December 25, 2009
December 24, 2009
December 23, 2009
Radiation went well -- it usually does. They gave me a graduation certificate and a prayer shawl for healing. I'll scan a photo in later this evening.
Got my prosthesis and two bras!! Awesome. Those things are heavy and they are the ultra light? Woah.
Then went to see Dr. Shwaiki. He's still as quirky as ever. The short of it, is I do a full Pet Scan on Monday morning at 0730 sharp and a brain MRI on Wednesday morning. This isn't a precautionary thing, he wants to make sure it didn't spread. For a lot of reasons, which I'll write about later. I've not had a pet scan before -- more information can be found here. Pray its clear!
I'm handling things okay -- believing and trusting God. IJN!
Extra prayers can't hurt.
Got my prosthesis and two bras!! Awesome. Those things are heavy and they are the ultra light? Woah.
Then went to see Dr. Shwaiki. He's still as quirky as ever. The short of it, is I do a full Pet Scan on Monday morning at 0730 sharp and a brain MRI on Wednesday morning. This isn't a precautionary thing, he wants to make sure it didn't spread. For a lot of reasons, which I'll write about later. I've not had a pet scan before -- more information can be found here. Pray its clear!
I'm handling things okay -- believing and trusting God. IJN!
Extra prayers can't hurt.
Labels: Breast Cancer
OK -- taking deep breaths here ... that kick in the gut feeling is back. Hate it.
Off to last Radiation Treatment at 1100 -- I will be in treatment at 1145.
Then off to see Dr. Shwaiki -- I know he won't check/do scans and such. But just the thought of going and not knowing ... its scary.
Another appointment alone. That has been one of the worst parts of this journey.
Then I go and get fitted for the prosthesis ... the insurance will cover that in full. (before Dec 31st!)
Have to get onions ... to make spaghetti sauce. Come home and clean up a bit -- dusting and such. I will wash all the floors tomorrow morning. Its been raining so keeping them clean should be a joy. Dogs and rain and mud don't go together well.
We have church service tonight. I will make a last run to the stores tomorrow morning... after checking my lists and checking them twice ...
Pray for me ... my heart is heavy today. My spirit is disturbed. {sigh}
Off to last Radiation Treatment at 1100 -- I will be in treatment at 1145.
Then off to see Dr. Shwaiki -- I know he won't check/do scans and such. But just the thought of going and not knowing ... its scary.
Another appointment alone. That has been one of the worst parts of this journey.
Then I go and get fitted for the prosthesis ... the insurance will cover that in full. (before Dec 31st!)
Have to get onions ... to make spaghetti sauce. Come home and clean up a bit -- dusting and such. I will wash all the floors tomorrow morning. Its been raining so keeping them clean should be a joy. Dogs and rain and mud don't go together well.
We have church service tonight. I will make a last run to the stores tomorrow morning... after checking my lists and checking them twice ...
Pray for me ... my heart is heavy today. My spirit is disturbed. {sigh}
Labels: Breast Cancer, Prayer. support
December 22, 2009
I stumbled across this website/book tonight ... her recipes are pretty healthy -- and she has some great ideas. I am going to see if I can find this book at the library to try it out first.
Looks promising! Here's a link to her blog with some recipes on it and a book review with her spaghetti sauce recipe included. Her blog's pretty awesome too.
December 21, 2009
is definitely one awesome lady. I've been blessed to be under her care. Not only her medical care, but her care for me as a patient. She said I did awesome, and wants me to be their poster child! LOL! I told her I need hair first.
I have 2 more treatments ... then go see her in about a month to see how everything is healing.
She told me to tell Dr Shwaiki thank you for sending me to her, she is just so nice. I got 2 hugs from her today. I told her she was awesome -- she loves what she does and it shows.
She was named one of Kansas City's top doctors in 2006. These I guess are voted on by other health professionals, which I think tells you a lot. You can read the article here.
I have 2 more treatments ... then go see her in about a month to see how everything is healing.
She told me to tell Dr Shwaiki thank you for sending me to her, she is just so nice. I got 2 hugs from her today. I told her she was awesome -- she loves what she does and it shows.
She was named one of Kansas City's top doctors in 2006. These I guess are voted on by other health professionals, which I think tells you a lot. You can read the article here.
It's a little scary to be at this point. No treatments after Wednesday. I am the type of person who HAS to do something.
Truly I have to leave my life in the Lord's hands, not keep putting it there and taking it back. Again and again.
Ya know, there is no cure for cancer.
That's a sobering thought.
I never thought that I would be at this place in life.
I wondered yesterday if that lump they found in 2003 was actually cancer and God healed it.
In that case, this is my reoccurrence. Scary thought. But if God can heal me once, He can heal me a thousand times.
I probably shouldn't have scheduled my appointment with Dr. Shwaiki this week, I already have too much on my mind and heart. I kind of chuckle at people for getting so dramatic over their simple trials. I kind of wonder what they'd do if they actually had a horrific trial. But I guess to them its horrific. There are definitely worse trials than this cancer was. Most definitely. Josh seems to be going through it ... I think we all get fought as we walk with the Lord. Guess that means we are doing something right, huh? The enemy has no need to fight with someone who isn't right.
I turn 44 on Friday ... and am thankful for those 44 years. The Lord truly has been good to me. My mom had me when she was 44 ... so this year a lot of dates and numbers go together. I had my surgery on September 23rd, which is when my husband was filled with the Holy Ghost. My last chemo treatment was August 12th, my mom's birthday.
See Dr. Lindstrom today and RT # 31 .... going to try and finish some last minute stuff and make some cookie trays for co-workers, hub's, Lexi and Josh's work ... we'll see.
Appreciate, as always your prayers as I journey into life without seeing doctors every day ...
Truly I have to leave my life in the Lord's hands, not keep putting it there and taking it back. Again and again.
Ya know, there is no cure for cancer.
That's a sobering thought.
I never thought that I would be at this place in life.
I wondered yesterday if that lump they found in 2003 was actually cancer and God healed it.
In that case, this is my reoccurrence. Scary thought. But if God can heal me once, He can heal me a thousand times.
I probably shouldn't have scheduled my appointment with Dr. Shwaiki this week, I already have too much on my mind and heart. I kind of chuckle at people for getting so dramatic over their simple trials. I kind of wonder what they'd do if they actually had a horrific trial. But I guess to them its horrific. There are definitely worse trials than this cancer was. Most definitely. Josh seems to be going through it ... I think we all get fought as we walk with the Lord. Guess that means we are doing something right, huh? The enemy has no need to fight with someone who isn't right.
I turn 44 on Friday ... and am thankful for those 44 years. The Lord truly has been good to me. My mom had me when she was 44 ... so this year a lot of dates and numbers go together. I had my surgery on September 23rd, which is when my husband was filled with the Holy Ghost. My last chemo treatment was August 12th, my mom's birthday.
See Dr. Lindstrom today and RT # 31 .... going to try and finish some last minute stuff and make some cookie trays for co-workers, hub's, Lexi and Josh's work ... we'll see.
Appreciate, as always your prayers as I journey into life without seeing doctors every day ...
Labels: Breast Cancer, Christmas, Miscellaneous
December 18, 2009
Feeling a little melancholy ... 4 more treatments and I am finished.
A little scared now. Ok, A LOT scared now.
My life and health have always truly been in the hands of the Lord.
It's so much more so during this season of life. Well more of a daily thought, because our lives are in His hands.
To God be the glory ... thank you Lord for carrying me and walking with me during this past year. Thank you for strength and the desire to take one more step when I didn't feel I could go on.
You are an amazing Savior and I love you with all my heart.
Thank you for choosing me to serve you.
Labels: Breast Cancer
December 17, 2009
Stephen was sick during the night last night. I heard him calling me about 0150. He wanted his dad to come upstairs and pray for him. He is having those stomach pains, chills, fever, sweating again. Ugh. He always has a lot of "gas" and belches alot but they checked that one stomach problem and it came back negative. Hub is taking him to the doctor today, please keep him in prayer. We want to find out what the problem is and get it cleared up. He has 3 finals today and is plugging through them. My co-worker's wife is at the hospital right now, please pray for her as well.
RT # 29 is today ... 5 left. These last 5 target the scar only with a different type of radiation. I finish on Dec 23rd. I'm so glad. I'm tired of the daily treks. Today under my arm is a little sore -- like its burnt. But thankfully the Lord put the effects to a minimum.
Tomorrow is our Annual Christmas Dinner with the church family. Work here has one too, but I'll probably skip it depending on how Stephen is. I can only do so much and keep sane. =)
I plan on making easy stuff, Tator Tot Casserole (figuring the kids would like it); Sugar Cookie Bars and my recipe for Banana Pudding. That was requested. Actually they requested I make 3 batches.
Going to have a cookie/sweet making party on Saturday with Lexi and Sarai. A few errands in the morning and the rest of the day spent doing Christmas stuff.
Our Christmas menu is: Baked Ham, Twice Baked Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Homemade Rolls, Veggies, Nana's Apple Salad and dessert. We'll probably do an antipasto tray, since we usually do that.
Treats: Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Pops, Peppermint Bark, Cut Out Cookies, Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies; Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Crinkles (Alot of this will be given away too!) Homemade Snicker Bar Candy
Thankful Thursday List
- Thankful for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His saving grace and healing power.
- I am thankful for my healing.
- Thankful for my dear husband.
- Thankful for my kiddos. They make life interesting.
- Thankful for our Pastor and his wife.
- Thankful for our church family
- Thankful for another day!
- Thankful for almost being done with RT!! Yeah.
- Thankful the Lord directed us to great doctors. While He is the Great Physician -- and all glory goes to Him, we are still thankful for compassionate doctors and nurses.
- Thankful for employment during these times and being able to keep up with bills. (Even with all these extra medical and fuel costs!)
- Thankful we did find a good home for Koko -- not the one I'd hoped but I believe a good one.
- Thankful for good insurance!!
Labels: Thankful Thursday
