Introduction

Welcome to “Nothing New.” The goal of my blog in the past has been to stimulate discussion about all things related to CBC, the Christian life, and the world at large. But it has recently been hijacked by my cancer and treatment. This means I have to eat some crow (which I hate) because early on I boldly claimed I would not allow my condition to take center stage in my life.

But it is taking center stage on my blog – for a while. I am rather torn about this development. I am uncomfortable making this all about me – because it’s not. It is strangely therapeutic for me to blog about this, however, and I cannot express even a fraction of my appreciation for everyone who reads and leaves their funny, weird, and /or encouraging words in comments and emails.

So please join with me in dialogue. I always look forward to reading your comments. (If you'd like to follow my cancer journey from day 1, please go to my post on 6/25/08 - Life Takes Guts - in the archives and follow the posts upwards from there.)

Sunday, August 3, 2008

GIG #1

I'm thankful for my home and my own bed.

This is not the GIG I had in mind for my first entry. But I'm tired. Really tired. This happened after round 1, too. It looks like the first few days home are after my hospitalizations are going to be marked by some serious fatigue. I'm fighting nausea, too, but they make good meds for that.

I might best explain my fatigue like the kind you might get with the flu - just without the aches and chills. I'm worn out and tired. The littlest things seem to zap whatever reserves of strength I have. So I sleep a lot.

Be thankful with me that I have a comfortable home and cozy bed.

3 comments:

terry kimbrow said...

Aaron,

Missed seeing you this week. I was out of town most of the week on vacation. Glad your week went well and hope to see you soon. Did pray for you a lot while I was gone. TK

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear you had a smoother round this time and are back in the comfort of home (and bed)! I guess giving God your ticker was a smart move--ha. I think another GIG note is sleep itself-what a blessing it is to sleep well when you're really tired.
Paul

Anonymous said...

Aaron-
I pray that you get some good rest now that you are home. I am thankful that you have a comfortable, loving place to rest.

Todd