^PRAYERS^ going up for JENNY that the doctors find what is wrong asap, and don't miss anything; plus for peace, minimal pain, and quick & complete healing ... :hug:


UPDATE: my last chemo treatment went fantastic with NO SIDE EFFECTS all day. Just had one hot flash when I got home, but that is my hormones acting up again. I think I may have that a long while, but they don't last long (from 10 seconds to a few minutes), so that's not too bad, eh? Will take those danged steroids for the last time; they make me so hungry but they take away all the nausea and vomiting so they are so necessary to take.

Once I get home, I can start to work on that: #1 -- I don't want to gain anything; #2 -- I want to tone up and get back to lifting weights, walking, ans swimming; #3 -- and maybe lose up to about #30 lbs , BUT do it veryslowly so I don't end up saggy like last time. I have gained a lot of weight but on the up side, my boobs are back and I look a lot healthier too.

I may hope to get my doctor to arrange some therapy for a while to see if that can help; and I'd love to join the aqua-fitness class for therapy at our local pool. I think DH would love that too, so I'll try to get us both in if it is affordable for us.

SO, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS -- keep them going becuz now we have to work through this round too, esp from day 5/7 to 21 day and more. The DA says that it may take months for some for the symptoms to go away completely and some may come back occasionally (esp the numbness, tinglies, and frost-bite like pain in my feet and lower legs and hands. One of the chemo nurses said something similar to us already -- even up to a year (she was right).

I am sure all these prayers will help too. PRAIZE GOD for answered prayers throughout all these treatments and in between for me, DH and my family; plus for all the help from my family for DH and me too. :D

Prayers going up for Jenny, for an accurate diagnosis and a complete recovery.

Hi--It's me again! I haven't been around much-- been trying to keep up with your comments but have been so busy haven't had a lot of time to post.. My Aunt has had 3 different treatments for her back pain now. The first two were temporary to see if they might really help (the insurance company insisted before they would agree to pay) So we have taken her to those appointments and that takes up most of the day... but I love her and she is so much fun. She is my moms sister and my mom has been gone 10 years now. So that has taken a lot of time.

But I think about all of you lots and remember to keep y'all in my prayers.

Today I am asking for a little prayers and good thoughts for my "Ginger" she is my red Pomeranian
We took her to the vet this afternoon. She has had a cough for quite awhile but seemed to be getting worse. They call it a "goose honk cough". The vet. examined her and said she has a collapsing trachea, which I guess is sometimes common in small dogs, and the slight murmur she had when we first got her has become worse now too. He rated it at a 3 on a scale of 1 to 6. So she had two injections, one and antibiotic that will last 2 weeks and a steroid shot that should help with the inflammation of her throat from coughing. And two prescriptions one is a water pill that should remove some of the fluid from around her heart and lungs and the other is a cough pill that is an expectorant in it. The water pill she will take twice a day for about 5 days and then can cut back to once a day. So she should be feeling better real soon. She is 10 years old so I guess she has entered into her Golden Years too!

Rosebud- great news on how well the chemo went!

Karen- Praying for little Ginger!

Rosebud, so glad that the chemo went so well. I think about you so often and know that you have been here for me through good times and bad. Just want to let you know how much I so appreciate you. Still sending prayers that everything continues to go smoothly for you.. HUGS!

THANKS DEE & KAREN & EVERYONE ELSE TOO -- I just had a bit of nausea in the middle of the night as per usual; this is becuz the meds they gave me during the day wear off by then. So I ate an orange and a few grapes and that helped me feel better. Then when I got up this am, I took the steroids right away and they work very well as you already know.

I take them for a couple more days then I have some gravol to take if those symptoms persist, but ususally they don't last past 3-4 days for me so that is nice. Others told me that they have the same results. Some of them forget or don't take their steroids and that is why they get so sick. They need someone to remind them what they have to take becuz we get what is called "chemo fog" -- it is a type of partial and temporary memory issue that comes & goes. Moreover, there are so many appts and meds to remember to take that it is easy to forget. I keep a running file on my PC with all my appointments and my meds & vitamin list too; and that helps me a lot.

I have had no other symptoms except the hot flashes which are really from my hormones and the full hysterectomy. The chemo can affect your hormone balance as well. So far, all symptoms are mild and bearable -- so PRAIZE GOD for that!!!! :D

I am working to get everything ready for our trip home; DH is really looking forward to that, as am I. I miss our place and want to get that grass cut and check out my flowering plants, bushes and trees. I know our friends ask about us regularly and miss us as well.

^PRAYERS^ continue for you and yours ... :hug:

Rosebud, it is such a blessing to hear that your round of chemo happened without terrible side effects and too much discomfort. I pray that you continue to prosper in every way, especially in the area of your health.

To All of God's Children, I'm sending you good and positive thoughts. I pray that God will bless you all with His protection and His favor. I ask that you will continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm still on the job hunt, but I know that God will provide.

Love you all-- Melissa

Prayer request- my cat, Gizmo aka "Baby Cat" is going in for dental surgery today. He's been sick for a while, and I've gotten pretty sure that it's one of his teeth that's bothering him. He's essentially stopped eating and drinking much, and yet his bloodwork and everything comes back that there is nothing wrong. I happened to bump his mouth a few days ago and he reacted like it hurt a lot (and it was just a gentle bump) and so I'm pretty sure it's a tooth. In any case, he's 17 and diabetic so he's high risk for surgery, but I don't see another option. If you could keep he and I in your prayers, I'd appreciate it. I really don't want to lose him. Thanks.

DEE -- ^PRAYERS^ going up for your Kittycat today; hope he feels better real soon ... hugs


THANKS, MELISSA -- I am feeling well today; just mild skin sensitivity so far (it kinda feels like a sunburn to the touch, esp on my back/shoulders). That's not so bad really. ^PRAYERS^ continue that you will find a position that is right for you ... :hug:

Dee- Prayers for Gizmo--- Gosh we know how miserable a toothache is for people and we can tell and take something for it, Sure hope he feels better soon.

Thank you for the prayers- Gizmo came through surgery ok, they pulled three teeth. I'm hoping his health will improve now.

Continued prayers that Melissa will be blessed with a great new job, and that Rosebud's skin sensitive will go away.

Update on Jenny, our friend who had the car accident--Praises to God! She's doing much better. The pain is subsiding somewhat, so the pain meds are helping her much better. She was even at church today, but had to be in a wheelchair as it's very difficult for her to walk with the broken pelvis. I'm thinking she'll need some physical therapy when the pain is more manageable, but no one's said that for sure yet. Her family was so happy that she survived this, but, of course, her mom and dad are stressed a bit, plus her dad will be losing his job in a month due to company downsizing-that will be hard on them and for him, as it's so hard at our age to find a decent job. Keep them in your prayers.

Ronni, that is great news about Jenny. I will continue to pray for her, and also her family.

PRAISE GOD for all those answers to our prayers; so glad for all the good news. THANKS for all your kind thoughts and prayers for us too.

^PRAYERS^ continue for you and yours ... :hug:


EXTRA PRAYER REQUEST -- my BIL has asked me to ask all of you to pray for a lady who used to belong to a strange sect here in Ontario, Canada. It was a break-off branch from a Mormon group that separated becuz of bizarre practices & beliefs by the leader of this group. The leader's name was Stan King (now deceased); and his sons (Fred & Joseph) took over leadership when their father passed away. This lady (Christie) ran away, reporting terrible abuses to the women & children, and even to the male adult members of the sect (using a doctrine of fear & shame to keep them there). She is praying her son (Marcus) will be able to break free of this group with GOD's help; and she is most concerned about the abuse of the children there. The group is on a farm near Chatsworth, Ontario which isn't far from where we are here; and has been in the local/national news in the past. Please pray GOD will intervene on their behalf; and help the people there to stand up for themselves as well.

I have been MIA for a few days due to a computer crash.I'm reading all the postings I missed and am praying for all requests. and rejoicing in God's goodness.