a FML kind of week.

Still no signs that the chemo is working. But i'm told to wait at least two more weeks before we can determine it's effectiveness or lack thereof. My 'regular' meds are not doing enough to keep the disease(s) from making me miserable right now. i'm sick of being in pain and exhausted all the time for no good reason. But i can bitch about it in a blog and deal.

i had the second worst dental experience of my life this week. The first was when they gave me a filling without novicaine. This time wasn't much better. Long story, doesn't matter. It was painful and expensive and i'm still in pain, and my lip is bruised and split on one side.

My mom had a mini stroke or TIA the night of my dental work. She had a serious stroke back in '02, but has been doing well. Taking her meds, changing her diet, losing 35 lbs and all. But i think the stress of my meds not working anymore, taking me for chemo treatments, her aging dog getting worse and worse by the day, and then this horrible dental visit of mine...i think it was all too much stress for her and caused the TIA. She didn't even go to the hospital or call her doctor. She just sat at home and 'waited it out.' Now she thinks she wasted her time doing all of the things on the 'stroke prevention list'. She's depressed and angry and stressed.

Those of you who care, do me a favor? If you're the praying kind, please pray for my mom. Not for me, i'm okay. i can deal with the pain and all. But my mom needs help. She can't seem to control her stress and that's really bad. So if you pray, please pray for her to calm the hell down. If you don't pray but still care enough to do so, please send good vibes, virtual hugs, best wishes, or whatever it is you believe in.

If you and your family are healthy do me a huge favor and be greatful and happy, at least for a few minutes today. Enjoy the little things. And hug your mom. Twice.