August 29, 2015

          It has been a few days since I posted anything. Sorry about that. Seen the oncologist on the 26th and sorta have a battle plan. Definitely will be doing Chemo and radiation. Start radiation on the 10th of September, they just don't know yet weather I am going to do IV Chemo or the pill.  It all depends on the last batch of tests they did.
         For now, there are good days and bad days. Doc gave me some morphine to take every 12 hours. It will help the pain he said, it will control the nerve endings he said, it will make the other pain pills work better he said. Well, let me tell you! I felt like I had just been on a drunken binge the night before. Spent the day in the bathroom upchucking everything I had on my stomach, and even some stuff I didn't have on my stomach! Dizzy, upset stomach, didn't stop the pain. Nope, not doing that one again. Not until I am completely desperate!
          Nothing much has changed so far. Still hanging in there and waiting. Got the greatest message from one of our granddaughters (Ashley). Said she was coming to visit for a couple of days in September. I am so excited! Will sit and chat about baby's (she is pregnant), art (she is quite the little artist herself) and anything else that comes to mind. Can't wait!
          Today has been a good day. Got a surprise visit from our son Michael and wife Carrie. (Anyway, I thought it was a surprise, they tell me that they told me they were coming down this weekend but I forgot! How could I forget????) Anyway, nice surprise. Have had a very nice relaxing day just chatting. So glad that this is one of my good days. I don't like to see the worried look on their faces. I have said it before, and I am saying it again. I will beat this thing!
           Was a busy busy day, Kathy also stopped by and shared a fun story with us. Made sure that I had my legs up to help the swelling. (Boy, am I glad that I had them up when she showed up! LOL) She can be quite a task master!! But she is just thinking of my well being so I can't complain. Just do what I'm told.
            Well, that's it for today, not any worse, not any better, but working on it. Day by Day.
The Lord is on my side and I am in his hands.

August 20, 2015

     So, I don't post everyday, but at least twice a week I will try. Finally, after going around in circles, being pinched, poked and wading through red tape, my insurance was approved yesterday. Yeah!!!!
     Now, the next step. I have an appointment with my oncologist on the 26th, so you know there will be another post after that. Going to sit down and see just how bad of a hold Mr. C has on me and what my options are. No matter what they say I still feel that I can beat this. I have read enough to know it is going to be a fight, but I have my battle Armour on and ready to meet it head on. And those that know me know that it is not a good thing to go toe to toe with me.
     I want to thank everyone that has sent encouragement, stories of their own fight, and the support. I couldn't do this without you. On the brighter side, Riley is learning to cook really well. He made corn beef and gravy over toast tonight. Tasted very good! He is getting the hang of using the stove. LOL
     Well, not much to tell right now, nothing has changed other than I will be starting some kind of treatments soon. Baby steps, breath, Baby steps, breath. Ok, I'm getting there.