The Race For The Cure went great Saturday morning. Ashley, Allyson, and 8 of Ashley's coworkers ran the race. I was so touched by their love and suport. It was an emotional morning and over 20,000 people entered the race. It is very humbling and gratifying all at the same time.
I had my second chemo treatment yesterday. I am feeling ok, just weak and nauseated. Thank goodness for the nauseating medication. It has helped. I worked today, but very tired and ready for rest. My blood count was very good yesterday, so I am so thankful to the Lord. Sitting in the chemo room watching others does make me thankful. I am not dealing with what a lot of others are dealing with today. One woman, I met yesterday was given 2-6 months to live last September, but is going strong and has such a great attitude. She is working hard to overcome and be healed from her cancer, and was such a joy to talk to and be around. She was ministering to others. She liked the way I tied my scarf on my head, so I showed her how to do it. She was a very sweet & classy lady.
Two different families in our church brought food yesterday that will last us a few days. The folks in our church continue to be wonderful to us and help us out so much.
Today is Gary's birthday. (Happy Birthday dear. I love you very much and am so proud to have you as my husband. You are a great, wonderful man and so supportive.) Last Sunday night, some men of our church gave him a rifle. They all signed the case and it was very touching. He went into Southlake today and Ashley took him to lunch. Allyson is coming out and taking him to play golf Friday and then both girls will be here for the weekend. We are looking forward to them being here for the weekend and enjoying some time together.
Prayer requests:
1. Energy, strength, and nausea.
2. Our house and insurance. We are still dealing with that situation. Not fun.
3. Our church building that we are still trying to get finished.
Thank you all for the prayers, cards, and words of encouragement. Until next time, keep your eyes looking up to Jesus. He isn't finished with me or you yet.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
April 19,2008
I have to tell you about some great men in our church. We had a shave your head party Thursday night at church. Twelve men shaved their heads with me. Gary formed a club called Dana'a Hairclub. He had a certificate for me that each guy signed when he shaved his head and gave each man a card. One man had hair down the middle of his back. He donated his to Locks of Love and I shaved his head. He also wrote a very sweet poem for me. I was so honored and touched. I was the last one to shave my hair and it made it so much easier with all of the support. A sweet lady that works for our city came and helped shave heads. She did mine for me. Everyone was cheering me on. Gary shaved his head for me, (actually I shaved his head) so neither one of us have to worry about blowdryers, brushes, combs, hairspray, etc. anymore. (I have a wonderful and supportive husband). Ashley and Allyson were there, along with John, one of our adopted sons. He shaved his head. Ashley and Allyson snapped pictures throughout the night and I will get those posted on myspace soon. Ash and Ally also brought scarves and tied them on their heads and we had our picture made together. It was a wonderful night and made losing my hair so much easier. I have a wonderful family and church family.
I went to the doctor Friday and got some great news. He said I am doing great, my blood count is wonderful and right where it needs to be and the lump under my arm has already gotten smaller. He was very encouraging, as he always is, and such a great and Godly man. The surgeon said my port looked great, also. While I was at the doctors, a dear sweet lady in our church came over and changed the sheets on our bed, vacuumed, mopped, cleaned our bathroom and did so much. We still have a mess from the leak and she tried to make it look as nice as she possible could. The insurance came out Wednesday and are suppose to be getting us a check. Hopefully, we can get everything done and back in order soon. We have a big hole in our living room wall where the wet sheetrock was cut away. She tried to cover it up the very best she could. It was a great day.
I have felt very good this week and have a lot of my strength back. I continue to be touched by all of the wonderful people that are praying for me and us. I receive prayergrams or cards everyday and am so honored to have so many Godly people praying for me. Thank you all. God has truly blessed me and I am so humbled by everyone's love and prayers. God is great.
Until next time--keep yours eyes up on Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
I went to the doctor Friday and got some great news. He said I am doing great, my blood count is wonderful and right where it needs to be and the lump under my arm has already gotten smaller. He was very encouraging, as he always is, and such a great and Godly man. The surgeon said my port looked great, also. While I was at the doctors, a dear sweet lady in our church came over and changed the sheets on our bed, vacuumed, mopped, cleaned our bathroom and did so much. We still have a mess from the leak and she tried to make it look as nice as she possible could. The insurance came out Wednesday and are suppose to be getting us a check. Hopefully, we can get everything done and back in order soon. We have a big hole in our living room wall where the wet sheetrock was cut away. She tried to cover it up the very best she could. It was a great day.
I have felt very good this week and have a lot of my strength back. I continue to be touched by all of the wonderful people that are praying for me and us. I receive prayergrams or cards everyday and am so honored to have so many Godly people praying for me. Thank you all. God has truly blessed me and I am so humbled by everyone's love and prayers. God is great.
Until next time--keep yours eyes up on Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April 12, 2008
I DID IT!!!! I made it to the Texas Rangers game Thursday night and lasted all the way through the game. It was a great night and a lot of fun. We even had a streaker at the game!!!! I was very glad to have Friday off and stayed at home all day. I have not had a day at home since we found out March 14 about the cancer. I have either been at work, church, or running to doctors everyday.
It was nice to be a home, except our hotwater heater leaked and we had to deal with that situation. I was on the phone while Gary pulled up the carpet in our living room and pulled off the baseboards. Just pray for us as we deal with the insurance company. I sure cannot have problems with mold or mildew while going through Chemo. We are suppose to have an insurance person coming next week to view the damage. Friends from our church came to help us with hot water heater and move furniture. It was just the circulater to the hotwater heater, so we haven't been without hotwater.
I am feeling much better and will go back to the oncologist and surgeon on Friday April 18th. The surgeon needs to check on my port and oncologist meet with me. Thank you so much for the comments, prayers, love, and friendships. To God be the glory. Until next time--keep looking up to Jesus.
It was nice to be a home, except our hotwater heater leaked and we had to deal with that situation. I was on the phone while Gary pulled up the carpet in our living room and pulled off the baseboards. Just pray for us as we deal with the insurance company. I sure cannot have problems with mold or mildew while going through Chemo. We are suppose to have an insurance person coming next week to view the damage. Friends from our church came to help us with hot water heater and move furniture. It was just the circulater to the hotwater heater, so we haven't been without hotwater.
I am feeling much better and will go back to the oncologist and surgeon on Friday April 18th. The surgeon needs to check on my port and oncologist meet with me. Thank you so much for the comments, prayers, love, and friendships. To God be the glory. Until next time--keep looking up to Jesus.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
April 10, 2008
Today is Thursday, 6 days since my first chemo treatment. Yesterday was the roughest day so far. Tuesday I was doing better and thinking ok, I can handle this, and then yesterday wham--I was sick from the time I got up. I have gotten some medicine from the doctor and that is helping. I am just very weak and nothing sounds good to eat. I did work all day yesterday and am at work today. Some of our adopted kids and grandkids were here last night from Georgia and I so wanted to enjoy them. I was able to sit in the chair and talk some, but not as active as I have always been with the boys. It was good to see them, get to hold them, and love on them.
Ashley, my older daughter, has tickets to the Texas Ranger game tonight. So, the four of us are going to the game and relax and enjoy it. Hopefully, I will be able to feel good enough to enjoy the evening. I have to tell you how proud I am of my family. My husband, Gary, has been wonderful going through this with me. He is giving up foods with me that I can no longer eat. Our daughters, Ashley & Allyson, have been awesome--from coming and cleaning house--to buying me fake eyelashes and scarves. My mom came and helped clean house and brought me some hats. She is ready to come anytime I need her to be with me. Gary's parents and family
have been there for us and ready to help in anyway. My family is awesome. I knew I loved my husband and daughters, but this has given me a whole new love and respect for them.
They are so strong in the Lord and prayer warriors. When you go through cancer, God does change your way of thinking. I will take each day and learn what God wants for me this day--
This is the day that the Lord has made and I will be glad in it.
Until next time--Look up and keep your eyes on Jesus.
Ashley, my older daughter, has tickets to the Texas Ranger game tonight. So, the four of us are going to the game and relax and enjoy it. Hopefully, I will be able to feel good enough to enjoy the evening. I have to tell you how proud I am of my family. My husband, Gary, has been wonderful going through this with me. He is giving up foods with me that I can no longer eat. Our daughters, Ashley & Allyson, have been awesome--from coming and cleaning house--to buying me fake eyelashes and scarves. My mom came and helped clean house and brought me some hats. She is ready to come anytime I need her to be with me. Gary's parents and family
have been there for us and ready to help in anyway. My family is awesome. I knew I loved my husband and daughters, but this has given me a whole new love and respect for them.
They are so strong in the Lord and prayer warriors. When you go through cancer, God does change your way of thinking. I will take each day and learn what God wants for me this day--
This is the day that the Lord has made and I will be glad in it.
Until next time--Look up and keep your eyes on Jesus.
Monday, April 7, 2008
My Journey
On March 14 I received news that no one really ever wants to hear..."you have cancer". No matter how "prayed up" you think you might be, you are never prepared for news like that. On the day I found out, we clung together as a family, cried a lot, prayed a lot, walked around in a haze, but I finally bowed up and said..."I'm gonna fight this thing and win it!"
Needless to say, since I have received this news, it has been a roller coaster of emotions, doctor's visits, hours of talking and most definitely praying. I decided to put this blog together so that not only can I record my journey, but so that you, my friends and family, can stay updated on the latest news and know how to pray for me, Gary and the girls.
As of right now, it is a type of breast cancer called her2 positive, and I have been diagnosed at stage 2B. It has been contained in the right breast, and is not located anywhere else in my body. As of right now, the doctor does not want to do surgery, but wants to attack it with 6 months of chemo, as well as putting me on a strict diet and exercise routine. This past Friday I had the port put in as well as started my first round of chemo. I have been very tired and very nauseous, but thankfully have been able to work. Please pray for energy in the coming weeks, and that I will not get sick from the chemo. I will keep you updated!
I love you all and thank you so much for the prayers!
Needless to say, since I have received this news, it has been a roller coaster of emotions, doctor's visits, hours of talking and most definitely praying. I decided to put this blog together so that not only can I record my journey, but so that you, my friends and family, can stay updated on the latest news and know how to pray for me, Gary and the girls.
As of right now, it is a type of breast cancer called her2 positive, and I have been diagnosed at stage 2B. It has been contained in the right breast, and is not located anywhere else in my body. As of right now, the doctor does not want to do surgery, but wants to attack it with 6 months of chemo, as well as putting me on a strict diet and exercise routine. This past Friday I had the port put in as well as started my first round of chemo. I have been very tired and very nauseous, but thankfully have been able to work. Please pray for energy in the coming weeks, and that I will not get sick from the chemo. I will keep you updated!
I love you all and thank you so much for the prayers!
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