Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Lynda, I am so sorry that you were disappointed again. This is so unfair, because you were strong, and ready for this next treatment. Honey, enjoy your little trip, and we will all be here when you return. Please take care of our special Angel. Sending love and prayers to you....Lea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`````````` update on chemo Hi,No chemo today, instead I had a shot of Aranesp for the red blood properties being so low, and a shot of Neulasta for the white blood count being so low. So, no chemo at least until Oct. 3rd. I can tell you I was very upset and disappointed and discouraged that I could not get on with my treatment. So, barring side effects from the two shots (I spent 3 days in bed last time with Aranesp, whether it was from the low red blood counts or the shot, I don't know), I will be in Oregon from the 26th until the 1st and will do chemo again on the 3rd if the blood counts are ok. They should be, with all the stuff they shot into my body.So thanks to all who have been my support network. I am working on turning this into a positive so I don't dwell on this setback.Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi Patty, This is the tough times, I have been in bed with flu-like symptoms since 1:30 P.M. on Sunday. I seemed ok that morning, and Dr. Huang came up to see me and cheer me up. She took Bob and I out to breakfast. I am losing my hair fast, it flies out all the time all over the house, so am having it shaved off today. I will probably cry. I do chemo again on Friday if the blood counts are ok. 3 weeks on and 1 week off. So far that has not worked out but hopefully it will now so I can get it over with. Hope you are doing well and that your family is all well. Blessings, Lynda At 09:03 AM 10/7/2008, you wrote: >Dear Lynda, >My heart is with you as you go through these side effects of >treatment. It does not sound nice. > >May you have peace with God through it all. >Hugs, >Patty > >-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi Dede, Shaving my head today. I will probably cry. I washed it today and so much came out when I washed it and lots more when I combed it, nothing will be left very soon. So, off it goes. Got a cute little hat to wear. Don't think I will look at my head for a day or two until I am able to deal with it. Had flu-like symptoms for 2 days but feel better now. Can eat again, somewhat, anyway. Not much appetite. The clinic I go to is in Boulder, an hour away, so help from there is not much good in Greeley. And I am not using services here, so I am sorta out of luck with that quarter. I am sure some of the local churches have people who would help, I just don't know who those people are. There are many, many, many churches in Greeley. Lynda At 09:28 AM 10/4/2008, you wrote: >Hello Lynda ~ >I tell ya, you are certainly going through alot >these days. You are always in my prayers. >I bet those stairs do take a toll on your body, >but at the same time exercise you. It must >be so tiring. I wish that help would show up >on your doorstep. I cannot believe that none >of the local churches have anyone that can >help out. I wish the social workers at the hospital >you have the chemo had outreach programs to >help people in need. >God Bless YOU ! ! Sending lots of love and healing >energy ! >Love >Dede > > >************** >New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. >Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! >(http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Awww, Lynda, Dr. Huang is a champ! I'm so glad she came to cheer you up. You are so blessed to have her friendship all these years. I'm sorry you have shaved your hair, but would it help to think of it as a new experience you can find fun with? Such as wearing different hats? Please pick out a new hat for yourself online and send me the link....I will buy it for you and have it sent to you!! Please accept that gift as my way of bringing you some cheer and comfort. Or if there is anything else you would like to have that would bring cheer instead of a hat, please send me the link.... Stay strong, Love, Patty > > >Dear Lynda, > >My heart is with you as you go through these side effects of > >treatment. It does not sound nice. > > > >May you have peace with God through it all. > >Hugs, > >Patty > > > >-- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Lynda, I believe it is the responsibility of the church to reach out to the hurting in their community. God gave his people that charge (read Isaiah 58) and if you have any association with your church community at all, you should find groups of women there to help you through this. I would not just stick with a congregation of people that you have been with in the past, also, if they are not reaching out to you. There are many churches full of spiritually dead people who do not fulfill the commands of Christ to be agents of mercy, and there are other churches who are alive with people, as imperfect as we all are, who do find joy in giving of themselves. Just like you can't judge a book by it's cover, you can't judge a church by it's name or association. The key is finding the group of women who have found a ministry in reaching out to others and have taken that seriously. You will know them by the joy in their heart, and you may find that group of women in any number of different denominations. It's kind of like our group....only in the flesh!! I will pray that you find that group of women SOON, but please call around the different churches to find them if you have not done so. With God's help, finding that group will be easy and not a struggle for you. Hugs, Patty > > >Hello Lynda ~ > >I tell ya, you are certainly going through alot > >these days. You are always in my prayers. > >I bet those stairs do take a toll on your body, > >but at the same time exercise you. It must > >be so tiring. I wish that help would show up > >on your doorstep. I cannot believe that none > >of the local churches have anyone that can > >help out. I wish the social workers at the hospital > >you have the chemo had outreach programs to > >help people in need. > >God Bless YOU ! ! Sending lots of love and healing > >energy ! > >Love > >Dede > > > > > >************** > >New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. > >Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! > >(http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Patty, There is a turban I wanted but could not afford. This is the link: http://www.headcovers.com/headwear/hats-turbans/ It is the 6th one down on the page and it is in the denim blue color (I wear a lot of denim) Huang was wonderful. She knows that I am going through a tough time because she has had friends go through this also. One did a bone marrow transplant 15 years ago and is still going strong. I am just praying they find new treatments in the next two years. And maybe not more chemo?????????????? I may be burned out on that option. It was very difficult to have my head shaved, but I knew there would be no hair there in a few days. I have not looked at it yet. I wore my cute red wig today. People did not recognize me. When I get a chance, I will get a picture taken and send it to the group (and you separately, as you don't get the pictures). The estimate to fix my car is almost $1100, just for a ding. I am so depressed. The other car was my son's girlfriend (another plastic surgeon, retired because of MS, but getting back into medicine). It was over $950. Fortunately my son owes me thousands, so he is paying for that, probably a $100 at a time. I was so depressed when I backed out of my driveway and the car was in my blind spot in the driveway. I thought I had taught all my kids to park on the other side or on the street. I think my son forgot. I decided not to turn it in on insurance as it would raise my rates and I don't need that either. Bummer. Life does have it's little challenges, but nothing like the big challenge I am facing. Thanks for your support. I know the prayers are helping. Love, Lynda At 09:38 AM 10/9/2008, you wrote: >Awww, Lynda, Dr. Huang is a champ! I'm so glad she came to cheer you >up. You are so blessed to have her friendship all these years. > >I'm sorry you have shaved your hair, but would it help to think of it >as a new experience you can find fun with? Such as wearing different >hats? Please pick out a new hat for yourself online and send me the >link....I will buy it for you and have it sent to you!! Please accept >that gift as my way of bringing you some cheer and comfort. Or if >there is anything else you would like to have that would bring cheer >instead of a hat, please send me the link.... > >Stay strong, >Love, >Patty > > > > > > >Dear Lynda, > > >My heart is with you as you go through these side effects of > > >treatment. It does not sound nice. > > > > > >May you have peace with God through it all. > > >Hugs, > > >Patty > > > > > >-- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Lynda, It's my pleasure to get this turban for you! Would you please email me the address where you want it send to privately? I was sure I had your address somewhere, but now I can't find it! I'm sorry about your little car mishap. Darn....but please don't be depressed about that....it's just a car and these things don't amount to a hill of beans anyway. I had some lady hit me the other day while we were sitting a a signal. She bumped my car while she was texting....that's not smart, now, is it? She gashed her car...mine just had a scratch. But we just shook hands and went our ways...no sense getting the insurance involved over something so little. Life will always be full of challenges for all of us. God said He wouldn't take them away, only that He'd be with us through all of them. And that is where we find our peace. It feels so good to just crawl into His big arms of love through prayer, and rest there. His wings will cover us. Let Him cover you, Lynda. I'll order that turban for you as soon as I get your email with your addy! Hugs, Patty > > > > > > >Dear Lynda, > > > >My heart is with you as you go through these side effects of > > > >treatment. It does not sound nice. > > > > > > > >May you have peace with God through it all. > > > >Hugs, > > > >Patty > > > > > > > >-- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hello Lynda ~ How are you doing ? I am sorry I havent been around lately. I am feeling pretty punky myself and I am so behind on posts. I have over 700 to go through or I may just delete some so I am not so overwhelmed. I see you didnt have to have blood transfusions this time, at least not yet anyway. That is good. I hope by now, you are doing well and feeling good, as I am a bit behind on responding to your post. That is great that some friends brought you some yummy, soup and pie. I bet that was good ! ! What kind of pie did they bring you ? ? I hope your weekend was nice and you got some rest. I want to thank you for always being there for others even while you are going through so much yourself. You are such an inspiration ! So kind and loving. You know if this is lung cancer I have, I only hope that I can be as strong as you and Rogene are. You all are very special to me, and so many people ! I had my CT's on friday, and that neuclear stuff I think made me sick this time. The last several days have been pretty rough. You are in my thoughts and prayers, always ! Sending you lots of love and support and hope ! Hugs N Prayers ~ Dede**************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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