Friday, July 22, 2011
This is the day
I am packing up to go to the hospital. Surgery is scheduled for one o'clock today. This is just another step in heading toward good health. The cancer will be removed. Thanks for all the prayers and healing thoughts. I'll make another post when I get back home.... 3 to 5 days. Love, Martha
Saturday, July 16, 2011
July.15
Today is my grand daughter, Nora"JoJo" birthday. She says she is two years alive.
It is also a surgery day for me. My spiritual reading was perfect... from the book Jesus Calling, saying do not worry but give you burdens and concerns over to God... So that is just what I did. Surgery took about an hour and half. I have an incision about 8 inches long. I have pain meds that are helping. The big surgery is next Friday. I will be hospitalized for several days afterwards. Otherwise, I am staying quiet and healing today. Enjoying the beautiful day. Martha
It is also a surgery day for me. My spiritual reading was perfect... from the book Jesus Calling, saying do not worry but give you burdens and concerns over to God... So that is just what I did. Surgery took about an hour and half. I have an incision about 8 inches long. I have pain meds that are helping. The big surgery is next Friday. I will be hospitalized for several days afterwards. Otherwise, I am staying quiet and healing today. Enjoying the beautiful day. Martha
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Summer time
Today was a beautiful Michigan summer day, fresh warm air, sunshine, and blue skies. The Women's Golf Association at our golf club had a two day Rally for the Cure. The men and women made donations for the Hickman Cancer Center at Bixby Hospital in Adrian, Mich. We raised $1400. This money will be used for families of cancer patients that need financial assistance. We have had this event for many years but the last few years we have donated locally.
My college friend, Corinne, joined us today too. It was great being with her.
Martha
My college friend, Corinne, joined us today too. It was great being with her.
Martha
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Catching up
I haven't written since the middle of June. Since my last chemo treatment energy, stamina, clearer head, and better health have come back. It is amazing how the chemo slows one down. I went to a retirement party for a fellow counselor soon after chemo ended and I was struggling to stay with a conversation, keep focused, etc. I am glad to return to my former self.... I am about 70% there.
Next, is preparing for surgery. I have 2 surgeries.... July 15, 22nd at St. Joe's Hospital in Ann Arbor. The procedure is the tram flap. I will have a double mastectomy followed by the tram flap which uses a segment of the lower abdominal skin, fat and muscle to reconstruct a new breast. It is about a 5 hour surgery and a 3 to 5 day hospital stay. I am a bit anxious as I go into this long surgery but I have talked with several friends that have had the same doctors and surgery, they are pleased with the results, there is a recovery period so you know where you can find me... at home.
We enjoyed a wonderful July 4th weekend with my two sons and their families. It was extremely hot so we enjoyed swimming and playing some indoor games with the little ones who range in ages from 7,5,4,and 2years of age. It sure is fun watching the cousins interact. We enjoyed the traditional cook out too. I hope you had a great holiday as we all celebrated the freedom and independence our country provides.
Martha
Next, is preparing for surgery. I have 2 surgeries.... July 15, 22nd at St. Joe's Hospital in Ann Arbor. The procedure is the tram flap. I will have a double mastectomy followed by the tram flap which uses a segment of the lower abdominal skin, fat and muscle to reconstruct a new breast. It is about a 5 hour surgery and a 3 to 5 day hospital stay. I am a bit anxious as I go into this long surgery but I have talked with several friends that have had the same doctors and surgery, they are pleased with the results, there is a recovery period so you know where you can find me... at home.
We enjoyed a wonderful July 4th weekend with my two sons and their families. It was extremely hot so we enjoyed swimming and playing some indoor games with the little ones who range in ages from 7,5,4,and 2years of age. It sure is fun watching the cousins interact. We enjoyed the traditional cook out too. I hope you had a great holiday as we all celebrated the freedom and independence our country provides.
Martha
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Good News!
I met with my oncologist this week...... good news!
The cancer responded to the chemotherapy. Hurray!
The 16 treatments did their work. Next is surgery, July 22nd.
Thanks for all the prayers that positive thoughts sent for healing.
Thank you GOD!! Martha
The cancer responded to the chemotherapy. Hurray!
The 16 treatments did their work. Next is surgery, July 22nd.
Thanks for all the prayers that positive thoughts sent for healing.
Thank you GOD!! Martha
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, yes to golf, no to Chemo!
Yesterday my friend Jane called me to join her for golf. Tuesday was a beautiful day so I decided to play, I didn't have chemo, all done with that.
My surgery is scheduled July 22nd. I have a few weeks to gather strength and prepare for a double mastectomy and reconstruction. Our family from California will come for a visit over the fourth of July. We haven't see Laura and Nora since Christmas. Our little Nora, will be 2 in July and Mia will be five. I think we will have a family birthday celebration for them over the holiday. Can't wait to play with our grandchildren, they have such joyful laughter and playful spirit..... so much fun to be around.
Martha
My surgery is scheduled July 22nd. I have a few weeks to gather strength and prepare for a double mastectomy and reconstruction. Our family from California will come for a visit over the fourth of July. We haven't see Laura and Nora since Christmas. Our little Nora, will be 2 in July and Mia will be five. I think we will have a family birthday celebration for them over the holiday. Can't wait to play with our grandchildren, they have such joyful laughter and playful spirit..... so much fun to be around.
Martha
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Hurray, Last chemo
On Tuesday I had my last chemo...... Hurray!!
My cousin, Nancy Burke, kept me company. We had such a great visit.
We talked away the couple of hours catching up on our families and talking about past family experiences. Nancy was the city cousin, I was the country cousin. She grew up on Dearborn, Mi. and I in Hillsdale. I remember spending a few days at her house when I was young. It might have been one of the first times I was away from my parents. I was very homesick I remember. One of the memories from that visit was Nancy painting her fingernails, I was probably still digging in the dirt with my hands. Her nails were beautiful today, mine were filed but not beautiful like hers. Anyway, we had a fun time reminising and catching up. I think we both agreed that we need reconnect again.
Joe and I met with the plastic surgeon today, I have a tentitive date of July 22 for surgery. I will have a few days in the hospital after the surgery and a 6 to 8 week recovery.... on to the next phase.
The Art Center had a Student Show tonight. Many families came to see their work. It was a great event. Jean Lash pulled it all together. The center continues to grow with new staff and classes growing in numbers. One of the popular ones is making Fairy Doors. There are summer camps for kids, portrait classes for adults. Lots of choices and wonderful work coming from students.
Martha
My cousin, Nancy Burke, kept me company. We had such a great visit.
We talked away the couple of hours catching up on our families and talking about past family experiences. Nancy was the city cousin, I was the country cousin. She grew up on Dearborn, Mi. and I in Hillsdale. I remember spending a few days at her house when I was young. It might have been one of the first times I was away from my parents. I was very homesick I remember. One of the memories from that visit was Nancy painting her fingernails, I was probably still digging in the dirt with my hands. Her nails were beautiful today, mine were filed but not beautiful like hers. Anyway, we had a fun time reminising and catching up. I think we both agreed that we need reconnect again.
Joe and I met with the plastic surgeon today, I have a tentitive date of July 22 for surgery. I will have a few days in the hospital after the surgery and a 6 to 8 week recovery.... on to the next phase.
The Art Center had a Student Show tonight. Many families came to see their work. It was a great event. Jean Lash pulled it all together. The center continues to grow with new staff and classes growing in numbers. One of the popular ones is making Fairy Doors. There are summer camps for kids, portrait classes for adults. Lots of choices and wonderful work coming from students.
Martha
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