Good Afternoon,
Today is a pretty big day for my treatment. Its my 4th MRI! I know, I probably should have gave Y'all some notice, so here it is: my apt. is at 5pm. Anyway this scan will give the Doctors the information needed to tell me what we're doing next. I'll be meeting with an oncologist on Monday, Radiation Specialist on Tuesday, and Surgeon on Wednesday, so by mid week we should have all our ducks in a row. Everything else is going good, I'm feeling great and my family is all well.
Thank you for the celebration ideas, as time passes im getting more excited about a conclusion to this ordeal. I have faith in God that it wont be much longer.
Thank you for continued thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
All Glory To God. Amen
Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Day 124 (9)
Hey everyone,
I hope all are well, I am doing quite nicely this humid Wednesday night.
Since my last post I've gone through thin and thick and now a little more thin, so I'm in pretty good spirits.
Memorial weekend was a lot of fun; getting out into the country with some of my close mountain biking amigos. My parents were originally planning on coming until they heard plans of camping-out. I think they were more afraid of the trials myself. Anyway, it was a nice 'last hurrah' before the 6th and possible final round of chemo. My family and I also had the privilege of heading out to lake Conroe with some friends Memorial day. Victims flying off tubes and relentlessly pursuing transit on kneeboards were cheered and applauded. Great food and company, thanks.
I started my 6th round on Tuesday the 2nd and was handling like the others until about the second day. Apparently I have gotten a few pounds heavier and they increased my dosage to match. My body seemed to notice the change, which made for more dazed and nauseating days until yesterday. Right now, I'm recovering like before and hope to plan another mountain biking trip before the MRI and the doctor visits probably at the end of the month. All in all I'm thankful to be done for now and for continued blessings.
All Glory To God. Amen.
P.S. One of my good friends posed a question which has got me thinking...
"Are you going to do anything crazy after your finished with it all?"
Skydiving and the sort has crossed my mind, do you have any suggestions about how to celebrate?
I hope all are well, I am doing quite nicely this humid Wednesday night.
Since my last post I've gone through thin and thick and now a little more thin, so I'm in pretty good spirits.
Memorial weekend was a lot of fun; getting out into the country with some of my close mountain biking amigos. My parents were originally planning on coming until they heard plans of camping-out. I think they were more afraid of the trials myself. Anyway, it was a nice 'last hurrah' before the 6th and possible final round of chemo. My family and I also had the privilege of heading out to lake Conroe with some friends Memorial day. Victims flying off tubes and relentlessly pursuing transit on kneeboards were cheered and applauded. Great food and company, thanks.
I started my 6th round on Tuesday the 2nd and was handling like the others until about the second day. Apparently I have gotten a few pounds heavier and they increased my dosage to match. My body seemed to notice the change, which made for more dazed and nauseating days until yesterday. Right now, I'm recovering like before and hope to plan another mountain biking trip before the MRI and the doctor visits probably at the end of the month. All in all I'm thankful to be done for now and for continued blessings.
All Glory To God. Amen.
P.S. One of my good friends posed a question which has got me thinking...
"Are you going to do anything crazy after your finished with it all?"
Skydiving and the sort has crossed my mind, do you have any suggestions about how to celebrate?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Day 109 (16)
Howdy everyone,
I've got great news: I finished my bookcase today : ) Go ahead and make jokes about the slowest carpenter in the world, and all I have to say in response is you can't rush master hand crafted quality. (thats a joke if you didn't pick up on it) I am far from mastery, but I've learned a lot and its been a lot of fun. Pictures will be up on facebook soon.
I've been able to enjoy a little more free time this round having my mwf labs drawn in town instead of downtown. It took a little working at it, but now I can drive there, and its just less of a hassle for the whole family.
The 5th round has been pretty similar to the others in the sense of what is happening: the tumor is still shrinking (to my knowledge) and I've held up just as well (first week-pain in the but, other two-much better). The main difference is my overall desire to get it over with. I know I still have cancer, but I am ready to 'get my life back'. I've discussed this with some of y'all and you've been really supportive. Thanks. One verse that does a great job of 'hitting me over the head' as I like to call it is
Romans 5:1-5 (NIV)
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, wea]">[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And web]">[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but wec]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
There's not much I can say about this but wow. My God is a loving God, he will provide for me through thick and thin, I have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for Him, His plan has my best interests in mind and gives me hope of a real future.
If I don't see or hear from you, have a super memorial weekend! Lets remember those who have given there lives for our freedoms.
All Glory To God. Amen.
I've got great news: I finished my bookcase today : ) Go ahead and make jokes about the slowest carpenter in the world, and all I have to say in response is you can't rush master hand crafted quality. (thats a joke if you didn't pick up on it) I am far from mastery, but I've learned a lot and its been a lot of fun. Pictures will be up on facebook soon.
I've been able to enjoy a little more free time this round having my mwf labs drawn in town instead of downtown. It took a little working at it, but now I can drive there, and its just less of a hassle for the whole family.
The 5th round has been pretty similar to the others in the sense of what is happening: the tumor is still shrinking (to my knowledge) and I've held up just as well (first week-pain in the but, other two-much better). The main difference is my overall desire to get it over with. I know I still have cancer, but I am ready to 'get my life back'. I've discussed this with some of y'all and you've been really supportive. Thanks. One verse that does a great job of 'hitting me over the head' as I like to call it is
Romans 5:1-5 (NIV)
1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, wea]">[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And web]">[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but wec]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
There's not much I can say about this but wow. My God is a loving God, he will provide for me through thick and thin, I have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for Him, His plan has my best interests in mind and gives me hope of a real future.
If I don't see or hear from you, have a super memorial weekend! Lets remember those who have given there lives for our freedoms.
All Glory To God. Amen.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 89 (17)
Yahoo,
The doc said the tumor is continuing to shrink! So much so, that we can most likely get better 'margins' in surgery if we continue two more rounds of chemotherapy. In other words, if it keeps shrinking surgery and a recovery from it will be all around easier. Praise God.
Everything else is about the same... : )
All Glory To God. Amen
The doc said the tumor is continuing to shrink! So much so, that we can most likely get better 'margins' in surgery if we continue two more rounds of chemotherapy. In other words, if it keeps shrinking surgery and a recovery from it will be all around easier. Praise God.
Everything else is about the same... : )
All Glory To God. Amen
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Day 88 (16)
Howdy,
Have to say this has been the most 'exciting' cycle yet! After getting my way almost every weekend in the 3rd cycle, I've been completely Tomball-locked this cycle. While its been a shame not be able to get out and see friends, Its been necessary due to some nasty fever business that always seems to sneak up on the weekends.
So far our 'garden' is doing alright, but is suffering a bit in the strong sun. I sure hope the plants don't wilt too much or we wont have any fruit/veg to account for. Thus far our blueberries are holding, but its a lot of work watering them all daily.
Lots of doctor stuff coming up, had an MRI today, a surgery consult tomorrow, and an oncology apt. on Monday. For those who are wondering, surgery is most likely in our plan (unless we don't need it), the MRI and consult will help us determine if more chemotherapy is necessary for surgery and the pros cons of radiation and hopefully a timetable. I will keep y'all in the loop with the information I find out.
God Bless you all, I'm sending big prayers up for finals, guidance, and healing of course : )
All Glory To God. Amen.
Have to say this has been the most 'exciting' cycle yet! After getting my way almost every weekend in the 3rd cycle, I've been completely Tomball-locked this cycle. While its been a shame not be able to get out and see friends, Its been necessary due to some nasty fever business that always seems to sneak up on the weekends.
So far our 'garden' is doing alright, but is suffering a bit in the strong sun. I sure hope the plants don't wilt too much or we wont have any fruit/veg to account for. Thus far our blueberries are holding, but its a lot of work watering them all daily.
Lots of doctor stuff coming up, had an MRI today, a surgery consult tomorrow, and an oncology apt. on Monday. For those who are wondering, surgery is most likely in our plan (unless we don't need it), the MRI and consult will help us determine if more chemotherapy is necessary for surgery and the pros cons of radiation and hopefully a timetable. I will keep y'all in the loop with the information I find out.
God Bless you all, I'm sending big prayers up for finals, guidance, and healing of course : )
All Glory To God. Amen.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Day 72 (2)
Good Afternoon,
Surprise surprise, I got my Fightin' Texas Aggie Ring this morning. Whoop!!I had it sent to the house because I wasn't sure if I could make it up for ring day. Well, 3:45 this morning I wake up panting... I had a dream where the UPS man didn't drop it off because I'm asleep and no one answers the door. So I set the alarm clock an hour earlier and tried to get back to sleep.
Anyway It all worked out alright and Mom and I are here ad MDA starting my 4th round of chemotherapy. The last one showed the least side effects yet and I'm claiming this one will be even better. Thanks for all those praying and thinking about me. Your support makes a huge difference :)
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Still working on that dad'gum bookshelf, its coming along and its going to beautiful. I'm also starting my bike restoration this week and trying to start reading more.
All Glory To God. Amen
Surprise surprise, I got my Fightin' Texas Aggie Ring this morning. Whoop!!I had it sent to the house because I wasn't sure if I could make it up for ring day. Well, 3:45 this morning I wake up panting... I had a dream where the UPS man didn't drop it off because I'm asleep and no one answers the door. So I set the alarm clock an hour earlier and tried to get back to sleep.
Anyway It all worked out alright and Mom and I are here ad MDA starting my 4th round of chemotherapy. The last one showed the least side effects yet and I'm claiming this one will be even better. Thanks for all those praying and thinking about me. Your support makes a huge difference :)
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Still working on that dad'gum bookshelf, its coming along and its going to beautiful. I'm also starting my bike restoration this week and trying to start reading more.
All Glory To God. Amen
Friday, April 2, 2010
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