Thanks friends and loved ones for sticking with me on this journey of pain and triumph. I am so humbled by the many comments and encouragements that you’ve shared both in the blog and in person or by card to our family. We never expected this journey to last over 8 years, but we are even more convinced that God has a plan for all of this as long as we keep trusting Him through it. We have had really good days and some very bad ones, to be honest, and I’ve tried to share these with you since you are sharing with us.
Last week I was feeling terrible and lost almost 10 pounds because I couldn’t keep food down or in my body at all. My doctor let me stop taking the Tykerb drug on Monday because it was causing so many problems, and I literally started feeling better the next day! We saw her on Thursday, and she changed me treatment to another drug and had the girls give me fluids to replenish my system. By Saturday, I felt almost back to normal health. I actually cooked, cleaned, did chores around the house, and was active all day. This lasted through Sunday and Monday, which has been a welcome relief.
Mark took me to Ft Wayne for a CT scan yesterday, so the doctor could look at how things were going, and we’ll hear back the results this Thursday. For now, I’m on a weekly treatment again and even have a better appetite to eat without throwing up. Praise God! I’m still not at 100% in strength or energy, but I’m not spending the whole day on the couch at home either.
I look forward to continuing to share our journey with you, and I sincerely appreciate your love and support every day. Mark, me and the girls couldn’t do this without you.
Sandy
Thank you for the updates and inspiration! You are a special person Sandy! I am not sure if you will ever realize how your journey has touched so many. Take care of yourself!
Hugs!
Betsy