Day by Day

On December 20th, Travis and I were meeting Jennifer in San Antonio to do some last minute Christmas shopping. We had gone to a couple of stores, and the last store was Target. As I was paying out I was having a terrible time putting in my pin number. I looked at the guy and told him I was going to faint. Jennifer was right behind me to catch me as I hit my chin and cheek on the counter. Jennifer said I left make up on the counter. I wasn't out long, but was having a very difficult time. It happened very much like the last two times that I have done this. After I black out, I throw up. My blook pressure goes way, way down and I can't talk. Thank goodness my kids were with me and know my medical history better than they know their own. Travis called paramedics and I spent the next 24 hrs in the hospital getting magnesium and potassium. I had just had chemo on the 17th and my body was drained. Of course spending 24 hrs in the hospital messed up my week, but everything turned out fine.

We had a wonderful Christmas as always. This one just seemed more special. Gary did most of our shopping this year (he's been holding out on me). When I would go to chemo, I told him what we needed and he would go to Macy's, because he knew where everything was in the home department. He did a great job and I'm very proud of him.

I had chemo yesterday (30th) and Jennifer and my mom took me. They went out to do a little shopping at Charming Charlies. I go in another two weeks. Hopefully my levels this time will be stable and stay that way.

This is the last day of 2010 and I feel very fortunate to be here. I know I've got a huge fight ahead of me, but I would like to be my doctor's star patient. That comes with a lot of faith and prayer. I wish only the best for everyone this coming year of 2011. Happy New Year!!!!

Susan Hall