Hey there, friends...just a quick update as I am still sans computer and I am borrowing my boyfriend's fathers. (let me just say that not having access to the Internets BLOWS!)
First and foremost, I hope that all of you had a very merry Christmas and a happy my birthday...it's the day after Christmas for those of you who aren't clued in. I am now officially a thirty four year old child. gross.
I just creeped myself out...anyhow...we had a great Christmas...very mellow and we had the best present of all, my mom...clean scans and all. What more could you ask for, right?
Right.
My mom is feeling supreme these days...independent and healthy. I haven't been over there much, I'm really trying to give her some breathing room as I have been up her arse for well over three months, poor girl...BREAK TIME!
We do have some rather big plans tomorrow though and we are both very excited! We are going WIG SHOPPING!
This will be very fun and quite the adventure I'm sure. My boyfriend Michael and I have been trying to talk her into getting a mohawk one or something, but she isn't having it from us.
I think for some reason, she wants to look normal, whatever that it is.
I will totally post pictures from the adventure...I swear, although it may take a moment or two.
Okay, friends, I am signing off...I'm going to go watch the Charger game...lets see if the choke...
and as always, thanks so much, to ALL of you, for who you are and what you do!
hugs
xx
this post is dedicated to not choking, dancing, love and letting your hair down.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Broken Computer = No Bloggity Blog Blog
Sorry friends, my computer has a major malfunction...a big ol stupid virus...therefore, it has been nearly impossible for me to update the blog. I want to apologize for worrying any of you...I hadn't even thought to have my mom do it...oh well.
So get ready...its update time!
My mom started cycle seven of chemo last week. I, unfortunately was sick the first day, so my pops took her. The second day it poured rain and my mom wouldn't let me take her, so again, my pops took her. The third day, she called and said that I didn't need to come and get her, Nick would take her again.
At noon on the third day, my mom called me and said "Guess what I just did? I drove myself to chemo!" (let me remind you that she hasn't driven since July 24Th).
The next day, she drove herself to get her Nuelasta shot, Mervyn's for some clothes shopping, the Grocery Store and Trader Joe's.
Excuse me.
Apparently, my job here is done.
GO MOM!!!
So get ready...its update time!
My mom started cycle seven of chemo last week. I, unfortunately was sick the first day, so my pops took her. The second day it poured rain and my mom wouldn't let me take her, so again, my pops took her. The third day, she called and said that I didn't need to come and get her, Nick would take her again.
At noon on the third day, my mom called me and said "Guess what I just did? I drove myself to chemo!" (let me remind you that she hasn't driven since July 24Th).
The next day, she drove herself to get her Nuelasta shot, Mervyn's for some clothes shopping, the Grocery Store and Trader Joe's.
Excuse me.
Apparently, my job here is done.
GO MOM!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Welcome Back to the Waiting List
So, my friends, we are once again on the waiting list. No chemo today, aw boo. My mom's blood platelet was faaar tooo low for this go 'round.
Next week, though, she will be golden and ready to go!
Please sending out some quick healing vibes for my mom!
I know you all will, so I don't even know why I am asking!
Oh and fyi...My mom is actually feeling just sublime these days, so no need to worry!
This weeks blog my be a little a sparse since we don't have much to do this week.
hugs
xx
Nothing is too small to know, and nothing too big to attempt.-Sir William Van Horne
Next week, though, she will be golden and ready to go!
Please sending out some quick healing vibes for my mom!
I know you all will, so I don't even know why I am asking!
Oh and fyi...My mom is actually feeling just sublime these days, so no need to worry!
This weeks blog my be a little a sparse since we don't have much to do this week.
hugs
xx
Nothing is too small to know, and nothing too big to attempt.-Sir William Van Horne
Friday, December 5, 2008
Cheerio There Buddies!
Ah...I am feeling less sick than earlier...thank you Hay-suess!
I just perusing the Internets and I found this little gem on my friend Maureen's website. It's pretty awesome. I especially like the end apart it being "pinned to the chest" so many different meanings, but the most obvious for me is that is the exact spot where my mom's Medi-port now rests...strong and proud.
Now go read it.
"........see how the flesh grows backacross a wound,
with a great vehemence,
more strong than the simple,
untested surface before.
There's a name for it on horses,
when it comes back darker and raised:
proud flesh,
as all flesh is proud of its wounds,
wears them as honors given out after battle,
small triumphs pinned to the chest- "
- Jane Hirshfield
I just perusing the Internets and I found this little gem on my friend Maureen's website. It's pretty awesome. I especially like the end apart it being "pinned to the chest" so many different meanings, but the most obvious for me is that is the exact spot where my mom's Medi-port now rests...strong and proud.
Now go read it.
"........see how the flesh grows backacross a wound,
with a great vehemence,
more strong than the simple,
untested surface before.
There's a name for it on horses,
when it comes back darker and raised:
proud flesh,
as all flesh is proud of its wounds,
wears them as honors given out after battle,
small triumphs pinned to the chest- "
- Jane Hirshfield
Good News, Bad News...Asi Aso
Good News:
The scans are very clear, my mom's lung has aerated and she is very very healthy ands she has responded really well to treatment.
Bad News:
Three more cycles of chemo have been ordered.
Good News, Bad News, Asi Aso:
Dr. Paroly says that she is healthy, everything is looking really good and that these three treatments are like "insurance". He said that he would rather err on the side of overly cautious then the side of under treatment.
So, chemo starts again on Monday.
I think my mom is a little disappointed, but she, like Dr.Paroly, would rather just have that extra little bit of insurance.
ps...sorry if i seem outta sorts...i think im getting sick. ucky.
"Fall seven times, stand up eight"
-Japanese proverb
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The Waiting List
So, tomorrow is the big day.
Tomorrow is the day that we get the good news.
Tomorrow is the day that they will say that my mom has clean scans.
Tomorrow is the day that they say NO MORE CHEMO.
The appointment is at 10.40am and we should be back by 12pm.
Hope is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul.And sings the tuneWithout the words,and never stops at all.
Emily Dickenson
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hola!
I hope that you all had a good holiday weekend!
We really enjoyed ours! It was awesome!
So, here we are almost to Tuesday and my mom is still just truckin right along...being her typical busy body self. She said that she thinks shes ready to start driving again, she even mentioned that she almost went for a drive yesterday! wowzers!
For those of you who dont know, my mom has not driven since July 24th...thats a looong time. Her "vacation" from driving has been for two reasons...the first is because the mere thought of driving scares the shit out of her and secondly, the doctor told her that she couldn't...partly due to her brain swelling, but now that that's gone, she can literally be a free wheeling fool.
Well, when shes ready.
Good. Now she can start chauffeuring me around. haha
Anyway, this week is our "wait and see" week and its actually fairly quiet. The only appointments that we have are on Thursday for CBC/Chem Panel and on Friday for the "pre-chemo" visit. This is when Dr. Paroly will tell us how the CT Scan looked and whether or not she will need any more chemo.
So, for the rest of this week, please continue to be the pep squad, angel whisperers, healing vibes senders, positive thought provokers that you all have been throughout our crazy journey.
Keep your fingers crossed for clean scans and NO MORE CHEMO!
Here is a little gem of a photo that I thought you all would enjoy. It was taken during "Paparazzi Thanksgiving"
We really enjoyed ours! It was awesome!
So, here we are almost to Tuesday and my mom is still just truckin right along...being her typical busy body self. She said that she thinks shes ready to start driving again, she even mentioned that she almost went for a drive yesterday! wowzers!
For those of you who dont know, my mom has not driven since July 24th...thats a looong time. Her "vacation" from driving has been for two reasons...the first is because the mere thought of driving scares the shit out of her and secondly, the doctor told her that she couldn't...partly due to her brain swelling, but now that that's gone, she can literally be a free wheeling fool.
Well, when shes ready.
Good. Now she can start chauffeuring me around. haha
Anyway, this week is our "wait and see" week and its actually fairly quiet. The only appointments that we have are on Thursday for CBC/Chem Panel and on Friday for the "pre-chemo" visit. This is when Dr. Paroly will tell us how the CT Scan looked and whether or not she will need any more chemo.
So, for the rest of this week, please continue to be the pep squad, angel whisperers, healing vibes senders, positive thought provokers that you all have been throughout our crazy journey.
Keep your fingers crossed for clean scans and NO MORE CHEMO!
Just say no to chemo!
Here is a little gem of a photo that I thought you all would enjoy. It was taken during "Paparazzi Thanksgiving"
shhhh...dont tell her I put this on here...she might kill me!
hugs
xx
"Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom."-Elizabeth Gaskell
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