Mark and I saw Dr. Aggarwal this morning because of my back pain, and she’s ordered a CT scan tomorrow at Parkview Main. I’m somewhat concerned about this situation because of the pain, so I hope we get some answers. We’ll see her for results on Monday morning.
Sandy
Yesterday (Tuesday) was my liver scan, and it went very well. I see Dr. Aggarwal next week to learn the results.
We are somewhat concerned with new abdominal pain and feelings of nausea that I’m experiencing, and we ask for your prayers again. I’ve called the doctor about my concerns, and I’m waiting on a return call later today. I’ll be more specific in my next post.
Thanks for your continued love and support.
Sandy
Yesterday, Mark and I met with Dr. Aggarwal to get her reaction to all of my scans. She was very pleased with the brain scan and under arm scan results. On my other scan, however, there appeared to be a very small spot on my liver in the same area it was last year. So…can you guess??…I have to get another MRI next week of my liver to see what’s really going on. This test is scheduled for next Tuesday, with results coming a week later. Nobody is too worried about this spot yet because it is so small, and by watching it we’ll be able to determine if I need other chemo (I think).
Can I just say that I’m tired of getting scanned every other week? This process drives all of us nuts! I’m grateful for tests that can help diagnosis the need for treatment, but I feel like a pin cushion and it creates a lot of stress for our family each time. My doctor is doing her job very well, and God keeps providing the gift of healing for these occurrences. But, my patience is being tested AGAIN.
Because I haven’t given up hope for a long life, I needed to re-enter my graduate studies at IPFW and try to finish them up. I started classes again this semester, and I love it! There’s something exhilerating about being with my cohort of classmates again and working on learning. They have all accepted me back with open arms and made me feel like I never left. The faculty have also been great. If I can keep up with the classes I need to take, then I’ll graduate with my master’s in Educational Leadership next May.
Thanks for your continued concern and support. You constantly encourage us with your comments and prayers.
Sandy
Mark and received wonderful news from Dr. Lee today. My brain MRI was completely clear, and he has released me from his care! I think he was shocked that I’ve had such a great response to the treatment, and he was very happy for us.
He also said my other MRI scans that I had last week looked very good, but there were a few minor problems that Dr. Aggarwal may want to follow. There is a very small spot on my liver and some kind of bone spur under my right arm in the area where I had the lumpectomy. We meet with Dr. Aggarwal next week, so we’ll get more information from her. I’ve learned not to ask a doctor questions about an area outside of his/her specialty. It makes them either very nervous or agitated.
Mark and I celebrated this great news with breakfast at Bob Evans, and then we both went to work. This weekend, we get to extend the celebration in Indianapolis! We’re attending the Do it Best Market (for the hardware store) and staying Saturday and Sunday night. We’ve got special plans for dinner at St. Elmo’s on Sunday night, so we’ll have a great time. For the first time, we’re also having Nick and Whitney come down on Saturday and Sunday to see the show. Whitney has become a pretty valuable person in the store, and we think it will be fun to share the excitement of the show with her. The other two girls will be at Grandma’s house.
Thanks for your faithful prayers, reading, commenting, and support. We could never survive this journey without constant encouragement from our family and friends. We love you.
Sandy
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I’m feeling much better and rested.
Today is my brain MRI scan at 3:00, and Mark’s coming with me. We meet with Dr. Lee on Friday to get the results for all of my recent MRIs. I’ll post an update after that.
I’m excited that I finally learned how to get pictures off my cell phone! What a challenge…and I’m pretty good a technology. It took at 15 year old to explain it to me. Thanks, Holly! Anyway…I’m posting some recent photos that are part of our lives. Hope you enjoy.
Sandy
I’m not feeling very good today, and I’m really tired, so I stayed home from work. I know I’m past my limit when I yell at the kids, and that happened last night and this morning. Time for a rest and some prayers.
It’s frustrating that I don’t have my original energy level, and it seems like my temper shows this more than anything. Please keep us in your prayers as we all keep adjusting to my limitations every day. Sorry for the less than positive remarks…sometimes it helps to share what’s really going on.
Sandy
I made it through the testimony at the Anchor Room, and several friends and family members came to my suprise! This event was a blessing to me, and I hope those who heard my testimony were also encouraged to never give up hope.
I had been asking God to show me what He wants me to do with my story, and for a long time I didn’t get an answer. So, my normal mode of operation is to plow forward before my answers come, and I tried to serve in several ways. To put it simply, none of my efforts were very successful. I finally gave up trying and started talking to God about showing me what He wanted me to do. I got a clear message during a devotion time that I should stop looking for ways to serve and WAIT on God to reveal his plan for me. If you don’t already know this about me– patience is not a virtue that I’m proud of. I decided that I would stop forcing the issue and wait on others to ask me to serve. When Debbie asked me to speak on Friday night, it felt like God was showing me part of his plan!
Today is my MRI on my underarm area, and next week I have a routine MRI on my brain. We’re not worried about these tests, but keep them in your prayers.
Thanks.
Sandy
