Yesterday I completed Chemo #3 in Peterborough! (Almost halfway!! Whoohoo!) This time the tiredness happened almost immediately. As soon as I got home I went for a nap and managed to eat some supper. However; last night I managed to get to spend some time at the Drive In in Port Hope with Roxanne! I feel like its sometimes good to push myself in order to get better mentally and distract myself. At Chemo, the nurses were surprised that I haven't felt any severe side effects. They say because I'm young, its most likely helping with the side effects of Chemo. Unfortunately, I am not holding my breath. I am enjoying the freedom I have now, but I feel like eventually it will all crash and burn. Honestly, when anything good happens in my life there is always a catch, I swear. I have some bad luck. Lately I've realized I really enjoy painting and have filled up my days listening to music and painting in the garage. I have recently painted jelly bean houses on wood pieces and I have also challenged myself by painting a picture of Cape Spear at sunrise on a piece on barn wood. Even though I've completed those paintings, I can't wait to start a new painting project. I feel like every week it gets better and better because I am finally in a routine and I'm finally getting settled into life back in Cobourg. However, usually at night when I am not busy or distracted, I sometimes feel "down" looking at pictures from everyone's time at sea. I wish I was out there doing the same thing. But for those of you at sea, I really enjoy the fact that you are having the time of your life out there and please take full advantage of everyday you have out there! This summer is actually going by extremely fast! I can not believe I am done treatment #3! In just 2 weeks at my halfway point I get to see my Jen (my best friend from Gander, NL)! I can't wait to see her to talk about her time on the Great Lakes this summer and celebrate my halfway mark through Chemo! I'm sure my morale will boost even more when I get to see her! Here are some pics of my paintings and a quote that I found that related to my new founf love for painting!:
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Sue
7/31/2017 06:18:52 pm
You might not remember me, but I worked with your father at the hospital . You are an inspiration. Your paintings are lovely. I think and pray for you. All the best Katie
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