The calm before the storm?

Two days until the next batch of chemo starts, and the pressure to accomplish at this period of relative health before the chemo toxins lay me low. So 7 hours spent at work today, knowing that the 2nd half of the week when I'm normally in the office will be interrupted by matters medical. Days 4 and 5 seemed to be the worst last time round, just spent lying on the couch, but got back to work by the middle of day 6. The medics have indicated that my experience during the first cycle is likely to repeat as each two week cycle kicks in - the fact that I only work half-time means I should be able to jig my hours to suit. Sent out our "Christmas letter" today, thankful for the strong friendships that time and distance cannot destroy - thankful too for our local friends who included us in their prayer focus last night at church.