And Josh, who is becoming quite a little man, turned 5 years old on July 20th. He is pretty excited to be starting Kindergarten in just a few short weeks. He and his mom went shopping for school supplies on Saturday. I remember shopping for school supplies for his mom. Golly, I swear that was just a year or so ago. Where does time go?
As much as my daughter Kim wanted their birthdays to be separate occasions, it just wasn't going to happen. There were so many things going on in July, she was lucky to find one Sunday afternoon to have their joint birthday party.
Olivia loves to tear paper, but for some reason she decided she didn't want to tear the paper on her presents. And she loved her cake. She actually had two cakes, one to share with guests and one that was her own personal cake.
Of course Josh had no trouble opening his gifts. As a matter of fact, he helped Olivia open hers too. His cake was a chocolate Scooby Do cake.
It was a great party.We have more to celebrate. My younger daughter Kelly is expecting a baby. It's a boy and he is due tomorrow!! Although, I just talked to her and she said she is feeling just fine. But you never know. Those babies will come when they are ready no matter how you feel.
On another happy note, I finally finished the last round of chemo the doctor ordered in May and I had a PET scan on July 24th. My doctor informed me at my appointment last Tuesday that the cancer is in remission at this time. I am so thankful. I finally get a break from chemotherapy. I have been getting chemotherapy every 3 weeks since December 29th. Now I pray the cancer will stay away for good!!!
I met with a radiation doctor Thursday who explained the benefit of having my brain radiated. This type of cancer is notorious for going to the brain. With this treatment, it will decrease the chance of the cancer recurring in my brain from 60% to 5%. I think it is worth it. I have to go in for an MRI on Wednesday to make sure there is no cancer lurking there already, then I will start radiation treatment next Monday. I will have 10 treatments. One every day for 5 days, two weeks in a row.
Hopefully, now I can start building up my strength again. I am pretty weak. This last chemo drug really took me down. I don't know what I would have done if the doctor had told me I needed more treatments. Thank God, I don't have to wonder about that now.
So, I have all kinds of things to celebrate. As soon as I feel good enough, I am going to celebrate by going on a shopping trip. I think I am going to need a new comb!
Take care.
4 comments:
You are so brave!! Best of luck on the brain MRI!
Your family is lovely! And congrats on the new one on the way!
Oh my gosh! Your grandbaby is such a cutiepie or should I say a sweetiepie : ) I loved the pics of your grands and all your family, God bless you all especially the new baby on the way.
I am keeping you especially in my daily prayers, now knowing you have health problems and you seem to be a very courageous and strong person ... an inspiration to all of us...blessings to you and yours!
P.S. What a lovely dream, I am sure that like you said God was showing you all will be well and to trust in Him : )
Good Morning,
I am so happy to hear that your cancer is in remission. I think of you every time I sign in to blogspot...as you were my very first commenter on my blog!
I, too, will keep you in my prayers.
Your little grandchildren have the sweetest faces. They must be so much fun. Thanks for sharing the pics. Take care ~Natalie
You have been through so much and are still facing many challenges. I will pray for you and your family. Your grandchildren are just adorable and getting bigger and bigger. Happy Birthday to all! Treat yourself to that "Shopping Day"...you deserve it!
Stay Cozy, Carrie
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