The Second Wig

We went to pick up my second wig today.  This is the shorter wig that I will wear the day after my chemo treatment and which I will wear to work. The lovely Marianne was there and I discovered that the owner of the store had worked for the same law firm I did. I was very glad to give her my business.

Today has been a nice day. Had lunch with Donna who drove all the way from Norfolk. She also brought me books and cancer magazines. I am going to read the postmistress during my first chemo session. And she brought the two rascals catnip toys. Friends are important in our lives.

And this afternoon, I received in the mail the book Eating Well Through Cancer that Jean sent to me. I have looked through it already and will gladly cook all the recipes in there. I am grateful for these caring friends.

I have been having allergy like symptoms since yesterday ... sneezing like crazy and running nose and scratchy throat. I opened up the Herbal Kitchen and concocted up a mixture of honey and tumeric and have taken 2 teaspoonfuls of it. Let's see how well that works. Am actually feeling much better ... no more sneezing and my nose is not running. Hopefully by tomorrow all will be gone.

 

Cloudy guarding her catnip mouse from Tiger

Tiger a blur of movement as he plays with his own mouse

I took off the bandage from the port insertion today because the adhesive from the bandage was irritating my skin. I can feel the port and am wondering how the nurses are going to do the chemo drugs through there, but I guess I will be finding out on Thursday. The scar is a little larger than I thought it would be. However, it is a straight line and it will heal well. Better to have that close to my shoulder socket than on my chest where it will be visible. Good old Dr. Knaysi ... always taking such care not to scar us unnecessarily. What a skillful and thoughtful man. I am grateful for so many things.