Wednesday, April 20, 2011
ANSWERED PRAYERS
12:52 PM
Finally out of the fog, I'm so glad to be able to write this update to share with you the many answers to the prayers the Lord has granted us. We saw the surgeon on Monday, and he told us the wonderful news that the final pathology report indicates the lymph nodes were NEGATIVE!
I feel so very blessed with the results--it was more than I dared hope that the lymph nodes would be negative. This also means I might not need to have radiation.
My prescription besides pain medicine is that I'm supposed to rest and not do ANYTHING, as well as not stretch or reach above my head...As I'm healing this becomes more challenging...It was great to see Carlene and dad and Jeanne...Carlene said I was the best patient she ever had.
We feel so relieved to have come this far in the journey: I am looking forward to not having chemo for a while and being more of a "normal" family. It's hard to process everything we've been through. I'm just looking forward to spending time with the family and not feeling like there is a rain cloud over our heads.
I feel so very blessed with the results--it was more than I dared hope that the lymph nodes would be negative. This also means I might not need to have radiation.
My prescription besides pain medicine is that I'm supposed to rest and not do ANYTHING, as well as not stretch or reach above my head...As I'm healing this becomes more challenging...It was great to see Carlene and dad and Jeanne...Carlene said I was the best patient she ever had.
We feel so relieved to have come this far in the journey: I am looking forward to not having chemo for a while and being more of a "normal" family. It's hard to process everything we've been through. I'm just looking forward to spending time with the family and not feeling like there is a rain cloud over our heads.
Friday, April 15, 2011
THURSDAY, April 14, 2011
11:49 AM
Day two of being at home. You always do better at home. Carlene arrived today so I'm getting my meds on time and can't do anything without permission.
The next few days will be filled with doctor’s appointments and being treated royally. I was told to get some rest, and I’m trying to listen!
Thank you for your continuing prayers filled with gratitude and ongoing needs. We feel very blessed.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Update from Ken
11:39 AM
Last night Donna went for two walks around the hospital ward with Alejandra ( Super Nursing Assistant)! Chyrrl (The Nurse) removed Donna’s Foley and Donna was free to roam with only an IV. They told us they expect she will be released to come home before lunch today. I’m headed over now to try to catch Dr. Strickhartz during his rounds.
Ken
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Surgery done!
1:47 PM
The doctor just stopped by to say the surgery was completed successfully and 6 hours after it was begun, she is in the recovery room! The recovery period is expected to be 4 to 6 weeks during which she will need to be careful not to lift. Thank you for the many, many prayers, and we ask that you please continue to keep Donna and the family in prayers during this next chapter in Donna's journey. Praise God for His grace and mercy!!
Surgery day
10:47 AM
Yeah!!!!!!! Donna has 4 clear lymph glands. She doesn't know yet but we do and you do too.Praise God!!!!!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Unexpected Gifts
9:30 AM
Jeremiah tells us that the Lord has plans for us and knows what they are. Ken and I have had the chance to experience this fact. Last October, Ken’s co-workers gave him a certificate for two nights at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, CA. We thought about using the gift to celebrate his birthday but then my cancer diagnosis changed those plans. We were able to escape to Cambria last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to enjoy this special treat.
We drove down on Thursday and went to Hearst Castle where we were able to use complimentary tickets provided by another coworker. We enjoyed the tour but I managed to leave the camera in the car so there were no pictures. We returned to the lodge to feast on a delicious meal of swordfish and salmon and time just being together as a couple.
Friday we were up early and cruised up the coast to enjoy the scenery. We stopped at the sea elephant rookery and enjoyed watching the wieners (a name for the two and three month olds) learn how to swim and move along the beach.
We returned to Hearst Castle to go on Tour #2 and I made sure I had my camera. As we rode up to the castle it began to rain which then turned into hail and snow. Imagine our delight as we were able to tour the castle while it continued to hail/snow on us. I enjoyed being able to take pictures of the grounds while they were covered with snow. We also visited the two pools which we had seen on the first tour so I was able to get pictures of them. What a treat it was to look out the windows and see snow on the walkways and in the flower beds. We definitely felt like God was blessing us with a special treat.
Lunch on Friday was goodies purchased at the Cambria Farmer’s market. We ate in the car sitting by the Pacific Coast. It was too cold to eat on the beach but we enjoyed hearing the surf as we feasted on lunch. We then walked around Cambria before returning to the lodge for another delicious dinner.
Saturday we went on a tour of the Peidras Blancas Light Station. God blessed us again with unbelievable weather. It was cool but there was no breeze and we were able to enjoy the scenery around the light station and seeing the base of the lighthouse. It was fun to see a structure which was constructed in 1875.
We then drove home and made it home in time to attend AWE with Kedrick. Kendall and Kalyn spent the day at Daybreak cutting firewood and enjoying the camp.
Sunday I was able to attend church; my first Sunday in over three months. What a joy to be able to worship with the church family! Needless to say, I had a nap Sunday afternoon which was enjoyed.
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