Friday, July 20, 2012

What Would I Do Without My Mom

I am so lucky to have a Mom like mine.  She is my rock and I will always be grateful for the loving things she has done for me during this past four years.  I can't imagine seeing and doing what she had to do taking care of me.  I love you Mom!!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

I'm 74!

No I'm not 74 years old but the best news ever!  My light chain count went down to 74 from 96 last month.
That is the lowest I have ever been.  I do have a way to go to reach normal which is between 5 and 26.  The second chemo Cytoxan is working and I will see Dr. Schrier next week.  Hopefully he won't increase the dosage but if he does I will accept it and keep fighting.

I feel so peaceful right now knowing that my numbers are going down and that my heart or any other organ is not being jeopardize.  I still deal everyday with the fact that someday I might have to deal with the side effects of the chemo and other drugs I take, but again I will keep fighting.

This was a moment I will cherish!
Love,
Debbie

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

What's New

Just got back from seeing Dr. Akhtar.  I did my light chain blood test yesterday but the results are not back yet.  This is so scary because if they don't start going down I don't know what Stanford will do next week.  My biggest fear is another stem cell transplant and I just don't think I can do it.  I'm not as well physically and mentally when I did it in 2009 and I'm really afraid.  I should know something by Thursday and hopefully being on Cytoxan for three dosages so far it will really kick the numbers down.  I'm really really tired everyday from the new chemo and the nausea is getting worst each month.  Dr. Akhtar said its the fact that now I'm on 2 chemos and they are pretty powerful ones too along with Dex.

Mark and I have been going to the lake house every weekend.  I love it so much!  It is truly our home away from home.  I usually just sit in the house because I feel awful but its a beautiful place to be.  I get out and walk Mia and visit with friends but most of the time I relax, watch movies and nap.  It feels so good to take naps and I try to do it alot.

Sunday is going to be so much fun.  My niece Brittany is pregnant and due next month.  My sister is giving her a baby shower here at my house.  I am trying some new recipes and looking forward to seeing my family.  It will be a beautiful day!

Today I touch two people's lives.  Before leaving chemo I stopped to give encouragement to them about the chemo drug Velcade and taking it subQ.  It felt so good to talk to them.  I could tell they were happy to hear I have done so well taking the drug subQ.  One man was so scared, I could see it in his face.  I hope and pray what I said helps them through it.

Enjoy every moment because every moment is a gift!

Love,
Debbie

I Love It!

Mark and Debbie
Ha Ha

Isn't this the Truth!!!

Friday, July 13, 2012

Special Day for Twin Angels

God Bless You Jamae and Jazmin.  Special day for you.  This would have been your 22nd Birthday and I hope you are together on this special day.  You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
love,
Debbie

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Favorite Quotes


THIS IS MY LIFE!!!




AND THIS IS THE TRUTH!!


LOVE,
DEBBIE

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Saturday, July 7, 2012

5 Days at the Lake

Oh my God!  Are they the cutest grand kids!  I'm so lucky!

Spent 5 days at the lake and its almost over.  Sad!  Mark and I spent 4th of July with Todd and Sherrie Shapmire in Ukiah.  Had a wonderful time.  No matter how long its been since we saw them, it always feels like it was just yesterday.  That is true friends!  Finally got to go to the Kelseyville Pharmacy.  Now you are probably saying "so what".  It is the cutest little pharmacy with a gift shop in front.  Of course I got in trouble and brought some many cute things for my yards here at the lake and at home.  I brought Mark wind chimes.  They are "Redneck Windchimes" with beans and beer cans.  So funny!!!  I love my yards at the lake and at home.  They are really colorful with all my roses and flowers and the art work I have collected.

Well today is another rest day on the lawn on the lake in my favorite lounge chair.  I wish the kids could have come up but they are so busy.  I'm hoping at the end of the month they can come up.  I have talked to Markie about feeding the ducks, walking Mia to the dog run and just playing in the swim area.  This little place is for family and I want my family here enjoying every moment of it.

Have a wonderful day and remember to make moments that take your breath away!!

Love,
Debbie