Chemo Aftermath...yuk ;(

Robbin and I headed home Wednesday morning. All was going well until we got on the plane. It was like a switch was turned on. I got the most painful muscle cramps and bone pain in my back. All that could be done was rubbing my back and hope that the pain pills kicked in fast. After about an hour, I started getting relief and was able to sleep the rest of the way home. Once we got home I went to bed and that lasted for 2 days. So much pain and little relief this time. Robbin is so patient with me, making sure I have something to eat and rest so I could back to myself. Thursday we got a call from the doctor in Chicago. She told me that the cancer markers in the blood had gone down. What a relief that was to hear. So the hormone shots that I am getting are working!!! YEA!!! All I need now is some strength. That will take a couple of days but after that I will be able to have a life again. Thanks again for all the prayers. God is working wonders with me!! Love you all and don't forget to call when you want a blue cheese burger!!

Trip to CTCA for Treatments via Milwaukee

Well, today went just like we wanted it to. I first had my port accessed, had blood drawn for all kinds of tests, ate lunch with a good friend we meet out here then saw the doctor and the naturalist and we had about an hour brake. Robbin and I really needed to get outside so we went for a walk in the rain. The weather today has been off and on rain and wind. When we headed back in it was time for my shots and infusion. The waiting room was the best ever....there was a puzzle that we were able to but at least 40 pieces in. You would be proud Aunt Shirley and Uncle Gene. Then the nurse interrupted the fun and off we go for the painful shots. I know it must be done and really it wasn't to bad today. I always think about laying on a beach with an umbrella drink and the pain goes away. I'm hoping there will be a day when that really does come true!! Time out...pizza is here!! Ok, I need to order a small next time. We talked about how we could get the leftovers home and ;( have to leave it here. We wanted to go to Famous Dave's but when we got there the doors were locked and no one was getting in. It was only 8:45. Business must be slow. Anyway, my test results showed a small change for the better but the most watched test was not done so we will call tomorrow when we get home. I am feeling so well, it is hard to believe I had chemo today. Just pray that it stays that way. I will certainly let you know what the results are as soon as I get them. Once again, thank you for all the support and prayers. God is so good to put you in my life and for giving me such peace with this cancer. God Bless You!!

October at CTCA via Milwaukee

Here we are back in Chicago for another Chemo shot and this time I'm thinking I will have extensive blood tests done. I'll let you know tomorrow when I update. So Robbin and I decided we would spend the day in Milwaukee. If you haven't seen this city you should. The architecture is so awesome. Old old buildings that have been restored to their original designs, except for the copper that has turned green. It really is beautiful. I took lots of pics and hope to attach them, if I can figure that out. (I may be calling you, Jason) We walked down to Michigan Lake and were disappointed because all the sites; museum, discovery world, etc. were closed. They close on mondays. So we caught the shuttle to Kenosha and checked in to our hotel. One thing that is a must when we are here is the Braut Stop. I order a hamburger with blue cheese and Robbin has the brauts. They have a store there that sells cheese. Yes, we are coming home with cheese. You haven't tasted cheese until you have some from Wisconsin. Yummy!!! Call when you are ready for us to cook you a hamburger with cheese. Time for bed. Look for more tomorrow. Love ya all!