Some come from ahead and some come from behind.
But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see.
Now my troubles are going to have trouble with me!
Dr. Seuss
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I love that little ditty...
Okay, so it was a good day...long but good. Megan and I spent several hours down at Karmanos. I feel so great about my new oncologist, Dr. Lorusso. I didn't dislike the last one but I feel like Karmanos is the place for me. Dr. Lorusso has that same WONDERFUL energy that Dr. O has. In fact, they are dear friends (how great is that!). She already cares about me and it is evident. Here are the high points:
- They are extending my chemo infusions for another 6 months.
- She is signing off on my work release so I can get back to work after the next round of tests are done (10 days or less). I am really happy about this.
- She has 3 or 4 scans/tests she wants done over the next week and half. Some tests are to get better pictures of my lung "spot" and others are to get baselines for future care of me. She said the PET is very fuzzy. Something is there but they would like a better picture.
- She called my spot a "goomba"....so funny. She talks with her hands and has just a wonderful spirit. Megan liked her too so there is my litmus test....she passes.
- We will watch the spot and hope for the best.
I feel REALLY good about this path. I am sure it seems like I should do the lung biopsy for peace of mind. But I have it...peace. I have peace and trust that this is nothing. I have peace that time will prove that to be true. I have peace that God's hand is still on my shoulder...has not budged. I have peace that the very best thing for me right now is getting back to what I love....working and raising these little loves. My company rocks and I want to do well to show my gratitude. My new manager is great. And my coworkers seem so nice. One of my new close coworkers is a woman I have know for a long time and she is AWESOME....so happy to be closer to her.
Out of all the blessings on this journey (and there are so many...seriously) I have to give a shout out to Dr. Grant's practice manager, Nancy. I don't even live in Dallas anymore but Nancy calls to check on me, hunts down Baylor radiologists for me...and still cares so much about me. What a wonderful friend she is! Thank you Nancy!!! (although I don't think she knows anything about this blog).
Am I missing anything? Please ask......I feel a little fried after a long day at a new facility.
Thank you so much, as always, for your support!!
xoxo
8 comments:
So happy to hear that you loved the new Doctor, that is so important.
I feel so relieved so I am sure that you must feel so much better.
Thanks for sharing all of that with us. We love YOU so very much.
Barbara
Angus wants to know if it's a fruit bat or a vampire bat :-). They both make him right nervous! Any old way, look out troubles...here comes Mo-reenie! Love to all of the Moons from all of the Cabes!
You sound so great! So sure and peaceful! I just know you are doing the right thing!!
Happy Holloweenie!!!
Locw you!
Brenda
oops...Love You!!!
Brenda
So great! I am thrilled you are at peace with your new Drs. and feeling so positive. I have been thinking of you often and sending you positive thoughts and love. I hope you all had a FUN Halloween and the kids had a spooky time. Take care and will keep in touch! Love, Christy
I'm so glad you have that peace. Peace that passes understanding (down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay). I'll be stuck on that song all day. Not a bad song to be stuck on.
Much Love,
Janet
Sounds like a perfect plan!! So glad you like your new Dr.
Send us Halloween pics soon!!
xoxo,
Lorrie
Karen & I were thinking of you today .... prompted by that great chicken costume you had for Oscar that we borrowed. Hilarious. Alex went as Bernie Madoff this year .... a big change from the chicken cowboy.
We think, pray and believe in your recovery every day!
Miss you, --Andy & Karen
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