My leukemia's back.

[LittleLakePhil]

I thought I had chicken pox as a child, but when my first husband and I decided we wanted a baby, I stopped taking my bc pills. My nephew got chicken pox and gave them to me! I was 26 years old! Thank goodness I hadn't gotten pregnant yet. My son will be 26 next Tuesday!


Prayers all around for all Team Rachel!!

I was 26 when I got chicken pox.... For the third time.... First 2 times they were super mild.... Third time almost liked me.... No joke.
The doctor said I had the second worst case she had ever seen...... The worse case died..........I was covered head to toe with scabs..... Lost most of my hair.... My tongue looked like a prickly pear cactus.... The first symptom of my Leukemia was a severe case of shingles.....

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Those shingles! Husband had them, just miserable! So, how is everyone else doing right Now? Any prayers needed? I'm always praying for some on here. Weather is cooling down, finally. Most of July was hitting record highs. I don't handle heat because of some health issues, so, I'm very grateful for the relief. And, what's up with this? I have a cold! For the first time in over a yr. Oh yes, we have grandchildren here. One has a cold. At least I'm pretty sure I won't get the chicken pox.

Always prayers to go around.... Lucky I don't catch many colds. When I do they incapacitate me..... My lungs shut right off.... Can get downright scary.... Hope you start to feel better soon....
..... Can't believe that word got through.... Went back and changed it to shut

 

[LittleLakePhil]

I have no idea. I just got through chemo, and was told not to get that, or any flu shots during that time.

Yeah I'm not allowed to get chicken pox or shingles vaccine..... No live vaccines.
With my new immune system they say I can get chicken pox again....(maybe)..... Last I heard they aren't sure if any of my Donors immune responses are transferable.... Not sure if they ever figured that out.
But the first several years after my transplant I caught every little bug there was ..... Now I'm back to almost never getting a cold.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

A famous friend of ours once said, "I really haven't wanted to post this, but denial can only take you so far......." So I'll just spit it out.

I got mixed results from my lumpectomy. There was cancer there, but it was tiny and it's all out. (Clean margins) So I'm not sure if I should say I have cancer or I had cancer, considering it was removed before I even knew it was there. But I'll probably still need some follow-up, maybe a sentinel node biopsy, maybe a course of radiation depending on what my MRI shows on Monday.

Surgeon was really happy with how small it was and how it was totally removed, but I'm not sure I'm as happy with the news as she was.

Just thought I'd let you guys know that I have one more thing in common with some of you.

Just join the survivor club..... If you had cancer.... You had cancer.
Your now officially a survivor.... Celebrate the fact they got it early......I knew you were on my mind for some reason.... Happy trails.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Well I caught up and yacked away sorry to hog the thread..... Thank you all for still being here.
Phil

 

[Blooie]

Friday, better 'out than in'. That refers to both the nodule and the information. Our shoulders are broad enough to help bear the worry. Prognosis seems good, and now it is time to develop and go with a treatment plan.

Yep, what Sour said!! And you know we're always here for you......what a legacy of caring and praying Rachel left, huh?

Phil, do you know what a treasure you are? Stupid question - no, you don't! But we do!

Good morning, everyone! Another busy day in Wyoming - got the girls this afternoon. I was supposed to have them yesterday but Kenny and Jenny's appointment with the real estate agent fell through at the last minute so it was rescheduled for today. That means we've got to get our run to Cody done this morning. Ken's in the shower but I'm ready to go. I'll finish the last of the laundry while the girls are here and we'll pack up tonight. Tomorrow we leave for Cheyenne and Grand Lodge and we won't be home until Tuesday.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Yep, what Sour said!! And you know we're always here for you......what a legacy of caring and praying Rachel left, huh?

Phil, do you know what a treasure you are? Stupid question - no, you don't! But we do!

Good morning, everyone! Another busy day in Wyoming - got the girls this afternoon. I was supposed to have them yesterday but Kenny and Jenny's appointment with the real estate agent fell through at the last minute so it was rescheduled for today. That means we've got to get our run to Cody done this morning. Ken's in the shower but I'm ready to go. I'll finish the last of the laundry while the girls are here and we'll pack up tonight. Tomorrow we leave for Cheyenne and Grand Lodge and we won't be home until Tuesday.

I'm just one gem in a chest full of gems.....I got plenty of company here.

 

[lazy gardener]

That's a great idea. Think I'll prep a bunch this weekend, too. Do you just pop them into plastic bags when peeled?

I used canning jars. B/C I don't want the bags to get little holes and leak garlic smell out or absorb odors from other stuff.

A famous friend of ours once said, "I really haven't wanted to post this, but denial can only take you so far......." So I'll just spit it out.

I got mixed results from my lumpectomy. There was cancer there, but it was tiny and it's all out. (Clean margins) So I'm not sure if I should say I have cancer or I had cancer, considering it was removed before I even knew it was there. But I'll probably still need some follow-up, maybe a sentinel node biopsy, maybe a course of radiation depending on what my MRI shows on Monday.

Surgeon was really happy with how small it was and how it was totally removed, but I'm not sure I'm as happy with the news as she was.

Just thought I'd let you guys know that I have one more thing in common with some of you.

Hugs to you, and prayer for your health, that the docs will help you to make appropriate choices for any follow up, whether it be treatment, or simply monitoring.

Friday, better 'out than in'. That refers to both the nodule and the information. Our shoulders are broad enough to help bear the worry. Prognosis seems good, and now it is time to develop and go with a treatment plan.

What he said!

I know... I've spent half my life waiting for results.
Too many times they weren't what I wanted to here..... Nothing is a worse buzz kill than to have a doctor tell you....."we can keep you going for a couple of years"
From these point on you can either give up.... Or fight to prove then wrong.
I miss Rachel.... But she fought to the bitter end...... I'm so honored to have gotten close to her. I'm on the verge of tears..... Sorry I've been absent a few days.....I'm not really online as much. Too busy.
I've been hanging on The pond a little but even there I've been only on a little.
Winter is coming...... So I'll have more time soon.

Phil, good to hear from you. When you're not here, I wonder how you and wife are doing. take care, buddy. Busy is a good thing. But, you're not a nice man right now. Talking about what is coming in a few months. Really, did you need to bring that up??? I forgive you.

I'll say an extra prayer..... The only thing I ever ask God for is to help me breathe.
I don't want to get greedy with God but breathing is so important and hard to deal with.
I'd rather have chronic nerve pain than trouble breathing........I get so mad at my wife.... Smoking away....I quit smoking when I was young in my 20's.
My lungs were great for a long time..... Even recently. I was breathing too much nasty stuff at work.... Would set my asthma off bad.... Then it turned into COPD...... But I still have good days....I thank God for those.
Breathe easy my friend..... I'll pray you do.

You do know that our God loves you enough to care about even the minute details of your life, don't you? Ephesians 3: 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

I'm just one gem in a chest full of gems.....I got plenty of company here.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

I used canning jars. B/C I don't want the bags to get little holes and leak garlic smell out or absorb odors from other stuff.




Hugs to you, and prayer for your health, that the docs will help you to make appropriate choices for any follow up, whether it be treatment, or simply monitoring.



What he said!



Phil, good to hear from you. When you're not here, I wonder how you and wife are doing. take care, buddy. Busy is a good thing. But, you're not a nice man right now. Talking about what is coming in a few months. Really, did you need to bring that up??? I forgive you.



You do know that our God loves you enough to care about even the minute details of your life, don't you? Ephesians 3: 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

But but....I like winter....

 

[lazy gardener]

But but....I like winter....

Now, Phil. Don't make me come over there!