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Written by Ingrid on DAY 6
Well, to say the least, my life since Tuesday has changed in a major way. I was thinking that I wanted to dress nice on Tuesday morning. Not sure why I was thinking that, but I got into the cancer clinic thinking that I could make myself feel at ease and that I would be alright. My friend Kathy was beside me and Nico came in after a while and I literally felt the life drain out of me. They gave me all these different chemo potions and one of them made me feel clammy & sweaty and give me instant diarrhea.
Yeah!
So that hit me pretty quick and then they give you a shot that is supposed to dry up any of those symptoms. Then you feel so nauseous that you are about to puke and I can hardly talk because of the “dry-up” shot. No saliva left! So after 2 hours I got to leave with a fanny pack full of a 2-day dose of chemo.
The chemo that was given me hit me so hard. There were times I didn’t know what to do with myself. All I could think of was to lay completely still and hope that it would ease off quickly.
The nausea is so bad that you simply don’t even want to drink water. Everything tastes like poison and even my body smell is something that fills your nostrils with chemicals. Sheets and PJs smell like of foreign chemical plant. Not good.
Even looking straight out of my eyes seems hard and sometimes impossible. So after two days you bring the empty chemo bottle back and get it unhooked. The nurses were sweet (as always) but they were pretty worried about my physical state so they put me on an IV for about 2 hours with more anti nausea medications.
Today…
On day 6 I’m starting to feel alive again. I have a bit of an appetite and I can stand up longer than 5 min. Nico is so sweet and answers to my every need and helps me with pretty much everything. He is so good. The kids seem to be doing good. They were a bit shocked at how sick I actually felt and they don’t seem to remember that from last time. I’m so proud of them – they are such troopers. Misha reads to me in bed. So sweet.
So now I have a week off and next week I start again. On Saturday my dad and Henny are coming to take care of me and hopefully the next treatment will be milder. Nurses and me will ask for the chemo to be less strong!
The meals that people are bringing are amazing – we recently had the Ords’, Waters’, Vivian Kreeft, & the Krysko’s bring us food and Holly Hildebrandt came and cleaned our bathrooms. Nico & the kids love it and I have tried bits here and there. Very good. We feel so loved and taken care of. Our families have also been a huge help & support. Thank you!
Isa. 41:10
“I’VE picked you. I haven’t dropped you. Don’t panic. I AM with you. There’s no need to fear for I am Your God. I’LL give you STRENGTH. I’LL help you. I’LL hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.”
Deut. 1:29
“Don’t be terrified of your fears. GOD, YOUR GOD, is leading the way; HE’S fighting for you.”
Pauline
November 5, 2012 @ 6:25 AM
Dear Ingrid. Oh man, that sounds horrible. I am so sad that you have to go through this! and from what I understand.. again.. I wish I knew how to knit, then I would knit you a nice soft warm sweater or something 🙂 Somrthing cozy and without that nasty smell..
Prachtige foto’s plaatste je op FB.. of was het je vriendin. Heel teer om die handen zo samen te zien houden. Je maakt zo deel uit van je gezin. Ik ben mee met je dankbaar dat je lieve man zo goed voor je zorgt! en dat je lieve vrienden om je heen hebt.
Ik denk aan je meid en bid dagelijks voor je! He is fighting for you!!! Amen!
His Shalom, Pauline
Marije van zomeren
November 5, 2012 @ 7:54 AM
Lieve Ingrid wat een heftig verhaal. En wat zou iedereen willen dat je die troep niet nodig zou hebben om te genezen. Mooi dat je dit zo kan delen. Goed om te lezen dat er zoveel liefde en vriendschap om je heen is. We leven met je mee.. X marije
marry
November 5, 2012 @ 8:34 AM
och lieverds wat heftig, Ingrid, ik wilde dat ik je vast kon houden, een dikke knuffel geven, maar helaas. Gelukkig hebben jullie elkaar.
Ilse
November 5, 2012 @ 9:43 AM
Hoi Ingrid,
Wat heftig om te lezen. Het lijkt me heel heel moeilijk. Ik denk aan je en wens je veel sterkte.
Groetjes Ilse
Daphne
November 5, 2012 @ 12:07 PM
Wow…what can I say. My inner thoughts are with all of you. I’m sending love across the ocean.. I know how strong you are, so I know how awfully sick must be/have been. You’ll get there my friend. I’m sure of it. God WILL take care of you! I know it. I love you.
Sandra
November 5, 2012 @ 4:05 PM
We love you. Our hands are not so much hands of action but our knees are knees of prayer. So please know… every day… Ok? Here in our quiet place we lift you up. Blessings, admiration, friendship, and love.
carrie harper
November 5, 2012 @ 4:09 PM
I really really really really want to know! <3 you guys
keith anderson
November 5, 2012 @ 6:57 PM
ingrid. i have been reading some of the posts. my family is thinking of you often lately. i have 3 children, 2 daughters and a son, and i have told them stories of you guys. i am so impressed by your family. we love you from MN for sure.
today i was reminiscing about standing in your kitchen in MN once and you taught me how to make these pancake kinda things, but they are very thin, and you put sugar on them and roll them up. i forget what they are called. do you remember.
kinda random but, just thought i would share.
your influence is wide. thanks for that. we love you.
Angie van Manen
November 6, 2012 @ 7:59 AM
Hey Ingrid
Reading through this, oh man, sending you tons of love from the Pacific. Prayers and love love love. Why do things happen, so strange, no idea, but love to you and love from God. You have an amazing courage.
Amgie, Henry and Corban. Bighi to Sylas from Corban xxxx
Bryan Minerly
November 6, 2012 @ 1:55 PM
Ing—
My offer always stands. I re-filed for my passport just in case y’all need anything. You know how to get ahold of me. I’ll get there ASAP.
Love you all very much–
-Bryan Minerly
Debby Boevink
November 9, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
Hé Ingrid, je bent mijn heldin.
Je gaat het verslaan met God aan je zijde.
Geniet van de aankomende week, even weer rust.
Blessings, Debby