Back to the Grind!

After 3 weeks of being away from M50, I guess it's about time to get back for more chemo! I checked in at about 2pm today, got great results on my blood counts, and was given the OKAY to head on up for admission. I am back in the hospital to receive Methotrexate later tonight, which was the one that I had the rare reaction to. Some preventative steroids have been added to my medication list for the next two days to make sure that I don't have a reaction to this drug again (and its a great anti-medic to relieve nausea! DOUBLE WIN!). I was nervous this morning, and although we don't know what is going to happen or how I'll react, I am confident that it will be just fine.


I am back to the grind for the next few days...lots of fluids, lots of laying low, and lots of painting (my favorite hospital activity thanks to my friends at child life here on the floor!). I had a great last weeks or so, hanging out at home visiting with some friends, and visiting my high school, Walsh Jesuit! It is an exciting few days for Mackenzie who is making her Kairos retreat! It's a great retreat that I had the privilege going on and leading when I was at Walsh. Many prayers go out to her and all the students on the retreat. Thinking about you always, Kenz! Visiting Walsh was a really great experience. Because Mackenzie was going on Kairos, my mom drove her to school on Tuesday to say good bye and good luck and I decided to tag along. I got to see many of the amazing teachers that shaped my high school experience and inspired me and my college decision. A big shout out goes to my girls, Tori and Morgan, who helped show me around and of course, always make me smile! So exciting watching all the seniors finish up their last few days at school, prepare for prom, senior experience, and then graduation! Thinking about where I was last year at this time...hmmm...sending deposits for SLU, trying out for Saintsations, enjoying the last few weeks at the WJ!


Visting Walsh was great and many thanks goes out to the whole WJ community for their support, love, and prayers. Faculty, staff, students, everyone at Walsh, thank you so much. I am proud to be a warrior!


Won't be resting too much for the next few days as I will be woken up every hour to use the bathroom to make sure I will be clearing my system of the drug. I hope that you all rest easy and enjoy your evenings. Tonight is a great TV night...right Tori? Modern Family followed by the much anticipated season finale of Revenge. Can. Not. Wait. Adios, for the day, much love and peace to all!