I hope everyone has a great Halloween. I am getting ready for round 5 of chemo, Thursday 11/3. Please keep me in your prayers. I have not recovered from round 4. I am getting through this by focusing on the fact that my last round of chemo is on December 1st!! The nurses and my oncologist have promised that I will bounce back quickly once chemo is complete.
On the positive side... I am able to be home every day when Matt gets home from school! This is the silver lining. I am home with my favorite teenager. Anddddd.... Matt will get his drivers permit on December 7th and I know I will be in demand!! He won't be able to drive without me in the car!! Woo! Hoo!
Luv U all and miss U,
Jude
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Homecoming
Hi all!
I am 10 days past treatment #4. This recovery is different from all the others. My body, especially my legs and feet, feel like they are made of lead. I shuffle like an old person when I walk and my feet hurt all the time. I am having quite a few migraine headaches too. I normally get about 4-5 migraines a year and I am getting 4-5 a month now.
Anytime I talk to the nurses or oncologist about my symptoms, of course everything is caused by the chemo! There is really no way to know what will come next. So.... I continue my journey... one day at a time.
We had quite an eventful and wonderful week. Of course our 25th anniversary was on Tuesday. Urbana's Homecoming was this weekend. I hosted Matt and 9 of his friends here for pictures. Then Kate and Becca's moms took them to Laurienzo's in Mt Airy for dinner and then to the dance.
Matt said they had a great time. Lots of food, music, friends and dancing. Thank goodness for the normal "stuff" for Matt to join in for the a diversion from my days. I am resting and hanging out on the couch reading and watching TV. Working on getting my evergy back. I was able to get to the pumpkin patch to get some outside fall decorations and a pumpkin of course. Now... whether or not the pumpkin will get carved that is another question. I'll let you know!
Happy Fall... isn't it beautiful?!? My favorite season.
Luv,
Jude
I am 10 days past treatment #4. This recovery is different from all the others. My body, especially my legs and feet, feel like they are made of lead. I shuffle like an old person when I walk and my feet hurt all the time. I am having quite a few migraine headaches too. I normally get about 4-5 migraines a year and I am getting 4-5 a month now.
Anytime I talk to the nurses or oncologist about my symptoms, of course everything is caused by the chemo! There is really no way to know what will come next. So.... I continue my journey... one day at a time.
We had quite an eventful and wonderful week. Of course our 25th anniversary was on Tuesday. Urbana's Homecoming was this weekend. I hosted Matt and 9 of his friends here for pictures. Then Kate and Becca's moms took them to Laurienzo's in Mt Airy for dinner and then to the dance.
Matt said they had a great time. Lots of food, music, friends and dancing. Thank goodness for the normal "stuff" for Matt to join in for the a diversion from my days. I am resting and hanging out on the couch reading and watching TV. Working on getting my evergy back. I was able to get to the pumpkin patch to get some outside fall decorations and a pumpkin of course. Now... whether or not the pumpkin will get carved that is another question. I'll let you know!
Happy Fall... isn't it beautiful?!? My favorite season.
Luv,
Jude
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
It was 25 yrs ago today
Hi all,
Yes... Mark and I were married 25 years ago today. The sun was shining and it was a warm day for October. It does not seem possible that it's been 25 years. I know it seems trite but... where did all those years go??
So today we celebrate our anniversary and my 4th chemo treatment. You just never know where you will be at certain milestones in your life.
Love your life and savor each moment...
<3 U all,
Judy
Yes... Mark and I were married 25 years ago today. The sun was shining and it was a warm day for October. It does not seem possible that it's been 25 years. I know it seems trite but... where did all those years go??
So today we celebrate our anniversary and my 4th chemo treatment. You just never know where you will be at certain milestones in your life.
Love your life and savor each moment...
<3 U all,
Judy
Thursday, October 13, 2011
On the downhill
Hi all,
I had chemo treatment #4 of 6 today. I am officially on the downhill slope!!! I am sooooooo excited! But... please pray for me this Saturday and Sunday. I will be comatose. Each time it gets harder. The chemo seems to be cumulative.
But I can do this!!! With the help of my dear, dear husband. He takes care of me over the weekend. On Monday I go back to the oncologist to get IV fluids and then I am much better.
Love you all,
Judy
I had chemo treatment #4 of 6 today. I am officially on the downhill slope!!! I am sooooooo excited! But... please pray for me this Saturday and Sunday. I will be comatose. Each time it gets harder. The chemo seems to be cumulative.
But I can do this!!! With the help of my dear, dear husband. He takes care of me over the weekend. On Monday I go back to the oncologist to get IV fluids and then I am much better.
Love you all,
Judy
Monday, October 10, 2011
Is it Holy?
Hi everyone,
It's been a bit since I've written. I've been trying to stay busy. My 4th chemo of 6 is this Thursday (10/13). I am on the downhill y'all!!!! Praise the Lord and thanks be to God!!!!
I've been catching up with friends, spending time with Mark and Matt, decluttering the house and getting out of the house as much as possible. The weather has been a huge blessing. I love fall and the crisp temps agree with me!!
Matt and I spent a really FUN night at Dave & Busters in White Flint Mall. He got to hang out with his long time friend Patrick, Patrick's brother Adam (giant cheesburger!) and Adam's friend Lucas. I got to spend time with my friend and meal planner extraordinaire Kim. We had a blast and did not get home until after midnight. I actually felt like a normal person... out having fun and staying up late.
Yesterday we attended a new service at the Westminster United Methodist Church. My sister, Lisa, and my nieces, Lindsay and Carly, attend this church. Linz and the youth group formed a youth Praise band and they held their first service on Sunday. It was so refreshing. Lots of great tunes by their band. They think the name of their band will be "The Awesome Band". But they are sitll not sure.
Many of you have prayed for my niece Linsday. Your prayers are working!! I have never seen her happier. She played a key role in forming The Awesome Band and establishing the youth service for WUMC. What a blessing!
In addition to awesome music, a silent skit, live video (have to see it to understand it), liturgical dancing and a very innovative communion... we heard an incredible message delievered by one of the college students, Rebecca. She was so inspiring. I wish I could completely capture the essence of her words. But basically her theme was "Is it Holy?" She was a natural speaker and wanted us to think "Is it Holy?" each time we are faced with a decision. If only I had the faith that this young college student exuded. I was in awe.
Thanks to meal planner extraordinaire Kim I connected with an non-profit organization that is nationwide "Cleaning For A Reason". This non-profit connects cancer patients with cleaning services that donate their time. We have been approved for 4 monthly cleanings with Kidwell Kleaning Service in Urbana. This company does not get paid. They donate the time and pay the employees.
I am in awe of the blessings bestowed on our family during this crappy time of our lives!! Now who else could use the words crappy and blessing in a sentence??!! You all know me and my sense of humor! What a time in my life...
I continue to count the blessings that have poured over me, Mark and Matt during this incredibly stressful and crappy time!! Blessings come in so many forms... be sure to be aware of the blessings in your life.
Is cancer a blessing? NO! But... what surrounds it and the things that come because of it certainly are blessings.
I luv U all! Remember Rebecca's challenge. The next time you are faced with a decision, small or large, ask yourself "Is it Holy?"...
Jude
It's been a bit since I've written. I've been trying to stay busy. My 4th chemo of 6 is this Thursday (10/13). I am on the downhill y'all!!!! Praise the Lord and thanks be to God!!!!
I've been catching up with friends, spending time with Mark and Matt, decluttering the house and getting out of the house as much as possible. The weather has been a huge blessing. I love fall and the crisp temps agree with me!!
Matt and I spent a really FUN night at Dave & Busters in White Flint Mall. He got to hang out with his long time friend Patrick, Patrick's brother Adam (giant cheesburger!) and Adam's friend Lucas. I got to spend time with my friend and meal planner extraordinaire Kim. We had a blast and did not get home until after midnight. I actually felt like a normal person... out having fun and staying up late.
Yesterday we attended a new service at the Westminster United Methodist Church. My sister, Lisa, and my nieces, Lindsay and Carly, attend this church. Linz and the youth group formed a youth Praise band and they held their first service on Sunday. It was so refreshing. Lots of great tunes by their band. They think the name of their band will be "The Awesome Band". But they are sitll not sure.
Many of you have prayed for my niece Linsday. Your prayers are working!! I have never seen her happier. She played a key role in forming The Awesome Band and establishing the youth service for WUMC. What a blessing!
In addition to awesome music, a silent skit, live video (have to see it to understand it), liturgical dancing and a very innovative communion... we heard an incredible message delievered by one of the college students, Rebecca. She was so inspiring. I wish I could completely capture the essence of her words. But basically her theme was "Is it Holy?" She was a natural speaker and wanted us to think "Is it Holy?" each time we are faced with a decision. If only I had the faith that this young college student exuded. I was in awe.
Thanks to meal planner extraordinaire Kim I connected with an non-profit organization that is nationwide "Cleaning For A Reason". This non-profit connects cancer patients with cleaning services that donate their time. We have been approved for 4 monthly cleanings with Kidwell Kleaning Service in Urbana. This company does not get paid. They donate the time and pay the employees.
I am in awe of the blessings bestowed on our family during this crappy time of our lives!! Now who else could use the words crappy and blessing in a sentence??!! You all know me and my sense of humor! What a time in my life...
I continue to count the blessings that have poured over me, Mark and Matt during this incredibly stressful and crappy time!! Blessings come in so many forms... be sure to be aware of the blessings in your life.
Is cancer a blessing? NO! But... what surrounds it and the things that come because of it certainly are blessings.
I luv U all! Remember Rebecca's challenge. The next time you are faced with a decision, small or large, ask yourself "Is it Holy?"...
Jude
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