Monday, July 15, 2013

Gone! - wk 5

"Do these earrings make my head look bald?"


July 7 - 13
I refer to this week and next week as "my good weeks!"  My bad week (and its really not all week, is the week right after my chemo.).

July 8, Monday
Had to get some errands/paperwork/bills done.

July 9, Tuesday
Went to check on a wig store, "Wigs R You."  Still very hot in Rocklin!

July 10, Wednesday
Yes today is the day.  My last few locks of hair will be taken off. Might as well get it over with.  Not much left!

July 11, Thursday
Had doctor's appointment with my GP to followup on blood pressure meds.  Afterward I went to Sutter lab to have my blood drawn so I could have the results when I see the oncologist tomorrow.  Matt picked up Scott tonight.  He was able to get a direct flight, so that shortened his trip a few hours.

July 12, Friday
Saw the oncologist today.  Things seem to be going well.  I'm feeling good. I felt better after this round of chemo than the first time.  I didn't have those tingly achy pains in my arms and legs this time. My "bad" days weren't as bad.  I was up and about much more. I think all those neupogen shots I got right after chemo may not have been totally necessary (in my opinion). The blood test after my week of shots showed my white blood cell count as too high.  So I suppose the shots did their job a little too well! By the next week's test (yesterday), things were back in the normal range.  I probably don't need those shots after my next chemo.


Overall, I feel KNOW without a doubt that God has been with me! He has helped me.  He has been my calm in a storm.  Sometimes you don't know how you would react in a situation.  I had never thought of how I would react or respond with a cancer diagnosis, with surgery to remove a breast or during chemo, but what I have found is a strength that I can only attribute to the grace of God.  He has given me something that, I didn't know was in me!  Where did it come from?  I'm not so holy or spiritual. (My friends and family could attest to that!)  I think it was my upbringing.  I think it was my foundation, the things I was taught as a child:  We trust God.  God is good.  God takes care of us -- even in the midst of storms.  Maybe especially in the storms!

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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I always thought you were spiritual. :o)

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    1. PamelaJuly 15, 2013 at 4:37 PM

      OK, who is this???

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    2. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 12:00 AM

      Oh, I didn't mean to be secretive! It's just me, Sheila. I've been signing my "profiles" as anonymous, not knowing what else to do. Sorry if I threw you for a loop! I'll try to remember to sign my name on the ends of my emails. - from "Sheila" :o) (I'm gonna try "open ID" and see what happens! Not so computer savvy anymore! OK. That wasn't so hard after all. ha ha! OH! I really screwed it up now! It's telling me that the URL contains illegal characters! Going back to Anonymous.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Dear Pam,
    Your last blog touched my heart. I was reading words that indicate spiritual growth. The strong faith that you are exhibiting is nothing short of a gift that God has given you. Your faith reminds me of the story that mom Garlock tells, of her being sick in the Canary Islands on her first return from Africa. – – She was just a young missionary that had gotten sick while in Liberia and was now on our way home. Her husband stayed in Africa for a little longer and then he also returned. While she was there in the Canary Islands--seriously ill with some illness --( I don't know what it was, but it could have been fatal). While she praying and had her mind upon the Lord she had a vision. She saw heaven and Jesus Christ there, interceding for her. In her mind's eye it seemed to be that God carved out a chunk of faith in the form of a brick and tossed it down to mom. As it descended, and finally reached mom she felt the healing touch of the Lord. I am not saying you are going to have a vision like this but I am saying that the same Lord that sent that chunk of faith into mom's life, and thereby, faith was imparted quickly she was healed, is the same Lord today! Hallelujah!As to your latest photo, I do not see the bald head. I just see those beautiful eyes and captivating smile and those lovely earrings that expressed a life of hope, joy, happiness and satisfaction.
    Got to close for now, but want you to know I am presenting my daughter to the throne of grace frequently. And that He who rules above rules down here too. You are in his hands and are being protected and provided for, don't ever forget it. LOVE, DAD
    PS – I am in my sixth week of a diet and have lost about 17 or 18 pounds. This diet is approved by my doctor – in fact he said that his wife has used this program and it has worked successfully for her. My goal is to lose 30 pounds, and get down to 180 pounds, so that I will make it to my 90th birthday and then go on to my 95th.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Darling Pam,

    Just read your blog and had to write. Truth is, you look great. You have nice clear skin, fabulous smile and sparkling eyes!!! Think you should show off those eyes more. You look like you might have shaved your head for solidarity with some one loosing their hair because of cancer!

    Well girl, you inspire me. Seriously, you probably are encouraging a lot of women.

    Love you.

    Jan

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