Next
Monday, it's off to work I go. I have been in talks with my director at work,
and while I can't go back full-time (yet), I will be returning to work on a
part-time basis, only on the weeks that I don't have chemo. I am really
excited. I know it is going to take a lot out of me, but I also know that I
need the distraction, the goal, the focus, and to show my commitment to my
company. I truly love what I do, and just before I got sick, I was finally
feeling that I had a good handle on things, that I was capable of doing the
tasks put in front of me, and doing them well. It's going to be tough to catch
up after two months of being unexpectedly out of work, but I know that I can do
it. I think this is going to be a good move, mentally, as well, because it will
give me some semblance of normalcy, which is what I feel like I need now.
Now, for those of you that are gasping and gawking and wondering why in the hell I am doing this, instead of spending my "down" time resting - have you ever had to be at home, and be limited as to what you can accomplish? And, have you ever really had to spend time watching daytime TV? Really - try it for a week. You'll understand.
And, I will be resting. My family is very good about making sure that I don't overdo it, especially right before chemo. I am not lifting weights or building houses or running marathons, and when I do go out, I usually use an electric chair, to conserve the energy I have. So, I am resting. Much to my dismay, some days, but there you go.
Also, as a note, this work situation is flexible, and might be changed in the future if I feel like I can't handle the side effects as well as work. If that's the case, my director and I have already dicussed potential outcomes once we need to cross that proverbial bridge.
So, there you go. Off to group I head, and then to pick up the kids. We went swimming yesterday in our friend's Lexi's pool, and the kids did so well. I am going to post about that in our family blog - jklmhastings.blogspot.com. Enjoy!
(Yes, I am taking the time to update that one as well.....after all, I do still have time on my hands!)
Now, for those of you that are gasping and gawking and wondering why in the hell I am doing this, instead of spending my "down" time resting - have you ever had to be at home, and be limited as to what you can accomplish? And, have you ever really had to spend time watching daytime TV? Really - try it for a week. You'll understand.
And, I will be resting. My family is very good about making sure that I don't overdo it, especially right before chemo. I am not lifting weights or building houses or running marathons, and when I do go out, I usually use an electric chair, to conserve the energy I have. So, I am resting. Much to my dismay, some days, but there you go.
Also, as a note, this work situation is flexible, and might be changed in the future if I feel like I can't handle the side effects as well as work. If that's the case, my director and I have already dicussed potential outcomes once we need to cross that proverbial bridge.
So, there you go. Off to group I head, and then to pick up the kids. We went swimming yesterday in our friend's Lexi's pool, and the kids did so well. I am going to post about that in our family blog - jklmhastings.blogspot.com. Enjoy!
(Yes, I am taking the time to update that one as well.....after all, I do still have time on my hands!)
Later:
Quick
update - as you may (or may not) know, Mom and Dad are driving back from NY
this weekend. They left Saturday morning, and ended up in Indianapolis that
night. Last night, they called from Oklahoma. And, Mom just called - they are
going to be here TONIGHT. Oh my goodness. I didn't think there was any way they
would do it (when we drove down from MN, it took us 4 days, but in our defense,
we were travelling with two kids - including a 7 week old, two cats, and a
motorcycle), but they are already south of Flagstaff. Holy crap. So, they will
be here tonight. Yikes. I think they have a time warp machine or something.
Comments:
glad
to hear they are making it there safely...
I am sure nothing can get in their way of seeing their beautiful daughter and grandchildren (and you too, Levi!)
hehehe
love jen & kevin
I am sure nothing can get in their way of seeing their beautiful daughter and grandchildren (and you too, Levi!)
hehehe
love jen & kevin
July
28, 2008 at 8:21 PM
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