Well, I don't have much to report cuz I still can't walk and the neuropathy in my hands makes it a little tough to function at the computer and continues to be very bothersome; EXCEPT my oncology nurse friend called tonight and said she had to go to a class for her job about neuropathy and her teacher showed her how a patient with neuropathy in their legs would walk, and that's exactly how I have been walking.  HOPEFULLY, all these problems will go away when I finish my chemo.

Everyone at work caters to me and I have been doing well but still working shorter hours.

Thank you for your patience with me and your continued prayers!!!!!!!!

Never a dull moment!!! This week at chemo the Benadryl was hyping me up a little instead of knocking me out, so my nurse took care of that so I could get my "good" sleep.  She said this is common so she'll make sure it's balanced this week when I go too.  This week will be my 2nd treatment of this session so I will only have one more treatment after that for this session, then I only have ONE more session after that!!!!!  The Dr. will order another PET Scan when I complete the chemo.

My huge issue this weekend was my walking.  I am still not able to get both feet to cooperate with each other and I lose my balance and sometimes fall.  Yesterday I was talking to Kelsey and while talking, I fell from the hallway to the bathroom.  Poor thing, I really scared her, then we both started laughing.  It only resulted in a slight scratch.  The worst of it is the annoyance--being my age and I can't walk right.  If I haven't exhausted all my prayer requests, would you really be praying for my legs, I appreciate it so much!!!

I have really been blessed this week to hear friends tell me they're following my blog--I am humbled by all who care to know what's going on in my situation.  God bless you all!

Oh, thank you for all the prayers!!!!!  Wed. was a wonderful day--I went to work and stayed for about 5 hours and when I came home, instead of plopping in a chair, I started cleaning and I even cooked dinner before I relaxed for the evening.  PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!

Right now I'm ready to go to chemo and I'm looking forward to that beautiful deep sleep I enjoy while the chemo is killing my bad cancer cells.  I may still be tired when I get home (after we get our "El Taco" (which is our ritual after chemo).

God bless each of you and I wish you all good health cuz it i so much easier to appreciate from my perspective!  Much love to everyone.

I'm sorry the last blog was so depressing, but that was exactly how I was feeling.

I am still working a few hours-a-day and I come home and rest, then I have actually had a little extra energy to get one or two things done and a few people have brought dinner over, so I have not had to stress about that (or hear Kelsey complain).  Thank you, that was wonderful!!!

Today I had a good day at work and I really had strength that I haven't had for a while and it felt good,

Please continue to pray for my legs to cooperate with each other and for the neuropathy in my fingers.

God bless each of you and thank you so much for all your prayers--they got me through a very low spot for which I am truly blessed.

I know it's been almost a week, but I have had one of the worst weeks.  I was coming off that narcotic which left me with NO energy for the entire weekend.  Thanks to Kelsey she would fix me something to eat and I am receiving help again from family and friends because work takes A LOT out of me!

I have trouble typing because I have neuropathy in my thumbs and first two fingers on each hand.

Walking tires me out so much.

Sorry this is so depressing, but that's the reality of everything for this past week.  Hopefully it can only get better from here.  

I can seriously use the prayers and encouragement!!!

Wow, what a week!  It was tough.  Tuesday was the day to put on a new pain patch but I didn't have any so I was just going to call the next morning, but when I've talked to the Dr. about the patch, he says it is a very low dosage and it would be easy to wean off of it, so I decided I would try it.  Most of the day on Wed. I was pretty emotional and that night I was not able to sleep except for maybe 2 hours.  Thurs. I had chemo and I usually sleep through it beautifully, but this time I had the jitters and could not calm down.  I asked the onc. nurse what was happening and she told me I was withdrawing from the narcotic that was in the patch.  I was still dealing with effects today and I didn't go to work.  Well,  I have been off still and I have not had pain (please pray I won't), and I have been able to sleep better.

The Dr. told me to try to do some exercise in a pool to try to get rid of my limp, so I am going to my friend's house on Sat. to use her pool and try to work out this limp that is making me so tired from walking.  I really need prayer for this too and I thank you in advance for your prayers.

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!!!  I appreciate all that everyone has done for me! 

For those of you who are following the blog, I know it's been over a week 'cause I'm back to work now.  I worked a full week last week and a couple of days I even came home and got some things done at home.  Then, Saturday, a committee I've been on at work wanted me to be their guest to take a train to Santa Barbara and while there (at the Fess Parker Double Tree Hotel), they presented me the "Sheriff's Award", which was really an honor.  After the presentation, we had time to walk around before taking the train home.  My friend pushed me around in my wheelchair, but I was still so drained from the 16-hour day, I slept all the next day and all day Monday after I went to work.  YIKES! I need to manage that better 'cause I'm still a little tired today.

I also got sick last night, which I think, has something to do with being 4 days after chemo--I have tracked that as one of the elements when I have gotten sick.  Kelsey was quick with the wet washcloth and we kept it to a minimum.

I had my blood drawn today in prep for chemo this Thursday.  Please pray for me because the effects of the chemo are culminating and taking more out of me when I need more energy to be working.  I appreciate all the love and encouragement in your words, cards, and visits.