Test Results and More Info

Tired of test but thankful for
great medical care!

Since I blogged last I went and saw my oncologist, Dr Parker, and also got a mammogram and ultra sound. First of all Dr Parker said there are still way too many variables to discuss additional chemo or get myself convinced that I will have it. Until the pathology reports come back there is no need to get my head all wrapped around that (my wording). I will get those results from Dr Wallace when I see her on the 11th but then see Dr Parker on the 12th to discuss what those results mean for me and my plan after surgery. Even if there is still some disease in there it doesn't necessarily mean more chemo. Dr Parker just got back from a national conference and says that this may not be the coarse for me. One thing I know for sure is that I will have radiation 5 times a week for 6 weeks. I think my car will learn to drive itself there with that many trips!!! ;o)

Next, I went in for a mammogram and ultra sound. Afterward the very nice radiologist came in and gave me some very promising news...finally my turn for some promising news!  Woo-hoo! He said that originally my tumor measured 2.2-2.5cm. The recent MRI measured it at 1.9cm and he now gets a measurement of less than 1cm!  I know I am not comparing apples to apples with the means of measurement but I like this news and I going with it! It has filled my heart with hope and it feels great! I have gotten twinges of pain in the tumor area ever since starting chemo and I truly feel it is the tumor shrinking, I am still getting those twinges and just know it is all still working along with God's touch! I have 2 weeks from today for my surgery so let's keep those prayers flowing that it will keep shrinking and DIE!!!  Be gone with you cancer...I am done with you!  ;o) 

Blessings

I have been so filled with joy being able to shop for our 2 adopted families. I know I only mentioned one last time but we also have our family down in Mexico that Tease sponsored and built a home for. It is the tradition for the home sponsors to go down and visit their families at Christmas time and bring some gifts for them. Although I am unable to travel down there right now I couldn't possibly skip sending some gifts their way along with my love and show of support. This is all possible with thanks to my incredible prayer group in Scripps. They knew that nothing brings me more joy than doing things for other people and they generously made this possible and worry free for me with their support and generosity. They are all involved with Build a Miracle and were well aware of this tradition. What a lovely distraction for me to be able to go out and shop for our Mexico family and without the worry of the financial burden. They are all true angels in my life and I love and thank them all!

Our other family I mentioned last time is through Little Tommy and KYXY. We have been doing this for quite a few years now. The parents met while working for TSA, they married and had 4 beautiful children. They wanted the mom to be able to stay home with the kids so she stopped working and dad picked up a second job. They were only in their 30s with 4 children ages 7 and under when last month the father suffered a heart attack. He survived a few days but after no hope, had to be removed from life support and passed away on November 16th. We take care of the families every year with our dear friends the Brillantes family. We never meet our family nor them us. We secretly work with their letter writer to gather info and then on Christmas Eve morning (the best way I could ever think to spend my birthday) we go to the house and set everything up while they are away! I now know what it feels like to be Santa! I asked my wonderful clients to forgo Christmas gifts or tips for me and to just donate to "the cause". They have been so generous and again the burden has been eased so I can shop without guilt of spending money when my income has been cut so much during this time. I am so blessed to have my life filled with so many generous people!

I have heard from many of you as to how you can help this family. I appreciate and welcome any and all help. I think the best thing you can do would be to buy them a gift card. I would love to give the mom gift cards to help her in the coming months. She shops at Target, Sprouts and Walmart for groceries and clothes for the kids. She loves The Gap and gets gas at Arco and Chevron. Any of these or anywhere else would be wonderful! If you are looking to help someone out this time of year and want to do this it would be FANTASTIC!!! I just need them by the 23rd please.

Keep up those prayers my prayer warriors and I pray for all of you as well. You are true friends and I thank you for your prayers, support and encouragement. I hope you are all enjoying this blessed season! XOXO

Here are some photos of things that have been going on in my life. 

You find the strangest things when shopping.
Danielle says it is the Caitlyn Jenner doll!

Getting back to my walks.
This is my thug look!

Had my wonderful salon family over
for dinner and fun!

We got to go see my "other son"
in concert and even had a lovely
visit afterward. SO wonderful
seeing him and his mom (aka my friend)
Leila!