Friday, June 26, 2009

I am out of bed, dressed, had two bites of muffin, and sipping a milk cup of coffee. I am still wobbly and using the walker, Sarah is still here and will help me out today. I slept12 hours which is an unheard of thing for me. Hopefully transition to next pump will go well at 11AM.

Thank you for all your prayers.

I am having a rough night tonight with vomiting and nausea. I am staying home tonight and just resting, trying to stay out of this heat. Pray for me. Sarah is going to stay all night with me tonight.

Wednesday, June23

I am very tired this evening. The vomiting started while I was still at the clinic they gave me med. I came home and sleepy for two hours. I had a small amount of dinner and was just ill again. I am weak so have the walker out to use. I have called Sarah ans she Will arrive shortly to spend the night.

Pray That I may be blessed tomorrow with renewed energy, Increased physical tolerance and JOY in the Lord.

Tuesday

Today was very long. I arrived at MCA at 8:15 and did not leave there until after 4. I am very tired and a little wobbly tonight. Praise God that someone is bringing dinner. I am sure I will go to bed early. I am also having hot flashes to go along with this terrible heat we are enduring. No shower for a week so will make do with sponge baths. I did sleep last night and that was an answer to prayer. I love all of you and pray God's blessings for you and your families.

Treatment 4

I begin my fourth treatment cycle tomorrow. I will be soooo glad when all of this is over. I am having a hard time getting myself psyched up for this. I need prayers for peace, sleep and trust in the Lord.

Nicole & family visited this last weekend and it was so much fun. It helps to keep my mind busy and occupied. Charli wanted to talk to Ben on Saturday and of course he was outside playing. It was so cute that she was missing him.

May God bless each of you with all of life's best.

Hope you enjoy!

Home

I arrived back home yesterday afternoon. Cathie found out after we arrived that she had to go to work this morning. It was a great weekend and it was fun to be with all the kids and Cathie. I am tired and will rest today. Hope this finds all of you well.

ROAD TRIP

I am leaving tomorrow with Clint's mom, Cathie, for a road trip to Olathe to visit the kids and grand kids. Cathie lives in Kirksville and she will stop to pick me up. We always have a good time together. Nate will be finishing up VBS and we will pick him up at 3:30. He will be surprised to see us. Jenn has a job interview at that time so pray for God's wisdom and timing for her. We will celebrate Clint's birthday this weekend. I will be back Monday afternoon.

Saturday, June 5,2009

I have just moved away from scripture time to time with each of you. Spending time with the Lord reminds me of all the earthly angels He has sent to me and that would be YOU. May God bless each of you with what you need. May you find your strength, peace and joy in Him.

I have had breakfast of fried egg, toast, coffee and juice. I will be cleaning up and dressing after I get this posted. I hope to sit outside today and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. I would like to cut out some quilt blocks from flannel that Denise gave me a year or so ago. Just will see how the day proceeds.

THE PUMP MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN YESTERDAY. Option Care came out to the house and replaced it with a new pump. It did not beep during the night so that was a relief. My knees are not as wobbly as they have been in the past so that is a blessing.

Hope you all have a great weekend.

HALF WAY DONE!

Praise be to God, my Father, my Savior, my Friend who has walked with me through all of my life and continues to support me. Glory be to God.

Yesterday I was exhausted and very weepy. Have not had one of those days in a while so surprises me when I do. Part of it I was still tired from earlier in the week. I fell asleep in my chair by 7 last night so got up and went to bed. Of course I was awake from 2 AM, so just dozing off and on. I don't feel as weak this morning
as I have in the past which is a blessing. I have an appointment at 10:30 to change out the pump for the weekend and will come home and rest some more.

Rough Day

Last night was one of little sleep and a lot of frustration. I wear a pump around my waist that drips Mezna into me for 72 hours. It started beeping a warning at 10:30 last night. I called the person who was to troubleshoot it and received no help. Every time a dose was sent the alarm would sound for 45 seconds. By 2 AM it was sounding continuously. I checked and meds were still going in. At 4 AM I finally covered it with a pillow and slept until 7:15. I am exhausted. They took out the needle from portra-cath and inserted a longer one and it seems to have fixed the problem. I had also gained 5 pounds since yesterday, so they gave me IV Lasix, which meant many trips to the bathroom. PRAY that I sleep tonight.

Paula and Deb came by for lunch. They always make me feel better. Willie stopped and brought some of her wonderful mints. Pastor Julia made it by before she leaves for a meeting tomorrow. Barb brought a delicious dinner tonight.

I am feeling a little light headed and a tiny bit nauseous so will try to get ready for bed early. Tomorrow is usually my roughest day. I am dreading it. I hate feeling so weak and tired. Hopefully it will pass quickly.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Is it ever going to quit raining? So glad I got my yard done yesterday. Lydia mowed the front and I did the back after my appointment and a nap. Tony came early to help me but I was already finished. Flower gardens need the moisture but then the weeds are just going to grow thicker and faster.

Dr. Honeycutt was very pleased with all my blood counts and how well I am doing. She complimented me on my positive attitude and moving forward. I have gained 9 pounds and she suggested I try and be more careful with what I eat. It is hard because the week of and the week after chemo they want you to eat something every two hours.

Today went well except it was very long.....Barb brought me Jimmy John's for lunch so it was great to visit with her. I did not get finished until after 3:30 and home by 4. I am very tired so will crash early. Paula will be visiting tomorrow around lunch time. I usually nap around 1PM. Only two more and I will be half way. God is good.He fills me with peace and joy in Him. I thank Him for all of you and the gifts your thoughts and prayers are.