3 Week Break!!!

Jobi
Jobi Member Posts: 211
in Breast Cancer #1
Hi Ladies,

Today I went for my first Taxol drip after 4 cycle of A/C. I had such a rough time with A/C. In the past few weeks alone, I have had chest pain, shortness of breath, severe hand pain, hot flashes, and of course the nausea. My doc wants my body to recover before resuming treatment. I know it delays the inevitable, but I WILL TAKE IT!!!! I haven't been able to sleep so I am really looking forward to many nights of rest. What is even better, my sister is treating me to a few days in the Poconos at the beginning of April. I was really afraid that I wouldn't be able to enjoy it. Now I can enjoy it.

One more wonderful story before signing off:

Every year around this time, my middle school at which I teach has an event called the Ultimate Challenge. Each team of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders compete to see who has the best cheer, most creative banner, best team spirit, and obstacle course time. My substitute teacher contacted me to let me know that my 8th grade students changed their team color to pink this year in honor of me. They also made a banner and a cheer in my honor as well: "Fight today for Mrs. A!" When she told me this I became so emotional and extremely grateful and honored. What great kids. They have been practicing all week; the event takes place on the 30th. I am going to surprise them with a visit to see the results of their hard work since I will be feeling good due to this 3 week break!

Take care, pink ladies!

Dorene

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  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #2
    Doreen...
    So happy you're going to have a break!!!!! And a little trip......I hope you have a good time.....

    I can relate to the shortness of breath....awful and scary...it's the steroids....according to my docs....

    By the way, you sound like a great teacher! Not to mention a beautiful woman...!

    I wish you the very best!
    Hugs, Nancy
  • Nana C.
    Nana C. Member Posts: 108
    #3
    What Great Kids!
    Beautiful Story! You must be so proud to have such a wonderful relationship with the kids you teach!

    Praying that you are able to enjoy your trip with your sister, sounds like a wonderful trip.


    Hugs and Prayers

    Nana
  • Sammistar509
    Sammistar509 Member Posts: 2
    #4
    Kids are great!
    That sounds great! I am a high school teacher and my students have been great, no cheers but still great :) I was out two weeks and just went back Monday. Poconos sounds great, hope you are feels better and enjoy the time wit your sister :)
  • Sammistar509
    Sammistar509 Member Posts: 2
    #5
    Kids are great!
    That sounds great! I am a high school teacher and my students have been great, no cheers but still great :) I was out two weeks and just went back Monday. Poconos sounds great, hope you are feels better and enjoy the time wit your sister :)
  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
    #6
    MAJW said:

    Doreen...
    So happy you're going to have a break!!!!! And a little trip......I hope you have a good time.....

    I can relate to the shortness of breath....awful and scary...it's the steroids....according to my docs....

    By the way, you sound like a great teacher! Not to mention a beautiful woman...!

    I wish you the very best!
    Hugs, Nancy

    You are so sweet Nancy!
    You are so sweet Nancy! Thanks!
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #7
    MAJW said:

    Doreen...
    So happy you're going to have a break!!!!! And a little trip......I hope you have a good time.....

    I can relate to the shortness of breath....awful and scary...it's the steroids....according to my docs....

    By the way, you sound like a great teacher! Not to mention a beautiful woman...!

    I wish you the very best!
    Hugs, Nancy

    Glad that you're getting
    Glad that you're getting this break Dorene and enjoy your trip.


    Hugs, Debby
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #8
    Sammistar509 said:

    Kids are great!
    That sounds great! I am a high school teacher and my students have been great, no cheers but still great :) I was out two weeks and just went back Monday. Poconos sounds great, hope you are feels better and enjoy the time wit your sister :)

    so touching -- I am so happy, and PROUD
    of your students.

    I would also like to provide you with gentle hugs - well wishes,
    love - as well as endless support.

    Rest, relax these next several weeks.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a CURE.

    Vicki Sam
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #9
    wowsers
    What great kids. Enjoy your break
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #10
    Sammistar509 said:

    Kids are great!
    That sounds great! I am a high school teacher and my students have been great, no cheers but still great :) I was out two weeks and just went back Monday. Poconos sounds great, hope you are feels better and enjoy the time wit your sister :)

    Have a great trip and so
    Have a great trip and so happy that you're getting a break!
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #11
    VickiSam said:

    so touching -- I am so happy, and PROUD
    of your students.

    I would also like to provide you with gentle hugs - well wishes,
    love - as well as endless support.

    Rest, relax these next several weeks.

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a CURE.

    Vicki Sam

    So glad that you are getting
    So glad that you are getting this break and have a great time on your trip. Post pics for us when you get back!
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #12
    laughs_a_lot said:

    wowsers
    What great kids. Enjoy your break

    Hoping you're having a great
    Hoping you're having a great time Dorene!

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