Although I was waiting for a little more news, several of you have been requesting feedback, so let me tell you what I know so far…
As you know, I had a Pet Scan (those animals are so smart!) last Friday and then went to the doctors on Monday, 4/23, for the results. The GOOD NEWS is there has been no growth since we started treatment and therefore we will gear up for the 3rd round of chemo over the next 5-10 days. In order to prepare for this next round, I am scheduled for another echo (checks the heart), and an MRI on my brain and spine next Tuesday because my balance has been off (like me!). Once the tests are back, the doctor thinks the treatment should resume early May for 5-6 days in the hospital.
In the meantime, Char came to visit! Yes, my train visiting sister came for a few days last week, although, I wasn’t sure it was her at first. When David picked her up at the station, she had had three drinks, (which for most people is like a case of beer!), and boy was she fun! So, the rest of the week we kept giving her cranberry & vodkas, which made her fun to be around, however we were eating dinner really late and Char was in the most kick-back mode I’ve ever seen!
Marla is here now, with her youngest, Miranda, for the next 2 weeks. She is helping get some things done before my next “stay” in the hospital”. I’ve been trying to get a painter to come to the house for the last few weeks which has been like pulling teeth, and she is assisting with some normal admin stuff. I think I hear her make little comments under her breath about my “A” type personality, but overall, she carts me around and does her chores with a smile! Seriously, David, and my sisters, have once again saved me from insanity.
Andrew, Marla’s youngest who lived with me for a few years in Newport, is coming to visit this weekend. It will be nice because he will be able to see his mom and Aunt at the same time. He is living in Irvine (southern cal) and just recently got a promotion at a bank into Info Tech (a real job!). California has been good for Andrew overall, he hasn’t crashed a car and seems to fit in well to this lifestyle.
I wanted to wish my cousins Xochi & Jon Congratulations on their wedding this Saturday, April 28th! Relax, enjoy and have a long healthy, life filled with love and joy!
God Bless to my friends & family
Love,
Kelly
Friday, April 27, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
A Silver Lining
Well, we did it! Yes, originally engaged in November, 2005 in beautiful Cayucos, CA David and I decided not to wait for a big party and tied the knot this week at a private ceremony.
It was a lovely setting overlooking the ocean in a quaint Bed & Breakfast in Pacific Grove. The room was beautiful, filled with antiques, fireplace and romance. The only thing missing was a T.V. (ha/ha/ha) which you shouldn’t need on your wedding night, but you sure get used to it in “real” life! (Yes, we broke down on our wedding and went to the TV Room to watch American Idol on our wedding night!) Let the record show, I asked David if he wanted to marry a blonde, red head or brunette and he chose a brunette. It would not have been my choice, but, he’s been such a good caregiver, I figured I should let him pick my hair for the day! He’s the been the best!
I have nothing to update on my health until my PET scan this Thursday, the 19th and the results from the doctor on the 23rd. Your thoughts and PRAYERS continue to help me remain strong in my faith, hope and love.
As always, I send my very best to you and your families,
Love,
Kelly
It was a lovely setting overlooking the ocean in a quaint Bed & Breakfast in Pacific Grove. The room was beautiful, filled with antiques, fireplace and romance. The only thing missing was a T.V. (ha/ha/ha) which you shouldn’t need on your wedding night, but you sure get used to it in “real” life! (Yes, we broke down on our wedding and went to the TV Room to watch American Idol on our wedding night!) Let the record show, I asked David if he wanted to marry a blonde, red head or brunette and he chose a brunette. It would not have been my choice, but, he’s been such a good caregiver, I figured I should let him pick my hair for the day! He’s the been the best!
I have nothing to update on my health until my PET scan this Thursday, the 19th and the results from the doctor on the 23rd. Your thoughts and PRAYERS continue to help me remain strong in my faith, hope and love.
As always, I send my very best to you and your families,
Love,
Kelly
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
It was a LONG Five Days.....
…….that turned into Six! But I am home, and thanks to Char who spent Monday thru Wednesday with me, and Theresa & Karen who spent Thursday thru Saturday with me, WE did it! It was definitely a Team effort. Of course, David came too, but the girls were “living” the confinement to the 5th Floor - Cabin Fever is not pretty after about Day 3 with this girlfriend! I got home at 9:30PM Saturday night and have never been happier to see my house, animals, bed, etc.! Other than that, everything went fine. I got the Nulestra shot on Monday to control the white blood cell counts, which to-date have been right in line with what they should be.
I am now scheduled for a Pet Scan (PT) on the 19th and will get the results on the 23rd. My understanding is the chemo is working its magic over the next few weeks and the PT will show the current results. The Dr. will then recommend the next form of treatment based on those scans, ie additional radiation, surgery, next round of chemo, etc.
But I think I have it better than Marla right now and the demands of Mr. CFC! Dad has “reincarnated’ and back to his demands. She keeps me in daily giggles with her Daddy stories (I’m just wondering if I should report her to the Old Folks Agency when she tells me she drugged him because he was being so bad!?!) I miss arguing with Dad about his car keys, taking him to the casino and “needing to talk right now” but yes, I have passed the baton for now. Marla & I had a recent idea to send Dad to the valley with Sister Char! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Sorry, I lost my head for a minute!!
Life at the Sewart Zoo has been good. We are trying to teach Bailey Bird to say “Thank you Jesus” which is the Sewart House Mantra. Bailey is still a baby and her vocabulary limited, but we’ll get there! I figure, everyday we open our eyes in the morning we should say “Thank You Jesus!” cuz it’s a good day! It is so fun being around this talking bird and listening to her talk. Marla also has an African Grey she is training – we have a good time comparing “bird” notes! Dogs & Cats are also doing good, Gwen.
Also, before I close I wanted to respond to my good friend Nicole who I love dearly. You are the cutest city girlfriend I have ever had! Roosters crow – chickens lay eggs, any questions? (Nicole wrote on the blog 3/31….the chickens! I remember the first time I went to your parents house for our work Christmas party and I spent the night there and was awoken by the darn chickens because someone forgot to put the blanket over them or whatever it was to keep them from waking at the crack of dawn. Or was it roosters?!)
And BTW – that was a GREAT party hosted at the Casas house! Those were FUN times in Fullerton!
And so I leave my friends and family until the next update after the 23rd. My very best to you and your families. I think of you all often, and as I am in your Prayers, you are in mine.
Sending my love,
Kelly
I am now scheduled for a Pet Scan (PT) on the 19th and will get the results on the 23rd. My understanding is the chemo is working its magic over the next few weeks and the PT will show the current results. The Dr. will then recommend the next form of treatment based on those scans, ie additional radiation, surgery, next round of chemo, etc.
But I think I have it better than Marla right now and the demands of Mr. CFC! Dad has “reincarnated’ and back to his demands. She keeps me in daily giggles with her Daddy stories (I’m just wondering if I should report her to the Old Folks Agency when she tells me she drugged him because he was being so bad!?!) I miss arguing with Dad about his car keys, taking him to the casino and “needing to talk right now” but yes, I have passed the baton for now. Marla & I had a recent idea to send Dad to the valley with Sister Char! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Sorry, I lost my head for a minute!!
Life at the Sewart Zoo has been good. We are trying to teach Bailey Bird to say “Thank you Jesus” which is the Sewart House Mantra. Bailey is still a baby and her vocabulary limited, but we’ll get there! I figure, everyday we open our eyes in the morning we should say “Thank You Jesus!” cuz it’s a good day! It is so fun being around this talking bird and listening to her talk. Marla also has an African Grey she is training – we have a good time comparing “bird” notes! Dogs & Cats are also doing good, Gwen.
Also, before I close I wanted to respond to my good friend Nicole who I love dearly. You are the cutest city girlfriend I have ever had! Roosters crow – chickens lay eggs, any questions? (Nicole wrote on the blog 3/31….the chickens! I remember the first time I went to your parents house for our work Christmas party and I spent the night there and was awoken by the darn chickens because someone forgot to put the blanket over them or whatever it was to keep them from waking at the crack of dawn. Or was it roosters?!)
And BTW – that was a GREAT party hosted at the Casas house! Those were FUN times in Fullerton!
And so I leave my friends and family until the next update after the 23rd. My very best to you and your families. I think of you all often, and as I am in your Prayers, you are in mine.
Sending my love,
Kelly
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