Struggling but moving the right way



Test Levels

Here is a graph of the blood tests for tumor marker CA27.29

It is telling you, that at a point in time when the Onc didn't expect to see any decrease in the tumor levels they are dropping.  Getting well below the 50 mark would score a "normal" rating.

My feelings: this is because of all the wonderful people praying for me, offering help with meals, housework, kids, laundry and sending love.

My (non-medical) opinion of what will happen:  I will continue to get "sick" after treatments.  I think it will build up and get tougher as time goes on, but it is still nothing compared to chemo.  I will get through the treatment that is needed, and earn my NED status.

My hope: Someone can explain why my joints are hurting so much, find a solution and I will feel better.

Go Green!

I tried something new today:

Totally Exhausted, Great Day

I wished for 2 things following this weeks treatment:
1. Enjoy the kids Thanksgiving play
2. Make the GirlScout outing and enjoy that too.
SUCCESS WITH BOTH!

I am so grateful to all who have prayed, hoped and helped to make these goals achievable.  We enjoyed two wonderful meals from friends this week that fed us well and saved me lots of effort/energy.  We have had so many wonderful people looking out for us and helping- including extra Grand-parenting of sick babies so I can save time off for whatever I many need it for later.

I have found that being outdoors is very healing. And today was beautiful, if a little overcast, weather.

Wouldn't it be amazing to have a garden like this at home? WOW! I would love that.
I do really miss having a yard and garden, although mine was a work-in-progress that only the chief gardner could appreciate.
That made today really great beyond being with the girls and moms.
Parts of the garden took me back to Versailles. Well, theoretically.  I visited Versailles just once and it was winter then, but in my minds eye I could see the magnificence of those gardens in years past.  Today, walking the gardens at the butterfly exhibit I could imagine formal, even royal gardens in full bloom.  Aahhh.
I bet Adam and Eve had a great garden before their snacking led them to the world we know.