The newest update, as I've realize I have been really bad at updating:
My mom is back home. She isn't CURED, YET.
They found a small cancerous tumor on her glands that were removed, so as soon as she is well enough from the surgery, she will start chemo.
I broke my foot. Discounting ugly, it's fine.
My sister had her baby girl, Lucy Jane. PRECIOUS. Almost makes me ready for another baby.....
Ahhhh....who am I kidding?? I'm ready....but not at the same time.
I go back to work tomorrow; hopefully I won't want to chop my foot off by lunch......
:o)
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
updates for all
Since I've been posting most of my medical updates about my mom on facebook, I've not seen the need to post much on here.
So, for those who aren't on FB, I will post an update here.
Forgive me any mess-ups. I had a rather large glass of white wine with dinner, and I believe it has affected me WAY more than I had intended.
My Mom had her PET scan and bone scan. Both came back CLEAN. Meaning that as far as *they* know, the cancer has not yet spread. But they want to act fast.
Mom had a second opinion with UVA; one she rather liked. In fact, she is moving forward with the dr at UVA rather than RMH. UVA is offering her the option of an internal bladder in place of an external, which is an option she would rather deal with.
Basically:
All they have to do is remove her bladder. Then, as long as surgery goes as planned, and they do not find anymore cancer anywhere else, she will be CURED.
CURED.
As in, no more cancer.
as in, no chemo, no radiation, she will have all her hair and not be sick, and she won't have to worry about cancer spreading to other parts of her body.
CURED.
When they go in for the surgery (right now scheduled for Sept. 9), she will have her bladder and a few other non essential organs removed. So, pray that the cancer has not spread, and that the surgery goes well.
i kinda don't even want to bother with an update for my job b/c it seems all superfluous after hearing that my mom is going to be (speaking it out in faith) cured of cancer.
but, jobs going well. it's tough, and it'll take me several weeks/months to get the hang of it. but prayers for me during rush would be greatly appreciated. :o)
CURED!!!
So, for those who aren't on FB, I will post an update here.
Forgive me any mess-ups. I had a rather large glass of white wine with dinner, and I believe it has affected me WAY more than I had intended.
My Mom had her PET scan and bone scan. Both came back CLEAN. Meaning that as far as *they* know, the cancer has not yet spread. But they want to act fast.
Mom had a second opinion with UVA; one she rather liked. In fact, she is moving forward with the dr at UVA rather than RMH. UVA is offering her the option of an internal bladder in place of an external, which is an option she would rather deal with.
Basically:
All they have to do is remove her bladder. Then, as long as surgery goes as planned, and they do not find anymore cancer anywhere else, she will be CURED.
CURED.
As in, no more cancer.
as in, no chemo, no radiation, she will have all her hair and not be sick, and she won't have to worry about cancer spreading to other parts of her body.
CURED.
When they go in for the surgery (right now scheduled for Sept. 9), she will have her bladder and a few other non essential organs removed. So, pray that the cancer has not spread, and that the surgery goes well.
i kinda don't even want to bother with an update for my job b/c it seems all superfluous after hearing that my mom is going to be (speaking it out in faith) cured of cancer.
but, jobs going well. it's tough, and it'll take me several weeks/months to get the hang of it. but prayers for me during rush would be greatly appreciated. :o)
CURED!!!
Friday, August 5, 2011
"cancer is just a word, not a sentence"
Last week, my mother notice some blood in her urine and decided to go to the doctor. He sent her to another specialist, who took some tests and did some scans and came back with the results that she had 2 tumors in her bladder. They performed a biopsy on Monday, and results came yesterday.
Cancer. Stage 4.
We had a feeling it was cancer. But we were hoping for stage 1....or 2. Not 4.
Apparently it is too far into her muscle, and they must now test to make sure it has not spread anywhere.
My mother is going to spend a week at the beach with my sister and her family, so when she gets back, she will have scans and more blood tests and surgery and chemo awaiting her.
Our prayer right now is that it has not spread anywhere else. If you are a praying person, please join us in prayer right now. We most certainly could use some good news.
It is easy for people who choose to do harmful things to themselves to say, "I'm not hurting anyone else; I'm only hurting myself. Let me choose for myself. It is my body; not yours."
Well, yes. It IS your body. But for those around you who love you, when you get news like this, it breaks us. My heart is BROKEN.
All it took was cigarette smoke and a weakened immune system. Flu. If she didn't have the flu or a cold last fall, we wouldn't be here.
Before you light up or pop the top or whatever, think. Is this something that can harm me to the point of death? Is this something that can take me away from those who love me? Is this something that can make me suffer in my last days?
Then think: is it worth it to those I love for me to quit?
Cancer. Stage 4.
We had a feeling it was cancer. But we were hoping for stage 1....or 2. Not 4.
Apparently it is too far into her muscle, and they must now test to make sure it has not spread anywhere.
My mother is going to spend a week at the beach with my sister and her family, so when she gets back, she will have scans and more blood tests and surgery and chemo awaiting her.
Our prayer right now is that it has not spread anywhere else. If you are a praying person, please join us in prayer right now. We most certainly could use some good news.
It is easy for people who choose to do harmful things to themselves to say, "I'm not hurting anyone else; I'm only hurting myself. Let me choose for myself. It is my body; not yours."
Well, yes. It IS your body. But for those around you who love you, when you get news like this, it breaks us. My heart is BROKEN.
All it took was cigarette smoke and a weakened immune system. Flu. If she didn't have the flu or a cold last fall, we wouldn't be here.
Before you light up or pop the top or whatever, think. Is this something that can harm me to the point of death? Is this something that can take me away from those who love me? Is this something that can make me suffer in my last days?
Then think: is it worth it to those I love for me to quit?
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Happy Memorial Day
I refuse to be the kind of wife that nags.
And I refuse to be the kind of wife that complains.
But, by golly, if I feel a certain way, I don't think what I say should be twisted to make me feel badly for feeling that way.
I'm not going to write a blog bitching about stuff.
I just want somewhere that I can go to to say how I feel without it being twisted.
And I want to talk to someone who will listen....and HEAR.
I want to be REAL and not feel badly for being that way.
If that is too much to ask for, then I really don't know why I bother....
And I refuse to be the kind of wife that complains.
But, by golly, if I feel a certain way, I don't think what I say should be twisted to make me feel badly for feeling that way.
I'm not going to write a blog bitching about stuff.
I just want somewhere that I can go to to say how I feel without it being twisted.
And I want to talk to someone who will listen....and HEAR.
I want to be REAL and not feel badly for being that way.
If that is too much to ask for, then I really don't know why I bother....
Saturday, May 28, 2011
FINALLY!!!!!!
After 3 days of not being able to log onto my blog, I finally have success! GEEZ Blogger. get it together!
I changed my password. More than twice. I can't remember how many times, actually.
But even with a new password, my screen would not leave the password screen.
::blows raspberry at google::
I changed my password. More than twice. I can't remember how many times, actually.
But even with a new password, my screen would not leave the password screen.
::blows raspberry at google::
Monday, May 23, 2011
whoops. Day 14: 30 Day Photo Challenge.
I knew this was going to happen.
My last post was actually the Day 15 topic. Day 14 is a picture of someone you couldn't imagine living your life without.
I have 2 someones.
silliness ensues with these two. <3!
My last post was actually the Day 15 topic. Day 14 is a picture of someone you couldn't imagine living your life without.
I have 2 someones.
silliness ensues with these two. <3!
Day 14: 30 Day Photo Challenge
Day 14: Something you want to do before you die.
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A silly goal of mine is writing a book. Doubt I could ever be published, but it's definitely a goal. I'm always scheming, planning, but never following through. One day......one day.
A silly goal of mine is writing a book. Doubt I could ever be published, but it's definitely a goal. I'm always scheming, planning, but never following through. One day......one day.
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