Hey Debbie,
I'm really glad to hear from you. I started to get worried after a few days of not hearing from you. My husband has stomach cancer. The cancer is not in his stomach, it is in the lining of his stomach. His hair fell out and is now growing back. As you mentioned about your husbands hair, my husband's hair is growing back and it is so soft and straight. You are so right about good days and bad days. He finished his last round of chemo on Saturday and is still feeling pretty bad. I on the other hand really appreciate your responding back to me. I am so stressed. My daughter broke down crying yesterday telling me about how I always seem to be frusturated and never seem happy yet I always seem to take things out on her. I apologized and told her that I didn't mean to do that and that I would try really hard not to let it happen again. I think at age 13 she can't really understand how much I am juggling. I am trying to take care of my husband to keep him happy and comfortable, take care of her and keep her happy, take care of the house, work and then me. I have so little time for myself now that seem to be depressed a lot. You mentioned going out with my husband, honestly, I don't remember the last time we went out to do something together that seemed somewhat normal. It can really be a drag. I know that he hates it as much as I do. He wants us to do things together but he doesn't feel up to it most of the time.
How are your children? Was camp good for them? I've only heard of one of the insulins that your daughter is taking. I checked in to the pump for my daughter last year. They are really expensive here. My daughter isn't sure that she wants to be hooked up 24/7. I think that maybe by the time she goes to college, she may want it. The option that she has for insulin with lantis may be the best thing for her.
I didnt ask you earlier, how are you? How are you adjusting to things?
I'm sorry that the fishing trip with your son didn't go well. It will take a lot of adjusting to on his part and yours but I'm sure over time you all will establish things that he loved to do with his dad but will also enjoy with you. Maybe you should buy a book on fishing so you all will have a better experience next time.
Debbie, stay strong, your kids need you and I really enjoy talking to you.
Be blessed always.
Talk to you soon
Janeen