Sorry for the long delay in posting. I have had a really good two weeks between chemo treatments and did not want to hex it by posting the good news. My energy level is returning and I have been happy to have attended the All Star series that Brayden has been participating in. Unfortunately their quest for the trophy ended tonight as they lost to the Carlsbad team. Too bad but there is always a winner and a loser. It is one of lifes lessons. Believe in yourself and play your best no matter what. And above all have fun.
My chemo on Wednesday was uneventful and the realization that I only have one more to go has really hit home. Rick and I will have to find something else to do besides drive to LaJolla every other week.
Our weather has been really lovely and that makes us happy too.
Thanks for all your prayers, cards and well wishes.
Kathy
"The Joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemiah 8:10
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
75% done with Chemo.
Hi all,
Since I last posted I have made yet another trip to the ER this past Monday with same symptoms as last week only this time the outcome was just dehydration and I did not have to spend the night.
My chemo went great yesterdayand I have been feeling really peppy the last three days. I hope that this is my new norm. So only two more chemo treatments to go. Another blessing is that my white blood cell count is high so I did not have to return to have the Neulasta shot today. One less trip down to La Jolla is a blessing. I am getting good at giving myself the shots twice a day for the anti coagulant. I only gave myself one huge bruise the second day. Glad I do not have to ask Rick for help as he cannot even look at a needle. So I guess i am letting his secret out of the bag... he is not perfect.
I have been using my down time to crochet chemo caps which I donate to the resource center at the Moores Cancer center. I have made 6 so far and my friend Barbara brought me a big bag of yarn to make more.
My bible study group got together under the guidance of Sandi Humphery and made me the most beautiful lap quilt. They personalized it by writing a scripture in each square. Sandi lovingly and skillfully sewed it together. So not only does it cover me and keep me warm but it covers me in God's word as a reminder that I am not alone in this journey. I have God and all the dear friends and family who support me with their time, talents and prayers.
As always I am in His Awesome Grip,
Kathy
"Be stong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Since I last posted I have made yet another trip to the ER this past Monday with same symptoms as last week only this time the outcome was just dehydration and I did not have to spend the night.
My chemo went great yesterdayand I have been feeling really peppy the last three days. I hope that this is my new norm. So only two more chemo treatments to go. Another blessing is that my white blood cell count is high so I did not have to return to have the Neulasta shot today. One less trip down to La Jolla is a blessing. I am getting good at giving myself the shots twice a day for the anti coagulant. I only gave myself one huge bruise the second day. Glad I do not have to ask Rick for help as he cannot even look at a needle. So I guess i am letting his secret out of the bag... he is not perfect.
I have been using my down time to crochet chemo caps which I donate to the resource center at the Moores Cancer center. I have made 6 so far and my friend Barbara brought me a big bag of yarn to make more.
My bible study group got together under the guidance of Sandi Humphery and made me the most beautiful lap quilt. They personalized it by writing a scripture in each square. Sandi lovingly and skillfully sewed it together. So not only does it cover me and keep me warm but it covers me in God's word as a reminder that I am not alone in this journey. I have God and all the dear friends and family who support me with their time, talents and prayers.
As always I am in His Awesome Grip,
Kathy
"Be stong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Friday, June 3, 2011
So much for my great off week
Hi All,
I was released from the hospital yesterday. The doc gave me some new med to control the blood clot issue. This is just another "lump in my oatmeal" issue that I refuse to let it get to me. I know that "The God who is in me is much more powerful than he who is in the world". I know that these setbacks and lumps are just satan's feeble attempt to discourage and wear me down. But guess what!!! They may sap me of my strength but never my spirit.
So onward and upward as I am feeling encouraged to know that next Wednesday is #2 of the last 4 chemo treatments. We are on the home stretch.
In His Awesome Grip,
Kathy
I am sharing a verse sent to me by my dear friend Sandi who is a cancer survivor herself.
"But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" 11 Corinthians 12:9 and it goes on saying "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses. so that Christ's power my rest on me....for when I am weak, than I am strong."
I was released from the hospital yesterday. The doc gave me some new med to control the blood clot issue. This is just another "lump in my oatmeal" issue that I refuse to let it get to me. I know that "The God who is in me is much more powerful than he who is in the world". I know that these setbacks and lumps are just satan's feeble attempt to discourage and wear me down. But guess what!!! They may sap me of my strength but never my spirit.
So onward and upward as I am feeling encouraged to know that next Wednesday is #2 of the last 4 chemo treatments. We are on the home stretch.
In His Awesome Grip,
Kathy
I am sharing a verse sent to me by my dear friend Sandi who is a cancer survivor herself.
"But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" 11 Corinthians 12:9 and it goes on saying "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses. so that Christ's power my rest on me....for when I am weak, than I am strong."
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Another hospital stay...
It is me, Mandy. Well my mom was feeling great, had two great days out and about. But this morning she was feeling very short of breath and her heart was racing. She ended up at the ER, and after many tests they determined that she has a blood clot in her lung. She is so glad that she didn't ignore her symptoms. They have admitted her to the hospital and are giving her blood thinners. They will also be doing more ultrasound testing to see if she has any more clots in her legs.
I saw her tonight and her spirits are up! She is hoping they will let her go home tomorrow. Dad is by her side, as always.
I feel like I am always asking you to pray for both of them...and I know you do. But please continue to lift them both up in prayer. Pray that God will make this clot dissolve and that their will be no other issues for her to face. Pray that her body stay strong for her chemo treatment next Wednesday and that she stay healthy during her hospitalization (we all know how germ infested hospitals can be!). Pray that Dad leans on us to help him with his caretaking of Mom, that he trusts that God will heal her from this disease and that he gets busy planning some great vacation for when mom finishes all her treatments and is cancer free.
My love to all of you,
Mandy
I saw her tonight and her spirits are up! She is hoping they will let her go home tomorrow. Dad is by her side, as always.
I feel like I am always asking you to pray for both of them...and I know you do. But please continue to lift them both up in prayer. Pray that God will make this clot dissolve and that their will be no other issues for her to face. Pray that her body stay strong for her chemo treatment next Wednesday and that she stay healthy during her hospitalization (we all know how germ infested hospitals can be!). Pray that Dad leans on us to help him with his caretaking of Mom, that he trusts that God will heal her from this disease and that he gets busy planning some great vacation for when mom finishes all her treatments and is cancer free.
My love to all of you,
Mandy
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