Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

It's Jac--Denise's friend.  She told me to post something on the blog.  We're at the Infusion Center, and I am joking with Denise that they are currently emptying a large portion of the ocean into her abdomen--it's a lot of fluid to take (even over an 8-hour period) and clearly uncomfortable.  But she is able to take all of this the way she takes everything:  with humor, with grace, and planning for things beyond chemo.

She's been able to go by herself to take her Costco-sized puppy Oliver on walks and--get this--she ran this morning.  "Not far," she insists, but the point is, we all know someone who is on chemo and still musters the energy and will to run.

Okay, she just asked us to pass her the paperwork she needs to fill out to renew her certification to be an aerobics instructor, because she can't stand to "not be doing something."  You would think that helping lower the sea level a few inches would be enough to occupy her, but not Denise.  She's got plans.  And even when she's here at the Infusion Center hooked up to IV bags, not feeling great, she knows that chemo is something that she will move beyond and she's looking ahead.

jac

5 comments:

Cindy Riley said...

Jac, I am so thankful that Denise has you as a friend. I pray that you are blessed in all areas of your life. Thank you.

Ron and Marie said...

Hi Denise,
It is so great that your spirits are up. But, how else would our Neesie be. We pray that the cat-scan went well. We were thinking about taking a short vacation to the coast but if you have most of the ocean with you, there isn't much sense in us going. Ha!
We love you Neesie and we will keep praying for you. Take care and hang in there.

Unknown said...

Denise....

Would you feel up to attending our Summer Team Kick-Off breakfast on Sat? We're inviting honorees and I think you'd be an inspiration to both alum and new teammies! Give me a call 606-8198 or email kon655@gmail.com if you think you can make it. There will be a 7am workout and breakfast is scheduled for around 8:30am. (Immanuel Lutheran Church, College Ave, Modesto)
Would love to have you attend! Connie

Unknown said...

**Emanuel Lutheran Church

Adam said...

The ocean was looking a little puny today! I hope your feeling better!


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