Thankful Thursday

Today I’m thankful for the many things that have helped get me through my first two lymphoma treatments that have caused side effects each time and many trips to the doctor’s office for bloodwork, but on the good days I remember what it’s like to feel good again. I’m very grateful for my niece’s fabulous chocolate chip cookies for my treatment snack and taking Christmas photos for me, FBI reruns (my favorite network tv show) at midnight and 2:00am phone calls with my mom, football and college basketball, words of encouragement from family and friends, my wonderful nurse during treatment and the excellent medical care I’ve received and that Harper has been absolutely spoiled by my husband while I’ve been gone from home so much, to the point that I don’t think she even misses our car rides and my wonderful loud music.

40 responses to “Thankful Thursday”

  1. So many blessings to be discovered hidden in the folds of your daily life. Keep your eye on the prize! 💜🙏🏼👏🏼

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    1. Thank you and one can never under estimate the power of simple joys and kindness and a chocolate chip cookie always makes anything better.🙂

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  2. I’m thankful this Thursday that you are still posting positive things and nice pictures like this cheerful snowman 😀

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    1. Thank you!!🙂 Between the treatment, appointments and weather I haven’t been able to get out and enjoy some of my favorite Christmas window displays, but I’m still hoping I’ll have a chance. Hope your leg is healing and you’re enjoying baking and getting your home ready for the holidays.🙂

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      1. Thank you, everything is improving. First day back at work in 5 weeks. Chest infection and cough have finally gone but I’m still limping round a bit. My decorating for Christmas got done, slowly.

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      2. Hope your first day back went well and I’m hoping to get a few Christmas decorations out tomorrow.🎄🙂

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  3. Continued best wishes for your wellness. I love your attitude. Positivity really does help with healing.

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    1. Thank you!!🙂 I had my days in pain, worry, fear and anger prior to treatment and daily gratitude and humor is a far better place to spend my time.🙂

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  4. Hugs and beat wishes from Maine! You are very much on my mind. Love how the family is rallying around you. Enjoy those chocolate chip cookies!

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    1. Thank you!!🙂 I do believe chocolate chip cookies have special healing powers and that my family is amazing!!🙂

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      1. I think you are exactly right.

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  5. What wonderful gratitudes amidst what must be such a hard time!

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  6. Happy to read you’re getting some good days as the treatment progresses – and that Harper is being well spoiled!

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    1. Thank you!!🙂 All this time I’ve worried about Harper having separation anxiety and now I discover my music gives her anxiety!! I started watching Black Doves today and am already hooked.🙂

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  7. I wish you well through your treatments 🙏

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    1. Thank you and there have been so many days that the words, poems and thoughts you’ve shared have helped me!!🙂

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      1. 😊 that’s my goal… I’m dealing with my own health issues and I just choose to start each day off with as positive a mindset as I can… And I just feel led to pass it along.

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      2. I always look forward to your daily inspiration.🙂

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  8. What a wonderful list of thankfulness. Two treatments done – that’s progress 😊🧡

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    1. Thank you and after the last treatment they indicated it’s already working on the bad cells!🙂

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      1. That’s fantastic news! A boost for your morale 🤗

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  9. Wishing you all the best!

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  10. It sounds like the good days are very good! It also sounds like you have a wonderful support system 😊

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    1. I’m so grateful for the days I feel good and my family is amazing!🙂

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  11. I am glad that you have such support to be thankful for in a troubling time.

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  12. You have a wonderful positive attitude

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  13. I’m so glad to see your grateful list. It motivates me. Best to you as you get through your treatments.

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  14. Sending healing vibes ✨️✨️

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