Done in Love

It's been over a month since I have added anything to my blog. I have used every ounce of energy to keep up the daily routine. Although, lately there has been little routine. I attended my sister "Geneva Convention" the second weekend in November in Comfort, Texas, near San Antonio. We had a great time together in a fabulous setting.
After I had such a bad reaction to the last combination chemo, IV and oral, my physician gave me a break and I haven't had any chemo since the week before Thanksgiving. What is really strange about my reaction is that I have lost my appetite. And if you knew my family history, you'd know that it takes alot to loose one's appetite. I managed to eat a good Thanksgiving dinner, but most food and odors cause me nausea. I haven't thrown up, but the queaziness in the stomach is enough to detour my eating. I do eat about one small meal a day and supplement with liquid shakes, like Ensure. I got very dehydrated the week after Thanksgiving, so took a liter of fluids at the cancer center and promised to drink more. Dehydration sometimes causes nausea, along with a slightly elevated temperature - which I had. So I am drinking more green tea, coke, 7Up, and water.
Only two weeks left of the semester and Marlin is planning to drive me to Topeka both weeks, I don't think I'm ready to drive that far by myself. I have only three lectures and some papers to grade, then turn in grades for the term. Graduation is Dec. 17 with Nurses' Pinning on Saturday the 18th. The senior class has asked me to be Mistress of Ceremonies for Pinning and I am so hoping that I can do this. It is an honor for me that the senior class would think so much as to ask me.
Marlin has been pretty handy around the house and we have Christmas shopping done, wrapped and under the tree. Just a few personal gifts I want to get for special friends and I'll be done shopping. Tosha and Lindsay put up my two Christmas trees Saturday after Thanksgiving - one large one in the living room and my Santa tree in the family room. The fireplace mantel has a simple pine garland with cones and I've put out a few things in the kitchen.
I am happy for the season and expect to maintain positive health. I am experiencing some highs and lows and need your support, love, and prayers for each phase.
I want everything I do to be done in love. I Corinthians 16:14
Blessings to you -
Love,
Ellen