Day After Treatment

Had a very late night so sorry I couldn't get my blog on last night. My appointments went well, doctor said everything is looking fine, blood tests are good and cancer markers are still going down. Hugh blessings!! My doctor did want me to have a PET scan so the scheduler called me, said I could have it at 9pm. Are you kidding? That's what I asked her. I just wanted to come to the room and go to bed. All the appointments are very exhausting and it took its toll on me yesterday. So I quit eating after 4 and prepared for the scan. That wasn't too difficult because I got my peanut butter and jelly sandwich while I was have treatments. After we left the hospital we went to the Outlet Mall to get some things for Andreas. There is a Under Armour store that is our favorite. We then came to the hotel and I got some rest. Robbin wakes me up to take me back to the hospital at 8:30. The nurse starts me on the process for the scan. After they put the radioactive contrast in I have to lay very still for one hour. Perfect, I went to sleep...woke myself up snoring twice!! I then went into another room when the machine is, laid down and they start the xray. It only took 30 minutes and I was out looking for Robbin who was patiently waiting for me. We got the shuttle back to the hotel and by 11:45pm I was in bed. Robbin is amazing! He always makes sure I have what I need to be most comfortable. As I got up this morning, my body felt very rested and feeling fine. Today we are waiting for the doctor to call with the results of the scan. I'm very confident that everything is ok. The doctor wanted to do this because it has been 6 months since my last one. Thank you again to all of you who pray and sent thoughts this way. I am so blessed to have all of you in my life. Love you all!!

OMG!!! It is so cold here!!

Robbin and I arrived at the hotel around 6pm. These people out here are definitely Green Bay Packers fans. It looked like they were going to win but OT proved that to be wrong. To bad! ;( As we walked to the limo we were blasted with the wind that must have been at least -20!! The storm and cold weather that was in Colorado is sure here. It is supposed to snow here tonight. Said we would get about 1-2 inches. The hotel is very cozy and we're watching a movie. I will check in at the hospital at 10am then the day starts. I have lots of appointments and am looking forward to all of it. When we return to the hotel I will let you know how it went. We first have to go find me a heating pad. Seems I always forget it so this time I'm leaving it in the suitcase. If any of you could remind me to bring it, please do so. lol Have a warm evening!

January already

Hard to believe it is a new year. Robbin and I are headed to Chicago tomorrow. I have my treatment Monday and am soooo looking forward to it. This past month has not been my best month. Seems I have lots of pain and can't get rid of it. The pain is in my muscles so the heating pad is my best friend! I wonder if the weather has lots to do with it. The cold weather is in Chicago now so I can't even get away from it. I really need a break...anyone want to go to the Caribbean climate? Only dreaming!! ;o( Keep the prayers going and always know you are in my thoughts all the time. God is good and gives us strength to carry on. More later.......

Home...Happy and Healthy

I want to thank everyone for all the prayers you sent our way. God is so good to us! As we walked into the doctors office I asked that God be with us. I felt such a since of comfort and felt the Holy Spirit with us. We got the test results, which were good, and I knew that God was taking care of us once again! He continues to bless us. He is giving us strength, comfort and most of all love in our hearts. Thank you, God!! I'm feeling better everyday and am looking forward to the Christmas Season with my family and Friends. Please remember the reason for this season and know that we want you to have a

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

The Test Results

All is good!!! The MRI and CT scan showed that there was soft tissue inflammation. You ask--what is that? Somehow I injured my shoulder and it left inflammation around it. The doctor said to take motrin for 5 days and if it isn't better to go see my nephew Matt....he is a sports injury doctor. I know that the Lord heard all the prayers coming from all my supporters and he has answered those prayers. We want to thank all for the prayers and for the grace of God acting on this. The travel department at the hospital was able to get us on the next flight to Denver so we will be arriving around 9:30 tonight. Sounds like we will arrive to below 0 temps. (Are you sure you don't want to move back to CO, Jason?) Robbin and Patti have got all the Christmas gifts packed in the suitcases and we are over weight. Surprised??? NO Robbin did find a box to put all the cheese and brats in so that will help. Thanks again for all the prayers. And thank you Mariann and Barb for sharing your time in Chicago with us. Have a Merry Christmas and always know we love you all!!

December Treatments

Monday morning we headed to the hospital for my treatment. It's all routine now.....port access, blood draw, nurse appt, doctor appt, naturalist appt, and infusion. Only this time they add in a CT scan and MRI. Reason....I felt a lump on my right shoulder. The doctors felt all around this lump so it is sore and tender to touch. With that said, we are waiting for the test results today. There is a lot of unknowns....don't know when we will be coming home, don't know what the MRI will show, and don't know what the CT test will show. The unknown is the worst thing anyone can go through. My nurse felt very bad that she didn't get any info from my doctor. Patti, Robbin and I did sleep a little last night. The snow started here around 4pm so it was easy to snuggy in and eat pizza while watching Biggest Loser. Is that an oxymoron? This morning we are sitting on the phone waiting for the doctor to call. I promised Patti and Robbin I would call at 8:15am if I didn't hear from them. So it is time, I'll be back later!!

Christmas Shopping!!!

Talk about sales!!! We got all our shopping done and packed in the suitcase. Yesterday we went into Chicago and what a beautiful city at Christmas time, too. The Macy's windows were beautiful and really got us in the Christmas spirit. The streets were full of Christmas lights and people!! Thousands of people!! But really it was lots of fun and very festive. The one thing we really wanted to do was eat at the Walnut Room and we got to do that! Yummy food and a beautiful silver tree in the center of the room (tree --->). We didn't make it to the Sears Tower. Time just ran out. Today we got up and headed to the Outlet Mall. Yes, another day of shopping!! Robbin was so excited!! He loves to shop you know! He loves to be the bag man! After shopping we were hungry so off to the Brat Shop for brats and a beer. Just what we needed! Then we went next door to the cheese store for some purchases of cheese and brats to bring home. We are all in the room watching football and drinking hot chocolate. Tomorrow will start early 8am...port access then the doctor appts start...2:30 chemo so hope to get back to the room by 5pm. I'll blog tomorrow when we get to the room. Have a wonderful evening and stay warm!!!. Thanks to Mariann Bledsoe, Barb Kent, Patti and Robbin for all the support here. They are so good to take their time to be here. Thank you and God Bless You! Thanks to all my supporters at home for the prayers. This is possible with all of you!