Chocolate is Good for the Soul

If it isn't already, it should be a book title -- Chocolate is Good for the Soul.

The Hero needs sustenance along his journey, and while some may say grains, vegetables and lean protein should make up the menu, for my money a little chocolate soothes the body and the spirit.

Today I received an extravagant gift basket from the local team (thank you Tammy for dropping it off), and you guessed it -- my chocolate cup overfloweth. There are some healthy oranges and apples in the basket which I will enjoy, but many of the other treats have a chocolate theme, and hey, scientists now say a little dark chocolate has health benefits.

The basket included a card signed by members of the team, each of them wishing me well and providing encouragement. As each day goes by work gets a little further away and my focus becomes more insular. It's nice to know people are keeping me in their thoughts and prayers. It seems many of them follow the blog and are keeping up-to-date on my progress that way.

I've been much more tired this time around than before. I'm not sure if it is the cumulative effects of three rounds of chemo, or if perhaps I pushed myself too hard and did too much because I didn't have the nausea this time. Yesterday I slept until 10, got up, laid on the couch, napped and was in bed by 10 and asleep not too long after that. I was quite cross because I didn't have the energy to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Today was a little better; although I still napped I was able to run the vacuum over the floors and put some dishes away. I had hoped to have the energy to walk Cole, but at this rate I barely have the energy to walk up and down stairs.

I also feel bloated and puffy. I'm guessing its the drugs, but even my face looks odd. Something to discuss at my next appointment.

I was feeling sorry for myself so I opened a gift from my joy box -- a bear dressed up as a rabbit, holding a banner saying "Hang in there baby!".

Today's mail had a card from Kathy E. As always her notes are beautiful and inspirational.

Planning is underway for the Relay for Life at work. As previously mentioned the teams are using the Hero's Journey as their theme. I puttered away at creating a poster today to promote the event and sent it to Kelly for input from the teams. I have a couple more ideas for posters, and will work on them tomorrow.

Can't believe the week is already half over and April is wrapping up. My daffodils are blooming and all the seeds I've planted have sprouted -- tomatoes, basil, lettuce, beets, spinach and cosmos. Now I just need the energy to clean up my flower beds.