What a difference that 24 hours can make. Let me explain. Last evening was filled with dizziness, no appetite and pain. Tonight is filled with no dizziness, a good appetite (she is eating mint chocolate ice cream as I type) and no extra pain medicine since 2pm this afternoon. WOW!
We visited the oncologist today after the radiation treatment. Cathy could hardly sit in the wheelchair. We talked about the situation with the Dr. and decided to modify the nausea medication and to add an appetite stimulant. I then asked if we shouldn’t give Cathy some fluids as she was getting dehydrated. The Dr. agreed that it would be a good idea. After 1.5 hours of peaceful sleep and 1 liter of fluids, Cathy woke up a totally new person. In fact, the nurse and I were each standing next to Cathy’s legs as she was waking up. I made a wise crack (I don’t remember for sure but I think it had to do with how she looked) and, much to my surprise, SHE KICKED ME! The sad part is that I was so happy that she had energy that I was pleased. I really don’t want this to become a habit as I make a lot of wise cracks and don’t want to be kicked that often.
The CT scan didn’t really tell us too much new. It confirmed that there is cancer in Cathy’s lymph nodes (including those by her neck). The positive side is that her lungs and head are still cancer free. The goal now is to keep eating and drinking to build enough strength to tolerate Chemo.
Prayers:
- Thanks for a great day
- Thanks for the personal cards and notes
- That her new medicine creates appetite and no nausea
- Building strength to be able to tolerate Chemo
5 comments:
Cathy and Dan,
I think and pray for you so often during the day. I love being able to follow your progress on this blog and knowing how you're doing day to day and how to pray. May God be so close and gracious to you both.
Barbara
So great to hear that you had a great day. Wishing for many many more of them.
Enjoy the peaches in pies, cobblers, salsa, etc!
Hi Dan & Cathy,
Cathy don't worry about kicking Dan, we will all club together for a padded suit for Dan in readiness for his humour...
Am pleased you are both remaining strong throughout and taking it day by day.
I love reading your updates as it gives me and everyone that cares an understanding of your daily strives; difficult, fun but mainly positive throughout.
Keep up the good work both of you.
Jayne (Wales, UK).
xx
Cathy,
We go to church with Bonnie and are praying for your healing and so much more. One of our prayers is that you will be blessed with Phil 4:7 from New Living Translation (©2007)
"Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Blessings,
Roger & Jean De Haan
Hi Dan
I am learning how to use a blog. Posted my comment on the worng day. Want to let you know that I heard about Cathy today from the Siemens team in Brookfield. I am very sorry for you and Cathy. You are both in our prayers. I will follow your journey on the blog. You have my e-mail and work phone number -- call me if you need me.
Jim Werth
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