Running on Empty

I have been incredibly tired the last few days.  My energy level has made me feel like my Dad and I in this old picture with our dog, Jiggers.  Today, I have a little more energy and am able to read a little and spend some time on the computer.

The medications given with chemo do a great job of preventing pain, nausea, and other undesirous side-effects.  They don't, however, control the fatigue.  I have mostly slept the last couple days.  I get up, have a cup of coffee and by the time I finish a bowl of oatmeal, I am ready to lay down again.  I take a shower, and need another nap.

I have instituted a circuit training program.  I get out of bed, eat, go the recliner, sip tea, lay down on the futon, snack, go back to bed.  Bed, recliner, futon, bed, recliner, futon, repeat.

I will cross my fingers for a good day tomorrow. Wednesday means I get another infusion at the oncology center.  For now, the sun is shining brightly through a rain cleared sky and everything is lovely.  I pick up my book on Zen Buddhism and reflect on the larger things in life.