Monday AM she's getting the results of her thyroid ultrasound. She had a scan about a year ago that showed a lump on her thyroid. A biopsy proved it to be benign. Since her diagnosis, her thyroid Dr. had her get another ultrasound to see if the lump has grown at all. So far, there is nothing to fear - just precautions.
Monday PM my mom, dad, and I are attending a class at the oncologist's office to prepare us for the chemotherapy process. It should cover the affects of chemo and how to cope with any negative side affects.
Tuesday AM she will go to the hospital to have her port put it. The following site explains what a chemotherapy port is:
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/chemotherapy/overview/ports.jsp
Wednesday AM my dad will take my mom for her first chemo treatment.
The rest of the week, I believe she will just be trying to have a normal schedule with some work and a lot of rest.
This is all happening faster than I think we all thought, but I guess the sooner it starts the sooner it can end. Today my family all went out to a nice lunch so my mom could have a yummy meal just in case she doesn't have a good appetite after chemo. I'm thinking postively though, and I think that she'll be a trooper and handle it well!
Here are some pics we took. Mum, Pup and some of their grandbabies (Kathryn on Mum, Evelyn in middle, and Sophia on Pup):
Here are two scriptures that lets me know my mom will be alright as she faces new struggles this week. When you read them can you please say a little prayer for her? Thank You!
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 comments:
Teresa,
"The Lord has declared that He will restore me to health and heal my wounds"
Jeremiah 30:17
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I've kept this promise tucked in real close to my heart for many years.
His Word is His promise to all of us, But we do need to Remember it. And say it over & over. And "out loud" as often as you can.
In the meantime, I'm reminding the Lord for you. Cause there ain't no devil in hell, gonna mess with our Teresa!
So there!
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"I shall not die but live,and shall declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the Lord"
Psalms118:17
Now there are some fightin' words.
Teresa, you WILL look back at this challenging time one day and you will be able to tell others of his goodness. (recounting His illustrious acts)
x o
Connie & Terry
Here's are some that I've used throughout this suck-fest of cancer treatments:
"A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee." Psalm 91:7
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning light." Psalm 30:5
"God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
"This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby." John 11:4
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
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