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Friday, August 2, 2019

I'm Back

It's been about a month and a half since I got the news about my recurrence.  We radiated and it took a while to eat normal food again.  I've been very blessed to have some wonderful friends and family to help take care of me. 

I've mainly been resting since returning as I'm still getting fatigue and occasional nausea and vomiting out of no where.  But being back in my own bed, in my own home, has really taken some stress off. 

I got out and went to Karley's first high school scrimmage game against Camden County.  I'm so proud of the young lady she has become and am terrified at the fact that I only have 4 more years left until she goes to college. 

So, since I've been here, Jennifer and Norma Jean have come to visit.  Binge watching Lucifer has been our thing.  Now I've gotten Josh into it.  I must say, it is nothing like I expected by the name. 

They've cooked me food and just been lazy with me.  Which I so desperately needed. Karley stayed with me my first week back.  She was such a help when all I wanted to do was sleep.  Her dad bought her some dinner items she could fix on her own and she did so much for me and didn't argue at all.  Pretty great for a 14 year old!

I'm so happy we were able to catch this nodule and radiate although I won't know how well it worked for a few months.  I haven't developed any other mutations at this time though, so still on tarceva.

It was also the first anniversary of my soul sister Kelly Shannon leaving us to be in her eternal home.  She is loved by so many, I miss her so much but know we will be together again one day.

I just want to thank you all so very much for prayers for my friends and me.  Heaven did gain an angel friend this past week.  Rest in Paradise Samantha Valis.  It's been amazing to see so many give to her very young son.  She was only 29.  This cancer is a beast, a mountain lion.  Just praying we all can keep climbing that mountain. 

God bless you all and thank you Lord for this additional time here.




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