It's the night before chemo and I'm a little nervous. I haven't made a quick recovery from the last chemo and I am dealing with side effects that are new, and/or are lasting longer than last time. And ladies, I think you can relate to these frustrations (guys, if this is too much info, skip my list!):
- I have a bald head (that is a news flash to no one!)
- A side effect of one of my chemo meds is weight gain due to fluid retention. In a 5-day period, I gained 7 pounds, on top of weight I had already gained. I'm about 20-25 pounds heavier than when this adventure started. (And for my medical field friends - my doctor knows and I am on a new prescription for that.) I am closing in on the weight I was when I gave birth to our girls. Yippee!
It will be okay! I am very thankful that nausea is controlled by meds and these are not life or death issues. However, this journey has been just as much about "taking thoughts captive" as it has been about the physical treatment - in some ways, it is more challenging. Which brings me to the subject of my post:
Tony Boyd
He is taking a nap and doesn't know I am writing this - but I knew from the day that I met him that life would be fun with Tony. He could make me laugh when no one else could. He loved me through some hard times when we were first married, as we were married just a couple of years after my parents were divorced. Tony brought a joy to our lives that was amazing.
Fast forward to kids and work and - life. There were times when I didn't appreciate how wonderful Tony was. We went through some difficult days but they only brought us closer and helped us to realize that if God was the center of our marriage, there was nothing too hard for us.
We have had so much fun - but as we near 35 years of marriage (in August - and now the truth is out, we were 10 when we got married!), I have a much better understanding of what a gift God gave me in Tony. He truly leads our family. He tells me that I'm pretty every day - and more times on the days when I don't feel pretty at all!! He is an encourager - he always knows what to say when I'm having a hard time, he takes care of me when I am too tired to handle things. He is a prayer warrior - he prays for me and our family, loves our family, and he never fails to express that love. He started teaching me the value of joy from the day we met, and I am so thankful for the gift that God gave me. I love you, Tony Boyd, and I am thankful that you are on this journey with me!!
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT)
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