Monday, May 8, 2017

Disappointment or relief?

I went in to chemo this AM never expecting not to "pass" my blood test....I was under the number for platelets that I am allowed to have  for a chemo treatment.   Platelets are tiny blood cells that form clots to stop bleeding.  
It was a weird feeling being told my count was under the normal range for having a chemo treatment.  Since I was psyched up for it, already felt nausea coming on just from being there!!!    And bingo, no chemo.   It took me awhile to get over that "trauma".  (it wasn't really that traumatic:):)
But, when I got home and realized I didn't have to have the pump on and didn't feel like I couldn't eat because of unappetizing sensations when I do have chemo, I got over it.
The day was gorgeous but I stayed in because I took a nap.  
As  I reflect on the day, I once again realized that God's plans are not always our plans and we have to be ready to "adjust" to His will and way.
I was asked by several people if I was disappointed that I didn't have chemo.  I was in the sense, that I felt if I didn't have it, something was going to go wrong with me.  But, the fact is, if I did have it under those circumstances, my platelets would have dropped even more and much more trouble would have ensued my otherwise "fighting" body.  
So, I was relieved that I didn't have to have it and I will have it in 2 weeks after the sigmoidoscopy is over.  
I will still feel well to go to Sarah's graduation and her party afterwards....
Life is good and we play together the game of life.  
Even though these verses are taken out of context from Jeremiah, they are comforting words.  (vs. 11)  "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."   

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