Hanging On

To all of you who follow my blog faithfully (all two of you :O) ) I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long. It has been a roller coaster of a ride for a month or so. There have been some serious issues with my oncologist that sent my daughters on a hunt for a new treatment facility. I have been fighting with depression especially during the week following chemo, so I was not much help. But due to the generosity of my family who were willing meet the difference in what my insurance will cover, I changed to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. What a difference! These physicians not only know my name but meet with me every three weeks before chemo to discuss my treatment and how I'm doing and offer help with side effects, etc. They are a wonderful group of people. (I'm still nervous about costs, but since we have covered the basics, please don't feel the need to contribute to my "cause" any more - each of you has burdens of your own. I am SO appreciative of your kindness, prayers, and generosity that I cannot adequately express my feelings.

Each of these chemo treatments seems to leave me a little weaker and my stomach a little less tolerant, but these new physicians are helping with the neuropathy (numbness in hands and feet) and they are willing to give me some options of going longer between treatments (always watching the growth of the cancer with scans) so that my body has a chance to recover. I dread every treatment, but am trying to do my best to accept the Lord's will and to have a cheerful attitude. I have a quote pinned to my desk from Elder Holland that reads: "I testify that bad days come to an end, that faith always triumphs, and that heavenly promises are always kept." I believe those words!! I do feel much better by the time its time for the next treatment!!

May God continue to bless all of my angels. . you make it all worthwhile and keep me going with your love, faith and prayers!