I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Missy for my Spring surprise package... what a terrific treat to come home to... and I really appreciate it. I have "known" Missy since 2000 when we were on Scrapals together, and when I took a trip with my family to Orlando/Tampa, I had hoped to connect with her. She was working and I have family in that area, so we just did not have enough time to get together. But Missy, do you remember telling me about that outdoor flea market somewhere? We did go to that, because we love to do stuff like that, and it was so much fun. I have ordered many of Missy's handmade paper-piecings for my albums, we both seemed to have a Raggedy Ann obsession, and she does absolutely THE BEST work ever. You will not be disappointed with anything that you purchase from her.
ANYWAY, I digress... I appreciate your friendship and the gift was super! Thank you thank you thank you!!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Photos of the trip
Well, I realize that I have been delayed in my postings. Must have been the cold New York wind or the snow or just the changing weather... but I could blame it on my sister or my husband... I have had a cold/sinus/ear ache with temperature and just not feeling good at all! To add to that, I missed work on Monday, but I still was required to attend my husband's work dinner, which was really good and I was happy to meet his boss and his boss's boss, and coworkers, but I was really not well. Oh so, poor pitiful me, I am sure you are feeling my pain! ha!
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
SPRING in New York City?
I know that it is officially spring, but wow, was it ever COLD in NYC today! Being a southern gal, I do love the sunshine...
But we had a blast. Walked MANY blocks up to Serendipity for frozen hot chocolate... yep, i know it was too cold for a frozen drink BUT that is what they are famous for, so... ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right?
I am happy to report that the show we saw was good - The Drowsy Chaperone - very entertaining, good music and good dancing - just the way a musical should be... and not "R" rated like the last show I saw. :( The bus ride could be improved, not that I am prejudiced, but why do northern people talk so loudly and get into your personal bubble space? Perhaps I am spoiled?
anyway, i am tired and it is late... just wanted to post a quick update. Hope you are well and that it's warm wherever you are!
But we had a blast. Walked MANY blocks up to Serendipity for frozen hot chocolate... yep, i know it was too cold for a frozen drink BUT that is what they are famous for, so... ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right?
I am happy to report that the show we saw was good - The Drowsy Chaperone - very entertaining, good music and good dancing - just the way a musical should be... and not "R" rated like the last show I saw. :( The bus ride could be improved, not that I am prejudiced, but why do northern people talk so loudly and get into your personal bubble space? Perhaps I am spoiled?
anyway, i am tired and it is late... just wanted to post a quick update. Hope you are well and that it's warm wherever you are!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Who Are You?
I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God's child (John 1:12 )
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17 )
I am bought with a price (1 Cor. 6:19 -20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt. 5:13 -14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27 )
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph 2:18 )
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28 )
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ. (Phil. 4:13 )
I am the branch of the true vine. (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ).
I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3).
I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1).
I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10 )
I am confident the good works God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14).
I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God.
Do you know who you are!?
I am God's child (John 1:12 )
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17 )
I am bought with a price (1 Cor. 6:19 -20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt. 5:13 -14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27 )
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph 2:18 )
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28 )
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12 )
I can do all things through Christ. (Phil. 4:13 )
I am the branch of the true vine. (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ).
I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3).
I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1).
I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10 )
I am confident the good works God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14).
I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God.
Do you know who you are!?
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Spring is Here...
...and I am so GLAD! I dislike cold and these past two days have been "roll down your car window" weather. I LOVE IT!
We are preparing for a Spring Break trip (trip #1) to Baltimore/NYC - I still have lots to do. Just me and one of my girls is going. Then next Tuesday is Mom's 3rd Chemo treatment. I am letting the husband take her... he was willing to take off work, and I have prepped him with the details of the routine. I think it will be good for him to go and see what we have been doing for these past 3 months.
Anyway, I am looking forward to getting away from home. Sometimes it is just nice, you know? Enjoy the weather wherever you are... one thing is for sure, it is going to change! :)
We are preparing for a Spring Break trip (trip #1) to Baltimore/NYC - I still have lots to do. Just me and one of my girls is going. Then next Tuesday is Mom's 3rd Chemo treatment. I am letting the husband take her... he was willing to take off work, and I have prepped him with the details of the routine. I think it will be good for him to go and see what we have been doing for these past 3 months.
Anyway, I am looking forward to getting away from home. Sometimes it is just nice, you know? Enjoy the weather wherever you are... one thing is for sure, it is going to change! :)
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Kaleidoscope & Caution
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2nd Chemo...
Hello Friends ~
Today we went back to the Oncology office for lab work and a visit with the doctor.
We were surprised when Dr. Moraes said that we were to have chemo today, because our understanding was that it was going to be every 4 weeks. (Some of you knew otherwise!) He asked about how she felt, how she thought she was handling the chemo... When we mentioned the headache, he said that was from the anti-nausea medication – that it was a pretty strong med and headaches were a frequent complaint. Mom said she would rather have the headache than the nausea, so...
Our appointment was at 2:30 – which is rather late to begin a chemo treatment.
They hurriedly rushed us through to the other side of the offices to see if we could get in... It was either do it today, or have to come back Wednesday or Thursday; they had already attached the plastic syringe to the port during the blood draw.
Of course, this was not the first time that things did not go as we expected!
They began with the Pre-Meds at 3:10 – the saline solution, a tylenol, and then the bags of steroids, anti-nausea drugs, and the benadryl. These drugs are so awesome because they take away so many of the side effects of the chemo drug.
After these go in, the cook has put together Mom’s particular chemo mixture and then that goes into the IV. These drugs are very powerful – the nurses always dress with their smocks, gloves, goggles, etc. - even the chemo patients have to use a separate restroom when they have this in their body. They are very particular and specific about the wastes being toxic.
When that was finished, Gina came over to give her the push-drug. Because Mom is slightly anemic, the doctor also ordered Aranesp and will give that every other week. This drug is similar to the drug that she gets on the day after chemo (the one that is the white blood cell booster). She says that it goes right under the skin (not in muscle) and it stings a little bit.
We wrapped everything up about 5:45. It was another long day. And then tomorrow she has that follow-up shot. I think tomorrow, Mom will use her numbing ointment and see if that will take some of the sting out.
~ and personal thoughts ~
Today we sat over next to the windows in an even larger plush recliner. I got to sit in a recliner as well – but did not recline, as the TV headphones did not reach! Honestly, you all would not believe this place! I got us both a coke from the fridge, gave mom a heated blanket, and she took a little nap while I read and watched TV. The world of cancer treatment has certainly changed over the past several years.
A church group from Virginia had made caps for people undergoing chemo and the nurse brought the bag over for us to look at... We had hoped that Mom would hold on to her hair, but it is not looking that way. My boss told me on Monday that it was a good thing, it showed that the chemo was working... And so I needed to hear that. After all, so many times it is not the reality of a situation but how we look at it. So, the chemo is doing its job and getting to all parts of her body. Our mantra is: Every little cell in my body is well.
This afternoon was our first doctor trip without Amy.
Unfortunately, she has a job way up north and she left this past Friday. We miss her. :(
Thanks for you continued prayers, encouragement, and wishes.
We love you
Today we went back to the Oncology office for lab work and a visit with the doctor.
We were surprised when Dr. Moraes said that we were to have chemo today, because our understanding was that it was going to be every 4 weeks. (Some of you knew otherwise!) He asked about how she felt, how she thought she was handling the chemo... When we mentioned the headache, he said that was from the anti-nausea medication – that it was a pretty strong med and headaches were a frequent complaint. Mom said she would rather have the headache than the nausea, so...
Our appointment was at 2:30 – which is rather late to begin a chemo treatment.
They hurriedly rushed us through to the other side of the offices to see if we could get in... It was either do it today, or have to come back Wednesday or Thursday; they had already attached the plastic syringe to the port during the blood draw.
Of course, this was not the first time that things did not go as we expected!
They began with the Pre-Meds at 3:10 – the saline solution, a tylenol, and then the bags of steroids, anti-nausea drugs, and the benadryl. These drugs are so awesome because they take away so many of the side effects of the chemo drug.
After these go in, the cook has put together Mom’s particular chemo mixture and then that goes into the IV. These drugs are very powerful – the nurses always dress with their smocks, gloves, goggles, etc. - even the chemo patients have to use a separate restroom when they have this in their body. They are very particular and specific about the wastes being toxic.
When that was finished, Gina came over to give her the push-drug. Because Mom is slightly anemic, the doctor also ordered Aranesp and will give that every other week. This drug is similar to the drug that she gets on the day after chemo (the one that is the white blood cell booster). She says that it goes right under the skin (not in muscle) and it stings a little bit.
We wrapped everything up about 5:45. It was another long day. And then tomorrow she has that follow-up shot. I think tomorrow, Mom will use her numbing ointment and see if that will take some of the sting out.
~ and personal thoughts ~
Today we sat over next to the windows in an even larger plush recliner. I got to sit in a recliner as well – but did not recline, as the TV headphones did not reach! Honestly, you all would not believe this place! I got us both a coke from the fridge, gave mom a heated blanket, and she took a little nap while I read and watched TV. The world of cancer treatment has certainly changed over the past several years.
A church group from Virginia had made caps for people undergoing chemo and the nurse brought the bag over for us to look at... We had hoped that Mom would hold on to her hair, but it is not looking that way. My boss told me on Monday that it was a good thing, it showed that the chemo was working... And so I needed to hear that. After all, so many times it is not the reality of a situation but how we look at it. So, the chemo is doing its job and getting to all parts of her body. Our mantra is: Every little cell in my body is well.
This afternoon was our first doctor trip without Amy.
Unfortunately, she has a job way up north and she left this past Friday. We miss her. :(
Thanks for you continued prayers, encouragement, and wishes.
We love you
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