Ok, today is Friday, had to skip a couple posts while we moved to Utah. We have arrived, and have unloaded the truck, and have been surrounded by family, friends, and wonderful new neighbors since we got here.
As you can see, the markings on my face and scalp are getting larger, redder, and way more painful by the day. It is becoming more difficult to apply the medicine to the point of tears. It it like rubbing alcohol on an open wound, only it continues to sting all day.
It is way worse when I am idle, doing nothing to pass the time, so luckily, with the move, there is a lot to do, and as long as I do it slowly so that I don't sweat AT ALL I do ok.
I have been extremely conscious about the way I look, but the people that I am surrounded by here are so understanding and non judge mental that I actually forget that I look this way( which is such a blessing) I want no part of going out in public at this point, and feel truly blessed to have this time off of work to spend getting better, around my Family and getting our new home live able.
Both of the neighbors I met today have had experience first hand with skin cancers, one of which actually used efudex successfully a few years back, he was very sympathetic and tried to be as encouraging as he could knowing what I still have left to go through.
The lesson to take from today for those who have to use this stuff, don't sweat! It hurts! Don't get dirty! Washing your face hurts! And above any other advice...have a wonderful relationship with your family , and make friends that you consider part of that family, otherwise you may not have the motivation you WILL need to put this stuff on your skin.
Tomorrow, general conference starts, I am more excited for this semi annual event than I have ever been! To be able to listen to the Prophetic words of the leaders of this wonderful church, after they have counseled with The Lord on the things pertaining to my familys' eternal well being and salvation is such a blessing for each of us. I hope you all are able to take something away from these sessions that will help you become closer to our Savior.
Thank you all for your prayers, I am heavy in faith and supprisingly light in fear. This must be Gods hand, because I'm normally a scaredy cat.
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