Yesterday was a bit painful. Today was much better and with fewer needles!
It was another day of being poked and injected for Christie. They didn't actually take any blood, which is good, since they've taken so much she said she's going to charge them next time.
We got up around 05:45 to make sure we could get to an IHOP for breakfast. Christie's PET scan was scheduled today, and since it relies on a radioactive sugar dye for imaging, she could not eat anything after 07:00. We made sure to stuff her as much as we could with pancakes and eggs but promptly stopped at 06:59.
We returned to the hotel around 08:30 and Christie slept while Dad and I washed her car and ran errands. We returned in time to take her to the North Coast Cancer Center for her 1 PM PET scan.
After injecting her with radioactive sugar (I always did think she had a warm glow about her ... now she literally does!) she had to sit for an hour to let it circulate throughout her body. After the wait, she lay in the PET scanner for 20 minutes, lying completely still. Any movement gives blurry imaging.
Around 3 PM she was done and ready to eat and take it easy. After another long nap and a game of mini-golf at sunset, we just relaxed with her folks at the hotel.
Tomorrow we meet the Oncologist.
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Christie & Ryan ...
I am reading your blog, on a regular basis, and I am praying for both of you everyday, as well.
Thank you for creating your blog and keeping it up-to-date. I care very much for both of you, and I care about what happens in your life.
Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it very much. I will continue to check in on the latest developments, and I will continue to remain faithful in praying for the two of you.
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3
Blessings & Faith in Believing ~
Doris
Christie and Ryan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that the doctors and nurses are working to figuire out how to treat this monster. The power of the Lord is amazing and we know that he is with you always.
Uncle Harry and Aunt Chrissie
Dear Christie and Ryan,
Lydia sent me the blog addy and I tuned in to get more info on Monster. I am praying he goes away very soon and leaves you alone. Although I am very sad that all of this is on your plate, I was encouraged to see you shining for Jesus even in the midst of it all. We love you and are praying for healing, strength, courage, and faith as you lean on Him. I also pray for laughter in your lives. As horrible as it is, I pray the monster can't swallow your joy. Thank you for keeping the blog so we can know what is going on. We are praying, praying, praying! We love you...so very much! Mrs. "A" (Niceville)
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