Hiking through "Alaska".

Good morning sun!
Oh, wait the sun isn't up yet and won't be for hours...thank you steroids. :)

Matt's birthday pies!

In an attempt to not drive my loving husband crazy, I'm laying on the couch drinking tea and trying to do something productive with all this crazy steroid-induced energy I have between 2-6am. I stumbled upon this and wanted to share it. It's from the cancer advocacy website and has practical information and resources for people (and the people in their lives...hint, hint) living with all types of cancer, including multiple myeloma. It has several discussions that you can listen to or read the notes from (which is what I did).

Also, here's a little update. This week has been hard! Monday through Thursday I had doctor appointments EVERY DAY. I'm back on chemo and have been going in twice a week. I received my 4th(?) dendritic cell vaccine this week as well. I usually feel like I've been hit by a bus for a couple days afterwards because of my body's response. Encouraging but tough. The next vaccine, in a couple of months will be the Big Gun...we'll keep you posted! I'm exhausted, have daily pretty yucky headaches, but am hopeful.
*Again, that website above was really helpful to help me understand what my new normal is. The one below is too!

Another amazing article that has helped me is this. It's not about cancer. It's about a guy hiking through Alaska and getting whooped because he wasn't considering the terrain he was in, despite his extensive training. It's a great read and he learned and was changed from his experience. My dear friend, Lisee, shared it with me from her own journey in a rugged landscape, so to speak, and it has reshaped how I think about what I can accomplish in a day and the terrain I'm living in by having multiple myeloma. It's also helped me to think about what God might be showing me in the surrounding landscape, if only I slow down and take a look. I have a copy with notes scribbled on it from a counselor, asking super insightful questions and I'm happy to email you a copy, just let me know.

Blessings to you!
Chelsa