I can't believe it has been so long since I have made an entry, I am so sorry. Things have been rough. I started out doing very well on the Ixempra but the last two have been brutal. I am not quite sure what we will do next, I have scans on February 18th so please keep us in your prayers. I have lost a bit more weight which really frightens me since I know I need all the strength I can to fight this but unfortunately on this chemo it just zaps everything out of me I am really unable to do much of anything. I don't have any one particular area of concern just weakness, so to say I am anxious about the scans would be an understatement but we are used to the wait and see. I don't know what alternative chemotherapy's there are for me right now and to be honest I think almost 3 years of chemo has really just done a job on me so we will leave it in God's hands as to what will be next.
Luke and Brett are doing great Luke is playing baseball, he made the A league this season and was asked to play on a travel league. Brett is coaching both and he is great at it the kids really enjoy him and he loves to be out there with them. I am very proud of both of them.
My mom, dad and sisters have been amazing through this challenge as always they come by, keep me company, clean, organize and cook for us. Which goes without saying is incredibly helpful. Tami was just here from Michigan we had nice weather for her and we even made it to the beach for a few hours. She made me a beautiful quilt which I love. While Tami is visiting she and Tori are quickly working on a quilt for Tori. Spring break is fast approaching and the Switzers will be coming in from Atlanta so we are all looking forward to their visit.
I promise to keep you all posted as to what next weeks results are as soon as I can again, please keep us in your prayers. We are going to get through this, after all I am surrounded by love, family and friends. The strength I feel from each of you is getting me through each day. Thank you for your continued notes, cards, prayers and support.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sorry, its been so long...
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trini, thanks for taking the time to post an update. thinking of you during this difficult time. warmly, the pinters
Trini,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always! How is Brett doing? I read in your last post that he had neck surgery. I am home recovering from having neck surgery myself last week. I had a herniated C7. And like Brett, immediate relief post surgery. I continue to wear a neck brace 24/7 for the next several weeks. I also have total numbness in my left arm and hand (but that is normal and will eventually subside)! Who was Brett's surgeon? I had Dr. Afshar and loved him. Well, take care and I will say and extra prayer for you on your appt. day! My best to you, Brett, and Luke! God Bless!
Eileen
Trini!
thanks for the post :)
thinking of you...
Hi Trini,
I just discovered your blog. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I will be thinking of you on the 18th, especially.
I can relate to what you're going through (I had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma...all cancer sucks)with the scans, the waiting, the chemo, feeling like crap...please stay strong and keep your faith. There are many of us, both near and far, pulling for you.
Marla Fugazzi (from BH-BL)
Hi Trini,
Thank you for the post. I have been checking the blog often to see how you are doing! You are such a strong woman - I am anxiously waiting for the good news from the scans. Luke is adorable - my kids are all sports fanatics also - we'd love to see spring baseball pictures! My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family!
Erin (Smith) Howren
Hi Trini...
Just wanted you to know that I think of you everyday and am keeping you in my prayers. I hope all went well on the 18th. Please let Luke and Brett know that I am thinking of them, too. We love you!
Hi Trini!
Thanks for the update. I continue to send you postitive vibes across the miles and look forward to some good news! Stay strong and know we are all pulling for you!
Llona Hogan
Hi Trini,
It's been a long time since high school and I recently heard about your journey. I just want you to know that I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Your amazing strength, faith, family and friends will see you through this. I think we were in 7th grade and I remember you telling a group of us about your 4 sisters and their names. I remember thinking, how lucky you were to have 4 sisters. How fortunate you are now to have all of their love and support through this challenging time. Your son is just adorable and looks so much like you. Take care and I will be thinking of you often.
Michelle (Zeglen) Marcinko
Hi Trini, I have been thinking about you and hope that you are doing ok..... Im so happy that your family is so close to help you through this journey..
:O)!! Karie (Hoskinson)
Hi Trini, I don't even know if you remember me from high school but I was forwarded your blogspot link and wanted to reach out to you during this time. Every year I run the Komen race for the cure in Manchester, VT and there is always at least one woman who I know that I have in mind while running. This year it will be you. You are in my prayers. I wish you strength and courage during this time.
Beth DeVoe Coughlin
(Tom's little sister :-))
Trini,
All of us formerly from Bridges have been thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. There are more than a dozen of us who want you to know how incredibly brave you are and what a special person you are to us. Many would like to express this in person, but if that's not possible, this blog would be the next best way to do so. We love you and value you so much. You are always in our hearts.
With all of our love,
Jeanne & your many friends from Bridges
Hi Trini,
Sorry it has been so long since I have left a message. Somehow I was unable to access your blog until I received the most recent e-mail update. That certainly does not mean that you have not been in my (our) thoughts. I may have missed a few days, but not many. Warm, healing, prayerful thoughts have been winging your way. A good friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer this year has added you to her prayer lists as well.
I am so glad to know that your circle of friends and your family can be so helpful at this difficult time.
Thank you Tami for posting the photo. Glad to see you and Luke sharing a happy moment together.
My thoughts and prayers will be coming from nearby as Joe and I will be visiting with the Pat and Hugh Flynn from the 10th to the 20th. (They are in St. Lucie West.) If there is anything any of us can do to make things easier for you, just let us know. I can be reached on my cell@518-258-9954.
I treasure our times in Scouts, and hope you have fond memories as well. I will try to dig up some photos when I get home. I still carry the bracelet you made for me back then with the pink ribbon I added.
Wishing you a full measure of comfort, peace and joy in every day.
Fondly,
Jean Walters and family
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