Saturday, July 24, 2010

It came in a fortune cookie...it must be true!

Larry and I drove to Spokane this week to meet with my surgical oncologist as a follow up to my CT scan.  After the appointment, we went to PF Changs for dinner.  Here was my dessert.  It made me smile...and couldn't have been more perfect timing.  My stomach was in knots...and I was nervous about what the Dr. would see on my scan. 
I was also quite worried about the quality of the ct scan, because I had vomited up all of the baruim that I was supposed to drink.  The doctor said that it wasn't a great picture, but he was NOT able to see any sign of new growth so far.  I am very relieved at that, but not completely comfortable. (as I explained in the previous post.)  He reminded me of how aggressive I have been in treatment and emphasized that we have to have faith that the Heated Chemo...as well as the IV chemo will work!  I have faith...not in chemo, but in my Heavenly Father.  He knows that the greatest desire of my heart is to raise my girls...I know he is aware of me.  He hears my prayers (and all of our prayers).  I feel his comfort daily and I feel good about the outcome.  I have no idea what lies ahead...but I am doing ALL that I can do on my end to fight this!!

7 comments:

Shellie said...

I think you should frame that fortune. :) You're doing everything you can and you're doing great. And you have faith in the right cause. :) Always in my thoughts and prayers.

Shellie

Kelly said...

No growth!!!!! That is awesome!!! Yes, I read the previous post, but I believe that positive thoughts guide as well. I've got all of mine aimed at you! Here's to many more clean CT scans and a long and healthy life. (btw, that fortune would have made me cry like a baby)

Renee' Morris-Dezember said...

YES!!! You WILL have a LONG and HEALTHY life :D love you!

Lexie said...

What a timely fortune! I'm glad that there is good news from the CT scan. You really are doing everything you can, including having faith that Heavenly Father has a plan for you. Thanks for the positive note, keep us posted!

Tracey said...

I agree with framing the fortune, it's so perfect! Glad to hear the good news from the CT scan. Even if you don't trust it completely it's a good start!! You're such a great fighter, keep it up!

katie said...

What a GREAT fortune cookie for one strong cookie herself! So glad to hear you are doing well

Laurene said...

I was very glad to see this post! I have been away from home, and thus the Internet also, for a few days. This was indeed a terrific post to come home to!!!