Let me start by saying I have an incredible family-friends and ward members. I have and have had people praying, fasting, helping me clean my house, bring meals, and basically taking care of me. Janell, Jenni, Brickman and Teagan were at my house all week last week. I love having my kids and grand kids around me. They make me so happy. It makes me laugh when my granddaughter Teagan (2) wants to see my owhee. Then wants to kiss it better. So she tries to kiss my chest. It is the cutiest thing you have ever seen. Brickman takes my temperature to make sure I'm doing okay.
I have my sweet Mary from work bring a meal to my family. I have a fleet of women come to my home to vacuum, dust and do my bathrooms. I have visits from family, friends and neighbors. I have been so blessed!!
Today starts a 6 1/2 week process of radiation and more chemo. The doctors have asked me to come to Provo daily instead of American Fork. They are trying some new procedures with me. Hopefully this will accomplish two things. #1 Have the process and procedure work on me to put the cancer in remission. #2 Help those in the future with this type of breast cancer put their cancer in remission.
Bluntly-this cancer attacks the lymphatic system throughout the breast. It is very aggressive and mean!! Because it is stage IV that means it has gone to other organs. aka (my liver). I have some HUGE challenges coming up the next several weeks. I will have raw sores on my chest wall. The doctors want the radiation to burn the surface of the skin to KILL the cancer cells in the skin. The chemo pills will enhance the radiation process. The chemo pills do have side effects. (sores on the palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet, fatigue, mouth sores). This will be an interesting process. I am very nervous, but incredibly hopeful. I know I am the hands of the LORD!!
People keep asking what they can do to help me. "Let me know if there is anything I can do" "Call me if I can help in anyway" Thank you so much for the offers. I am being well taken care of. So myself (along with my daughters) say-------- go to the temple. ..... go do a kind deed for some one else....pay it forward....... take in someones garbage cans........allow someone to merge --when driving......Smile at someone!! In other words be a better YOU!! It is very contagious and you will be helping me!! Thanks all!!
Monday, June 13, 2011
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Gloria, Keep the faith you and your family are truly an inspiration to all. Love and prayers to your and your family
Love Shirlee
We thought of you while we were gone. Your name is in the Preston England temple. I heard one of the sweetest prayers I have ever heard in that temple. Your strength and testimony help all of us. We will all climb this mountain with you. Your family loves you. Our prayers are with you and your sweet family.
Gloria, I have been having Janell keep me posted, but I wanted to let you know how much we pray for you and think of you. Our kids pray for "Brickman's Grandma" every day! You continue to amaze me with your strength and courage. What a woman!!! Love you!
Gloria, I just want to say you are incredible. Just keep knowing who is in charge and that he loves you dearly. All the rest of us will just keep prayer non stop for you!!!
Love
Shauna
Love you so much!
Saw some great pictures of you on Sherry's camera last weekend! Pahaha! Gave me a big smile :) and it's crazy how much you look alike. Must be sisters. Love ya!
Oh LADY.... You are SO positive!! YOU make me be a better me!! I just think of you and smile!! I love you dearly, you don't even know!! I hope you are doing alright truly I DO hope so!! You're the bestestest!!!
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