Thursday, September 29, 2011
Hair Cut
I had my first haircut since my chemo and radiation. I also got my hair lightened. It isn't very long but it is extremely curling. If you look at my right arm you can see my lymphodema. (swelling in my arm)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Water Walking
Brandon my son-in-law has accepted a new position as a Sells Representative for Peterson Medical. Terry and I are so excited to have him in Utah County. He is away from his family during the week, which is very sad. But, we are getting the opportunity to get to know our wonderful son-in-law. One idea we had was to go to the Orem Rec Center and getting me some exercise. Now mind you-I have difficulty walking on solid ground. I am kind of wobbly. I was a bit nervous going. I knew it would be good to exercise, but I was afraid I would be at the bottom of the pool. Brandon and Jenni volunteered to come with me and take care of me. So on Tuesday the 20th we headed to the recreation center.
I knew that I couldn’t get too much water on my radiation stickers or on the radiation site due to burning. So I got in with my cute water shoes, and my old swimsuit (with underwire support, which is not needed anymore) and went walking.
Jenni made sure I was taken care of in the locker/shower room. She also made sure I got into the pool ok. She swam next to me, while I walk at about chest level water. Back and forth I went –with Jenni swimming next to me. When we first got in the pool there was no sign of Brandon- Then at the other side of the pool we saw someone swimming back and forth. It was Brandon.
Brandon is one crazy man….. his goal in life (in my eyes) is to make me laugh, which he does very well. He came next to Jenni and I and away we went. I said, “ Hey, Brandon… have you ever seen so much back hair in your life?” Brandon replied, “ We could always braid it”. Jenni and I, “Grosssssss” “Sick” Believe or not it was pretty gross and we probably could have braided some of the back hair… So gross!! I really didn’t want to go back. Too many kids, back hair, and noise. Though I did make it for about a half hour of walking.
The next Thursday the 22nd, we went back. We went a little earlier to void the noise and people. We had little or no people in the pool. The faster I talked the faster I walked… We were going pretty good when Brandon said, “Hey, mom don’t you think you should stop?? “ “What? I am doing great.” “Mom, you’ve been in the water for about 40 minutes.” “Oh, yes, I’m finished” What Brandon knew and was taking care of me…. Is that I have a bad left knee, surgery several years ago left my knee a mess. The water is great for it. It doesn’t put the pressure on the knee like the ground would. I went a bit too long and my knee swelled like a balloon when I got home. I had difficulty walking and the stairs…. Well, let’s just say, Poor Terry had to push me up the stairs to get to my bedroom. What a trooper.
Wednesday the 28th….. I did NOT want to go back. Yet, I knew if I went water walking it would only help me. At about 5:45 we decided to go. What was so much fun… was…. Brandon and Jenni went again, but this time we got Jared and Terry to come along. It was so good to have my husband there with me. Watching to “boys” jump off the board and to be with Jenni. By goal- is to go to Orem two days a week to continue my exercise and strengthening of my body.
I know it will take time, patience on my families part, and hard work, but hopefully I will be back to full strength soon.
I knew that I couldn’t get too much water on my radiation stickers or on the radiation site due to burning. So I got in with my cute water shoes, and my old swimsuit (with underwire support, which is not needed anymore) and went walking.
Jenni made sure I was taken care of in the locker/shower room. She also made sure I got into the pool ok. She swam next to me, while I walk at about chest level water. Back and forth I went –with Jenni swimming next to me. When we first got in the pool there was no sign of Brandon- Then at the other side of the pool we saw someone swimming back and forth. It was Brandon.
Brandon is one crazy man….. his goal in life (in my eyes) is to make me laugh, which he does very well. He came next to Jenni and I and away we went. I said, “ Hey, Brandon… have you ever seen so much back hair in your life?” Brandon replied, “ We could always braid it”. Jenni and I, “Grosssssss” “Sick” Believe or not it was pretty gross and we probably could have braided some of the back hair… So gross!! I really didn’t want to go back. Too many kids, back hair, and noise. Though I did make it for about a half hour of walking.
The next Thursday the 22nd, we went back. We went a little earlier to void the noise and people. We had little or no people in the pool. The faster I talked the faster I walked… We were going pretty good when Brandon said, “Hey, mom don’t you think you should stop?? “ “What? I am doing great.” “Mom, you’ve been in the water for about 40 minutes.” “Oh, yes, I’m finished” What Brandon knew and was taking care of me…. Is that I have a bad left knee, surgery several years ago left my knee a mess. The water is great for it. It doesn’t put the pressure on the knee like the ground would. I went a bit too long and my knee swelled like a balloon when I got home. I had difficulty walking and the stairs…. Well, let’s just say, Poor Terry had to push me up the stairs to get to my bedroom. What a trooper.
Wednesday the 28th….. I did NOT want to go back. Yet, I knew if I went water walking it would only help me. At about 5:45 we decided to go. What was so much fun… was…. Brandon and Jenni went again, but this time we got Jared and Terry to come along. It was so good to have my husband there with me. Watching to “boys” jump off the board and to be with Jenni. By goal- is to go to Orem two days a week to continue my exercise and strengthening of my body.
I know it will take time, patience on my families part, and hard work, but hopefully I will be back to full strength soon.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Breast Model
Jenni, Jenni’s sister-in-law Becca, and I went to the Women’s Expo. We had a wonderful time. The Expo had hundreds of booths that were fun. Bags, belts, home storage, pre-school books, necklaces and more. We had a blast looking at all the fun booths. At the end of our Expo our experience we came upon a booth. There was a sweet girl sitting on a “jazzy” chair, you know chair that are mobile. She was about 6-7 months pregnant and looking very bored. I looked up on the sign and it read “Petersen Medical”. I said to her, “Petersen Medical? My son-in-law starts with Petersen Medical next Monday.” “Real, who is your son-in-law?”
“Brandon Walker?”
“Oh, yea I’ve heard of him.”
“So what do you do for Petersen?”
“I do prosthetics,”
“Prosthetics”
“Yes, I do boobs”
“I need boobs , I can’t do reconstruction, so I need fake boobs.”
We talked for a while and she told me that I could get prosthetics, 2 bra’s and my insurance would pay for it. I was happy and made an appointment to meet with Kirsteen on Tuesday.
Jenni, Terry and I met Kirsteen at Petersen Medical. I thought we were going in to be fitted for my “new breasts” We sat down and waited for Kirsteen. I sat on a chair and it started to rise up. I mean the chair seat started to come up. I couldn’t figure out why the chair was rising. I got up and I was sitting on the remote control. Jenni and Terry started laughing.
Kirsteen came out of her office and asked me if I would ever consider helping the company to train new employees in fittings prostheses? We were in the store portion of the store.
I said, “ You want me to be your boob model? I would love to be your model. Wow, I had to lose my breasts to become a boob model. Crazy!”
So a week later, I am teaching two girls how to place prosthetics, or at least allow my body to be used. I joked with them that they were lucky it was me who was their model and not a grouchy old woman. The two girls did a great job and to tell you the true, I am glad to help, and teach.
So, I guess I’m a breast model, and they even gave me a gift certificate.
“Brandon Walker?”
“Oh, yea I’ve heard of him.”
“So what do you do for Petersen?”
“I do prosthetics,”
“Prosthetics”
“Yes, I do boobs”
“I need boobs , I can’t do reconstruction, so I need fake boobs.”
We talked for a while and she told me that I could get prosthetics, 2 bra’s and my insurance would pay for it. I was happy and made an appointment to meet with Kirsteen on Tuesday.
Jenni, Terry and I met Kirsteen at Petersen Medical. I thought we were going in to be fitted for my “new breasts” We sat down and waited for Kirsteen. I sat on a chair and it started to rise up. I mean the chair seat started to come up. I couldn’t figure out why the chair was rising. I got up and I was sitting on the remote control. Jenni and Terry started laughing.
Kirsteen came out of her office and asked me if I would ever consider helping the company to train new employees in fittings prostheses? We were in the store portion of the store.
I said, “ You want me to be your boob model? I would love to be your model. Wow, I had to lose my breasts to become a boob model. Crazy!”
So a week later, I am teaching two girls how to place prosthetics, or at least allow my body to be used. I joked with them that they were lucky it was me who was their model and not a grouchy old woman. The two girls did a great job and to tell you the true, I am glad to help, and teach.
So, I guess I’m a breast model, and they even gave me a gift certificate.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
ER Visit 2
With my new radiation treatment, comes a drug to strengthen my bones. “Zometa” I was asked to do a clinical trial with this drug, which I agreed to. The biggest side effect is with the jaw in people who receives it. In about 5% of cases, there is a part of the jaw that can just die off. The drug was given to me on Wednesday 9/14, no real problem….. well , yet anyway. Terry and I left the oncologists office about 10:00am. We were on our way to Jenni and Jared’s house so Terry could go back to work and Jenni could take me back to get radiation that afternoon. Terry was driving me to Jenni’s and I started slurring my words. I became very tired and lethargic. I couldn’t focus. My eyes kept opening and shutting. Everything was in a blur. I felt like I had been “Drugged”. Terry said I acted like I was drunk. I HATED the feeling of not being in control of my own body. It really scared me, not being in control.
After arriving at Jenni’s house, I asked Terry for a priesthood blessing. I believed this would help. I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. Terry gave me the blessing and within a few minutes I could felt better. I then was talking to Jenni about the influence of God in our lives. I told her how the Priesthood is such a wonderful way to receive the gifts from God. In mid-sentence I fell asleep. I slept for about an hour and a half. I then woke up and we headed off to radiation.
I received my radiation, visited with Dr. Clark. I told him of the reaction to the medicine I had that morning. I also told “the woman in charge of the study” of the reaction I had with the medicine as well. About that time I kind of stumbled. She insisted that I get wheeled (in a wheelchair) to my oncologist, Dr. Rich’s office. I didn’t think it was necessary. In fact, I felt kind of dumb, crusin’ off in the double wide wheelchair. I was kind of dizzy, but I felt like I was okay. One of my radiation tech’s, Brooke, gave me a ride Dr. Rich’s. We did take a side road to show Jenni the radiation machine. I was sure we told “the woman in charge of the study.” Obviously, she didn’t hear that we were taking a side road and she took off to the office. Brooke, just went ahead and took me to the other side of the hospital. One thing I really like about Brooke, is she is so BLUNT. She is REAL! We found “the woman in charge of the study” in a panic looking for me at Dr. Rich’s office.
Jenni and I waited for Dr. Rich for about 15 minutes (our wait is much longer on other occasions) —he sent us right to ER. I wasn’t exactly sure why. When Nancy (PA for Dr. Rich) wheeled me to the ER, I asked her, “Why the ER, what is the big rush?” She said, there could be two things that could happen. #1 Slight Stroke, #2 The cancer could have gone to the Brain. My blood-pressure skyrocketed. 159/92. Having it on my ankle is a new experience in itself. Average blood pressure is 130’s/80’s. I was worried to say the least. I think more than anything I was not sure of what was going to be the outcome. THE UNEXPECTED.
Terry had called our bishop to see if there was someone in the ward that could help give a blessing to me. Brother Palmer, who works in the Provo area came over to give me a blessing. Only in Utah would you tell nurses you were going to give your wife a blessing and they asked if we had consecrated oil. I thought it was funny.
They took me to get an emergency CT scan to check if “indeed” I did have a stroke or the cancer had moved. So off I went … It took about an hour to complete the scans. The results: Vertigo…. Really??…. They gave me a bunch of prescriptions that I was “supposed “ to fill. I guess I am a little like my dad. If I don’t need it… I’m not going go take it. I really don’t believe I have Vertigo. Off to home we went.
After arriving at Jenni’s house, I asked Terry for a priesthood blessing. I believed this would help. I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. Terry gave me the blessing and within a few minutes I could felt better. I then was talking to Jenni about the influence of God in our lives. I told her how the Priesthood is such a wonderful way to receive the gifts from God. In mid-sentence I fell asleep. I slept for about an hour and a half. I then woke up and we headed off to radiation.
I received my radiation, visited with Dr. Clark. I told him of the reaction to the medicine I had that morning. I also told “the woman in charge of the study” of the reaction I had with the medicine as well. About that time I kind of stumbled. She insisted that I get wheeled (in a wheelchair) to my oncologist, Dr. Rich’s office. I didn’t think it was necessary. In fact, I felt kind of dumb, crusin’ off in the double wide wheelchair. I was kind of dizzy, but I felt like I was okay. One of my radiation tech’s, Brooke, gave me a ride Dr. Rich’s. We did take a side road to show Jenni the radiation machine. I was sure we told “the woman in charge of the study.” Obviously, she didn’t hear that we were taking a side road and she took off to the office. Brooke, just went ahead and took me to the other side of the hospital. One thing I really like about Brooke, is she is so BLUNT. She is REAL! We found “the woman in charge of the study” in a panic looking for me at Dr. Rich’s office.
Jenni and I waited for Dr. Rich for about 15 minutes (our wait is much longer on other occasions) —he sent us right to ER. I wasn’t exactly sure why. When Nancy (PA for Dr. Rich) wheeled me to the ER, I asked her, “Why the ER, what is the big rush?” She said, there could be two things that could happen. #1 Slight Stroke, #2 The cancer could have gone to the Brain. My blood-pressure skyrocketed. 159/92. Having it on my ankle is a new experience in itself. Average blood pressure is 130’s/80’s. I was worried to say the least. I think more than anything I was not sure of what was going to be the outcome. THE UNEXPECTED.
Terry had called our bishop to see if there was someone in the ward that could help give a blessing to me. Brother Palmer, who works in the Provo area came over to give me a blessing. Only in Utah would you tell nurses you were going to give your wife a blessing and they asked if we had consecrated oil. I thought it was funny.
They took me to get an emergency CT scan to check if “indeed” I did have a stroke or the cancer had moved. So off I went … It took about an hour to complete the scans. The results: Vertigo…. Really??…. They gave me a bunch of prescriptions that I was “supposed “ to fill. I guess I am a little like my dad. If I don’t need it… I’m not going go take it. I really don’t believe I have Vertigo. Off to home we went.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
ER Visit
With my new radiation treatment, comes a drug to strengthen my bones. “Zometa” I was asked to do a clinical trial with this drug, which I agreed to. The biggest side effect is with the jaw in people who receives it. In about 5% of cases, there is a part of the jaw that can just die off. The drug was given to me on Wednesday 9/14, no real problem….. well , yet anyway. Terry and I left the oncologists office about 10:00am. We were on our way to Jenni and Jared’s house so Terry could go back to work and Jenni could take me back to get radiation that afternoon. Terry was driving me to Jenni’s and I started slurring my words. I became very tired and lethargic. I couldn’t focus. My eyes kept opening and shutting. Everything was in a blur. I felt like I had been “Drugged”. Terry said I acted like I was drunk. I HATED the feeling of not being in control of my own body. It really scared me, not being in control.
After arriving at Jenni’s house, I asked Terry for a priesthood blessing. I believed this would help. I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. Terry gave me the blessing and within a few minutes I could felt better. I then was talking to Jenni about the influence of God in our lives. I told her how the Priesthood is such a wonderful way to receive the gifts from God. In mid-sentence I fell asleep. I slept for about an hour and a half. I then woke up and we headed off to radiation.
I received my radiation, visited with Dr. Clark. I told him of the reaction to the medicine I had that morning. I also told “the woman in charge of the study” of the reaction I had with the medicine as well. About that time I kind of stumbled. She insisted that I get wheeled (in a wheelchair) to my oncologist, Dr. Rich’s office. I didn’t think it was necessary. In fact, I felt kind of dumb, crusin’ off in the double wide wheelchair. I was kind of dizzy, but I felt like I was okay. One of my radiation tech’s, Brooke, gave me a ride Dr. Rich’s. We did take a side road to show Jenni the radiation machine. I was sure we told “the woman in charge of the study.” Obviously, she didn’t hear that we were taking a side road and she took off to the office. Brooke, just went ahead and took me to the other side of the hospital. One thing I really like about Brooke, is she is so BLUNT. She is REAL! We found “the woman in charge of the study” in a panic looking for me at Dr. Rich’s office.
Jenni and I waited for Dr. Rich for about 15 minutes (our wait is much longer on other occasions) —he sent us right to ER. I wasn’t exactly sure why. When Nancy (PA for Dr. Rich) wheeled me to the ER, I asked her, “Why the ER, what is the big rush?” She said, there could be two things that could happen. #1 Slight Stroke, #2 The cancer could have gone to the Brain. My blood-pressure skyrocketed. 159/92. Having it on my ankle is a new experience in itself. Average blood pressure is 130’s/80’s. I was worried to say the least. I think more than anything I was not sure of what was going to be the outcome. THE UNEXPECTED.
Terry had called our bishop to see if there was someone in the ward that could help give a blessing to me. Brother Palmer, who works in the Provo area came over to give me a blessing. Only in Utah would you tell nurses you were going to give your wife a blessing and they asked if we had consecrated oil. I thought it was funny.
They took me to get an emergency CT scan to check if “indeed” I did have a stroke or the cancer had moved. So off I went … It took about an hour to complete the scans. The results: Vertigo…. Really??…. They gave me a bunch of prescriptions that I was “supposed “ to fill. I guess I am a little like my dad. If I don’t need it… I’m not going go take it. I really don’t believe I have Vertigo. Off to home we went.
After arriving at Jenni’s house, I asked Terry for a priesthood blessing. I believed this would help. I am so grateful for the priesthood in my life. Terry gave me the blessing and within a few minutes I could felt better. I then was talking to Jenni about the influence of God in our lives. I told her how the Priesthood is such a wonderful way to receive the gifts from God. In mid-sentence I fell asleep. I slept for about an hour and a half. I then woke up and we headed off to radiation.
I received my radiation, visited with Dr. Clark. I told him of the reaction to the medicine I had that morning. I also told “the woman in charge of the study” of the reaction I had with the medicine as well. About that time I kind of stumbled. She insisted that I get wheeled (in a wheelchair) to my oncologist, Dr. Rich’s office. I didn’t think it was necessary. In fact, I felt kind of dumb, crusin’ off in the double wide wheelchair. I was kind of dizzy, but I felt like I was okay. One of my radiation tech’s, Brooke, gave me a ride Dr. Rich’s. We did take a side road to show Jenni the radiation machine. I was sure we told “the woman in charge of the study.” Obviously, she didn’t hear that we were taking a side road and she took off to the office. Brooke, just went ahead and took me to the other side of the hospital. One thing I really like about Brooke, is she is so BLUNT. She is REAL! We found “the woman in charge of the study” in a panic looking for me at Dr. Rich’s office.
Jenni and I waited for Dr. Rich for about 15 minutes (our wait is much longer on other occasions) —he sent us right to ER. I wasn’t exactly sure why. When Nancy (PA for Dr. Rich) wheeled me to the ER, I asked her, “Why the ER, what is the big rush?” She said, there could be two things that could happen. #1 Slight Stroke, #2 The cancer could have gone to the Brain. My blood-pressure skyrocketed. 159/92. Having it on my ankle is a new experience in itself. Average blood pressure is 130’s/80’s. I was worried to say the least. I think more than anything I was not sure of what was going to be the outcome. THE UNEXPECTED.
Terry had called our bishop to see if there was someone in the ward that could help give a blessing to me. Brother Palmer, who works in the Provo area came over to give me a blessing. Only in Utah would you tell nurses you were going to give your wife a blessing and they asked if we had consecrated oil. I thought it was funny.
They took me to get an emergency CT scan to check if “indeed” I did have a stroke or the cancer had moved. So off I went … It took about an hour to complete the scans. The results: Vertigo…. Really??…. They gave me a bunch of prescriptions that I was “supposed “ to fill. I guess I am a little like my dad. If I don’t need it… I’m not going go take it. I really don’t believe I have Vertigo. Off to home we went.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
More Radiation/A Lot of Blessings
The results are in on the CT scan I had on Monday.
- No active Cancer in the liver
- No active Cancer in the lungs
- No active Cancer in the Sacrum (lower back)
- Continued pain due to neuropathy in my feet
- Continued pain in the chest area
The spot that was on the T-4 on the spine has grown 4 millimeters. Thus, I get to start radiation on Monday. They will zap the spot.
They will also start giving me a drug, via IV that makes my bones strong. It also has a 5% rate of having a side effect in people. Portions of the jaw may die. So I get to go to the dentist first. I will also be part of a clinical study to track people that take this drug. I will also see a pain specialist to start controlling the pain I am experiencing.
Should be an exciting NEXT three weeks.
I feel very blessed that the cancer is staying "Non Active".
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
CT SCAN
You know you've been to the Radiation Department too often when the receptionists know your first name. They say to you when you come in, "hi, Gloria how's it going?" So my latest CT scan was on Tuesday morning. Terry and I arrived to register at about 7:30 a.m. They asked the normal questions..--what are you allergic to, what medications are you taking, how long have you had "This Problem" etc. I feel like I need to take a photocopy and bring it to them each time.... Don't they keep records, I mean really...
After getting the paperwork was finished, they pricked my finger and got some blood. They then took Terry and I to a room to have me drink a thick radiation goo.....(Berry Smoothie) yah right. When they brought me two bottles I was shocked. Then they told me it was Berry.... If anyone knows me... I don't like berries, especially raspberries. Well, I asked them if they had other flavors, they told they DID NOT. I was feeling very sad. So I plugged my nose and drank a cup, every 10 minutes. It took an hour to drink and then another half hour for it to go through my system.
Jenni came and let Terry go to his meeting. The nurse came to get me. They took me back to the dressing room. They have two sizes of pants, Large, which unfortunately does not fit me. They next size is 5 XL. yes you read it right 5 XL. I was swimming in these pants. It just cracks me up that as many people as they have come in and out of the hospital in a day, they are Large or 5 XL.
I went and had the CT Scan, the results will be tomorrow night. I will try to put the results on Friday.
Until then......
After getting the paperwork was finished, they pricked my finger and got some blood. They then took Terry and I to a room to have me drink a thick radiation goo.....(Berry Smoothie) yah right. When they brought me two bottles I was shocked. Then they told me it was Berry.... If anyone knows me... I don't like berries, especially raspberries. Well, I asked them if they had other flavors, they told they DID NOT. I was feeling very sad. So I plugged my nose and drank a cup, every 10 minutes. It took an hour to drink and then another half hour for it to go through my system.
Jenni came and let Terry go to his meeting. The nurse came to get me. They took me back to the dressing room. They have two sizes of pants, Large, which unfortunately does not fit me. They next size is 5 XL. yes you read it right 5 XL. I was swimming in these pants. It just cracks me up that as many people as they have come in and out of the hospital in a day, they are Large or 5 XL.
I went and had the CT Scan, the results will be tomorrow night. I will try to put the results on Friday.
Until then......
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Happy Anniversary
Terry and I got married 8 years ago and were sealed in the Bountiful Temple. We have had a fun and exciting time in those years. It never fails that Terry has meetings and/or conferences on our anniversary every year. This year was no exception. So I devised a plan.... A plan to go on a date with my husband. I worked my charm a week prior.. saying that we haven't done anything for a year. (which we haven't thanks to the whole cancer thing). Well what should we do? I talked him into going online and reserving a room in Salt Lake. We did a "staycation".
On Friday night we drove to Salt Lake and stayed at the Sheraton. We then searched for a a place to eat. Have any on you been to Salt Lake on a Friday night? The economy is doing well... you can't find a place to #1 park and #2 the line in the restaurants are HUGE! I gave Terry the suggestion to just go to either the Lion House or The Garden at Temple Square. He chose The Garden. It was amazing. The food was fair -- but the view was breathtaking.
We then went back to the Sheraton. The king size bed was HUGE and down-filled comforter was so cuddily. It was the first time since my surgeries that I could lay on my side. It felt wonderful. I slept so well! I just enjoyed sleeping and being with my sweetheart.
The next morning we went to Our Temple, Bountiful... Talk about another amazing view! Terry and I did some sealings for those who have passed on. It was fun to see how long these people have waited to be sealed to their spouse. I felt incredibly grateful that I had my sweetheart and we have been sealed. I know that when one of us passes from this world ..... we will be together Forever!! It gives me great peace to have this knowledge. My husband is the world to me. He is so kind, and I think in the 8 years I have been married to him ...he has raised his voice ..once! But who's counting;)
What a wonderful anniversary a couple days before our real anniversary on August 30! Love you sweetheart!
Cancer UPDATE:
I have had tingling in my fingers in my right hand.... I have had pain from my underarm to my wrist on my right arm. I am going to a lyphademeogist today to see what the problem is.
I am feeling well. I am tired and sleep a lot. (the doctor said I need to sleep and get to the REM stage for healing to take place). My feet have been really sore as well... I have neuropothy. Which translated means my nerves are shot in my feet due to the chemo. Will I get my feeling back you say??? No, this one I am stuck with. Thank you chemo for screwing up my feet!! I am dealing with it the best I can. Terry is incredibly understanding and patient. Next week is the BIG CT scan to check the spots on the spine. Hopefully, the doctors will tell me it is scar tissue and there is nothing to worry about. I said Hopefully! Prayers are still welcome... if your knees are not yet worn out. Thank you all for you love and support.
I can't leave today without saying what a wonderful, supportive family I have. My daughter Jenni has spent the ENTIRE summer taking care of her mother! She hasn't had much SUMMER FUN! She has taken care of me EVERYDAY!! I know this is not fun but I am so eternally grateful to my sweet Jenni and her sacrifice she has given to me... ( I also think they have been incredibly blessed to have photo shoots every weekend) Thanks Jen for your sacrifice! love you! Oh-- HUGE NEWS I Have saved-- Through sacrifice comes blessings..... Congratulations Jared and Jenni for bringing me a new grand baby in March! I am so very excited!! I am so sorry you've been sick... Invetero finally worked! YEAH!!! I guess we were sick together this summer!
One more bit of happiness... Brandon will be working for a new company in Provo now! Good bye RC Willey.. You are losing one of the BEST sells people you have ever had. Congratulations to Janell and Brandon. Sure love you!!
On Friday night we drove to Salt Lake and stayed at the Sheraton. We then searched for a a place to eat. Have any on you been to Salt Lake on a Friday night? The economy is doing well... you can't find a place to #1 park and #2 the line in the restaurants are HUGE! I gave Terry the suggestion to just go to either the Lion House or The Garden at Temple Square. He chose The Garden. It was amazing. The food was fair -- but the view was breathtaking.
We then went back to the Sheraton. The king size bed was HUGE and down-filled comforter was so cuddily. It was the first time since my surgeries that I could lay on my side. It felt wonderful. I slept so well! I just enjoyed sleeping and being with my sweetheart.
The next morning we went to Our Temple, Bountiful... Talk about another amazing view! Terry and I did some sealings for those who have passed on. It was fun to see how long these people have waited to be sealed to their spouse. I felt incredibly grateful that I had my sweetheart and we have been sealed. I know that when one of us passes from this world ..... we will be together Forever!! It gives me great peace to have this knowledge. My husband is the world to me. He is so kind, and I think in the 8 years I have been married to him ...he has raised his voice ..once! But who's counting;)
What a wonderful anniversary a couple days before our real anniversary on August 30! Love you sweetheart!
Cancer UPDATE:
I have had tingling in my fingers in my right hand.... I have had pain from my underarm to my wrist on my right arm. I am going to a lyphademeogist today to see what the problem is.
I am feeling well. I am tired and sleep a lot. (the doctor said I need to sleep and get to the REM stage for healing to take place). My feet have been really sore as well... I have neuropothy. Which translated means my nerves are shot in my feet due to the chemo. Will I get my feeling back you say??? No, this one I am stuck with. Thank you chemo for screwing up my feet!! I am dealing with it the best I can. Terry is incredibly understanding and patient. Next week is the BIG CT scan to check the spots on the spine. Hopefully, the doctors will tell me it is scar tissue and there is nothing to worry about. I said Hopefully! Prayers are still welcome... if your knees are not yet worn out. Thank you all for you love and support.
I can't leave today without saying what a wonderful, supportive family I have. My daughter Jenni has spent the ENTIRE summer taking care of her mother! She hasn't had much SUMMER FUN! She has taken care of me EVERYDAY!! I know this is not fun but I am so eternally grateful to my sweet Jenni and her sacrifice she has given to me... ( I also think they have been incredibly blessed to have photo shoots every weekend) Thanks Jen for your sacrifice! love you! Oh-- HUGE NEWS I Have saved-- Through sacrifice comes blessings..... Congratulations Jared and Jenni for bringing me a new grand baby in March! I am so very excited!! I am so sorry you've been sick... Invetero finally worked! YEAH!!! I guess we were sick together this summer!
One more bit of happiness... Brandon will be working for a new company in Provo now! Good bye RC Willey.. You are losing one of the BEST sells people you have ever had. Congratulations to Janell and Brandon. Sure love you!!
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