rainy Wednesday

Don't know why but I am a little weepy today. My white count is coming up so I am feeling better physically but am emotionally whipped.
Went to the Sari Center today to get my lymphodema worked on and spent the entire 45 minutes listing things in my mind that I was greatful for. I DO have lots to thank God for!
Sorry Michelle for whining at work!

cool youtube video

Just saw this video made for Breast Cancer by a hospital. It is lots of fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpo-7bHeJyk

Monday nov 30

Had a nice Thanksgiving with all the family. Loved being with Ty and Mariela. They are both at such a sweet age.
Feeling better and stronger every day. Thank goodness they decided to do chemo every 3 weeks instead of every 2 weeks. Gives me a mental health week to feel better and get out a little.
Went to the Sari Center and attended a stretching class this morning. After 3 surgeries my muscles in my arms and chest are really tight from holding them weird.
Tomorrow I have my first appt to work with the lymphodema i have gotten from taking all the nodes out in my chest and armpit on the right side.
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and didn't eat too much!

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Blogger friends! Want to wish everyone a terrific Thanksgiving. Safe travels and , happy times with all your family and friends. Tom and I are heading up to Palm Coast tomorrow to be with my family, probably around 20 of us in all. Looking forward to seeing my cousin who flew in from California and most of all looking forward to seeing Tyler and Mariela and giving them lots of grandma sqeeeezes!
This year, I have spent extra time reflecting on how Thankful I am for all who have lifted me up so regularly in prayer. It is wonderful to be so peaceful in such turbulent times and I know that is only a peace that comes from "Papa".
Blessings to all.

white blood cells

Went to see Dr. Caldera this morning and my white cell count is 2800. He is satisfied with that number. Said I could go to my relatives for Thanksgiving. No hugging/kissing. No petting the animals. No raw vegetables or fruit that isn't peeled. I'd say the big thing is that a DO get to see my grandbabies!

Up in the middle of the night again

Boy am I old. In bed by 8 and up by 2 AM. A jet flew out of PBI and they usually start at 6:30 so I jumped up and started my day about 4 hours early. Kat and Julian got in. It is fun to see them. I think all my family has needed to come stare at me and make sure I am not on deaths door. Once they see me the novelty wears off. I figure by the 3rd chemo treatment I will have to beg for help.

back in the saddle again

Thanks Susan for throwing that blog up for me! Supposed to be funny, ha ha.
I've been sprung from the hospital. Still can't focus straight because of all the drugs they gave me but they worked so what the heck. MAN, that was bad.... They say the first is usually the worst and I hope it is true. Next time they can give me something called nemen to keep away the nausea.you have to fail the other stuff or insurance won't let you get it. It is $1000.00 I even offered to pay for it but good ole american medicine and insurance said no. So I imagine I spent more than that being in the hospital for 2 days. Anyone out there with some common sense who would be willing to run our healthcare system? They checked out my white cells and they seem to be holding pretty good.
Julie and Dad are leaving tomorrow and Kathleen and Julian are coming. Karyn is keeping Mariela for us. I am glad that Kat is coming because I think her dad could use lots of hugs about right now. St. Tom has been wonderful as usual. I know he has be so worried. Those little hospital chairs are not very condusive to a good night sleep. especially with your wife whining in the background. I have had my iphone on playing Joel Osteen itunes. I call him my boyfried because I listen to him all the time during this. You know, "don't let satan still your joy" He sounds a little like mr. Rogers but is very inspirational for me. Keep that positive attitude going! Well will blog again when the drugs and my eyes clear so I can see what i am typing. Thank you all for ALL the prayers. I know it is what has pulled me through. God is good and still very much in control! Love you guys.