Bone scan today!

Today I have my bone scan to check for progress.

Last week I had a CT scan to also check the progress.

I will share the results as soon as I recieve them.

My doctor said I would know before they did if I am getting better.

I have to say, I have seen a hopeful improvement since my last treatment.

I can actually laugh without coughing, which has been and extra curse since laughing is supposed to be the best medicine. Breathing a bit better and I am not as tired all of the time. LOOKING GOOD!

Thanks for all of the prayers and support!

xoxo

Today was my 3rd Chemo treatment.

Feeling very tired the last week, hoping to feel better after I start my chemo trip this weekend. It certainly doesn't seem like three weeks have gone by. I heard that the treatments are not as rough after the first three. I am scheduled for 3 more treatments so far. Before  my next one I am going to have a bone scan and pet scan (detects cancer cells from the neck down) this will let us know if the chemo is working or not, I pray it is. I have seen how the other half lives, people go about their days and life's without a care and then the other half spend their days and weeks and years fighting for their lives. The offices are always so full. I meet some of the most amazing people, we share a different type of conversation than one has in a regular day.

Many different bugs different journeys yet all fighting the same fight and still there is always laughter, and joy. When you have hours to sit and visit with strangers, I think about how fast life moves outside of lounge. I would have never met these new friends I have found. Thank you Lord for giving me joy in the most unlikely place, it is just like you to turn fear into cheer. In this life, pain is inevitable, but misery is optional!

Thank you so much for all the cards, prayers and love you have really filled my heart!

Week two after the chemo trip!

Good news... my blood counts have recovered well, and I am starting to feel better. As my nurse bluntly said, good you are ready for us to hit you again next week...Really!!

It is hard for someone like me that is always go, go, go. I can only handle a 1/2 a day at work, due to my energy level. I must stop myself when normally I would keep going, realizing I must rest to recover and again take one day at a time. As my good friend Dave, from highschool, said its like a quarterback sitting on the bench injured during the Superbowl. and that is really what its like, I count on my teammates and friends to help Topiaries carry on until I am able to get back in the game. As of right now I have 4 more treatments until I get my next steps.

Again thanks to all for the prayers and love.

Monday after Superbowl

I have been resting this past week.

I had my blood work checked after my last chemo treatment.

My white blood cell count was pretty low, which means my immune system is low, so I needed to stay away from anyone that is sick, or has a sick family member. I did not recover as quickly as last time. I will get another blood check on Wednesday. I have been feeling tired, but did have good energy today, to do some floral work. I try to work when I can to catch up from when I can not work.

I hope everyone had a great Superbowl weekend.