Meal Plans and More

Hi all,



Yesterday was Sheila's first round of chemo. Late in the afternoon she was OK but feeling a bit "off" --weak with low energy. She is armed with a slew of anti nausea meds she'll be taking through Friday. She did have a few hours of nauseau but forced herself to eat some soup despite it.

I just spoke with her again now...she is very sleepy but still strong and plugging along. She had a tough go of it when she got to chemo yesterday as they had some portacath issues plus the anxiety of the unknown but once again she persevered. She sounded really well on the phone (again, a bit sleepy) so hopefully she can lay low for the next two days and regain her strength as her body is STOMPING THIS.

Sending her all our best...will keep you posted on our dear one.


Sheila's good friend, Val, created some monthly calendars featuring Sheila's appointment dates. For now the appointment dates can also be seen under Stay Abreast on the right side of this blog.

Val wanted people to know they can sign up to bring Sheila and family dinner, escort her to applicable appointments, clean their house, etc. All ideas welcome and I will have Sheila CANDIDLY tell me and/or Val what does and doesn't work.


Ideally meal delivery dates are best on Tues. and Thurs. of chemo weeks. In terms of food--lots of veggies, tofu, white rice, fruits. I am ordering from https://www.delicious-planet.com/ (organic meals delivered to your home) so they can pick and choose what they like.

quick side note: While I know they will be grateful with anything you provide for them I do advise more organic, healthier (less processed) the better. Be aware that Sheila is too polite to state this but when she discussed creating a blog with me she knew she was getting a vocal friend who is a huge believer in transparency.

I know Rebecca P. mentioned creating a calendar as well so there may be a way to upload one on here or have a link to one where people can add their names to help with needs (holler, techies, if there is a way to do so as I do not know how to!)

For now, please email Val at VDonlan@its.jnj.com to plug in a date where you can help. Stay tuned for a calendar online if I can make it happen.

Peace to you...k