Psalm 62:2 He alone is my Rock, and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
Be sure to check out my previous post--Exciting news--if you've not read it yet. I just wrote it last night but forgot to mention about my upcoming trip. My mom and I are leaving today to go to a state park near the camp where my boys are at. We will be staying in a cabin and we are planning on going hiking tomorrow. We are hoping it won't rain so we can hike. My legs have been hurting until last night so hopefully the pain will stay away so I can enjoy the hike. We will pick up the boys from camp on Friday then head back home.
Yesterday I started a new medication to hopefully help my hot flashes. It is really for high blood pressure so I have to watch my blood pressure. So far my blood pressue is okay but starting to come down so hopefully it won't reach the too low mark. It can cause tiredness and dizziness. So far, no dizziness but I sure have been tired. Hopefully the tiredness will go away as I adjust to this medication. Love you all....
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with hyou wherever you go.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
exciting news
Jeremiah 29:11 I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Seveal months ago I was asked to share my story about getting a MRI and it showing the cancerous breast lymph node and how it changed my treatment plan. It was shared on a website that is about encouraging medical imaging and having it funded, etc. Anyway, I was called yesterday to go to Washington, DC to share my story to legislators for an advocacy event. All my expenses would be paid!!! I'm to be there on Oct. 13-14. Well, Oct. 13 was to be my last chemo day but I called the doctor's office today and was able to get it posponed to Oct. 16. It is exciting yet scary. I'm not one to talk much in front of a crowd but I do know my story and am passionate about it. I just hope they don't ask questions. I think this group is like a lobby type group for medical imaging. Apparently, this health reform is wanting to cut medicare and rural funding for MRI, Cat Scans , etc. This group is wanting ordinary people to share stories how these imagings changed their life. Maybe this is what God wants me to do. Pray that I am able to do this. I am also scared of traveling alone especially in airports but I know that God will be with me and will help me do what needs to be done. I will keep you updated on the details of this trip. I wasn't able to call the lady who called me since I didn't get permission from my doctor until late afternoon. Is this exciting or what?
You can check out the website at www.rightscanrighttime.org
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust in Him and I am helped.
Seveal months ago I was asked to share my story about getting a MRI and it showing the cancerous breast lymph node and how it changed my treatment plan. It was shared on a website that is about encouraging medical imaging and having it funded, etc. Anyway, I was called yesterday to go to Washington, DC to share my story to legislators for an advocacy event. All my expenses would be paid!!! I'm to be there on Oct. 13-14. Well, Oct. 13 was to be my last chemo day but I called the doctor's office today and was able to get it posponed to Oct. 16. It is exciting yet scary. I'm not one to talk much in front of a crowd but I do know my story and am passionate about it. I just hope they don't ask questions. I think this group is like a lobby type group for medical imaging. Apparently, this health reform is wanting to cut medicare and rural funding for MRI, Cat Scans , etc. This group is wanting ordinary people to share stories how these imagings changed their life. Maybe this is what God wants me to do. Pray that I am able to do this. I am also scared of traveling alone especially in airports but I know that God will be with me and will help me do what needs to be done. I will keep you updated on the details of this trip. I wasn't able to call the lady who called me since I didn't get permission from my doctor until late afternoon. Is this exciting or what?
You can check out the website at www.rightscanrighttime.org
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust in Him and I am helped.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Home from trip
Psalm 145:17-19 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all He has made. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Yesterday my husband and I took our boys to a Worldview leadership camp which took us 5 hours in driving time. We took different routes in going and coming back. It made a long day for us. It actually wasn't as bad on me as I thought it might be. I took Tylenol 3 times during the day to help keep the bone pain in my legs at bay. Most of the time, it worked until evening then my legs just wanted to keep hurting. I guess by then, they were just tired of being in the truck. (We had to take my husband's pick up truck instead of my nice comfortable Excursion but the Excursion is in the shop). I thought I might get really sleepy but it wasn't too bad either and I never really took a nap. We spent some nice time together while traveling. My stomach problems didn't bother me much either so was able to eat out. We went to one of my favorite places, Cracker Barrel!!! Yummy!!!
Today I am having leg pain still and the numbness in my toes and ball of my feet are still there. Just something to tolerate. Also, having some of that same digestive problem I had the other day. I had blood drawn this morning and had extra things ordered from my primary care dr. so had to go in early since some of it needed to be fasting so no eating breakfast before I went. I talked with the nurse about trying one of the medications that my primary dr. suggested to use for hot flashes. We are going to try the blood pressure medication but I have to take my blood pressure every day and call it in to the nurse to be sure it doesn't drop my blood pressure too low. I hope it works. If not, there are 2 others to try. Today I plan to enjoy my time without my boys at home!!!! Cleaning (if my legs will take it) and catching up on school work. My mom and I are planning to go on a mini-vacation on Wednesday through Friday. Will go to a state park near the camp where the boys are. We pick them up on Friday morning so that way, we'll be close and won't be such a long day of driving. Thanks for your prayers.
Psalm 123:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Yesterday my husband and I took our boys to a Worldview leadership camp which took us 5 hours in driving time. We took different routes in going and coming back. It made a long day for us. It actually wasn't as bad on me as I thought it might be. I took Tylenol 3 times during the day to help keep the bone pain in my legs at bay. Most of the time, it worked until evening then my legs just wanted to keep hurting. I guess by then, they were just tired of being in the truck. (We had to take my husband's pick up truck instead of my nice comfortable Excursion but the Excursion is in the shop). I thought I might get really sleepy but it wasn't too bad either and I never really took a nap. We spent some nice time together while traveling. My stomach problems didn't bother me much either so was able to eat out. We went to one of my favorite places, Cracker Barrel!!! Yummy!!!
Today I am having leg pain still and the numbness in my toes and ball of my feet are still there. Just something to tolerate. Also, having some of that same digestive problem I had the other day. I had blood drawn this morning and had extra things ordered from my primary care dr. so had to go in early since some of it needed to be fasting so no eating breakfast before I went. I talked with the nurse about trying one of the medications that my primary dr. suggested to use for hot flashes. We are going to try the blood pressure medication but I have to take my blood pressure every day and call it in to the nurse to be sure it doesn't drop my blood pressure too low. I hope it works. If not, there are 2 others to try. Today I plan to enjoy my time without my boys at home!!!! Cleaning (if my legs will take it) and catching up on school work. My mom and I are planning to go on a mini-vacation on Wednesday through Friday. Will go to a state park near the camp where the boys are. We pick them up on Friday morning so that way, we'll be close and won't be such a long day of driving. Thanks for your prayers.
Psalm 123:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
chemo day 5
Psalm 86:1-2 Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.
The chemo is taking effect today. It first started out with some bone pain in my fingers and arm. My neighbor called to go walking so I said yes for I wasn't hurting then but she wanted to wait for at least 30 minutes or so. By the time I went walking my legs and hip were hurting. I only walked for about a mile and decided to quit early so not as to push it. I knew that I had a busy day ahead of me. I was also having some pain in my jaw and gum area but that has subsided by now. We went into town to celebrate Christopher's birthday. I just felt so tired that I couldn't wait to get home so I could nap. I did nap for 2 hours and when I got up, my right ankle was hurting which made it hard to walk. Almost all of my toes are numb, tingling so it feels funny when I walk or just sitting down. Luckily, my fingers aren't having the neuropathy too. The biggest problem I'm having this evening is the feeling of indigestion or something like it. It's hard to describe but it makes me not want to eat even though my brain wants me to eat!! I like to eat but I just can't right now. I feel "full". Ususlly chemo causes diarrhea or constipation. I rarely have diarrhea but have had some bouts of mild constipation which started today too. I really feel lucky though because even though I am having effects from the chemo, it's pretty mild compared to what others have and what I had with the first chemo meds that was given to me. I can tolerate all these effects so I feel blessed that it's not worse.
Tomorrow my husband and I are taking our sons to camp which is 5 1/2 hours away. I had really hoped that I wouldn't have to go but things didn't work out to where someone else could take them. . I know it won't be too comfortable but I can sleep in the truck and if I have to hurt, guess it won't matter where I am. At least I don't have to drive. It will be a long day so please pray that it won't be too hard on me. I am looking forward to a few days without kids. lol. And no schooling....yea!!! It's always nice to take a little break. Thanks again for your prayers. Will write again on Monday morning since we'll be home late on Sunday.
I just got up to walk to my bedroom to get my Bible to write scripture verses and noticed that the ball of my left foot is now feeling numb. Yikes!!! Hope my whole foot doesn't get that way.
Psalm 105:4 Look to the Lord and His strenght; seek His face always.
The chemo is taking effect today. It first started out with some bone pain in my fingers and arm. My neighbor called to go walking so I said yes for I wasn't hurting then but she wanted to wait for at least 30 minutes or so. By the time I went walking my legs and hip were hurting. I only walked for about a mile and decided to quit early so not as to push it. I knew that I had a busy day ahead of me. I was also having some pain in my jaw and gum area but that has subsided by now. We went into town to celebrate Christopher's birthday. I just felt so tired that I couldn't wait to get home so I could nap. I did nap for 2 hours and when I got up, my right ankle was hurting which made it hard to walk. Almost all of my toes are numb, tingling so it feels funny when I walk or just sitting down. Luckily, my fingers aren't having the neuropathy too. The biggest problem I'm having this evening is the feeling of indigestion or something like it. It's hard to describe but it makes me not want to eat even though my brain wants me to eat!! I like to eat but I just can't right now. I feel "full". Ususlly chemo causes diarrhea or constipation. I rarely have diarrhea but have had some bouts of mild constipation which started today too. I really feel lucky though because even though I am having effects from the chemo, it's pretty mild compared to what others have and what I had with the first chemo meds that was given to me. I can tolerate all these effects so I feel blessed that it's not worse.
Tomorrow my husband and I are taking our sons to camp which is 5 1/2 hours away. I had really hoped that I wouldn't have to go but things didn't work out to where someone else could take them. . I know it won't be too comfortable but I can sleep in the truck and if I have to hurt, guess it won't matter where I am. At least I don't have to drive. It will be a long day so please pray that it won't be too hard on me. I am looking forward to a few days without kids. lol. And no schooling....yea!!! It's always nice to take a little break. Thanks again for your prayers. Will write again on Monday morning since we'll be home late on Sunday.
I just got up to walk to my bedroom to get my Bible to write scripture verses and noticed that the ball of my left foot is now feeling numb. Yikes!!! Hope my whole foot doesn't get that way.
Psalm 105:4 Look to the Lord and His strenght; seek His face always.
Friday, September 25, 2009
chemo day 4
Psalm 147:1,3 Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise Him! He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Prayers were answered!!!! I felt so much better today but it was an up and down day. No fever ! I had a slight headache off and on. In the morning, I felt pretty well and even my boys commented that I seemed normal but by lunch I was wearing down. I did some schooling with the boys then had to crash on the couch to take a short nap. By early evening, I had energy enough to bake a cake for Christopher's birthday celebration (his birthday is next week but he will be at camp). Then had to rest some more then was able to cook dinner with Brandon helping. Luckily for me, Brandon enjoys cooking so he has been quite helpful. My enegry level is getting low again but it's nearly bedtime anyway. I am thinking that maybe the fever was due to the flu shot. I don't feel like I am getting a cold --no sore throat or nasal congestion.
Usually I start to get some chemo effects about this time. Today I started having some increased numbness in my toes. I had just a little bone pain in my arm but not bad. I am just so happy that I had a much better day. I was able to stay home all day which was nice. Thanks for praying. I am hoping tomorrow won't be too bad. By the way, I haven't had many hot flashes lately so am wondering if maybe the oil of evening primrose is starting to work. I haven't called the onocologist with the suggested medications for hot flashes from my primary care doctor. I would rather use the oil of evening primrose than the other medications but anything will be nice just to get rid of the hot flashes. I will see what happens over the weekend before deciding whether to call the onocologist. Love you all.....
Psalm 116:5-6 The Lord is gracious and righteous; Our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simple hearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.
Prayers were answered!!!! I felt so much better today but it was an up and down day. No fever ! I had a slight headache off and on. In the morning, I felt pretty well and even my boys commented that I seemed normal but by lunch I was wearing down. I did some schooling with the boys then had to crash on the couch to take a short nap. By early evening, I had energy enough to bake a cake for Christopher's birthday celebration (his birthday is next week but he will be at camp). Then had to rest some more then was able to cook dinner with Brandon helping. Luckily for me, Brandon enjoys cooking so he has been quite helpful. My enegry level is getting low again but it's nearly bedtime anyway. I am thinking that maybe the fever was due to the flu shot. I don't feel like I am getting a cold --no sore throat or nasal congestion.
Usually I start to get some chemo effects about this time. Today I started having some increased numbness in my toes. I had just a little bone pain in my arm but not bad. I am just so happy that I had a much better day. I was able to stay home all day which was nice. Thanks for praying. I am hoping tomorrow won't be too bad. By the way, I haven't had many hot flashes lately so am wondering if maybe the oil of evening primrose is starting to work. I haven't called the onocologist with the suggested medications for hot flashes from my primary care doctor. I would rather use the oil of evening primrose than the other medications but anything will be nice just to get rid of the hot flashes. I will see what happens over the weekend before deciding whether to call the onocologist. Love you all.....
Psalm 116:5-6 The Lord is gracious and righteous; Our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simple hearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
chemo day 3
John 14:1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.
Today has not been a good day for me. It is the first time I've had fever since taking chemo. I have low grade temp plus headache and muscle aches. I had a slight sore throat when I first woke up but was feeling fine so thought maybe I had slept with my mouth opened or something. lol I went ahead and walked early this morning with my neighbor--good walk too. About 11 am, I started feeling bad and laid down to rest right after lunch--I needed to work with Brandon on school but just couldn't do it. He woke me up to take them into town to volunteer with Bible backyard clubs. I sure was wishing today that Christopher had his driver's license....maybe soon. Anyway, I went to a couple of stores that I needed to go to but then went on home. I usually stay in town all day on Thursdays but I knew I just couldn't do it today. My husband is so good and got off a little early to come home to get the boys basketball practice clothes then picked them up--Brandon had a dr's appt. and then took them to basketball practice. I stayed home and slept and rested. Luckily, Melissa brought over another meal today so I didn't have to worry about fixing any dinner. Thanks Melissa--perfect timing. I am tired so am going on to bed--early for me but when you are sick, rest is the best thing. Sure could use extra prayers today for I really don't want to get too sick. I am thinking that since I just had chemo and my white blood cells were normal right before chemo, that I might have enough to fight this infection. It takes a few days for the blood cell count to go down. I don't know if this is from the flu shot that I had or from Christopher who got sick just 5 days ago . Even though we did what we could to keep him from exposing me, it is just hard when you live in the same house. Thanks for your prayers.
John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Today has not been a good day for me. It is the first time I've had fever since taking chemo. I have low grade temp plus headache and muscle aches. I had a slight sore throat when I first woke up but was feeling fine so thought maybe I had slept with my mouth opened or something. lol I went ahead and walked early this morning with my neighbor--good walk too. About 11 am, I started feeling bad and laid down to rest right after lunch--I needed to work with Brandon on school but just couldn't do it. He woke me up to take them into town to volunteer with Bible backyard clubs. I sure was wishing today that Christopher had his driver's license....maybe soon. Anyway, I went to a couple of stores that I needed to go to but then went on home. I usually stay in town all day on Thursdays but I knew I just couldn't do it today. My husband is so good and got off a little early to come home to get the boys basketball practice clothes then picked them up--Brandon had a dr's appt. and then took them to basketball practice. I stayed home and slept and rested. Luckily, Melissa brought over another meal today so I didn't have to worry about fixing any dinner. Thanks Melissa--perfect timing. I am tired so am going on to bed--early for me but when you are sick, rest is the best thing. Sure could use extra prayers today for I really don't want to get too sick. I am thinking that since I just had chemo and my white blood cells were normal right before chemo, that I might have enough to fight this infection. It takes a few days for the blood cell count to go down. I don't know if this is from the flu shot that I had or from Christopher who got sick just 5 days ago . Even though we did what we could to keep him from exposing me, it is just hard when you live in the same house. Thanks for your prayers.
John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
chemo day 2
Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always, he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen our frame.
Today I went to see my primary care doctor--first time to see her. My other doctors tell me that it's time to have a primary care doctor. She was really nice and so were her nurses. She doesn't really take new patients but she was highly recommended to me by another doctor then I met her at the Relay for Life and she agreed to take me on. Today she told me one reason was that I looked like a nice lady and I told her that I am nice. lol. I asked her about medications for hot flashes that are not estrogen related and she recommended 3 (one is really for high blood pressure, one for seizures, and one is an anti -depressant). She has used them with other breast cancer patients who are unable to use estrogen. She wants me to check with my onocologist and the coumadin clinic to see if I can take one of them, probably the high blood pressure since I don't have depression. Also, she wants me to have a colonoscopy--yucky!!! She says I am at the right age to have it and sometimes they see breast cancer patients get colon cancer too. Oh, great..... Anyway, she wants it soon so I am to see the gastro dr. in Oct.
Today I feel really tired. I did not sleep well last night so that is 2 nights now that I've not slept well. I usually don't sleep well the night I have chemo --due to the decadron. I wanted to nap today but was so busy with going to the dr. and working with the boys on school work. I finally got to lay down around 5 pm (for only 25 minutes) since a meal was delivered to me so I didn't have to do any cooking. Thanks CJ and Melissa. My cheeks have been really flushed today. Sometimes I have some flushing after getting chemo but it was really red today and warm feeling. I took my temperature twice to be sure I didn't have any fever, but no, I was normal. Anyway, I am really tired so should go on to bed. Thanks for praying...Love you all. I missed being at church tonight but hung out with my daughter which was fun.
Psalm 31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
Today I went to see my primary care doctor--first time to see her. My other doctors tell me that it's time to have a primary care doctor. She was really nice and so were her nurses. She doesn't really take new patients but she was highly recommended to me by another doctor then I met her at the Relay for Life and she agreed to take me on. Today she told me one reason was that I looked like a nice lady and I told her that I am nice. lol. I asked her about medications for hot flashes that are not estrogen related and she recommended 3 (one is really for high blood pressure, one for seizures, and one is an anti -depressant). She has used them with other breast cancer patients who are unable to use estrogen. She wants me to check with my onocologist and the coumadin clinic to see if I can take one of them, probably the high blood pressure since I don't have depression. Also, she wants me to have a colonoscopy--yucky!!! She says I am at the right age to have it and sometimes they see breast cancer patients get colon cancer too. Oh, great..... Anyway, she wants it soon so I am to see the gastro dr. in Oct.
Today I feel really tired. I did not sleep well last night so that is 2 nights now that I've not slept well. I usually don't sleep well the night I have chemo --due to the decadron. I wanted to nap today but was so busy with going to the dr. and working with the boys on school work. I finally got to lay down around 5 pm (for only 25 minutes) since a meal was delivered to me so I didn't have to do any cooking. Thanks CJ and Melissa. My cheeks have been really flushed today. Sometimes I have some flushing after getting chemo but it was really red today and warm feeling. I took my temperature twice to be sure I didn't have any fever, but no, I was normal. Anyway, I am really tired so should go on to bed. Thanks for praying...Love you all. I missed being at church tonight but hung out with my daughter which was fun.
Psalm 31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in your love for you saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul.
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