Val & Collette Cook Family

On day 10 of my chemo pills I started a new chemo pill to go with the ones I was already taking.  It was Sunday well I did alright until just before Relief Society.  Emma was in there with me which was a blessing.  I started feeling yucky and had to leave.  I made it to the restroom Emma got someone to get Val.  He took me home and lots of people offered to take Emma home.  Lets just say the rest of the morning didn't go well.  I was able to sleep and then I felt better  I took it easy and am back on my feet.  Making sure I have enough food in me and taking some anti nausea pills before the chemo ones and this is working out.  Life isn't always easy.  I listened to the women's broadcast to help me relax and it helped a lot. I am so grateful for everyone's prayers.  I feel them daily.  I am continuing to Live Life Happy!

I started my chemo pills last Friday.  I take them for 14 days then off for 7 days.  I was worried about it, it is a little scary to take a pill that the doctor put gloves on to handle.  I drink lots of water with it. One morning I waited to eat and i started to feel bad.  As soon as I eat something I felt better so I have learned to eat before taking them.  I get my blood tested each week to make sure my white blood count is good.  We will do three or four rounds of this then more scans to see if it is having any effect. I've been tired and a bit dizzy at times, but over all I am good.  My scaredness has passed and now I'm ready to do things. I have been working on my personal progress with Emma.  It has been fun setting goals together and having her sign off my goals.  For one of my projects I was to create a piece of artwork to represent integrity.  This is What I came up with.  Clock towers and bell towers are both symbols of integrity.  I took this photograph of this c