Well, so much for August!

Sorry I have been away so long.  I touched on my health a bit on Thinkin of Home, but basically, my liver quit functioning correctly.  Lord, I was one sick girl.  I have been on steroids for almost a month...which is a whole nother story! 

We had 2 deaths in my family during that time, and frankly, I just was down and out.  But I know many  of you have been praying for me, and I am improving....with the liver issue.  The cancer issue, is being reviewed to see what options I may have.

I am thankful, the Lord is in control and for my great doctor.  Yes, I am concerned.  I have been battling almost 7 years continually and honestly, I am a bit tired.  But, life is worth fighting for, so I continue.....

I have been feeling a little stronger each day, and hopefully, soon, I will be able to enjoy Fall...or at least what we get!  It is really  difficult to keep up with the daily chores when you don't feel good, so I am trying bit by bit, to get things back in shape. 

Till the next time,

Ceekay

Frankly, Cancer sucks....

and it is sucking the energy right out of me.

First it was my iron levels.  So I had an iron infusion.

Now, my liver levels are too high.  Can't get any chemo until it levels out.  How that is going to happen, I really don't know.

I am supposed to have biopsies on Thursday....but I don't want to.

I am frustrated and I would love to say something upbeat.  Sorry.  Just don't have it today.

Thanks for caring.

It is CT time again....

they seem to come so close.....

I see oncologist on Thursday.  I am nervous.  I would appreciate your prayers.

The Iron Worked

OMG....I feel like a new person.  I actually care again.  I am so thankful to have gotten this iron and that now they know to keep an eye on it. 

Still having some stomach issues....but we are working on that too.

Thank you for checking on me!  I appreciate it!

To iron...

Or not!

Well....we ironed.  Five hours of an iron infusion.   I was down 2/3s.   Hopefully this will perk me up!

My chemo nurse called me a trooper.    I really am not.   I just got drafted into this mess!

I am a bit frustrated and sad

some days I feel good.  Then I won't feel so good.  We found out that my Hemoglobin is extremely low, so I have to have an iron transfusion.  But, I have to wait for insurance....of course.

I feel guilty coming here and being a Debbie Downer.  I do have good moments.  I saw my grands today and that always makes me happy......but, in the back of my mind, I just don't know why all of a sudden I don't seem to be going forward.

I told my husband that if this doesn't perk up soon, I seriously am going to have to get some help around here.  We hate to have to do it.....but you just can't let things continually go.

So, as soon as I know when I am getting the blood juice....I will let you know.

Well, Phooey!

Saw my oncologist today.  The current trial drug may not be working.  The decision is to keep me on it for another 6 weeks and then decide what direction to take.  We asked a LOT of questions.  Our anniversary is the 18th of August so no changes will start until after that.  I really wish this drug would start to work so I could settle in for a bit.  I really haven't had much good cancer news since my last hospital stay.  That will be a year in November.  (That is so funny to me....good cancer news.....cancer humor)

But, I have to try and stay positive and pray that the Lord will direct me and my doctor to the right path.  I was not surprised by this info today....I believe the Lord was preparing me.  I just had a "feeling".

So, that's the updates my friends.  Keep me in your prayers and as always, we appreciate them so much.