I'm glad you're rewarding yourself...
So what's the treatment schedule look like now?
Port surgery tomorrow morning.
Chemotherapy starts next week.
Callum Rhodes: I was reading up on the surgery and I read that it's relatively simple.
You'll be able to go home tomorrow too, right?
I hope that's not weird.
I was just curious about the different treatments.
Now it's my turn to pause. He's reading up on the treatments? My surgery? That makes me feel warm in a way that has nothing to do with the bathwater.
Callum Rhodes: Did I make it weird?
I take a sip from my water bottle to clear the clogged feeling in my throat before I reply.
No, definitely not weird!
Yes, they said it's a very easy procedure.
I'll be sleeping in my own bed tomorrow night.
Callum Rhodes: I'm happy to hear that.
Let me know if you need anything.
We're all here for you to lean on if you need help.
You'll let me know if you do?
I smile, deeply touched by his care and his words.
I will.
Thank you, Callum.
I know I promised myself that I would let people help. I know, realistically, I can and should rely on others through this. But the other half of me is worried.
If Callum were to disconnect, after all this bright, blooming hope that's been sparked in me, I don't even want to think about how much that would hurt. For someone who's only been in my life a few days, his impact has been immense.
Callum Rhodes: You're welcome
I'll let you get some rest.
Big day tomorrow.
All you have to do is show up.
Please text me if you do need anything.
Seriously, anything at all.
And text me later to let me know how it went.
