January 19, 2006
And in this Corner - Round 5
I'm here and I'm going to kick its ass.
Because it's my last one. Last chemo before they move forward with the big ol' transplant project.
I just got hooked up to a bunch of stuff. I should get my first chemo drug at about 1:00am. I waited nearly 8 hours to get in this room. I was ready to 'plotz.' At least I don't have the dreaded granny can, but this room is tiny, I have bad cell phone reception, and the AC is loud. I don't mind it. I am fierce. I can handle any crappy conditions. This is nothing.
I have my laptop. My Zoe Oranga-matang. My rosary. My loves. My Monkey Boy's Team in Training Jersey. My Texans hat. My International Spy. My Kill Bill soundtrack. My napping blanket. A few dvds. And the most stylin' cute pajamas of all time.
I have all my fighting, Uma (or is it deb-uma) gear.
I can do this.
Your assignment for today is to get a visual reminder of how awesome you are. Draw a picture, make something, or find an object from a time in your life when you were really on top of it all and felt great about yourself. It should be something simple, but really meaningful. Put it in a place where you will see it every day. Bring it to work if you have to. Just a silent little reminder of why you are amazing, strong, and how you kick butt too.
"Happiness" and "The Angel of Healing" Two things I have in abundance right now.
P.S. I truly enjoyed the 'mitsve' sent to me via Suzie and Sarah's SWLF lovlies. What a nice surprise and a reminder of how I'm going to kick some butt. Thank you for the props. Comments from the kindness of strangers always make me smile. Just in time too.
Posted by debutaunt at January 19, 2006 11:41 PMAAAhh! Last chemo. Not the end of 'the shit' but the end of this part. Horaaay! I hope this goes by quickly and smoothly. It sounds like you are all set to get it done. Uma and all. Take care!
Posted by: Von Krankipantzen at January 20, 2006 01:37 AMWith all that's going on in your life, that you take time to do things to make others stronger is amazing! With that kind of Karma I know you can do this too!
Thank you!
alan
Posted by: alan at January 20, 2006 03:07 AMWooohooo DEBUMA is in the corner ring and
I see the referee holding up her arm.
The bell is clanging the crowd is on it's feet
and she is winning.
And for anyone who does not think that the comments do not work wonders just check out yesterdays the numbers!!!! You are going to
win this DEBUMA.
Houston we have a WINNER
Nikki
Posted by: nikki at January 20, 2006 06:18 AMClearly, DEBUMA has opened a big can of whoop-ass! You go, girl. You are beautiful, and MIGHTY!
Posted by: Susie at January 20, 2006 06:20 AMWoot!
woot for the last chemo...
I'll be thinking about you today.
Posted by: blackbird at January 20, 2006 06:30 AMYou amaze me you are going to be fluent in days.
I am very impressed with how you incorporated the
Yiddish in your post. I laughed out loud.
Today's Yiddish word is kholem which means
dream. It sounds like this a hard KOHOLEM
I am laughing as I try and do this with you.
Now we put this in a sentence for you.
Deb's kholem is to be UMA!
Don't think for one moment I am a teacher.
I am a graphic design artist. And I know for
a fact someone can draw on that pretty little
head of yours. Find someone in art therapy
at MD Anderson and ask them about a sketch on
your head!!!
Shoshie
Posted by: shoshie at January 20, 2006 07:30 AMThank you for sharing your journey and your strength on the internet. You can do it. Round five and you're kicking it's ass. Go Deb Go!
(I've come here before from various blogs but don't think I've ever commented. I do, however, keep you in my thoughts.)
Posted by: martha at January 20, 2006 07:41 AMThinking of you today...and yesterday...and the day before that too! You WILL kick ass! You ARE kicking ass! Peace.
Posted by: Traci at January 20, 2006 08:21 AMI check in here several times a day, but haven't commented. Just wanted you to know that I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I admire your strength and positive attitude. I've learned a lot from you...someone I've never even met.
Hey! That's not the angel of healing! That chick has a head! heh.
Kick ass, girl.
Fierce and fiesty. Cancer, chemo, whatever.... it's nothing up against you. March onward, DebUma!
Posted by: eclectic at January 20, 2006 09:38 AMYou're totally one step closer to having this be just an amazing story about your life. This cancer had no idea what it was getting into with you!
Posted by: Angie at January 20, 2006 09:56 AMOur so-called "limitations", I believe,
Apply to faculties we don't apply.
We don't discover what we can't achieve
Until we make the effort not to try.
-- Piet Hein
Your focus, your positive energy, and your built-up karma will serve you well in the weeks ahead, Deb. Here's to never discovering our limitations ...
Posted by: Nils at January 20, 2006 10:15 AMI too have been checking in with you several times a day, but have never commented. You are a daily inspiration! You are in my prayers everyday.
You are kickin' butt.
Posted by: Daria at January 20, 2006 10:19 AMYou are beautiful, and an inspiration to many. I found my way here from Susie's site, and I have to say I LOVE the assignments you give out. I also love the flower and look of your blog. :)
Sweetie, I'm thinking good thoughts and saying prayers for you. You WILL come through this. I hope all goes smoothly for you.
Hugs, Kelli
Posted by: CircusKelli at January 20, 2006 11:10 AMYou are beautiful and you are FIERCE. Keep kicking ass, Deb. God bless.
Posted by: Ninotchka at January 20, 2006 01:01 PM