God is in Control

Day 18 and still in the hospital!  I am having surgery Friday morning to put a tube in my stomach to keep it drained!  I haven't slept in 48 hours cause I throw up all the time.  I know I have a lot of people praying for me.  I need it more then ever now.  I know this will be a different way pf living for myself but If I can stay alive it will be worth it.  The Dr. say that my stomach has stopped working that is why i am having so much trouble.  I will still try to keep you informed on here but my sister is keeping her face book page up about me.  Keep praying   THE FAT LADY HAS NOT SUNG YET!!!

WOW WHAT A WEEK

It has been a week!!!!!!!  Not only did my oldest daughter have her first car accident (no one was hurt) but my youngest daughter broke her leg and will be out of school for at least 8 weeks.   I went to do chemo last Thursday and they couldn't do it because my white and red blood count was too low.  They wanted to do a blood transfusion but the last time I had that it made me deathly sick so I said no.  I did take a special shot and go beck in on Monday to see where my levels are and I pray we will be able to do chemo this week.  My counts have been going up so we might have to change a few things.  I did get the fluid on my stomach drained.  They got a little more then 4 liters!  WOW that is a lot.  It took 10 pounds off of me so I like to think that I had a small child.  I know God doesn't give you more then you can handle so I am going to just keep fighting and having faith.  Thank you again for all the prayers and food and help that has been given to all of us. Love you all

Lisa's 40th Birthday

Sunday, Sept. 2, was Lisa's 40th birthday. Travis and Angie and Sophie were here and we had birthday dinner. Lisa was able to eat some and really enjoyed it. She had chemo last Thursday and will have chemo again this Thursday, Then she has a week off. So she is looking forward to that week off. So this round of chemo is three weeks on and then one off. We don't know how many rounds we have to do, but we will just believe that it will zap the tumor and she can feel better again. She continues to be very brave and doesn't complain. She takes shots for her white blood cells two days before treatment. These treatments are really a lot harder on her than the last treatments. She doesn't seem to have much energy for anything. But her spirit is good, and she is looking forward to moving into her new home in a few weeks. The girls are doing well in school, so that is great. Please keep praying. We really appreciate all of your love and prayers. Thank all of you.

Please Keep Praying For Me

I took Lisa to Springfield last Thursday for new chemo treatment. She had been very sick for a couple of days after having her stomach tapped on the previous Monday. They took off little more than 2 liters of fluid. When we arrived at clinic, had to get a wheelchair to get her in because she was so weak. They called doctor in to look at her, and she immediately admitted us to the Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Very hard for her to be back there, as it had been 18 months since we were there. They started fluids and tried to manage her pain, so lots of meds. She was some better Friday morning, so they ordered chemo treatment with a new drug that had been added by her Mayo doctor. We finally left the hospital Friday late afternoon and brought her back home. She was still pretty sick Saturday, and then Sunday night, really hit a low. Sunday was a very hard day for her. She ran fever of 101 and went a couple of days without sleep, no matter how many drugs she took. She hasn't eaten much for a week or so. I tried to care for her all day Sunday, and finally called my friend who is a nurse, and she came over and helped me care for her. She said she wanted her dad to make posters again with the healing scriptures on them, so he made a late run to get the posters and made them for her. She is to have the chemo each week, and I am waiting on a call at the present from her doctor to see if they think she should go ahead and take the shot for the white blood cells or not. Doctor told us to do two shots this time before chemo Thursday, but I am not sure her body can do it. I just ask all of you that have been such faithful prayer warriors to please continue to hold her up in prayer. Also please pray for wisdom for the doctor to know how to treat her. She has fluid again and they wanted to drain it again when we were in the hospital, but she couldn't do it. She has a new 3.8 cm tumor on lining of tummy and CA-19 was back up to 4221.

Prayer Warriors

Ok so all my Prayer Warriors I need it now!!!!!  Heading to Mayo with my dad and Steve on Wed. night.  I do bloodwork on Thursday and see the Dr on Friday!  I have a lot of fluid back on my stomach that needs to be drained.  It hurts so bad.  I can only have it drained if they put me to sleep so keep your fingers crossed.  It hurts when they drain it.  It is like sticking a straw in your stomach while you are awake and you cant move or else!!!  I know the cancer count is going up so we need the Dr to figure out a  new treatment so we can kick this cancers ass again!!!  I just want to be healthy and enjoy everyday I have with my family.  This being in so much pain is for the birds.  We were going to fly to Mayo since I am hurting but it is too expensive so we are driving.  Pray for safe travels!!  My mother will be at home with my girls since they start school on Wed. so if you want to know anything you can call her.  Thank you again for all your prayers and support.  Love each and everyone of you.
Lisa

Mayo Bound

I know I have not updated my blog in a while but I was waiting until I spoke to Dr. G at Mayo.  My CA19 9 cancer marker continues to go up so the Dr.'s feel like it is time to change chemo.  I am heading to Mayo on the 16th and have a appointment on the 17th.  Dr. G is just running a few test on me so he can figure out what is going on.  We communicate over the phone and email all the time but it is time for him to see me in person.  I feel real good about it.  I just want to stop the cancer before it gets out of hand.  On a lighter note our house is coming along and we should be in it real soon.  Painting is starting tonight!!!  The girls start school at Joplin on the 15th.  It is so great to be back in Joplin and to be a EAGLE again!!  I am looking forward to Dominique's senior year and Emma's fist year of middle school.  Thank you again for all the prayers!! 

Keep Praying

We have now been back from Mexico for a month and I have 3 chemo treatments.  I have taken oral chemo for well I am on my 5 week.  Got my cancer marker test back yesterday and it has gone up again.  we are now at 4221.  I know it isnt at 16000 were we were 24 months ago but I would really like it to be at 14!!!!!!  I have been fighting this for 24 months and out ofthe 24 months I have been doing some kind of chemo and radiation.  My body is worn out and I am tired.  It does get harder to stay positive.  I just need more strength.