Kids were packed up, with snacks, snuggies and love to spend some time with their dear friends ”up the hill”. This was the first time in over a year our youngest was with someone other than us. The boys were so excited for treatment to start they gave me little love videos for me to take in with me.

After drop off, we headed in on our trek to chemo (about a 30-40 minute drive from our home). Anticipation was strong, but had my bottle of warm water, gentle snacks, and my hand on my support human. We checked in, were taken back; labs, waiting, medication finagling, more waiting, pre-meds, more waiting, chemo starts… for 10 minutes, then cue body… allergic reaction to chemo med. My nurse; amazing, on it, a flurry of calculated chaos and slew of medication to counteract the reaction.

One of our newer household mantras, “Well good”, to unexpected changes. That regimen was obviously not going to work.

Another new plan; second 1st day of chemo pending Monday. This regimen will be different. Over the weekend I will be prepping my mind and body for the new plan. The 3 hour mission turned 5 hours.

Yesterday’s Glimmers came through the hugs of two good friends that came to sit with me and Jon during the waiting periods. The nurse, Danielle, who knew exactly what to do and what was going on. Dr West for being available by phone, and the fellow that was able to laugh with me. Jon holding my hand (even when it was sweaty). The flowers from my NoCo Angels. The prepared dinner from our neighbor. Thankful for snuggly blankets. Grateful the boys were with friends that love them. The impromptu Reiki support from a talented Reiki healer In the evening that allowed me to down regulate my nervous system. Of course, all the love and positive thoughts from friends and family all over. Keep it coming; we need all of this just as much as the new regimen on Monday. Thankful for this journey, thankful for the love I get to experience.