Sunday, May 31

Nate left today with Charli Ann & Nicole. He had a good week but was anxious to see Ben and his folks. He had a lot of questions about how I got cancer. I told him I just didn't know. He told me he prays for me often which is a real joy to me.

Charli Ann had big news for me. When she arrived Friday night she was wearing a t-shirt that said, "I am a big sister." Nicole & Scott are expecting a new baby in January and are so excited. They do covet your prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

I see Dr. Honeycutt at 1 PM tomorrow and start treatments at 8:30 TUESDAY. Also will be there Wednesday and Thursday. Sarah will be driving me for all appointments until August when she returns to college. It is such a comfort to have her helping me out with errands and a little house work. Nicole is planning on coming Friday evening to hang out over the weekend.

I will try and blog often but will have to see how tired I am. Thank you all for all your love, support and prayers.

Rain, rain go away!

Nate is a little bored with all the rain. I was hoping today would be better but sounds like more rain is coming. He plans on staying and going home with Nicole & Charli on Sunday.

We had a great weekend with Jenn, Ben and Nate. We had friends over for dinner on Sunday which was a lot of fun.

Great Week

Sorry I have not sent out anything but have been feeling so good that I have been on the go. Each day I had a project or was invited to go out of the house. Tuesday, Sarah was here and helped with cleaning the patio furniture and kept an eye on me while I mowed. I did get all of side and backyard done by myself. She took over and did all of the front. I just ran out of energy. I also did laundry and hung out two loads of clothes. Sarah brought them in for me which was a big help. Wednesday I rested. Thursday Linda invited me to ride along as she did some furniture shopping. We had a great time but by 1PM I was ready to come home and rest. Today Sarah came and the two of us did Wal-Mart and Sam's. That was a big relief for me to get stocked up on things again. We took lunch to her mom and then I came home to lay down. She put everything away so I did not have to do it. I am VERY tired tonight and will get ready for bed soon. I am so grateful that I have had such energy in the mornings and smart enough to rest when I need to.

Jenn and the boys are coming for the weekend, arriving tomorrow. I have not seen them since Easter so anxious to see how much Ben has grown. Nate will be staying for a week with me. He always stays in the summer and since I am doing well decided now would be a good time for a visit. Sarah will be here everyday so that will be a help. Nate finished kindergarten this week and will be in 1rst grade come August. He is growing up way to fast.

Nicole and family would like to come but Charli has a cold so will see how she is doing in the morning.

Thank each of you for all your love, support and prayers. A special thanks to Denise who helped me work through a difficult time on Tuesday evening. I LOVE you and am blessed that you are my sister and my friend.

Hope you enjoy!

Monday, May 18th

Today is Nicole & Scott's 7th wedding anniversary. Oh, how our lives have changed since that very special celebration of love and new promise. God has always walked with each of us even if we thought we had been abandoned. I still miss Chuck but am so glad that he is in heaven and praying for each of us. He loved me dearly and I loved him even with his tiny faults.

Yesterday was better than last time. I rested in the afternoon and Tony and I were able to got o the Meyer's for dinner. Wlat and Sarah fixed a great meal since Mary is on crutches since having foot surgery on Thursday. Walt and I were able to beat Tony & Sarah in a game of pitch.

Sarah will be here at 9:30 to taske me to chermo infusion center to have nausea pump removed. I can't wait to take a shower.

More tiny pieces of hair came out this weekend. It seems so strange to see such a white scalp. What hair is left makes it uncomfortable to wear a hat or scarf so for now am just going as I am.

Hope to do yard work with Sarah this afternoon. Just will have to see how tired I am when we get home.

God's blessings on each of you. I felt your prayers and thoughts as I rested this weekend ande am so grateful.

Saturday, May 16,2009

I am laying in bed resting and so glad I have a laptop, so I could drop you all an update. Last night was good. No nausea to speak of and slept fairly well. Tim did stay until this morning which was a great help. It was nice to have some time together.

Mostly he was my means of transportation and did a lot of little things around here. (Like cleaning the garage)!!!! He also mowed and cooked dinner last night with Tony.

I am listening to a CD of religious hymns from Marla. It is beautiful.

Time for a nap.

1/3 FINISHED

Today was another good day. I did have nausea but was much more faithful about taking the medicine at the right times. They gave me some IV ativan just before I left so am headed to bed for a nap.

I go back at 11:30 tomorrow for a new nausea pump for the weekend. I will also get the Neulasta shot for bone marrow and white cells.

I LOVE you all........

5 Down 13 to Go

Today was a good day. I had a lot of visitors late morning and early afternoon. That really helps time to go faster. I did some reading, knitting and of course a short nap.

I am feeling a little weak this evening so will take it easy and rest. After tomorrow I will be 1/3 of the way done.

4 Down and 14 to Go

Today went well with chemo. My brother, Tim, stayed with me all day. We are both tired of sitting. Pastor Julia and my friend, Patti dropped by for a short visit. I ate a better lunch and then took an hour nap. I was finished a little after 3 so am pleased to be home.

Thank you for all your support, love , thoughts and prayers. Just think by Friday I will be 1/3 of the way done. Praise be to God.

Chemo Round 2

Bald is beautiful! No hair to curl, brush or wash and style. Using a lint roller as the stubble itches so it picks up pieces that are ready to fall out. It was a special event as I sat in the driveway on Saturday evening with Tony ready to start styling. I think they got pictures in various stages. I hope to have someone come over and get them on here so you can enjoy too. Nicole, Scott and even Charli took turns making me beautiful. One of my young college friends received a text from someone who drove by while we were in the process. He wanted to know what was going on at the Anderson's was I okay. Thought that was pretty sweet that a young high school person who I have never met was concerned. Nicole came with me when I went to the bathroom to look for the first time. I will admit that I broke down and sobbed. What a shock even though I had tried to prepare myself emotionally. I am doing alright now and have only worn a ball cap when I worked in the yard yesterday. I do have an appointment with doctor this afternoon and then a memorial service to attend so not sure what I will do. It'll be a surprise!

My brother Tim, a retired grade school principal, will be arriving this evening to be my support this week. I am so grateful that he is able to come and be with me. I start tomorrow morning at 8:30. I covet your prayers for the treatments I will receive this week. Pray that the nausea and weakness will be easier for me to handle this time. I am asking God to bless me again with those great days during the two weeks off.

I will try to do updates. If there is nothing here, it is time for continual prayer for strength, peace and surrender. I desire to be His and to trust and obey even during hard times.

I love each of you.

BALD is beautiful????

I will be finding out this weekend if bald is beautiful. I have also heard that God made a few perfect heads the rest He covered with hair. Maybe I will fall into a perfect catergory for the firwst time. My hair began falling out yesterady afternoon. My head was tingling all day. As the wind hit my head as I drove to town with the window down I found hair falling into my eyes and around my face. I believe this is just a new beginning in my healing process.

Some of you know how I dislike the word "process". In the past it has meant that I was facing what appeared to be an insurmontable obstacle. It meant tears, sorrow, fear and a reinvention of myself for the next faze of my life. It meant facing all those things and hard work. Now I know those times of "process" were a preparation for what was to come. I am better preapred to face this trial head on and go forward in love, joy and peace.

Tuesday, May 5

Praise be to God for increasing energy.

Nicole and family were here for the weekend and we got a few jobs done. Scott mowed the front yard and I mowed the back. I can't tell you how good it felt to be able to do that. Nicole gave me a few rest periods, which did help. We also did get Wal-Mart done. I could not believe how tired I was after that trip. Scott and Nicole carried in all the bags and helped get everything put away. So glad I did not have to do that by myself.

I plan on going to Community Bible Study tomorrow as it is our last regular class. I am going to miss all those who I have studied with this year. I am signed up to go back in the fall.

Time to get laundry finished up. Praying each of you feel God's blessings this day.

YIPPEE

Can not believe it but the "old Colette" is baaaaack. I woke up feeling great. Praise be to God. Thank all of you who continue to pray for me and lift positive thoughts on my behalf.

I have an appointment with Dr. Honeycutt late morning. I am so pleased to be feeling so much stronger with no other problems. Hoping to lunch with a friend afterwards.

I have on a new outfit that was my mom's down two sizes from two months ago. I alomost got rid of it last year but am glad I still have it. An awful way to lose weight.

Mayu each of you be mightily blessed this day with joy in the Lord.