Great news today!!! I had a chest x-ray this morning to check on the initial progress, since some of my symptoms have been decreasing (the cough, the chest pains, monster-induced nausea, and my heart rate was even down to 86 this morning, before it was a steady 110-120). Dr. Wild said that in the x-ray, monster appeared "measurably smaller" and that the tumor marker count in my blood has gone down significantly. We were really excited to hear this news - it's encouraging to know the chemo is already doing its thing. Thank you for all the prayers!
Chemo went well today. The first time, I had intense chest pains during and after the last drug (which is an hour drip), exactly similar to the pain I experienced with alcohol consumption before I knew I had this disease - this week, no pain whatsoever!! How am I feeling now?
As long as I sit or lie down I'm ok - I feel dizzy and weak when I stand up and walk around - but it was like that last time too - I guess I have A LOT of drugs running through me right now.
I still plan to go boogie-boarding tomorrow, at least for a little while, if I feel good. I decided (I think I mentioned yesterday) that every day after chemo that I feel good enough will be beach/boogie-boarding day, and there are so many little beaches as you drive south from Pacifica - I want to start exploring them all sequentially and then find my favorites. I am a crazy beach lover - and I think every beach has its own beauty and flavor, even if they are only a few miles apart. I will keep you posted on my findings, if any of you who live in California ever have some extra time and would like to join me, let me know.
Someday I plan to take up surfing (I've done it once in the warm, perfect waters of Hawaii) but right not I don't really trust my legs enough for that.
You know how sometimes in life, God keeps bringing the same few Bible verse to your attention over and over? I feel like there are a few words from Him that I keep running across again and again right now. It's exciting to see how God can speak to us in so many different ways. Here are a couple of those verses:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Psalms 3:5-6
"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."
Romans 8:26
And two that I just came across tonight:
"The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. " Psalm 34:7
"Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your holy one see decay. You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:9-11
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Christie,
I'm so encouraged by your heart. And by the progress that God is giving you in fighting this thing. Your attitude is amazing. Girl, If I were anywhere close to CA I would so love to join you on a beach outing...maybe someday we'll get out there to visit! You are in our prayers!
love,
elaine
Christie what wonderful news. We have been praying for just that, that you would see results quickly.Good luck this week with the chemo and just know that we are thinking of you and missing you. But you are in good hands. We send our love to all.
oxox Aunt Chrissie
Your beach searching reminded me of Monterrey when you were 10 years. Remember supper on the beach watching the sun set? "He is with us, fear not" Love you, Gahgee
Christie,
That is awesome news! My prayer from the moment I heard your confirmed diagnosis has been that the cancer would be extraordinarily susceptable to the chemo drugs. I love the verses you quoted - I especially like the Psalm 16 one, how appropriate for you right now! God is so good! We love you!
Aunt Andrea, Uncle Steve, and Kim
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