Chemo

Day 8 September 1, 2018, Saturday

 I had chemo again today. They had decided that because it was collapsing my veins I would

need the drink it. Not fun. I wake up Bryan and we get to the hospital for 7 it is ridiculous how

early these nurses are awake! I get in and get out, the chemo becoming routine it burnt down my

throat so the minute I was allowed to eat and drink, I chugged water. When I got home at 9, my

parents and sister were all still asleep.

I had a letter from Make A Wish. I could go anywhere or have anything I want 1 time. One

wish, like a fairy. I wanted to go to France. I had been taking French since 6th grade and

had always wanted to go. I sat down at my kitchen counter and filled out the papers 2 plane

tickets and 29-night stay at a hotel in Paris. I had to name my disease, how long I had had it, how

long I had left etc. it was pointless, they already had this info from the hospital.

It said I would have dates and location of the hotel and nearby hospital 3 days after I sent

the forms in. We hopped in the car to drive to the post office, I needed stamps and envelopes. I

put everything into the envelope and put the envelope in the output box. By the time we were

done, it was 10. Time for lunch so Bryan and I went to get lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, and Mac

and cheese.

I made lunch and served it to Alice, she was the only one awake. Bryan, Alice and I went to

the bowling alley, movies, and arcade. When we got home there was a smell of turkey and

gravy. I took a deep breath mmmm hot turkey sandwiches. I rushed into the kitchen to help with

dinner my mom had made her homemade rolls and gravy so I helped by whisking the gravy for 5

minutes. Dinner was amazing as always mom had also made mashed potatoes so we had a

mashed potato bar. Then, Bryan and went into my room. We sat on my bed for a

while I looked at him and said "I'm sorry. I'm going to leave you in a little while. I am the worst

girlfriend ever. The worst."

"You think this is your fault! Catherine, this made me realize how much you mean to me! I would

do anything to fix you for goodness sake I haven't seen my mom in 6 days! I love you. It's not

your fault!"

"I love you, too speaking of that you need more clothes. Go see your mom, spend the night at

home. I'll be here when you get back." I demanded. My entire family herded to the door to say

goodbye. Even though he'd be back tomorrow, I still kissed him. I heard my dad clear his throat

and I pulled away we both blushed and I started laughing. We gave hugs and one more kiss and

Bryan left. I would see him at church tomorrow my family had decided we should start going

again. We believed in God and Jesus but never really went to church. I had been baptized, had

communion, and confirmation but never really put it to use.