Hangin' In There

Hello All! I know I have not been updating the blog as much as usual, but I have been in a funk lately. I am still managing the ostomy okay, but my pain level is still bothersome. I knew that this was going to be approximately a month-long recovery, but I am growing tiresome of the pain. I take my medication and it helps my mobility, but the persistent soreness is driving me crazy. Plus, the medication makes it difficult for me to concentrate on tasks that I wish to accomplish. Please know that I am still steadfast in my approach to this illness. I know this sounds of whining and complaining, but I assure you that it is not. It is simply that I am wearisome of the pain that has been present for some time now.

On another front, I have resumed my schedule of attendance at church. Kimberly and I usually go to the Wednesday healing service and then worship services on Sunday. I have also started doing a few more errands around town during the day. I do not have much energy to expend and the driving does not help the pain, but it is good to get out of the house every once and awhile. I am still not up for the long drive to Tuscaloosa just yet, but I look forward to that soon.

The anxiety is beginning to set in regarding the next round of chemo. I am really nervous about it. I know that it is entirely normal to feel this way, but it does not rid me of the task at hand. I am hoping that it will not be as bad as the first round. Also, the ostomy may be more manageable in regards to the wasting that I experience. Anyway, three more months...three more months...three more months!!!!

Peace
Josh