Hey everyone,

Sorry if the last post sounded a little depressing (or a lot) but I wasn't expecting that kind of news from the doctor.  I have come to terms with it more today, plus I got to enjoy celebrating Kelsey's 18th birthday with her yesterday.  I praise God I was able to do that because last year I wasn't positive I would be here to share that with her.  She has been so wonderful helping me out the way she does and I'm so very grateful for her, along with the rest of my family who are so supportive.  I'm thankful for all the beautiful friends and family who give me so much encouragement--I hope I'm not  wearing you all out.  I love you and appreciate all of you as much as I have throughout this entire challenge.  Thank you, thank you, thank you and may God richly bless you!!!

Well, I got the results of my PET Scan today and I was hoping for a very good report because I have been feeling great, but the doctor told me that the scan shows progression of lesions in my liver and also in my right hip.  The doctor is putting me on a different chemo which will be given in the form of a shot (Fosladex) and I will still be getting Zomeda in the form of infusion once a month.  I was very sad, then the doctor stated, "this is just a bump in the road."  The symptoms of the Fosladex (I don't know how to spell it) are like menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, irritability, etc.--oh, no.  But I will not be losing my hair!

Once again I have been very grateful for all your prayers and support and hope you will continue to pray for me.  The road is still a long one and I hope you're with me through the long haul.  God bless each of you, I love you!!!!

I want to thank all of you who were praying for me on Wed. when I had my PET Scan.  The test went fine, but I don't get my results 'til I see my doctor next Fri. 2/19.  Yes, that is a long time to wait and yes, Satan has tried to make me think some horrid thoughts, but the Lord reminds me that I am not to worry, but to let my requests be made known to Him and also that God is not a God of fear.  I was really praying about that before I went to bed and thankfully I fell asleep quickly.  I still have a problem with that "waiting" thing and especially the "not knowing."

I will have chemo on Thurs. then I see the doctor on Fri.  When I think about it too much it makes me cry so I would really appreciate your prayers.  Please help me carry this burden. 

Overall, I am feeling Great except still trying to gain strength in my right leg and to get around without falling.  I also continue to have neuropathy in my fingers and toes which is very bothersome.

Your prayers and support are what keep me positive!  I love each of you and I am truly, truly thankful.  God bless you!!!!!

Hi my friends,

I had chemo yesterday, again just Avastin (no Taxol) and I was very tired after it.  Kelsey and I had an appt. but as soon as we got home, I fell asleep for most of the evening too.  It was very hard for me to get up this morning too.  

I got my appt.  set today for my PET Scan and it will be next Wed., 2/10/10 @ 8:45 am.  I truly hope that you will all be praying for God's will and I'm hoping that God's will is to have the PET Scan show that I am cancer-free.

Can you believe that on the 18th of this month. it will have been one year from the day I was diagnosed.  God has done many, many amazing things in my life this past year and that is because of the beautiful expressions of love and concern from all of you.  It's very hard for me to express how grateful I am to each and every one of you...but I know God knows.

Thank you again for your continued love and support for the past year and please don't quit yet--I hope you will hang in there with me to continue this fight.  I love you all!!!