such a trooper.

She really is.  Such a trooper.  In every sense of the word. 


She is still in the hospital.  Still in a lot of pain, but today was a tiny bit better.  The pain is always there, but instead of getting really intense and then easing up, then really intense and then easing up, it was a steady, constant pain today.  Which, is good, from what they tell us.  That means that the combination of pain meds that they are using, seem to be working.  When I left tonight, Dr. Woods was going to increase the dose of her pain patch.  Fingers crossed it will work and help her to rest well tonight.  Her spirits are good, but she is past ready to come home.  She is so tired of feeling bad and is ready for some better days.  She was supposed to go to Birmingham today for treatment.  Not sure when she will pick back up with that.  That's about all for tonight.  Thank you for your faithful prayers.

xoxo,
c

no fun.

2013 is not off to the best start.  Dr. Woods admitted her into the hospital today following her appointment.  He thinks she probably has another blood clot in her arm, which is causing the significant amount of pain she has been experiencing for the last few days.  She had an xray and ultrasound of her arm today which were both extremely painful. 

She has a very high tolerance for pain.  The highest of anyone I know.  It was hard to see her in so much pain today.  Our prayer tonight is that they can get her pain under control.  We should know for certain tomorrow whether or not she has another blood clot. 

Thanks for your calls and texts today.  We appreciate each one. 

resolving.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year sweet friends!

In 2013 I am resolving to be a better blogger.  We'll see how long it lasts. :-) 

Thank you for all of your sweet emails, messages, and texts of concern since the last post.  Things are about the same with mom.  She has continued on with her treatments and continues to amaze us all with her strength and courage.  Unfortunately the pain in her arm has gotten a lot worse this week.  She will go back to the doctor tomorrow, and we will go from there. 

Leaving you with a song.  How awesome is it to know that He never leaves us!  Hope it speaks to your heart like it did mine.

xoxo,
c

conquered.

We are all physically overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers lifted on mother's behalf.  Thank you seems so inadequate for all of the love and concern that you precious friends have shown us over the past 24 hours.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to pray for momma today.  To the complete strangers who prayed for her today, thank you.  You have touched our hearts in a way that we will never forget.

Here is the definition of conquered.

 Hate the picture is blurry, but you get the idea.  Dr. Forero thinks she was having mini seizures when she was having the fainting spells.  He took her off of some of her medicine that he believes was causing this and all of the sickness.  The scan was completely normal!!!!  They go back next week for regularly scheduled scans and chemo.  Thank God for answered prayers today.  Forever He is faithful.  Love to all...

prayers. needed.

Mom had to make an unexpected trip to Birmingham tonight for a brain scan first thing in the morning.  She just hasn't been herself in the last couple of weeks.  Without getting into too many details, her oncologist thought it would be best to go ahead and come up tonight for a scan in the morning, just to make sure everything is ok. 

Anytime we hear the word scan, we all get a little antsy.  Even more so when you add the word brain in front of it.  She is very scared.  Please keep her in your prayers tonight and during the day tomorrow.  I will update tomorrow night when we know more.  Thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts tonight. 

keeping up...

I wish I was a better writer and update-r.  There are about 10 million reasons I could list about why this blog hasn't been updated more, but I will skip them.  Truth is, life is hard....and busy...and most days, between the pain and the sickness and the swelling and all the sleeping, it's hard to see His comfort and grace.

Last week was her off week, and it was lived to THE fullest.  Her week was jammed pack with independence, being Sweet P, and Sunday was even spent back in church!!!  Talk about His faithfulness! 

However, this week has been back to the same old routine that I have mentioned on this blog before.  Those off weeks don't come nearly enough and fly by way to fast!  We get a glimpse of "old" momma and before we know it, it's over. 

She will get treatment tomorrow and have lympodema therapy on Wednesday. 

I will leave ya'll with some sweet pictures of our handsome butterbean.

 

Keep praying her up!

routines...

I can't tell you how many times I sat down to update the blog, and couldn't find the words to say.  Ya'll, she has hit a routine.  Things are very much the same from week to week.  There is only so many ways to say she is tired or nauseous or gone to chemo.  Whewwww!  I wanted to say something, but didn't want to sound like a broken record. 

Since my last post, she is still being such a champ with her chemo.  Week in and week out, it knocks her completely off of her feet, but in true Peggy fashion, she keeps fighting and going back for more.  Not going to lie, chemo has been really hard on her these last few weeks.  She has NO energy and is sick from time to time.  She sleeps a lot.  A lot, a lot.  Simple things such as taking a bath or getting up to eat wears her out. 

Her doctors are happy with her treatment plan.  She had "the works" done last week, and all her scans and tests came back with positive results.  Right now, it seems as though the chemo is working. 

She also visited a new lymphodema doctor who has diagnosed her with reflex sympathetic distraphy (RSD).  I couldn't even begin to tell you what all that entails, so read here.  Her arm is some better, but still a constant hurt and pain.

Thank you to those who are still such an encouragment to my Momma.  Your visits, texts, phone calls, sweet notes and cards have not once gone unnoticed.  The love that you all continue to show her is a constant reminder of the love that Jesus has for all of His children.  Continue to keep her in your prayers.  The trip to Birmingham each week is very demanding on her tired, fragile body.  We love you. 

Be back soon..

xoxo,
c