Thousand Gifts 261-296

To put it simply, Cycle #2  is kicking my tail. Friday I didn't feel too bad, just had no energy. Saturday I managed to get out of the house, but Sunday and Monday, I am camped out on the couch battling nausea and fatigue. I've never felt this way in my life, and I am really hoping this isn't the new normal because it's just bad. I feel guilty that I can't take care of the kids; honestly, I can barely tolerate their chatter and giggles because I feel so sick, and I hate it. I am determined to wake up better tomorrow.

261. finding square scarves in the $1 bin at Walmart

262. Camden and Rory both being fine with my bald head

263. calm in the midst of it all

264. the reminder that life is full of seasons and that seasons are God's reminder that things change,  that there will be trials, and that out of trials come beauty

265. blue, blue sky peeking through heavy clouds

266. that losing my hair wasn't as bad as I thought

267. for extra time in the mornings

268. for 4 good days in a row

269. Java Chip Frappucinos

270. for my dad being here

271. for carry-out and date night

271. for grandparents that enjoy a field trip with an almost-8 year old

272. for friends showing up at church unexpectedly

273. for security

274. for the sound of Camden and Rory singing in the back seat along with Lincoln Brewster

275. Getting to spend time with Becky

276. Good blood work results

277. The peace and quiet that comes when the kiddos spend the night at Gram and Gramps house

278. Watching the little curly blonde-haired cherubic boy try to figure out how to buy a newspaper using money from his leather man-bag

279. prayers from Brian's school family

280. Watching the rain fall from the 4th floor chemo room, and seeing the sun return

281. tears and laughter with Becky

282. Camden's sweet, sweet spirit lately

283. new friends in the chemo room

284. Rory sitting on the couch, picking up my hand, and asking to pray with me

285. Staying up late dreaming about redecorating projects and measuring fabrics with Becky

286. lemonade

287. fresh flowers

288. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

289. Camden's excitement over reading the Bible on his own

290. Carried Away Bath & Body Works lotion

291. new scarves from a friend

292. the opportunity to help someone else

293. for Brian's patience

294. for the opportunity to declutter

295. laundry done, clean bathrooms, and meals in the freezer thanks to Becky

296. for my iPad (I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but it's such a lifesaver in these down days)