All is going along. Had a really great visit with my family. On Monday I went for treatment. Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to the medicine. That experience was interesting to say the least. Anyway, they were able to give me the rest of the medicine after some time. (Thank God).My biggest fear is that they wouldn't be able to give me the meds. My body is starting to feel achy which is one of the side affects and of coarse, I am requiring a lot of sleep. My spirits are up and each new day is one step closer to being done with this whole mess. Thinking of you all... The kids are all doing well. Back into the swing of school.
To all my friends at Eagleswood.. hang in there, monitoring will be over with in a matter of days!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
LIfe Is Good
Feeling good and looking forward to the weekend. My parents,Greg ( my oldest brother) and my sister are coming down. (Kim is going to take me to the city on Monday and Tuesday) I am really looking forward to spending time with all of them.
I was able to enjoy a nice visit with Maryanne N. the other night and have seen quite a few of the neighbors. I think that it does me good to spend time with friends.
The snow is finally falling. They say it is just a dusting but, I will take whatever.
Hope that you all have a wonderful 3 day weekend. I will keep you posted!
I was able to enjoy a nice visit with Maryanne N. the other night and have seen quite a few of the neighbors. I think that it does me good to spend time with friends.
The snow is finally falling. They say it is just a dusting but, I will take whatever.
Hope that you all have a wonderful 3 day weekend. I will keep you posted!
Friday, January 9, 2009
T.G.I.F
Everything is going as planned. The new treatment went well besides the fact that we left for the city a 7 am and didn't get home until 7:30 pm. Thank God for Aunt Mary who once again pulled through and was able to pick up the kids and watch them until we got home.
I saw the doctor on Monday and she says everything is going as anticipated. She even said that she thought we would get even more positive results from this new medicine. This new stuff is a much longer treatment. I was in the chair for 4 hours which I must say, I slept through. I no longer have any of the nausea, but get VERY tired from it. I didn't think that it was possible for that to happen.
Deb was a real trooper once again and took me back on Tuesday for my shot. As much as I hate having to go back the second day, I really enjoy spending the time with her without having any interuptions! Thanks Deb.
I spoke with the surgeon today and my surgery has been set for March 13th.. WOW!!! I know that I have a long road still to travel but I can't wait for the Chemo to be over and for some hair to start growing back..After the surgery I will need 4 to 5 weeks of radiation. That shouldn't be to bad and I will have that done out of Monmouth Medical with the Sloan Doctors as traveling to the city every day for that would just be to much...
Anyway, TGIF to all of you. I can't tell you how much I used to look forward to the weekends. I still do, as we can all be home together. However, I will say something that I never thought I would say...... I look forward to getting back to work!
Enjoy the weekend.... BRING ON THE SNOW!!
I saw the doctor on Monday and she says everything is going as anticipated. She even said that she thought we would get even more positive results from this new medicine. This new stuff is a much longer treatment. I was in the chair for 4 hours which I must say, I slept through. I no longer have any of the nausea, but get VERY tired from it. I didn't think that it was possible for that to happen.
Deb was a real trooper once again and took me back on Tuesday for my shot. As much as I hate having to go back the second day, I really enjoy spending the time with her without having any interuptions! Thanks Deb.
I spoke with the surgeon today and my surgery has been set for March 13th.. WOW!!! I know that I have a long road still to travel but I can't wait for the Chemo to be over and for some hair to start growing back..After the surgery I will need 4 to 5 weeks of radiation. That shouldn't be to bad and I will have that done out of Monmouth Medical with the Sloan Doctors as traveling to the city every day for that would just be to much...
Anyway, TGIF to all of you. I can't tell you how much I used to look forward to the weekends. I still do, as we can all be home together. However, I will say something that I never thought I would say...... I look forward to getting back to work!
Enjoy the weekend.... BRING ON THE SNOW!!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
All Good Things in 2009
Happy New Year to All!
Things are finally settling down at the Moore house. We all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends. I did remarkably well after my last treatment. I think with all the holiday excitement and my sister and niece taking me, I actually did not go into my "golden slumber".
All my family arrived by Christmas afternoon, which was really a treat. The only member missing from my siblings was my younger brother and his family. Hopefully, we will get together soon. Mary and Kathy are coming over this Saturday. We are all very excited about being able to spend some more time with them.
Monday is back to the city for my 4th treatment. This is when they are changing my medicine. This medicine shouldn't cause nausea, but may bring bone and joint pain as well as tingling in the hands and feet. We will see.
I can't tell you all enough how great it makes me feel to sit and talk with you, read your emails and just know that you are praying for me. You all are keeping me going! This battle really stinks... but I know in the end, we will all have much to laugh and smile about...
May all the good things that you wish and dream for come to you in 2009!
I love you all.
Things are finally settling down at the Moore house. We all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends. I did remarkably well after my last treatment. I think with all the holiday excitement and my sister and niece taking me, I actually did not go into my "golden slumber".
All my family arrived by Christmas afternoon, which was really a treat. The only member missing from my siblings was my younger brother and his family. Hopefully, we will get together soon. Mary and Kathy are coming over this Saturday. We are all very excited about being able to spend some more time with them.
Monday is back to the city for my 4th treatment. This is when they are changing my medicine. This medicine shouldn't cause nausea, but may bring bone and joint pain as well as tingling in the hands and feet. We will see.
I can't tell you all enough how great it makes me feel to sit and talk with you, read your emails and just know that you are praying for me. You all are keeping me going! This battle really stinks... but I know in the end, we will all have much to laugh and smile about...
May all the good things that you wish and dream for come to you in 2009!
I love you all.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Christams Prep
Finally made it back on my feet. This last one was a bit more than I bargained for. I think that on top of the treatment , I got a little bit of a stomach virus.. Oh well, that's over with now. I am busy trying to get the last of the Christmas things done this week as I am down to the wire. My sister and niece are arriving on Sunday to take me to my appointments on Monday and Tuesday and Anne emailed and said that she would stop over on Friday. . I am really looking forward to seeing them. Plan on wrapping today if all goes well. Not much new on this end..Enjoy the holiday season and I will write soon.
Monday, December 8, 2008
3 down...5 to go!
Well, we did it once again. Deb successfully drove me into the city without any tales to tell. It was a really long day as the doctors were backed up which backed up the treatment. Anyway, my question to the doctor this week was how do you know this is working? With this, she whipped out her ruler and measured the mass. The mass now measures 6cm x 6cm versus 6cm x 8 cm when I started!! Don't want to get to excited as it is only an outside measurement, but it looks like something good is going on! Keep on praying. This is the most powerful thing anyone can do and it is working!
Once again, I can not thank everyone enough for all their help and support. Kathy and Mary who cleaned my house, my Mom and Dad for helping with the kids and meals, PaulMan and Stacey for the chili and scallops, Maryann, Gary and Julia for the Christmas stocking, moose tracks for Dan and scarf and bag for me, Nance for the nightgown, Dot for the hat, Cloe for the prayer shawl and hat, all me email buddies that greatly brighten my days, my neighbors for their incredible loyalty, concern and terrific meals and most of all to my peers at work who without them donating their days I would really be in a mess! I am forever grateful to each and everyone of you. If anything positive comes out of this it will be that I will see each day brighter and will be a more compassionate person. I love you all dearly.
I suspect that by tomorrow I should be in my week long slumber. I will write again soon.
THANKS!
Once again, I can not thank everyone enough for all their help and support. Kathy and Mary who cleaned my house, my Mom and Dad for helping with the kids and meals, PaulMan and Stacey for the chili and scallops, Maryann, Gary and Julia for the Christmas stocking, moose tracks for Dan and scarf and bag for me, Nance for the nightgown, Dot for the hat, Cloe for the prayer shawl and hat, all me email buddies that greatly brighten my days, my neighbors for their incredible loyalty, concern and terrific meals and most of all to my peers at work who without them donating their days I would really be in a mess! I am forever grateful to each and everyone of you. If anything positive comes out of this it will be that I will see each day brighter and will be a more compassionate person. I love you all dearly.
I suspect that by tomorrow I should be in my week long slumber. I will write again soon.
THANKS!
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