what's happening

Well, since my Dec post, we have had quite a year. In January, Denise and Eric came over on New Years Eve and announced that they got engaged. On July 4th 2009, they got married. We had a beautiful wedding for them and had a lot of family attend. It was not easy for a lot of family to attend, so we think we may have a small reception this summer in Utica if it works out for Denise and Eric.

My appointements with the oncologist have been uneventful. I have been feeling a lot better. Still need to gain more strength, but I am working on that. BUT my hair is growing back. As soon as it gets a little longer, I am going to get it cut into shape. It is really surprising to me the effect of hair loss had on me. I don't think it was the fact of the loss, but it brought the cancer to the forefront. It was real.

I am very excited to decorate for Christmas this year. Last year we didn't even have a tree. Actually, I cannot believe that we are about 50 days away. YIKES....

Well, I will try to write more frequently and with fewer words. More pictures and maybe videos. That would be fun. Missed everyone and hope to hear from you. Feel free to comment on what is going on in your life. Love to you and have a great week.

I'm Back...

So just want everyone to know that it is almost a year that we have been celebrating. I will post another tomorrow giving details of what we have been up to...Have a great Monday. Miss you all.

And the results are........

Well, this morning me and Joe and Denise, Caroline and Larry sat in the conference room at Regions Cancer Care center when Dr. Dan Anderson came in. He looked around the room and gave me a hug and shook everyone's hand. A moment of silence and he said...well, I have great news.... Yep I am free and clear of cancer. My pet scan was clean. WE BEAT IT!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!! Uh let me see, we were happy. (understatement of the year)

So I had a slight fever, so we decided to cancel chemo today and reschedule it for next friday. What that will do is put me back one week, but that is nothing. At least I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Well, again thank you everyone for all your support and love and prayers. Thank you Lord for being with me during this time and carrying me through it.

The day has come

Sorry about long delay in blogging. I have not had a lot of good days. In fact, I think I have had more down days than up. I had a blood transfusion last week because my hemoglobin was very low. 8.5 Whoops! normal range is (i think) 12 - 14

So now the day has come. Monday I will be having my second pet scan. Then we will find out on Friday if I am ALL CLEAR. Oh how cool will that be!!!

Some good news is that my hair has started to grow back. It may only be a fraction of an inch, but when there is nothing there, you look for any amount that you can see.

So Caroline bought Wicked tickets for myself and Denise for our b-days and we all went to see it on Thursday. Oh my goodness, If anyone ever has the chance to see that, please go. It was so so so good.

On Friday, I was feeling good enough to go to a christmas lunch get together with my friend and neighbor Jolin and her 2 friends that I met and instantly became friends with. Thanks Kim and Sandie (and Jolin ) for a great time.

On Saturday I went to our Garden Club christmas luncheon at the Lake Elmo Inn. Carleen came to pick me up and she had her new baby Kallie Josephine with her. Of course, could hardly put her down. It was nice seeing the club members again.

So Friday you may hear a faint sound in the air from here to New York saying ...I'm freeeeee.... Listen closely.

Love you all Thank you so much for all your support and prayers.

finally

I waited to write until the big wedding was over. Our neighbor's daughter had a beautiful day and she looked so beautiful and happy. Here are pics of myself, Joe and Denise and Caroline. We had a great time. Only problem, I dropped my camera in the church and smashed it. I will need to get it fixed so I can get some videos and pics on here.

Now what I wanted to say was how great I felt. I have no idea what was so different last week, but that time was historically not a good time. I would start feeling bad on Tues and go downhill until Friday and then up again on Saturday. Well, I went to the rehersal dinner on Thursday....went shopping on Friday....and was at the wedding all day Saturday. I felt sooooo normal. Cannot wait until I am feeling this way on a daily basis.

So, I guess since I don't have anything to complain about I will just let you enjoy the pics and hopefully I will get my camera fixed soon and be able to put a video on.

Good week

Well, we are all having a good week. Let us start with ME!!!! I had chemo on Friday and usually by today I am wiped out. I have been taking care and feel great. I decided that what I need to do is take it easy instead of taking advantage of feeling so good the first few days, that I overdo it.

We spoke with the Doctor this week and he is looking at the first week of Dec to get my pet scan. He did say that I will still have to finish my treatments, so we are looking at the end of Jan before I will be finished. I guess I can do that.

So I was the only one dressed up for halloween at chemo. (wouldn't you know) I went as one of the strongest women I could have thought of. Rosie the Riverter. Those women kept America going when they were needed.

Congrats to Obama! I really hope that the country will finally get together and we all start thinking of ourselves as one. The old addage....united we stand, divided we fall.

So have a great week. I plan on it. Going to a wedding this weekend and plan on partyin' down. Maybe I will get a video on this weekend. Stay tuned....hahahaha. Love you all.....

not a good week

This week has been an awful week. I was down and out on Wed, Thurs, Fri and part of Saturday. Usually I have one or maybe two days that are bad, but this week was the worst.
I was very fatigued and didn't do anything out of the ordinary. I look around and get very frustrated when I see the floor needs sweeping , or the windows need washing. I love fall and decorating for halloween and thanksgiving, and I don't even have the energy to do that. So that added to the emotional effect of this terrible time. Combined with not being able to get out of bed or not being able to just sit at the table for very long, it was torture. I know in my head that hopefully this will all be over soon, but when you are right in the middle of the situation it seems so distant. I just cannot wait to be able to do things, everyday things, again.
Wow, what a dismal blog. We have a new Dunn Bros Coffee shop that opened up down the street, I think, since I am feeling better today, I should treat myself. So I will pick up my knitting project, sit in front of their fireplace, have a cup of coffee and escape for a couple of hours. Yeah, that sounds good. Have a great day everyone. Talk with you soon.