Time to relax

I went to the Dr. today and got a shot to bring my white blood count back up!  OUCH  Last week I had chemo on Thursday.  I did get my CA19-9 back and it had gone down about 70 points.  Dr. Raju would of liked it to have gone down more since in the past it always went down by the hundreds.  I just have to be thankful that it went down 70 and not up 70.  It is now effecting my ovaries so I have been having a lot of pain.  Feels like really bad cramps all the time.  My sister came down to see me last Thursday and that was a great surprise then my brother and his family surprised us on Friday so it was a fun weekend.  I don't have to do chemo this week since we are leaving for vacation yes vacation!  I feel we all need to get away and relax and enjoy life a  little.  Looking forward to making lots of memories!!!!!  When we get back I will be hitting chemo hard again for two weeks then we will do another PET scan and CT scan! I am so thankful that I am well enough to go on this trip!  I will post pictures when I get back...  Please pray for safe travels and that my immune system will handle this.  I will be wearing a mask and washing my hands a lot!!! 

Another Week Lord HELP Me

I went for blood work yesterday thinking that I wouldn't have to do a shot but my white blood count was only at a 2.0 and that is way too low so I did the shot.  I go back Thursday for blood work so pray it is higher so I am able to do chemo.  I also see the Dr. Thursday and then chemo.  I have been fighting depression!  I know it goes along with this but it is frustrating.  I feel like I am trapped in a 80 year old body.  On a good note we leave for Cozumel in 10 days.  My toes need to be in the sand. So after this treatment I have another one next week then off we go!  Keep praying that I bounce back fast.  I refuse to feel bad on vacation.  We are waiting for my CA19-9 test to come back so as soon as I get the numbers I will post it!  Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!!!

Another Week

Went for a shot today.  We have decided that I don't need to take two a week but only one.  That is great cause I only get to feel like I have the flu one day not two!!! I go for chemo on Thursday!!!  My CA19-9 count went down 300 points.  I would of liked for it to have gone down more but I will take it.  At least it is going in the right direction.  OK so now I stay on oral chemo until next Wed. then a break until he 21st.  Shot the 21st chemo on the 23rd then again  the next week but on June 2nd my toes will be in the sand on a beach in MEXICO!!!!!!  I think having something to look forward to helps through the hard time.  The times when you are all alone and sick of fighting.  When I was at the Dr. this morning usually there are elderly people there but today there was a guy I would say probably in his early 20's.  I was wondering what kind of cancer he was fighting.  I could see in his face the same way I was feeling. Hurry and get me out of here!!!  He looked tired and weak.  I pray strength for him and that he is healed!!  Thank you again for all the prayers, food that has been brought over, and for those who are still donating and helping us financially!  I hope everyone has a very blessed week!!!

Friday

I posted yesterday about our house being built in Springfield well it is in Joplin!  I will be in Springfield until June then we are moving to Joplin.  I can do bloodwork and shots in Joplin and continue to do my chemo in Springfield.  Have a wonderful weekend and keep FAITH>

Another Week

I went for chemo today!  The chemo I do in the office really isn't bad at all.  I think if it weren't for the oral chemo I could drive myself but for now my mom goes with me!!!  Thank you mom!!!  I have another week of oral chemo and then i am off a week.  YEA  I will be getting my shots on the 30th and the 1st before the next treatment on the 3rd.  I am not sure how many I will have to do but we know it is working so that is all that matters.  I haven't had very much energy an that it very frustrating but I guess it is part of it.  My hair is thinning again so I pray that it slows down.  I am going to try to keep what I have for as long as I can. My friend Sheri brought dinner over again this week.  Wow she is a great friend.  We leave for MEXICO in 44 days and I am counting it down.  It seems like life is so busy right now with school finishing up.  Dominique goes to her first prom on Saturday and I am so excited.  I will post pictures.  Emma is busy playing volleyball here in Springfield and also in Carthage.  Keep praying and I will keep fighting.  Thanks for all my family and friends.  Oh yea the first floor of our new home in Springfield is now framed!!!!!  We thought we would add another project to our list!!!!! 

Tough Week

Went for shots on Monday and Tuesday and boy had I forgotten how bad they were.  I felt like I had the flu with pain in my stomach all week.  I went for chemo yesterday and it went OK all my levels were good.  I had to cut back on my blood thinner. I started back on oral chemo last night.  I take 4 pills a day for 14 day.  It makes me really sick but I am going to try to push through it.  Dominique gets to go to her first prom next weekend and I am so excited and Emmalee starts volleyball this weekend.  I am just trying to rest so I can make it to their games!  We are also building a new house in Joplin and I hope it will be done by the end of June but it probably wont be until August.  We will be moving to Joplin as soon as school is out so we can be closer to family.  We are all excited  I will still be getting treated in Springfield but I can do blood work and shots in Joplin so I feel it will all work out.  I am believing that this will be the last time and for a COMPLETE HEALING.  I have been healed twice so the third time is the charm.  It gets harder and harder to fight but I have amazing support all around me and I have two gifts from God to fight for.  We leave for Mexico in 51 day and yes I am counting!!!!  Need something to look forward to.  I think we all need a break from cancer!!!!  I start back up with blood work and shots on Monday and Tuesday and chemo again on Thursday so just pray for peace strength and no pain.  Thank you and love you all!!! 

Great Week

I have had a great week.  I didn't have to do any chemo.  I did do blood work and it was good.  I have to do shots Monday and Tuesday next week to get ready for chemo on Thursday.  I also start oral chemo too.  That is what is hard the oral chemo!  I will get through it.  We have 57 days until we leave for Mexico so I have something to look forward too.  I told the Dr's that I was NOT going to let chemo or cancer hold me back from enjoying life with my family!!!!  My brother and his family gets to go this time!  I wish my sister and her family were going to but they are going to Florida.  We will just have to plan something for the future.  Life is so short and we need to enjoy every minute that God lets us have!!!  Hope everyone has a wonderful Passover!!!!!  Thanks for all the prayers and support.  Love everyone.
Lisa