Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
update 3/19
Oncologist's office called this afternoon after they read her blood work results from this morning. She now has hypothyroidism- a complication from her "chemo" med. So now she needs to start taking Synthroid. Ugh, it's always something it seems!
I so look forward to the day when she is healed, and she won't have to take all these meds!
on a more uplifting note, I have a cute story about her and the cat.......
We needed to put her brace back on after her nap this afternoon, but Jasmine was laying next to her- right in our way. SO I moved Jasmine to the couch. She wouldn't have it. She immediately jumped right back up on the bed, right in the same spot in our way. So then Rach moved her to the other side- not so much in our way. But Jas would not be outdone. She then moved herself up to Rach's face and began showering her with kisses. SO stinkin cute!
Really long story shorter, Jas ended up getting her way- never leaving Rach's side, and ended up nestled in Rach's neck. it was awesome. :)
I so look forward to the day when she is healed, and she won't have to take all these meds!
on a more uplifting note, I have a cute story about her and the cat.......
We needed to put her brace back on after her nap this afternoon, but Jasmine was laying next to her- right in our way. SO I moved Jasmine to the couch. She wouldn't have it. She immediately jumped right back up on the bed, right in the same spot in our way. So then Rach moved her to the other side- not so much in our way. But Jas would not be outdone. She then moved herself up to Rach's face and began showering her with kisses. SO stinkin cute!
Really long story shorter, Jas ended up getting her way- never leaving Rach's side, and ended up nestled in Rach's neck. it was awesome. :)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Rachaelism March 13th....
Rachaelism March 13th:
I went to wipe an eyelash off of her face, and she says "How did you see it???" I said, "it was a dark one"....to which she replies, "NO, I have so few of those left- put it back!"
We went outside on this beautiful day in the neighborhood. And as we were walking back, she says, "Do you think Jasmine (the cat) had a party while we were out?"... and as we walked through the door she yells out, "I knew it!"
I went to wipe an eyelash off of her face, and she says "How did you see it???" I said, "it was a dark one"....to which she replies, "NO, I have so few of those left- put it back!"
We went outside on this beautiful day in the neighborhood. And as we were walking back, she says, "Do you think Jasmine (the cat) had a party while we were out?"... and as we walked through the door she yells out, "I knew it!"
tumor mrarker is way down!!! :)
Rachael update March 12th:
We're making some more med adjustments, and all for the better. Before too much longer, she'll be off steroid therapy completely, YAY! And we're transitioning to a different pain med that won't make her as sleepy. :)
Overall doc was pleased with her latest scans results. Just because the tumors may not be shrinking as quickly as we would have preferred, that doesn't mean we're not still in the victory zone. As I stated previously, the fact that they didn't grow any, is WONDERFUL news!
Which brings me to the highlight of the day for me, the best news we've gotten in awhile- her tumor marker is DOWN TO 237 FROM 302!!!!!! PRAISE GOD and HALLELUJAH! A normal range for this particular enzyme (LDH which is found in everyone) is 100-190. and hers is ONLY 237! YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!
Keep up the prayers- God is listening and moving in powerful ways! ♥
We're making some more med adjustments, and all for the better. Before too much longer, she'll be off steroid therapy completely, YAY! And we're transitioning to a different pain med that won't make her as sleepy. :)
Overall doc was pleased with her latest scans results. Just because the tumors may not be shrinking as quickly as we would have preferred, that doesn't mean we're not still in the victory zone. As I stated previously, the fact that they didn't grow any, is WONDERFUL news!
Which brings me to the highlight of the day for me, the best news we've gotten in awhile- her tumor marker is DOWN TO 237 FROM 302!!!!!! PRAISE GOD and HALLELUJAH! A normal range for this particular enzyme (LDH which is found in everyone) is 100-190. and hers is ONLY 237! YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!
Keep up the prayers- God is listening and moving in powerful ways! ♥
Friday, March 9, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
update- new med March 8th........
We got news today that her CT scans from Monday showed no more significant tumor shrinkage, so she decided to go ahead with the new "chemo" med. Please continue to pray for us, and specifically that this was the right decision (which I believe it is with all my heart) and that this new med will be the one to kick this cancer's behind.
Of course we were a bit discouraged at first, BUT we are still encouraged that even though they didn't shrink- they didn't grow either! and that is FANTASTIC news! That's half the battle anyhow. This means we're another step closer to stabilizing- which is a requirement for being ready for surgery :)
SO, overall we are still very positive minded, and continue to believe that God will deliver her from this cancer- just maybe not the way we originally thought. But that's ok- He knows more than we do anyway! HAHAHA! :-D
We still stand on this promise from God in His Word-
For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
As always, thank you for your prayers- they are so powerful!
Love & blessings to you all ♥
Of course we were a bit discouraged at first, BUT we are still encouraged that even though they didn't shrink- they didn't grow either! and that is FANTASTIC news! That's half the battle anyhow. This means we're another step closer to stabilizing- which is a requirement for being ready for surgery :)
SO, overall we are still very positive minded, and continue to believe that God will deliver her from this cancer- just maybe not the way we originally thought. But that's ok- He knows more than we do anyway! HAHAHA! :-D
We still stand on this promise from God in His Word-
For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
As always, thank you for your prayers- they are so powerful!
Love & blessings to you all ♥
Friday, March 2, 2012
WOW! WOW! WOW!
WOW! WOW! WOW! We got WONDERFUL NEWS yesterday!
First of all, her spine is still stable, even the fragile & fractured vertebrae with the tumors, which is FANTASTIC news.
Not only did we get the OK to go sit outside in her reclining wheelchair, but he gave her the option to start walking a coupla times per day- just a little, like to the couch, or the dining room to eat, etc... but she can get out of that bed for a bit!!!!
There are risks involved of course, and that's why it is an option, and he will let her try this for 2 weeks, see how it goes, then reassess her with Xrays to make sure there is no further damage to her spine with the activity like there was just before we left the hospital. She's decided (VERY QUICKLY I might add) that she wants to try. :-D
It was 4 months ago today that our world got flipped upside down, BUT this also means we're 4 months closer to remission!!! :)
Today, this Crazy Lady from Dayton has tears of joy on my face, praises to God on my lips, and gratitude in my heart to all you faithful prayer warriors, please don't stop- PRAYER IS VERY POWERFUL!
God bless ya! ♥ ♥ ♥
First of all, her spine is still stable, even the fragile & fractured vertebrae with the tumors, which is FANTASTIC news.
Not only did we get the OK to go sit outside in her reclining wheelchair, but he gave her the option to start walking a coupla times per day- just a little, like to the couch, or the dining room to eat, etc... but she can get out of that bed for a bit!!!!
There are risks involved of course, and that's why it is an option, and he will let her try this for 2 weeks, see how it goes, then reassess her with Xrays to make sure there is no further damage to her spine with the activity like there was just before we left the hospital. She's decided (VERY QUICKLY I might add) that she wants to try. :-D
It was 4 months ago today that our world got flipped upside down, BUT this also means we're 4 months closer to remission!!! :)
Today, this Crazy Lady from Dayton has tears of joy on my face, praises to God on my lips, and gratitude in my heart to all you faithful prayer warriors, please don't stop- PRAYER IS VERY POWERFUL!
God bless ya! ♥ ♥ ♥
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