...All is well.
I'm not sure what I expected to happen but Kimmy is Kimmy, the same sounding Kimmy she was yesterday. Something about that was very reassuring. I got a call after her first chemotherapy session today and basically, it went off without a hitch. Was I expecting her voice to change like when you suck helium out of a balloon? I don't think so. I think I built this up in my head so big that I don't know what I expected, but today wasn't it. Believe me, that's a good thing!
Kimmy said that she was most nervous about the insertion of the needle into the porta cath. The nurse told her to take a deep breath in and she did, and walah! the needle was in. She didn't feel a thing and said that brought her great relief! She listened to music, read her kindle, played on her phone and surprisingly said it went by very fast!
Tomorrow, she has a scheduled injection (the day after every treatment). This is something that is supposed to boost her cell count. We aren't sure what the next few days will hold since this is the first one but god willing, the side effects won't be too bad. Duane isn't on call this weekend and my dad is there too so there are plenty of hands on deck to help out and let her relax. Dad, how's the lint trap looking?
The shoe movement is catching on! If you don't want pink shoes, put anything pink in your pocket to serve as a reminder of Kimmy and others battling cancer. It's a simple and great way to offer your support. The power of positive thinking is working. Kimmy feels it every day so keep it coming!
I'm in San Francisco right now and as I look at this beautiful city, I am reminded of the beauty and love that is around us that can fill our lives. Be thankful every day for what you have, try to see people and life through different glasses and remember everyone has story. You may not know the story, but offer up a smile. It could be the one thing that makes a difference in their day.
Keep smiling Kimmy...we all love you. I am one of your biggest fans!
Jessie
WOW - Kim is very lucky to have such amazing sisters to get her thru this. Sending prayers and lots of love to all of you. If there is anyone that can give cancer a swift kick in the arse it's Kimmy! Especially in those boots anything is possible! :0)
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Shannon Garbiero
SJHS '91