Today is Thursday, January 26. Yesterday I was feeling pretty good until about half-way through the infusion and then started feeling a little puny. And that's continued into today. Food does not sound good but I make myself eat because not eating doesn't seem good either. Today I felt really good when I woke up. I did all my usual morning routine to get ready to go to work, but by the time we got in the car I was feeling sort of lousy so we turned around and came back home. This infusion stuff is getting tiresome. But, if it's working then I'll endure. And tomorrow should be better.
I told you that last week we stopped in Raleigh on our way to the beach. We went to Archiver's, where I bought some new red embossing powder (but haven't had a chance to use it yet). We also spent some time with these people:
Kenneth & Britt! Always so good to spend time with them! And this time we learned something new about our son-in-law.
He builds an awesome fire! I suppose that being an Eagle Scout pays dividends throughout life. :)
Today's scripture:
Psalm 22:4-5
"Our ancestors trusted in you, and you rescued them. They cried out to you and were saved. They trusted in you and were never disgraced."
These verses remind me of one of our family stories. Actually, it happened before I was born. I may not get all the details right, but I know I have the gist of it. My mom and dad were newly married and Dad had just been drafted. (This was in the early 1950s.) Until being called overseas, Dad was stationed in Missouri. Mom was in Indiana with her parents. Dad had a brief leave and was driving from Missouri to Indiana to be with my mom for awhile. It was the middle of the night and my mom suddenly woke up feeling that she needed to pray for my dad. As they compared notes later, the time that she awakened and began praying was the time that Dad was falling asleep while driving and was just about to run off the road. That really impressed me as a young child... how God hears our prayers and how He does rescue us and those we pray for. (And how if we are impressed to pray, we should pray!) I have other stories like that, and I'm sure you do, too. If you don't, maybe you should be praying more. Or paying more attention. It doesn't always hit me right away when God answers one of my prayers, but later (sometimes much later) as I'm reflecting on a specific event it might all of a sudden hit me how God answered that specific prayer. He is so good!
While we were on our little trip to the beach last weekend, we wanted to make sure that we got to see Kenneth's parents. They live about an hour in from the coast, so it was an easy visit to make on the way back home. Of course, it was a great excuse to make a cute gift bag, too.
SHOW
I made this little bag using a Papertrey Ink die and a lunch sack, and filled it with a book, a notepad, and a Starbucks gift card. Making a gift bag is a fun way to personalize a store-bought present. It's also a great way to use up some of that patterned paper that you've been hoarding. (If you're a paper crafter, you KNOW what I'm talking about!)
AND TELL: stamps are from Papertrey Ink (Fillable Frames #11, Fillable Frames #9, Tag-its #5); cardstock is PTI (Rustic White); patterned paper is My Mind's Eye (29th Street Market: Beautiful Blooms/Peachy Paper); ink is Stampin' Up (Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red); felt is PTI (Fine Linen); button is PTI (Ocean Tides); twine is PTI (Rustic Cream); ribbon is PTI (Vintage Cream classic grosgrain, Ocean Tides satin); also used PTI dies (Front & Center #1, Bloom Builders #3, Fillable Frames #11).
Well, that will be all for today. I'm going to try to rest up some more this evening and be ready to go to work again tomorrow. That's the plan anyway. I hope all is well with you. Thank you so much for visiting!
Rest is good... the gift bag beautiful... and I'm glad you had a good weekend... sending love and praying That you'll kick the "puny" stuff soon... janis
Posted by: Janis | 01/26/2012 at 07:19 PM
Love your gift bag..recognized it as PTI right
away. I just stopped at Archiver's today to
pick up some Valentine papers (like I needed
MORE paper, right?) Hoping tomorrow will be a
better day for you. Keep smiling!
Posted by: Sherry in MI | 01/26/2012 at 07:49 PM
I wish we had Archivers in San Diego. They sound like wonderful, dangerous places. Loved your story and your gift bag. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow. Hugs from San Diego.
Posted by: Joyce Mehrberg | 01/27/2012 at 12:55 AM
Oh my Good the gift is awsome!I love the color combo and te patterned paper is fantastic!
I m sorry you don t feel "right" my Janelle.I hope tomorrow it gets better.
Take care...
Posted by: eleftheria | 01/27/2012 at 01:26 AM
Sorry you're not feeling great from the infusions Janelle but I think you're right - the pattern seems to be that you feel lousy during over the infusion period and then gradually pick up again. Prayers continue from me.
I love the gift bag and I agree that it's a perfect way to use DP - of which we all seem to have a lot!
Posted by: Vicky | 01/27/2012 at 05:44 AM
Wish the chemo was easier on you. I totally love the bag you made. That die is on my PTI list. So cute and how fun it would be to receive one. Glad you can rest when you need to. Love you. Hugs and prayers.
Posted by: SueB | 01/27/2012 at 05:57 AM
Sorry you were not feeling well,hope today will be better. Nothing better than spending time with those you love. Love the gift bag you made its just gorgeous . I just received my new die the mail . Love that two ribbon bow you made. TFS tat story about your mom and dad. I have had many times I just stop what I'm doing and feel the need pray. Take care.
Posted by: Marybeth L. | 01/27/2012 at 08:02 AM
praying for the Lord to bring you comfort even during the pain.. thank you for the energy and words that are a gift you give me
everyday.
Posted by: Kristine Dartnall | 01/27/2012 at 02:03 PM
Great story and LOVE your darling gift bag. What a precious gift for Ken's mom and dad. Comforting prayers to you! So glad you got to see Kenneth & Britt again, too.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 01/27/2012 at 11:02 PM
Janelle sounds like a fun trip to the coast! I love Wilmington! So pretty! I hope you are starting to feel better today. Your gift for your inlaws is soo cute!!
Posted by: Jessie McLaughlin | 01/28/2012 at 08:56 AM