Home Sweet Hospital

After another long morning of tests and waiting I was finally admitted to the hospital…room number 2550…it is a really nice room, single person which is GREAT, so I thought I would take you on a little tour…

 I of course had to pack pictures and things to make sure I feel at home so there is my little attempt at bringing home to the hospital

Everyone knows my love of all things bird so I wanted to show you the great pair of PJ bottoms we found at Wal-Mart last night…even birdies on my pants baby! 

brought a bird to hang on my IV stand, and a bird to hang in the room, I brought a stuffed little bird to hold during chemo, and a bird figurine to sit on the nightstand…I will not forget Matthew 6:26 through these next days…I will not forget Matthew 6:26 because I will be surrounded by birds…I will be surrounded by birds given to me by people who care…and represent Christ to me…I will see Christ when I see the birds…and I will be free…

Tomorrow I start chemo…at 8:30 for 6hrs I will be getting the first drug of the regimen…they are introducing them separately this first time to monitor how I tolerate things…so then on Friday it will be another 6hrs of two other drugs…I am scared of how my body is going to react…am I going to throw up? am I going to get chills? am I going to get really weak? I guess I gotta do it to find out right?

Here is my new sassy hair cut…I love it, I do not love my irregular potato shaped face (but unfortunately there is nothing I can do about that right now)

Well, this post is kinda flat but my ambien is kicking in and I am ready to try to get ready for bed…wish me luck in getting a good sleep, I need it!

Until Tomorrow

Blair from Swap-Bot said...Thank you for sharing the pictures of your hospital room! It definitely looks like you have "prettied" it up. I didn't know that was even possible for a hospital room! :P Sending lots of positive thoughts your way! I will be sending your letter soon, you should get it just in time for your homecoming return. 

I LOVE the new hair-do! I want to go that short, but I'm just not brave enough. You go girl, it looks awesome on you! 

Good luck starting chemo tomorrow. I know you'll do great! I'll be thinking about you!

Lots of hugs from NC!

Robin said...Dang... Blair beat me... she has faster fingers! :)

I'm sending lots of good thoughts and well wishes for tomorrow, too. You'll do fine. I"m sure of it. 

Your hair cut is cute! I agree with Blair that it looks great on you!
The birdie pants are awesome! Love them! 

More mail on the way from me. There's a card going out tomorrow morning. 

Hugs from me, too!

Mindy Jones said...Praying for you! Your strength is an encouragement. Love ya sister. -Mindy

Robin said...Sending good thoughts....

heather said...April, We are praying for you.

mindy said...Josh and I are praying for you too. I love your new haircut and your birds; what a great idea to keep you connected to Matthew 6. Good words.

Blair from Swap-Bot said...Hoping that things are going well today with chemo!

Robynn's Ravings said...Your hair is darling and just think - if it falls out, as soon as it comes in you'll have your exact hairdo back! And maybe even curlier! I've known two friends who have gotten THE most gorgeous curly hair after chemo.

Your room is great! So smart of you to bring personal touches and looks like lots of room for visitors. Wish I wasn't in California!!

Love to you and prayers ALWAYS on your behalf,

Robynn

Robin said...Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. 

Much love and a big hug.