I feel as though I should just cut and paste one of my old post reflecting I am yet again trying another chemotherapy. Its been a while since my last update because I have a very hard time both physically and emotionally with this one. It started with some severe pain in my right side which of course led to more scans showing some more metastasis in my liver. Surgery or radiation were not an option so we have begun a new course of chemo called Ixempra I take it every three weeks instead of weekly and I learned rather quickly why. Although I had been handling side effects well this one is a whopper. I am currently on my week off and feeling great but getting ready for round two on Tuesday I am definitely preparing for what is ahead. The way I am trying to look at it is I need to knock my socks off to get rid of what is growing and since the others weren't doing the trick this one will.
"After you have suffered a little while, our God who is full of kindness through Christ, will give you his eternal glory. He firmly will come and pick you up, and set you firmly in place and make you stronger than ever" (Peter 5:10).
We are optimistic that I will be making the turn by Christmas and feeling well enough to enjoy the holidays. I will be surrounded by family and friends which is where I love to be. Christmas eve will be at my aunt Mary's while Christmas dinner will be here, everyone brings something and sets up so it is a stress free day with lots of fun and laughter. We are very excited, Luke of course is anxious for Santa's arrival.
I continue to enjoy reading your posts and encouraging words it is amazing how I have reunited with friends from Burnt Hills I have not heard from in 20 years. During our High School reunion they passed around my blog and I have been so lucky to hear from friends it is fun and exciting to hear how everyone is. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond I really enjoying hearing from each of you and am grateful for your prayers and concern.
God's Blessings, Merry Christmas!
