Sunday, December 18, 2011

Getting Stronger

Somethings change and somethings don't. Here are some of the things that where the goings on for this last week. We saw the surgeon last Wednesday for a routine check just to check up on the knife wounds and everything is healing up well. We did the usual cross examining of him and he patiently went through his knowledge of things again. It was good to be able to find out what each type of drug does that Lanita is taking and get a better handle on the flexibility for time lines between dosages. Things where cut a little short as the buildings fire alarm went off and we were forced to evacuate. This little outing was enough exertion for the day and so back home we went and back into the easy chair she crawled. Thursday was a day of clip and snip. It was finally time to trim the hair to a shorter length so she's now sporting a little different look. It doesn't look like the oral chemo treatment will resume until the 28th as not much has changed on the nausea side. Everyday is another day of nausea still persisting and trying to have things go down, not up. Still waiting on results to see if her cancer has the HER2/neu recepter. If it does, they have another form of chemo that directly attacks those cells. Information is being sent to a few other places so we will see how things play out. She's eating a bit more, walking a bit more, gaining a little strength, and starting to dictate a few orders from her command center easy chair so we know shes feeling a bit better! Brent has been busy transforming my garage which has been wonderful. We picked up cabinets from home depot along with the usual few extra things that somehow are needed and in the end, I now have a painted, organised , clean, things hung up garage. It is GREAT! I already have his next project planned for him! Adios for tonight.

10 comments:

  1. Hello Eldon, Lanita and family,
    It is good to read that you are feeling a bit better, Lanita; and gaining a little strength. I do feel for you coping the dreadful nausea.
    With much love and best wishes,
    from Bev and Doug and Joyce Hazlewood
    in sunny North Queensland, Australia.

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  2. "Jesus knows your sorrow,
    Knows your every care,
    Knows your tribulation,
    Hear thy feeblest prayer.
    Do not fear to trust Him,
    Tell Him all thy grief,
    Cast upon Him thy burden,
    He will bring relief.

    Trust the heart of Jesus,
    Thou art precious there...."

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  3. Dear Eldon and Lanita, we don't know you, but we feel like we do. We are Sherri and Garth's friends and we are following your updates ever since we found out about Lanita's health. You are always in our thoughts and prayers and we wish so much that things will improve and Lanita will feel better.
    With much love,
    Ivona and Gordon (Seattle)

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  4. Sorry that the nausea seems to be so tenacious. Hopefully you can be even more so, Lanita. Thanks for the update, Elodn. I can just see Lanita in her "command centre"! Thinking of you every day- and every hour.

    Love,
    Janell and crew

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  5. Dear Eldon and Lanita,
    Thanks so much Eldon for Keeping us all up to dated. We are all able to share a little in the ups and downs just wishing we could do more. Wonderful you are keeping do positive. Keep keeping on!!
    Love the simmonds bunch

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  6. Our thoughts are with you too! We know your parents Eldon and have heard in various ways what you are all coping with these days. All we can do is stand by and let you know that we care. hugs
    Keith and Eleanor Byers (Saskatoon)

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  7. Hi Eldon and Lanita,
    Thinking of you, wishing I was closer to be there with you. Keep on being positive. There is one above who is in control and gives strength where it is needed. Love Doug and Joan from Australia

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  8. Thanks again for the update...please give Lanita a BIG hug from me!
    Lots of love, Eric, Sandra, Austin & Zac xoxo

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  9. Our hearts are with you all everyday. We remember with fondness the times we have spent together and the kindness you have always showed us, Lanita. We pray that the Lord will bless you with his everlasting kindness and mercies which are new every morning. We love you. Darrell and Paula

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  10. A hug from afar Wish we could bear it for you awhile Love to all the household and Lanita we care..So gooood to hear your voice love from.Uncle Ron and Auntie Carolyn and cousins ..

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