This past weekend was my first trip since I found out about Madge at it was WONDERFUL!! We drove over to New Orleans on Friday and we had some bad weather on and off but it was a great trip since we caravaned with Bill, Ginger, and Brenna. We got to Grammy's house and Uncle Mike and Lauren were there which was a GREAT treat! We all had a wonderful time as always and Grammy fed us VERY well! We stayed in a cute little hotel near the French Quarter... I picked it for the pool and location but we had bad weather most of the weekend and I couldn't get out of bed due to the down comforter and pillows being way to comfortable! :-)
Saturday we went to JP's family reunion and of course ate some wonderful Cajun food and once again had a lot of laughs. Unfortunately I started feeling pretty bad and it just upset me that it was hard to even have a conversation with someone. I was so dizzy and just kept feeling like I was going to pass out. This has been getting a little worse each day.
I rallied though because I was not going to go to New Orleans and NOT go out to the French Quarter at night and experience the culture and the fun to be had! We did go out with Bill & Ginger and I got to have some drinks and for those who know me know I LOVE TO DANCE - I got to shake my booty for a while which was GREAT!!! I needed to have some FUN and let loose after the past two months of treatments and constant thoughts of MADGE!
Sunday we went to Cafe Du Monde for their famous cafe au lait and beingnets (good hangover cure too). Then we headed out of town. We had the WORST weather and traffic on our way home! It ended up taking us 7 1/2 hours to drive home. I was so exhausted! I woke up today and felt like I had been hit by a truck!
Today at work was very difficult. There really isn't anything I can do at this point. I am just waiting for the medication to kick in which takes 6 to 8 weeks and I am only on week 3! I just have to suck it up and keep pushing forward. I wanted to give in so bad tonight and just stop fighting so hard but my sisters and best friend really kept me going today!!! I have been a complete emotional wreck (those hormones are still out of whack) and I cannot express how thankful I am that everyone is putting up with me!!! Just hang in there - you will get Brandy back soon!!! I HOPE!!! :-)
I leave you with part of an e-mail that my dear friend Debby sent me today:
Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those who are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those who are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those who don't believe. But I thank you that I believe.
This has been the hardest part of the battle for me and it is taking everything I have to stay focused and STRONG! Please be patient with me and know that if you do not hear from me it is strictly due to me not feeling well .... I will be back one day stronger and better than before but until then please just understand that I have to "check out" sometimes. Please do NOT take it personally! I love you all dearly and I cannot wait until the day I can focus on everyone BUT myself again! :-)
GO MOMO!!!
3 comments:
Hey Sis...
Sounds like Madge is sure trying to get you down...doesn't sound like you are going let her!! Your courage is amazing! Hang in there man!! We love you so much and know the hormones are talking....we sure know ya better than that!!
Don't ever feel like you have to explain here!! ;) we've got your back man!! We are here for you! Sounds like a wonderful weekend! So glad you were able to get out and enjoy your special friends.
Keep you chin up sis! You are doing an amazing job!! You inspire me! Love you!!
Jen
Bran my love. - How I love your photo, so beautiful & priceless. It meant so much to me to see you and have you & Gene here and so very thankful that you made it to enjoy your N.O. visit. My gosh I just marvel at your withstanding your bouts of not feeling well & not giving in. Let me tell you sweetie, you are certainly a mountain climber - look how far you have climbed up that terrain,
step by step & we will all be standing at the peak applauding you as you send the "witch" flying into space. Rest my dear Brandy & don't feel you are obligated to keep us abreast daily... as your "fans" are there for you with our love and prayers.
Love you dearly - Grammy
It meant the world to us to have you and Gene come to New Orleans this past weekend! I think it's important to let you know that even though you weren't feeling up to par, you sure looked amazing and were tons of fun to be around (just like you always are!!) I have FABULOUS new memories of our laughs at Audubon Park, the reunion, and Harrah's! If nothing else, we showed Madge that she can't get in our way of having fun - she's going along with us whether she likes it or not! GO
MOMO!!!
~ Ginger
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