The latest update on scans is that I am scheduled for a Gamma Knife treatment in two days, on January 23rd. They thought I would need whole brain, but decided that since the spots are tiny and accessible via this treatment and that I'd responded well to it twice prior, that I was a "good candidate" again. If I had a lot more, or bigger spots I could still need whole brain (WBR). So, here we go again, but Praise the Lord that this technology is available, and that our insurance ok'd it once more. As per chemo, I'll stay at the 60% dose every two weeks for a while to see if that is both tolerable and effective. At this time, my nails and hair are growing back, and the skin on my feet is peeling only very minimally. It doesn't hurt at all, I have no mouth sores... life's so good!!
Wedding prep is coming along, the date is coming up FAST, and we are in awe of how things are coming together, thanks to so many of you. We've had people volunteer to feed us prior to the wedding, help with hair, dresses, "candid photography", etc. etc., and not only is the practical help appreciated, but the thought and caring is treasured. Thanks. And Thanks, Aunt Lucille, Greg and Kristy for paying for the Mother of the Bride dress, and for Claudia helping to choose it. Shopping for clothes (or anything else) is SOO not the first thing on my mind right now, and I really needed the booster!!
Off to bed-we'll leave Tuesday afternoon, stay in Ptld. overnight and be at Providence at 6 AM, bright eyed (ha) and as ready as possible for this next round of GK. Pat's group from work will be in Portland Tuesday for a couple of days of meetings, so we get to have dinner and go bowling with them Tuesday night.
Pray that this will be a "no brainer" for the radiation oncologists, be VERY effective, and that when they attach the frame to my head, they don't leave behind any "loose screws". Seriously...for even more endurance, peace of mind and the ability to trust the Lord more deeply through this journey. It's been amazing. We continually see His hand through so much. We are entering the fourth year of this, and are in awe that He has seen us through my Dad's cancer and death, Sarah's cancer/healing, my own illness/healing-in process, and that we are still able to cry out to Him and know that in His faithfulness to us, He sees our needs before they arise. We can feel His love for us, and even though it's extremely hard at times, each breath we take is ordained of Him and there is purpose in all of this.
Love you,
Jeanne and the herd.
