t have to feel guilty about the things I should be doing in the garden.
The redeeming feature of days like that is having the grandchildren nearby. When their bright little faces appear it perks the heart up. Isn’t it amazing the therapeutic effect of warm loving children on sick and elderly. Why don’t institutions encourage their presence more in hospitals, hospices and aged care facilities?
Was able to go to church yesterday and even played the trombone accompanying singing at the bi-monthly Nelson Baptist Service for Seniors. I think I suffered afterwards though as a result of all the diaphragm exercise!
Ron Hee
10 August, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Hi Doug, Just got your autographed copy of ‘the years of the sparrow’. Thanks for those kind words. I am looking forward to being blessed by it as I have been as I read the excerpts from your blog. Know that you are much love by the brethren from New Life Restoration Centre. Your input into our churches have significantly helped us to get to where we are. A lot still referred to the prophetic words that you have spoken over our lives and over the church over the years. God bless you, Doug.
Ron and Grace Hee