Hi,
I am free this week of Poking, Proding, Chemo, and doctors. During this week my energy level is stronger and the side effects have diminished. It is Murphey's law that once you start to feel like your old self they have to do another round of chemo and you start all over again. But I am not complaining as My life is good.
Yesterday Mandy came over and picked me up and we met Bryan, Brayden, Bennett and granddog Kodi at an outdoor cafe and had a fruit smoothy. I have been in a self imposed quarantine as my immune system needs time to catch up. So being outside afforded us the pleasure of each others company without breathing each others germs. I got to hear all about Brayden's Memorial Day baseball tournament that they took first place. His hot bat helped the team to its wins. He was so excited to tell me all about it. He has also grown about 4 inches in the past week...or so it seems. He is very tall for his age. Bennett is in the stage of life that she is loosing her baby teeth and she looks adorable with her empty spaces.
Thanks to all who sent cards or called to remember my birthday. I felt the overflowing of love and care.
Hope you all had a nice long weekend of rest and relaxation.
In His Grip,
Kathy
"I thank my God every time I remember you." Phil 1:3
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Moving onward with strength
Hello all,
Thanks for the prayers while I was in the hospital. My blood counts all got very low because I had a urinary tract infection that I did not know I had and my body could not fight it because of the very low white blood cell count. After 4 days of IV antibiotices I am feeling good. I saw the doctor today and got my blood work results that were AMAZINGLY good so we went on with the scheduled chemo treatment today. I started the second regiment of chemo with a drug called Taxol. It is a 4 session treatment every other week just like the last one. This chemo is not supposed to be as tough as the one I just fininshed. So I am believing the doctor and do not anticipate any more surprises.
Rick has been so very faithful spending every day all day sitting in an uncomfortable chair at the hospital Then he comes home and cooks, does laundry, changes beds and grocery shops. Am I the luckiest lady on earth or what??? His love knows no end and mine for him is just as strong.
His grip on me is strong,
Kathy
"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Thanks for the prayers while I was in the hospital. My blood counts all got very low because I had a urinary tract infection that I did not know I had and my body could not fight it because of the very low white blood cell count. After 4 days of IV antibiotices I am feeling good. I saw the doctor today and got my blood work results that were AMAZINGLY good so we went on with the scheduled chemo treatment today. I started the second regiment of chemo with a drug called Taxol. It is a 4 session treatment every other week just like the last one. This chemo is not supposed to be as tough as the one I just fininshed. So I am believing the doctor and do not anticipate any more surprises.
Rick has been so very faithful spending every day all day sitting in an uncomfortable chair at the hospital Then he comes home and cooks, does laundry, changes beds and grocery shops. Am I the luckiest lady on earth or what??? His love knows no end and mine for him is just as strong.
His grip on me is strong,
Kathy
"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Monday, May 23, 2011
Home from Hospital
Mom was released from the hospital yesterday (Sunday). Her white blood cell count dramatically improved, thanks to all your prayers! And she has no more fever. She is very happy to be back home, able to sleep in her own bed and eat great food.
She most likely will skip her chemo treatment that is scheduled for this Wednesday. But she needs to confirm that with her oncologist today.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers while she was hospitalized!
She most likely will skip her chemo treatment that is scheduled for this Wednesday. But she needs to confirm that with her oncologist today.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers while she was hospitalized!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Update on Mom
Mom asked me to post for her...her is an update since her last treatment.
She is a fighter! That is for sure. But her body has been working so hard that she became very anemic and her white blood cell count has dropped very low. She had to have a blood transfusion on Tuesday (May 17) which helped increase her energy level a bit. She described it as "now I feel like I have bones in my body!". But Wednesday she developed a fever which has landed her in the hospital. Her white blood cell count dropped very low and they also believe she may be developing some sort of infection. So they are giving her high dosed of antibiotics which seem to be helping.
As soon as her fever goes down and her blood cell count goes up, they will let her go home! Please pray that that will happen very soon. Her bone marrow seems to be recovering quickly and the white blood cell count was much higher today. But she has a way to go still.
Obviously this is not where she would like to be, but she is staying positive. I will let you all know when they release her and she is home!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil 4:6
She is a fighter! That is for sure. But her body has been working so hard that she became very anemic and her white blood cell count has dropped very low. She had to have a blood transfusion on Tuesday (May 17) which helped increase her energy level a bit. She described it as "now I feel like I have bones in my body!". But Wednesday she developed a fever which has landed her in the hospital. Her white blood cell count dropped very low and they also believe she may be developing some sort of infection. So they are giving her high dosed of antibiotics which seem to be helping.
As soon as her fever goes down and her blood cell count goes up, they will let her go home! Please pray that that will happen very soon. Her bone marrow seems to be recovering quickly and the white blood cell count was much higher today. But she has a way to go still.
Obviously this is not where she would like to be, but she is staying positive. I will let you all know when they release her and she is home!
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil 4:6
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Milestone!!!! Reached the half way point.
Yesterday was the last treatment of my first round of chemo. According to the doctor it is the most invasive toughest round to endure. The next one will be much easier according to him. And concidering that my side effects though troublesome have been minimal I am feeling blessed. Dr. Schwab says this is as good as it gets with chemo. So we know that God truely has had His hand of protection on me. My white blood counts have been high thanks to the Neulasta shots that I receive the day after each chemo treatment. My red cell count is low and I am more enemic after each chemo treatment, which was expected and may require a transfusion if they get too low. But the doctor is watching all those things carefully.
Rick is off golfing today as it is Thursday. I love that he is able to get out in the fresh air and do what he loves to do. Hope he has a good round that will be icing on the cake.
As always I am in His Mighty grip,
Love Kathy
"Thus far the Lord has helped us."
1 Samuel 7:12
Rick is off golfing today as it is Thursday. I love that he is able to get out in the fresh air and do what he loves to do. Hope he has a good round that will be icing on the cake.
As always I am in His Mighty grip,
Love Kathy
"Thus far the Lord has helped us."
1 Samuel 7:12
Friday, May 6, 2011
This is no chemo week. Yahoo!!
Hi,
Thought I should post something for those faithful who check this site daily. This is my off week for chemo and I look forward to not seeing any doctors. I have had a new outbreak of the mouth sores and am following doctors orders. Guess is it something that comes with the chemo and the compromised immune system. Makes eating a chore. Thanks to a lot of you I have new recipes for yummy soups and even got a delivery of egg custard. Thanks Kay. I even shared a potato soup I made with a neighbor who is recovering from hip surgery.
I had a fun day yesterday as I rode along with Rick at Twin Oaks golf course. We decided that the fresh air and activity would be good for my health and for my soul. It was heavenly spending 4 hours outside just relaxing and driving the cart. He has been so great being stuck in the house with me more than I am sure is humanly possible. He is the greatest!!!
Hope you all have a very great weekend and Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms.
Love Kathy
"Cast your care on the Lord and He will sustain you, He will never let the righteous fall."
Psalm 55:22
Thought I should post something for those faithful who check this site daily. This is my off week for chemo and I look forward to not seeing any doctors. I have had a new outbreak of the mouth sores and am following doctors orders. Guess is it something that comes with the chemo and the compromised immune system. Makes eating a chore. Thanks to a lot of you I have new recipes for yummy soups and even got a delivery of egg custard. Thanks Kay. I even shared a potato soup I made with a neighbor who is recovering from hip surgery.
I had a fun day yesterday as I rode along with Rick at Twin Oaks golf course. We decided that the fresh air and activity would be good for my health and for my soul. It was heavenly spending 4 hours outside just relaxing and driving the cart. He has been so great being stuck in the house with me more than I am sure is humanly possible. He is the greatest!!!
Hope you all have a very great weekend and Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms.
Love Kathy
"Cast your care on the Lord and He will sustain you, He will never let the righteous fall."
Psalm 55:22
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