Still Learning

I learned something yesterday. Actually, two things.

Since the thoracentesis, I have not been nearly as breathless as before. Thus, I thought I could handle shopping at Aldi. (You see, before the thoracentesis, when I was very breathless, I had shopped at Walmart, and it completely wore me out.) So, I did, and guess what? Though not out of breath, I became very fatigued, to the point that I had to rest all afternoon. This was a surprise since in my previous cancer experiences, I did not get fatigued so easily until after I started treatment.

And the second thing, which perhaps I had simply forgotten: Shopping not only wore me out physically, but mentally as well. I was too tired to do the paperwork I had planned to get done. I kicked back in my recliner and dozed or played easy solitaire games.

I will say that this is discouraging because I wanted to get more things done before my treatments begin.

But this morning I was able to deliver the sermon I had prepared, and I am grateful for that.