September 2011 at CTCA

I've been back to CTCA twice since I last updated you. Those two visits were the best I've ever had. 4 weeks ago I had my chemo and bone healer. At that time my cancer markers had dropped 26 points!!! Wow that was so good to hear!! Every time I get back from a treatment I think I just can't go through another treatment. I was sick for a few days. Seems like the more chemo I have the sicker I get! Still last for at least 4 days and 4 more days to get my strength back up. After hearing the good news of how my markers had dropped I forgot all about the times I get sick!! It's all worth it and really I know that it is just a long process when I can't get up and do the things that are important to me. It has taught me patients and has slowed me down a bit.

Last week I went back....the nurse hooked up my port and all I could think about was....they won't need to do this!!! I was so ready for a "chemo vacation"!! So she took blood to be sent off and then the wait was on. About 2 hours later I saw the doctor. Guess what my first question was? The answer was YES!!!! I was so happy and praised God for all the prayers I have been receiving and knew that He had answered them. The doctor did want to give me some more bone healer since I don't go back until November 18th!! At that time I will have a PT scan and a CT scan. The doctor will then tell me if I can continue on my "chemo vacation".....so keep those prayers coming in. God has been so good to me and I know that I have a purpose on this earth. Someday He will reveal it to me. So my life right know is healing myself from the chemo. I start an exercise class in a couple of weeks which will help my muscles gain some strength that the chemo has taken away and I have lost a lot of structure. I don't think I have ever looked forward to starting an exercise program! LOL

I will blog again after my appointment in November. As most of you know we are getting ready for a wedding in Punta Cuna, Dominican Republic. Patti and Rob will be married 11-11-11. There is lots of planning and we are looking forward to having a reception here in January also. Thank you for praying and keeping my spirits high. With that and Gods healing hands I am ready to face another year!! God Bless You All!!!