This last week was little difficult. It started with my white blood cells being really low. I was called by my medical team who fought with the insurance company on my behave, and I ended up having to go in to the Infusion Center for a daily shot for 5 days. Let me tell you, those shots were painful…but I also have a low pain tolerance…so there’s that. I will know on Wednesday where my levels are and will see how well the shots worked.
But to the bigger news. By Thursday, I faced the reality that it was time to cut my hair. I started having chunks of hair fall out. So with the help of my family, Chris had the honor of cutting my hair as short as I could tolerate. They all said I looked cute and could pull off the short hair well. I personal don’t like it. It was a painful thing to do, but I did it. I know when this is all over it will grow back, but it still doesn’t make it any easier. I do take comfort that I have some amazing wigs that I really love. I am guessing by the end of this week if not by next week, I will no longer have any more hair on my head. I joked with some that I am shedding more than the dog right now. Haha.
This upcoming Friday (Aug 12th), I will be going in for my second round of chemo starting at 7:30am. So please say a prayer for me.
One thing is for sure. Having cancer was my worst fear coming to reality. However, I have faced this fear head on and will fight back one day at a time. I know that God is walking me through this process, and I am holding on to the promise that he will never leave me nor abandon me.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT
“For I hold you by your right hand—
I, the LORD your God.
And I say to you,
‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NLT
Candy McKee 