Ron Washington Wisdom
Final week homestretch
Posted by TFG on 8th November 2011
One more day at the Chemo Lounge, tomorrow.
Five more radiation treatments, after today.
Can’t get done soon enough. I’m praying for re-gaining enough strength to drive to Dallas for Thanksgiving, and for enough regression in the throat area to enjoy just a little bit of Thanksgiving dinner. Just being there will be enough for me, though, even if I have to drink this horrendous shake garbage (smells like a chocolate or vanilla feedlot.)
This week, it all seems to have hit me, the accumulation of effects. People have asked if I’m putting on a brave face here at TFG, and the answer is no, this is straight shooting. This weekend, though, the kids and grandkids came down for a visit, and I over-extended myself physically. Really wore myself out, and it’s carried over to this week on top of it being five weeks of Chernobyling and toxic drips.
That’s fine, though — the mental and spiritual joy of watching my grandsons kick a soccer ball around the backyard, or saying a little prayer for me, or squabbling with each other over toys…well, that’s the biggest reason I’m going through this stupid radiation & chemo business in the first place. It was a good reminder of why to bother. Otherwise, it would be off to the fishin’ hole with a truck full of beer, and adios.
Apropos of nothing but a desire to feel somewhat productive again, here’s an ancient & great Frank Zappa song that jumped in my head about 4am this morning:
http://youtu.be/FGZ7L8ksuNo
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