My niece, Deanna, sent me a bracelet a few weeks back that says (in beautiful calligraphy on silver), "Celebrate Small Victories."

So I thought I'd share some small victories with you from this week's experience as someone gearing up for and through day 2 of chemo.

-I got out and about on Monday rather than staying at home dreading chemo day.

-Despite needing to be poked twice before the needle went into my port properly, Day 1 of Chemo was a breeze.  I was a little more fatigued afterward than I've been in the past, but still...very little nausea and I got in a nice nap.

-I walked for half a mile on day 1 of chemo and a mile today.

-Day 2 nausea is up a notch but I'm staying on top of it by keeping bland food in my tummy and not overdoing.

-Erik and Mom are both here keeping me company and watching me nap...so it's also a victory (of somewhat larger proportion) to have loving family around me.

-I'm wearing a lovely bracelet from my loving niece that reminds me it's okay to take delight in the small things.

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