Today we received the PET scan results. Mom was really anxious last night. She was afraid she would be so nervous this morning that she would not be able to stand it. When Mom awoke this morning, she had such peace. The Lord continues to touch us. He amazes me continuously, and I hope to never take his love and power for granted. His strength is perfect.
We were also blessed with good news from the scan. All spots of cancer had reduced in size, except for one spot. The spot that has caused a fracture in her left leg near her pelvic area has not reduced in size. Mom's battle has only just begun, but to hear that she is responding to the chemo is exactly what we wanted to hear. She is set to receive 4 more rounds of chemo with 3 weeks between each round. After that, the doctor told her that she would be placed on a pill-form maintenance drug. She was supposed to receive more chemo today if the doctor thought it best to continue with chemo, which the doctor did; however, Mom's veins have not been cooperating. After sticking her 4 times in an attempt to find a vein to draw blood to see if her counts were okay to continue with chemo, the doctor decided that Mom would need a pic-line inserted into her arm. Mom was thrilled to hear that she would no longer be stuck on a regular basis. Her arms look terrible. They are so bruised from all the sticking these past 3 months. This line will hopefully remain in place throughout the treatments. The line could not be inserted until Thursday so we came on back home without her having a chemo treatment. She should receive another treatment Thursday after they insert the pic-line.
Mom is doing pretty well. She still has her hair. She still uses a cane or walker to get around on her leg, and she feels good most days. She tires really easily and the first 10 days after chemo really takes her energy. Just when she begins to wonder if she will ever feel good again, she gains some energy back. She hasn't really been nauseated. All in all, she is doing well. She is a tough cookie. Thank you for all your prayers. Your support means more to us than you know.
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Dear Shirley,
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day to hear such wonderful news that your treatments are working. We know that God is healing your body thru His miracles within your body thru the care of your doctors. How special to know that you felt such Peace within this morning. Oh, that had to be God's Presence.........how awesome and what a story you have to tell of His faithfulness.
We will continue our prayers daily as you continue your treatments. And it is good to know that you will not have to be stuck so many times after you go back on Thursday. The medical profession has come so far, can do so much and we are thankful for you and for them. We know that God will continue to work within you........and we will Keep Believing!!!
Shirley, know each day that you are in our prayers and believe in the Power of Our Lord who is still in the business of working His Miracles. We know this without a doubt as your treatments are working!!! How thankful we are for you and for your family.
Our prayer is that you will continue to feel God's strength and Healing Power and know His Presence within every moment. May you have that Peace within that passes all understanding.......that Peace that only comes from God.
Keep Believing!!!
with much love and prayers,
betty
Dear Shirley
ReplyDeleteI communicated with Kelly today through email and she informed me of your story. Since this morning many many good memories have flooded my mind :) All the times Kel and I caused trouble while at Alabama. The many trip "home" for the weekend. Your wonderful cooking and just hanging out! You being my Mom away from home!
Please try and take comfort knowing you are in our prayers. We believe in miracles!
Love
Cassie
Hi Shirley,
ReplyDeleteThinking of you as always and you are daily in our prayers. You have been so strong and will continue to face this "giant" and you will win the fight. As Kelly says......you are "a tough cookie"!!!
I look forward to talking with you when you are up to a chat. You are doing so well and will continue to do so.........just get the rest that you need and rest knowing that you are always in His Hands.
I continue to pray that you feel God's Healing Power within your body and have that Peace within that comes only from Him. He is faithful to His children and He gives us all that we need as we depend on Him. May you feel His strength for each day.
Keep Believing!!!
with much love and prayers,
betty
"To place faith in something other than one's self requires an element of courage; yet those who have put it in God can testify that even greater courage~~along with peace of mind~~is to be found in doing so."
~ Author Unknown