Catching up. . . .
Monday – Inflectra biologic IV infusion, offering hope (along with side effects)
Tuesday – Still foggy from Benadryl given (IV) before the infusion, but okay
Wednesday – Dr. Flores called to see how I’m doing. She expected the Inflectra to be at work already, which is why she chose it over another biologic. Although I was skeptical that the drug would work so soon, it was an amazingly quiet day. After everything that hadn’t worked and/or made things worse, this seemed like such a wonder.
Thursday – Exhausted but “miserable middle” still calm. Miracle.
Friday – Ran into Dr. Flores in Mercy’s lobby as I headed for another CT scan. She’s also encouraged by how well I’m doing. She added another med (more side effects) to keep me from rejecting the infusion.
Bonus: Lunch after the CT scan at the Machine Shed. If you can enjoy your food, thank God every single day. How awesome it is not to have to worry about what could happen if I eat solid food. As we were leaving, we noticed half a dozen autographed copies of Meadowlark Songs prominently displayed in the gift area. (*Wish I’d taken a photo.)
One of the themes in Meadowlark Songs is great losses. Mine include loss of health, starting a couple of dozen years ago with fibromyalgia. This year that loss broadened and deepened with the onset of Crohn’s.
Another theme in the book is faith in God and thankfulness. Both have also broadened and deepened during these physically miserable months. The Lord has been with me through it all, offering hope for this world and the next.
Another blessing: Amazon orders for July will pay for my next ad in Iowa History Journal.
No needles until August 11, when the next infusion is scheduled.
I’m so grateful for your prayers and well-wishes on this new journey.