I am sure Ben told you all about my numbers, decreased fluids from my lung sac, and lymph-nodes. No luck with my liver yet, but we are glad the tumors are not growing. There are some problems perhaps with my spleen and kidneys that has to do with the weird clotting in my body. Dr. Otero didn't seem too concerned. I had an echocardiogram. It's a heart test to see if I had a hole. I guess Regie had a laugh in there. SUUURRREE, make cancer funny. Well needless to say, my ticker is just fine. The said it looked beautiful. You know that is the second time I have heard this. I think I should start a modeling career, just think, it could help pay for medical bills.
I wanted to make sure that I posted my first goal. I went to Gilda's club and did YOGA!!! Oxygen tank and all. I got on the floor and did it. Wow, how my skills have changed, but I did it! It was the first thing I wanted to accomplish. Ben came in at the end of class and I even heard him Chant (he he).
Afterwards we went for tempura rolls. I crave these unbelievably. Ben will go to any length to get these for me. I have no idea why they are so delicious. I guess they say taste buds change.
Ben has a great suggestion to take further advantage of Gildas. I told the leader that I was looking for some company too and she said they go out of coffee a lot, so I cant wait to start meeting some people who are going through the same as I am. Because I have said that all the support in the world doesn't make others understand, and that's okay, I can't understand the other side either.
Then we went to my school and saw a bunch of my professors, it was really fun. My social anxiety seems to be getting better. I figure what the hell, what's the worst that anyone is going to say.
I have a really difficulty time typing. For some reason my brain is like mush, my friend calls it chemo brain, so before this takes two more days i wanted to thank all that came out to Luigis or contributed. The outpouring of love and support was unbelievable. I wish I would've had the energy to be there. Again I am shocked at how generous people are. I truly think there are much more caring and thoughtful people in the world, than there are the nasty ones.
I also have to thank Sarah for the Crazy Sexy Cancer DVD. I ripped it open and watched it right away. Thank you so much. And Aunt Amy, I finally got the meditation CD into my iPod, it is fantastic, I know you are taking classes, I'd love to study with you.
okay, now I must go back and clean this mess up. WE'RE BEATING IT!!!!!!!!!
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As always, I am so very proud of my daughter. I never doubted for a moment and now this is the first of many more!!
Love you!
Mom
I'm so glad you're liking the meditation with Master Chunyi Lin. There is a big international conference in April that I am volunteering some hours. I hope to learn some more healing techniques and expand my knowledge. During the meditation I gave you, I set you on my lap and visualize my arms around you in a loving embrace. When I think of "battling cancer" it produces anxiety in me... the battle part is too confrontational for me. I am better with the image of turning those overzealous cells into smoke and watching them float away. Between the battlers and the peacemakers, we've got you covered!!!
xooxoxox
Auntie Amy
Angel, you are so welcome for the DVD. I know it's only a DVD, but it meant a lot to send it to you and give you an hour of hope and healing from someone else's eyes! I hope it (seeing Kris Carr)brought a sense of relation for you.
Your story about Dr. Hands is hilarious! I laughed out loud, or should I say LOL (gotta keep up with the cool kids). Also, all of your talk about Vietnamese food makes ME crave Lotus To GoGo!! MMMM, those spring rolls! I'll have to visit soon, ya think Van is still working there?! :)
It's so inspiring to hear these wonderful achievements you're making on this cancer journey - you're doing an amazing job!!! I can't wait for the day when you'll blog and say "I'm cancer free!!" That day will come!
Love you lots,
Sarah
P.S. When did you pick up needle pointing? I thought you were only 30? Hee hee...
Angel! I found your blog through Ben's blog, to which Erin gave me the link. My god, you've been busy kicking some ass! Keep it up. You've been, and will continue to be, in my thoughts.
I can't believe how well you are doing. You really are beating this blip in your life. Always knew you were strong... (You and Ben husseling in Egypt was something to be admired :-)!!)
I hope things keep improving like they have been and you keep ticking off those goals everyday.
Love to you and Ben as always.
Will be in touch soon.
From accross the duck pond.
Philxx
Angel we are all praying for you.
You have always been a strong and beautiful woman and God only gives us what we can handle.
Angel, hi, it's me-- Paulette from the Compass Health gang. Several of us were at the spaghetti feed. it was great. my dog Quanah is 3 years old now, hard to believe. he is still neurotic. we finally got some relief for him from a doggie dermatologist. I told my friend we should change his name to Cha Ching because it is always Cha-Ching when I take him to the vet. :) I bring him to the office on Fridays a lot of the time. he is such a big ham, he loves it. he wants every one to scratch his butt. I've always said half of Edmonds has scratched his butt.
Marie our front desk person just left Compass, she and her husband moved to New Mexico where her younger son and his wife and new baby live. she was really excited.
I walk with my dog almost every day. we frequently go down to the Edmonds water front. I love the sunsets and watching the ferrys. Quanah loves the walk and the doggie park on the water. he sorta swims in the sound. well, as long as his face doesn't get wet. then its ooooooo! he has to get out. he has become my best bud.
I'm sorry for all your recent illness. I wish you well and I'm praying for you and your family.
Paulette
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