Bad Day

Today has been a not so good day. I had an appointment in Atlanta this morning at 8:30 am. Gross. First I went to the lab for blood tests. My blood counts were very good. The doctor was very pleased. Then on to see the doctor. It was a quick visit, but she cleared me and said I look great. Then the hard part came. I knew that I was going to be having chemo today and a bone marrow biopsy, but they surprised me with a spinal tap/lumbar puncture. My spinal fluid was clear which is what you want. :) When they did my biopsy they had to pull several times so I am in quite a lot of pain. I am going to be spending my afternoon and evening being a baby. :) I'm very excited because my entire family will be here in Macon with me this weekend. I can't wait to see them all. I have another appointment in Atlanta on Tuesday morning. I will be meeting with my doctor and his P.A. to work out my treatment plan. We thought we would have that today, but we have to wait on the results from the biopsy. So be praying for good things in my marrow. The harder it is for them to see the cancer cells the better. :)

At home?

Today is Tuesday (even though technically it is Wednesday). I have been "home" a total of two days and it is wonderful. I love being with my family. As many of you have read in previous posts, I have been living in North Carolina for the past year in the small town I had moved to Georgia from many years ago. Sylva. Since I need help with many different areas of my care (my family would say I just need help, period), it behooved me to "move" back to Macon Georgia and live with my family. I am still contact-able. The address here is 539 Moss Hill Drive Macon GA 31204. Also, I check my email hourly (really I do). I would prefer not to have tons of calls right now. I am tired often and I do not answer my phone if I don't recognize the number. This new transition is going to be very hard. I am a very hard person to live with, even before the illness. Your prayers for me and my family have been so important. I am living with my mother, little brother, and grandmother. I am going to be well looked after. :) On Thursday I will be returning to Atlanta to start my out-patient treatment. I have to be in Atlanta by 8 am for labs, chemo, and a bone marrow biopsy. Pray for strength through another biopsy. Thank you so much for all the wonderful cards, messages, emails, calls, prayers, and thoughts, they keep my attitude positive and that helps me stay strong. I love you all.

Home

I'm going home!! The doctors are letting me go home today!! I am so excited. I am feeling great and everything looks good.