4 more...

Mom and dad went to Birmingham Monday afternoon to get ready for her treatment on Tuesday morning.  This week, she had to wait for forever to get called back.  She normally gets called back around 10ish, give or take.  It was well after 4 in the afternoon before she finally heard her name called to go back.  Talk about a long day!

They are still in Birmingham.  Here is an update from Dad tonight:

Peggy was very weak after her chemo treatment yesterday.  The weakness continued into today, as well as nausea.  We finally got the nausea under control with the help of her medicines.  She also experienced the flu like symptoms today, where her body hurts and aches all over.  I decided at about 12:30 p.m. today just to keep her here in Birmingham tonight.  She has slept very hard today.  I hope she has the strength to head home tomorrow. 

Heard this song again tonight on the radio...



The part that says, She said, I don't think I can do this anymore... He took her in his arms and said that's what I'm here for...is the true epitome of my daddy.  Really do think Martina wrote this song about them.  He has to be strong when the one he loves most, is at her worst.  He really is one in a million.  We are two lucky, lucky girls.  What he would give, I'm sure, to take away all her pain. 

They also found out this week at treatment, that she only has 4 more treatments left until they do another scan to see how her cancer is (hopefully) disappearing and shrinking.  We are all super nervous and are anxiously awaiting to finally hear some good news. 

As always, keep her in your prayers.

xoxo,
c

walk it out...

Can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday morning...

Click here for October 8th
Don't think there is an "official" site for this event, but I think that is everything you need to know about the walk.  We want to have a BIG team for this one!!  We are praying that this will be a "good" day for her...the plan is to take turns pushing her in her wheelchair.  Hope all of you local prayer warriors will be able to walk with us!


Click here for October 15th
This is a big one held in Dothan.  If you don't already have plans for the morning, walk with us to find a cure! 


Quick update on mom:
Nothing new really.  Most of her days, usually all but 1.5 or 2 out of the week, are spent in bed.  Spent in bed really means spent in bed all day, usually only waking to take pills.  Her"good" days have been happening less and less.  This makes us even more grateful for those days, and try to fill them slam packed with fun.  Symptoms include pain still, head still hurting from losing her hair,  and lots and lots of bad dreams from all of the pain medicine.  

momma's got a new "do"...

For any of you who really know my mom, you know that she is the epitome of a true southern lady.  She can and will throw the best birthday, Christmas, or 4th of July party that you have EVER seen.  She opened our home to many bible studies and taught me how to truly be an example of His love.  She can cook, clean, and write a thank you note all at the same time.  She is always very put together and always makes everything that she does look effortless.  If anyone can pull off this new "do", trust me, it's her!!

getting started...

 

she put Tull in charge of shaving since he's done it once or twice...

no turnin' back now...

 when your hair starts falling out, it's very painful.  so painful it will bring you to tears.  the top of her head is where it hurt the most.

 team effort...

almost all gone and still all smiles...

ha, couldn't resist...she's such a good sport!

good to know best friends will always be there to hold your hand when you need it the most...

She's so tough, but has had a few "moments" since losing her locks.  We knew this was going to happen, but knowing it and actually having to do it are two different things.  Your prayers help get us through these difficult, difficult days.

little fuzzy but love you...so much...through thick and thin

chemo in pictures

Here are some pictures from last week of mother receiving her chemo.  I stayed as long as I could in the blue room with her, until I had to leave.  (Visitors can only stay so long, before the nurses ask you to leave.  They want it completely quiet and relaxing for the patients.)  Before we left, she got such a WONDERFUL, thoughtful gift.  If you are interested in getting a pink ribbon "Praying for Peggy" door sign, contact Lessie Windham on Facebook or email at adoorabledesigns.studio@gmail.com.  SUPER, super cute!  Thank you Lessie, Julia, and Sherri for your thoughtfulness and creativity!  Wish I would have snapped a picture of her excitement.

Here we go with chemo...

 

It's hurry up and wait when she goes.  First there is lab work, then she has to wait to get called back.  Resting, before going back.

 

There are TV's in the back.  We were watching the highlights of Kim Kardashian's wedding on The View :)

Getting ready, hooking up her port to the IV

Her nurse for the day

Almost go time...

That's the last one I got, before I got kicked out.  She came out smiling and ready to go home.

Since her treatment and getting back home, she has been doing a lot of this...

Sleeping with her favorite pals and...

hurting.

The pain in her arm has started back hurting this week.  Last week, it was very minimal.  However, this has been a different week.  She has also started being nauseated and sick on days.  We are told her hair should start falling out any day.

She leaves tomorrow for Birmingham, again.  Her treatment will be on Tuesday morning. 

chemo, day 3

Here's an update from dad, sent earlier today...

I rubbed her arms down in Bengay, especially around her elbows, then packed them with ice, gave her her pain medication, and held her until she went to sleep last night.  The pain must have eased up, because she slept all night.  That is uncommon.  It's 11 am, and I have not woke her yet.  She is really sleeping good.  She has to be back at the clinic at 1 pm today.  She wanted to try something new for pain, but Dr. Carpenter wants her to wait for at least a month and see if the chemotherapy has reproved some of the pain.  He's thinking it will!  You know you are in some kind of pain when you ask to have your arm amputated, just trying to find some kind of relief!!!  She also asked this question in Houston, but the doctors said it wouldn't help.


We just got back from labs.  It's 2:45.  I got her to eat half a sandwich when we left the clinic.  She has just laid back down, feeling exhausted and ready to go home.  She is taking ibuprofen for the flu like symptoms.

I talked with them a few minutes ago.  She is still sleeping.

Praying tonight, for another full nights rest.