Being an SEC girl, married to a former SEC Football player, working at a SEC school (who is NUMBER ONE!!!), I am looking at this as a game!
My first half is over. I feel great after surgery. I can even bend over, sneeze and cough without any discomfort. So...I can say with great enthusiasm...I have won the first half! But for all you football followers out there...we all know it's the score at the END of the game that counts.
I have enjoyed half time. I was able to attend Walk to Emmaus last week-end. A wonderful three day event that brought me closer to God and I found peace and left my fears there. What a great opportunity to worship with other women seeking a touch.
I was able to work last week, part time each day. Being back at the RCU was so healing! As I have said often, it is a great place to work. I will be in and out this week as well.
Today starts the second half! I'm ready to play every minute of the second half and get a victory! I will be getting my port in Starkville at OCH put in this afternoon (Monday - October 27, 2014) OPPS! Whistle blow! I just talked with surgeon's nurse. I SEE the doctor today to learn about it and surgery will be scheduled. PUNT!
In the morning I have to be in Tupelo early for a PET scan. Interesting fact about PET scans...I can't be around babies or pregnant women for 8 hours after the scan. My daughter in law, Amy will be having a sonogram tomorrow. Hopefully we will find out the gender of my grandchild...I can't see or hug her when she finds out!
Dr. Julian Hill, in Tupelo is my oncologist. I met him Friday and feel very blessed to have him treat me. Great news...he has an office in Starkville, so I will be receiving treatments there. PRAISES! I will receive 4 drugs. Three, I believe will be administered at the clinic, and the 4th I will wear with a battery operated pump for 36 hours.
The schedule for treatments is every two weeks for 6 months. That equals 12 - TWELVE treatments. That seems like a doable number. I know so many who have twice and three times that number. I am so humbled.
Those of you who are reading this...please get a colonoscopy if you haven't! I read again this week, that colon cancer doesn't give you symptoms early. You are so important and your health is worth checking on. I DID NOT! Don't be me!!!
Also, my surgeon suggested I take Juice Plus supplements. They are ordered. (Can't find in Walmart) I am also juicing one meal a day...usually breakfast. A friend of Kacy's has been in treatment for colon cancer and feels juicing has been a big part of his journey to wellness.
Well...my plans have changed for the day. I am going to go get dressed and head to work. After thinking I had to fast for surgery...I am looking forward to breakfast.
Thank you for reading this...following my progress...and continuing to pray for me and others you know facing health issues.
Also...all of you who have brought me food over the last month a read a verse. This is for you!
"If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I assure you, that person will be rewarded!" Mark 9:41
I remain grateful to you all!
Monday, October 27, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
On your journey to wellness
I have been home almost two weeks. It has been three weeks since surgery. I wonder how long my time will be based on that incident?
Since coming home I have been cared for, loved, fed, received cards, calls, and posts! I have said this before and will say it often-i don't know what I would have done. If you are familiar with the bible story of the loaves and fishes, I am living that first hand. It does not matter what people bring us to eat, it lasts and lasts and lasts. My prayer for each one of them, is that they will be blessed right back!!!
My first week home, I had friends and family who agreed to stay the night with me and Charles. I rested so well knowing they were here.
I can't wait to paying it forward.
Cards are in my mailbox each day. Hearing from friends and family brings sunshine to my heart. Laura Lofton a teacher friend from south Mississippi wrote a statement that I am clinging to. She said her thoughts and prayers would be with me "on your journey to wellness!" I am in agreement!
Charles' two sisters Mary Ann and Pat, have come every single day to bathe me and change my bandage. Laughter is part of their treatment. Pat has even come running when pain and fear sapped my courage. She was tender and helpful to realize trapped gas can be a distraction. Sprite was the answer. And. Walk. Walk. Walk. This happened to be the night Lois was spending the night. She made the trip to McDonald's for me at 11:30 pm to retrieve the sprite that gave me relief.
On Monday it was time to visit Dr. Ley in Madison, MS. The sisters and our niece, Judy took me. I love the name on their office. Women's Health and Healing Center. The rest of the staples were removed and a follow up appointment in six months was made. A bit of infection in my incision made it necessary for an antibiotic and hydrogen peroxide treatment. I can already feel a difference.
Also I have been referred to Dr. Julian Hill in Tupelo, MS on October 24. Praying he will know just what I need to reach wellness.
Of course, I can't leave out Mississippi Football! This has really given me something to look forward to...Football Saturday. This past Saturday, my brother Sammy and his wife Pam drove up from Hattiesburg with a tail gate of smoked chicken quarters, potato salad, and baked beans. Then if anyone was still hungry???? Spiral honey ham and croissants. What a feast. Not only food but family! And State didn't let Sammy down...and later that night Charles watched his Rebels beat A&M!
This week-end I am attending a church retreat...Walk to Emmaus. I am looking forward to being with women who are seeking God's will for their lives...as am I! It's hard to explain how part of my time is spent fighting fear (usually night time). My prayer is as I attend this retreat, God will fill me with His courage, His strength, and His might.
"But the Lord is with me like a Mighty Warrior" Jeremiah 20:11
PS Please pray for healing for both 2 year old Ryan fighting Leukemia and Bro. Mickey Dalrymple - Leukemia
Since coming home I have been cared for, loved, fed, received cards, calls, and posts! I have said this before and will say it often-i don't know what I would have done. If you are familiar with the bible story of the loaves and fishes, I am living that first hand. It does not matter what people bring us to eat, it lasts and lasts and lasts. My prayer for each one of them, is that they will be blessed right back!!!
My first week home, I had friends and family who agreed to stay the night with me and Charles. I rested so well knowing they were here.
I can't wait to paying it forward.
Cards are in my mailbox each day. Hearing from friends and family brings sunshine to my heart. Laura Lofton a teacher friend from south Mississippi wrote a statement that I am clinging to. She said her thoughts and prayers would be with me "on your journey to wellness!" I am in agreement!
Charles' two sisters Mary Ann and Pat, have come every single day to bathe me and change my bandage. Laughter is part of their treatment. Pat has even come running when pain and fear sapped my courage. She was tender and helpful to realize trapped gas can be a distraction. Sprite was the answer. And. Walk. Walk. Walk. This happened to be the night Lois was spending the night. She made the trip to McDonald's for me at 11:30 pm to retrieve the sprite that gave me relief.
On Monday it was time to visit Dr. Ley in Madison, MS. The sisters and our niece, Judy took me. I love the name on their office. Women's Health and Healing Center. The rest of the staples were removed and a follow up appointment in six months was made. A bit of infection in my incision made it necessary for an antibiotic and hydrogen peroxide treatment. I can already feel a difference.
Also I have been referred to Dr. Julian Hill in Tupelo, MS on October 24. Praying he will know just what I need to reach wellness.
Of course, I can't leave out Mississippi Football! This has really given me something to look forward to...Football Saturday. This past Saturday, my brother Sammy and his wife Pam drove up from Hattiesburg with a tail gate of smoked chicken quarters, potato salad, and baked beans. Then if anyone was still hungry???? Spiral honey ham and croissants. What a feast. Not only food but family! And State didn't let Sammy down...and later that night Charles watched his Rebels beat A&M!
This week-end I am attending a church retreat...Walk to Emmaus. I am looking forward to being with women who are seeking God's will for their lives...as am I! It's hard to explain how part of my time is spent fighting fear (usually night time). My prayer is as I attend this retreat, God will fill me with His courage, His strength, and His might.
"But the Lord is with me like a Mighty Warrior" Jeremiah 20:11
PS Please pray for healing for both 2 year old Ryan fighting Leukemia and Bro. Mickey Dalrymple - Leukemia
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