Met with the doc yesterday. I will have my last radiation treatment this Friday. It will be nice not to have to drive to Abington every day, have a 45 second treatment, and then make the 45 minute drive home again.
I am having my bone infusion today and meeting with my oncologist. Am a bit nervous, because I felt so lousy after my last bone treatment. Please say a prayer that this one is less uncomfortable.
Before the recurrence news, I had been having bone and back pain. Knock on wood, but this has not happened for several weeks. This makes us hopeful that the hormone medicine might be working...did I say knock on wood...?
Bailey, our boxer, has developed some mass cell tumors (DON'T WORRY, he had them before and the vet said they are not a big worry). He just needs to get them cut out. What is interesting is that the only other time he had a tumor was shortly after the first time I was diagnosed with cancer. My little buddy gets "sympathy tumors." If you think dogs don't love, I think this proves you wrong.
Am still running. Each day I get a tiny bit faster and feel a tiny bit stronger. Running makes me feel like I am able to do something to help the situation. I really believe that exercise helped me to keep the cancer at bay for the past 4 years.
A few people mentioned they want to leave a comment on the blog, but don't know how. I think that the problem might be that you need an IGoogle account. To get one, you go to google.com and in the upper righthand corner, click on IGOOGLE. You just sign up--they don't send you anything---it will just allow you to use the blog. Hope this helps :)
I am feeling very peaceful about my situation. My friend, Suzanne gave me a magnet. I read it every day. It says "Peace: It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."---unknown. Have a peaceful week.
Love,
Bev
Bev,
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for your bone infusion. How sweet is it that Baily has sympathy tumors:) I am so glad to know you are running. I think it is such a great thing that you get in your runs. How fast are you going girl? Are you ready for a Philly Half Marathon?:)
I'm so glad you are feeling very peaceful. When I was at church yesterday (Tuesday morning prayer) that's exactly the feeling I had when I prayed for you. I felt that God was speaking the word Peace everytime I prayed for you. The magnet made me cry...I may steal it for my status:) God is given us Peace and love they are the greatest treasures when we find them and embrace them because we find that He has placed inside of us and it is a well that never dries up.
"Walk in Peace and Love. Be still and know that I am God."
Much love and prayers to you and Bailey:)
Megan
Bevy, I will be thinking of you today with your treatment. Call if you want to chat or distract yourself a bit.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found that quote meaningful. I love you!
Love,
Suzanne
Hi Bev,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Missy Oakes. I am good friends with your sister. I hope you don't mind that I follow your blog. I find you so inspiring and amazing. Your positive outlook keeps me going when I think times are tough for me. I am rooting for you and praying for you and your family. Hope you don't mind a "stranger" posting this. I just felt the need to tell you that so you know how much you inspire others.
Bev,
ReplyDeleteJeff and I are following your blog and keeping you and your family in our prayers. Your daughter is absolutely beautiful and I am sure seeing her innocent face each day helps you stay strong. We'll keep the positive thoughts coming...
Teena
Love you girlie :)
ReplyDeleteSherry