Thursday, May 1, 2008
This past Monday I met with my oncologist, Dr. Schwartz to have my blood levels checked and to go over my CAT scans that I had done the previous Friday.
He told me that the scans are clear of any cancer! I can’t tell you how elated I was to hear that bit of news. He also said that my blood levels are back to normal except for my white blood cells which are a little low but he said that was to be expected.
I will see him again in two weeks to have my blood levels checked, and in two months I will have a PET scan. He is keeping a close watch on me which gives me great comfort.
There was a small lesion found in my right kidney which he did not seem concerned about, but he wants my urologist to do an ultra sound and evaluation on it nonetheless. I have an appointment this coming Tuesday morning to see Dr. Borland.
I am praying that this is just a small cyst and nothing to be concerned about. Regardless, I am asking you to keep praying for me. I have come so far this past year. Yes, it will be a year May 19th, 2007 that this whole journey of mine started.
I am feeling like my old self again. I have my energy back and I am up and at it by 6:00 AM and I go like crazy until 9:30 or 10:00 PM. This week the two hour naps ceased and I cannot express how good that feels.
Aaron is doing wonderful as well. He had his staples removed last week and is now able to drive. He has let his beard grow, and he looks like a different guy. I’ll have to take a picture and post it on here for you to see as I can’t imagine him keeping it for long.
We are praising God for all He’s done for us during our health trials. As we reflect back over this past year we are so thankful. I continue to thank God for all of you. You have truly blessed us and helped us along the way with your love and support. You are all a shining example of the following:
Mark 12:28 The Greatest Commandment
28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
29“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.[e] 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[f] 31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[g]There is no commandment greater than these.”
Standing in Victory,
Candy and her family
