Today we received mom's pet scan results. The cancer in the right lung has grown back to the original size it was when first detected back in November of 2008 about 3centimeters. There are no new spots in the lungs. The tumor in her pelvic area has also grown. Last week Tuesday mom felt a pop in her hip and we thought she may have broken it, after spending time in the ER it showed no break but the pet scan showed a crack in her bone. Not a fracture or a break but a crack. There is not much they can do for that but give more pain medicine. She will see the radiologist tomorrow to set up another round of radiation. Most likely she will go five times a week for three weeks. This will help improve her walking ability again since right now she is limited. My mom has decided not to continue with any more chemo. Her blood count was good today! She lost ten pounds since her last appointment a couple of weeks ago. I am praying with radiation she does not lose as much weight as she did last time. Her appetite has not been good and she constantly feels sick to her stomach. Even with the news today, I believe mom's doing OK...I think she is more relieved that she will get help for the pain in her pelvic area and not so much focused on the cancer growing.
It's easy to call on God when your in the midst of a battle but what about when life seems....well smooth! This is a reminder to me and maybe to you as well that it's easy to become relaxed or content in our current situations so we must remember to always be in prayer for our loved ones, giving thanks and praise to God in the good times and in the trials of life.
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
2 comments:
MaryJane- think of you often, so glad Tara keeps me updated! Hope you're feeling relief with the change in medication. We don't know what His plan is, but as I got to share the last months of my mother's earthly time, I was always thankful for time we wouldn't have had otherwise! I'm sure Tara & family have really enjoyed you being around! God still has plans for you, he's not finished with you yet!
Dawn Marie has been recuperating from a new stent in her kidney. She has been keeping her spirits up & is still dating Kevin. He is good to her & her son, Andrew.
Jody's dad had a heart attack, & open heart surgery. He is still in the hospital. Jody is very close & having a hard time with this. B.G. is doing well. Her family has been very supportive. BK has been doing well too. We always talk about you & share our letters. Alex is 1 month post surgery. He has been doing good, except he broke his nose pretending to be a leprechaun last week! He keeps me busy!
Kelly O had a baby boy 2/24. Landon Thomas will need surgery @ about 6 months old. (he has a heart defect similar to Alex) he is doing very good!
Randi W had a baby girl 3/23. Sophie Lynn is healthy & well.
Miss you sooo much! Take care,
Love, Tracie
Hi MaryJane, I love you lots and you are always in my prayers.Love, Kathy Paradise
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