working while watching archer

The only reckoning going on that day is counting the amount of storms we have to go through during chemo week. First there was our buddy Hercules then there was Leon, and now good ole Pax. It seems like the universe is constantly trying us. As if having cancer isn’t bad enough and chemo is no delight you’ve got to also fight against the elements to get treatments.

In my early 20’s I worked the overnight shifts on an oncology floor so I’ve seen my fair share of cancer through that experience but what you don’t really know just how much waiting is involved. Chemo days are a marathon of 7 hours. First Michele has to get blood drawn from her port then we wait around for the results. Then you wait around to see the doctor. When you meet the doctor you tell them of any side effects you’re having. After that you wait around just a little bit more for them to take you to your room for treatment. Then its about 5 hours for them to drip the various different chemo drugs Michele is receiving.

Luckily you can request a private room so Michele, Josh, and I don’t have to worry about being hilariously inappropriate which when you have two Costas in a room is a given. Josh calls us the chemo team which I find funny but true. I think having us altogether helps not only pass the time but its the emotional and moral support to get Michele through this. I couldn’t imagine Michele doing this alone or poor Josh being the only one to cheer Michele up. She can be a tough crowd folks so I help take some of the pressure off Josh. Hahahaha.

I think in this instance three is definitely not a crowd. We each play off each other and each have our strengths to battle such shitty circumstances. I find it interesting people say that I’m a such good sister for driving up for each treatment but I don’t see it that way. It really is the least I can do. Michele and Josh can use my support so not going is not an option. You hear me Mother nature? Keep throwing them crazy snow storms our way but that won’t stop us from getting Michele to her chemo appointments and laughing our asses off all the while.