Mike and Allie

8-30-08 Happy Birthday Dad and Hello Chase Michael

Allie looks great and Chase I guess is quite active at night!! She says things have gone really well!

He is looking full I know....Not sure what helping he is on:>0

That will be all for now!!

Much Love!!!

Nascar Racing Randy 8-29-08

Sorry there are not any pictures today! Randy was home today and he got too take me to the clinic. They allowed him to go down in the radiation room and then watch the treatment via the cameras. He said it was really neat and looked like something out of Frankenstein! I now have completed 17 treatments and have a long Holiday weekend. I will return Tuesday at 1pm. Thanks for your continued support and prayers.
Much Love

8-28-08 Tail-Pipin Pammy

Today was quite a dreary day. The weather was only in the high 60's and quite drizzly.

Please note the sign that says "Pass With Care"

I do not think I ever pay attention to these signs- but Pam does not like anyone in front of her!

This is my sister Pam. She was my driver today. I have not travelled alot with her- but she sure looks devious....HUH?

So my view was pretty much like this...............

Until one by one they were dust in the wind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And so is this treatment #16, dust in the wind.

Arriving home in the new set record time of 2:22pm WOW:>0

8-27-08

Hey Everyone!

Today was #15 and I am half of the way there! I will not be having treatment on Monday as the radiologist are taking the Holiday off! What is up with that??

I am looking forward to next thursday. Merry-she was my driver today, Pam, Karen and I are going to see the Americn Idol Tour in Cleveland. I moved my radiation to 3pm that day so we could all go together and eat out before the concert. Yum Yum

Todays treatment went fine- as I said Merry was my driver and we made it back by 2:35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Record time:)

This is a picture of my friend who actually looks like she should be part of my changing decor. LOL

Let sleeping dogs ......thats all they do:)

Everytime she comes over........our sleeping time on the couch comes to an end. So I guess I will just lay in my normal spot, except it will have to be on her!!

No place for me so I will just have to take the recliner!

8-26-08

Hey Everyone-
My sister Robin took me today to the clinic. The weather was breezy, sunny and in the lower 80's. I have no pictures to post as she has informed me that there have been enough sightings lately.
My appt. was at one, but I had my treatment and saw the doctor and was finished by 1:05(woo-hoo)
I would say the only depressing news is the fact that my follow up MRI will probably not happen until 3 months. The doctor however has told me that the tumor is not growing. Thank-you God for all you do!!
Take Care and Much Love

8-25-08

Well my update for today will be very brief. I had a great weekend as far as my health, I thank God for that.
Today, Marie was my driver as usual. It was great weather-breezy and in the mid 70's. They were running about an hour behind on my machine so I did not get home until 4:15:( I know, you are probably thinking blah,blah,blah!!
All in all it is 7:01 and I am still feeling pretty good. I hope it continues!
Much Love

Friday 8/22/08

Random shots from Dads 83rd Birthday Party

Roberts cat nursing on Pams ear lobe

I think we found big foot!

OH YES



Next Phelps?

Brother-n-Law and Sister-n-Law Love

Tracy looking GOOD and very Pregnant

Amber the Birthday Girl

Megan Getting Braver

I like the Hot Tub Better

Andrew,Abbie and Nick enjoying a swim!

So the normal pose, but cute,Katie!

I think dad needed a little help

My Liz

Mom and her chair!

Dad thinking about food:)

Well it is treatment #12 and I am almost half way there! Yippee

My sister Karen and her husband Terry took me to the clinic today. I feel kindly nauseated like I could Vomic up.(Sorry that is something my grandma used to say) I did not get real sick just uncomfortable. The weather was in the mid 90's

Terry the Pilot

And Co-Pilot Karen

Attaching a video, however it is while I was in the back seat and there is alot of background noise. Turn up your master volume and see if you can hear Terry!

Sorry, Blogger is not wanting to upload the video now:(

Today was O.K. but my face mask was super tight as you can see in the picture below-those are bubble marks it made on my nose!

Well that is how I sum up the 12th day of radiation.



Oh just as a side note-I had so much fun passing out Green Peppers that Ken and Robin graciously donated. I shared them with fellow patients. They were so happpy!

Since I am still waiting for the video to load, I am going to go on for the BIRTHDAY PARTY we had for Dad and Amber since it was her actual Birthday. We had a party last night while all the girls were home. That is right- it is all about the Girls ya know

So let me introduce to you the ORIGINAL WIZARDS from WILLARD

THE PILLOW-TOP KIDS

For those of you who do not know these people they are my sisters!

Top Row left to right is:

Cynthia Lou- The 3rd Girl

Angela Lyn-The baby Girl

Robin Dawn-The 5th Girl WAS the baby for six years

Bottom Row left to right is:

Margaret Ann-The 1st Girl

Pamela Sue- The 3rd Girl

Karen Kay-The 5th Girl

The following are the responsible parties, our mom and dad, Mildred and Robert

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How Time flys when your not feeling well?????

Wow, Wow, Wow

I Have not been feeling well and unable to do my blogging. I am so sorry to you who look at this for Radiation updates. I will try to do my best in catching up!!

Well the weather has been so nice for travelling. I went on Tuesday with my normal?? driver:

Yep, you guessed it my sister Robin! She absolutely drives me bananas!

She goes with me on Clinic days. They were going from Charts to no Charts and you guessesd it, they forgot about me:( How can you even do that? Forget me?

Well we were there for very long time to find out that I need to be on my steroids to keep my brain from swelling and causing me more trouble than I need. I find it very frustrating however that there will not be an actual picture taking of the progress until this is all over!

Wednesday 8-20-08

Today the weather was beautiful again and my driver was Merry(Boyd) Holida. I was not all with it on that day so I failed to take my camera. This was #10 and I am a third of the way complete! YEA

I forgot my camera but we will see her lovely face next week as she will be the official driver for not only one but two days. I bet you are so excited Merry!

I have enjoyed the rides and have totally enjoyed all the one on one conversation!

I felt pretty good this day all in all.

Thursday, Thursday, Thursday 8-21-08

Well this day was a totally different kind of day.

I woke up feeling very ill, depressed, like I could puke at any given moment-not so good feeling. I called Robin from my bed only to ask for her extra prayers that day.

My sister Cindy was to be my designated driver for that day:

This is a picture of her giving our mommy a kiss. Well speaking of kisses- she does not like the thought of anyone kissing up to a puke pan and I believe that was me that day!

I was finally up and getting ready to go and Cindy arrived. I guess she was really nervous about me being sick. She had come in and went to use my bathroom which I was not planning. I told her she would have to overlook my bloomers not really I said underwear. I had a#1 accident which has happened since my first surgery. My mind does not always give me enough warning-anyways-I guess that caused Cindy to totally panick and she took it upon herself to call Robin-out of breath-so to make a long story short- I found myself being traded off like cargo from Cindys car to Robins-sooooooooooooo-Everything came to a head and I had a Pat Catan moment and for the rest of you a plain old Mental Breakdown. I cried my eye out-as many of you know my right eye does not tear! So Robin was my driver that day:

Thanks for being BACK in the drivrs seat again!!!!!!!!!!! I had a yucky ride there and a yucky treatment my mask felt really tight because the lovely steroid makes my face swell.

As you can see how red it makes my face. The doctor in charge of radiation wants me to see Dr. Perry about my eye. He is an eye doctor there at CCF. He feels there might be more options other than sewing it shut! Maybe a fake eye or something. That would be nice if I could wear one contact!!!;) The ride home was better and the Peanut Butter Flurry was the best! I guess humanity happens to all of us-we all have a breakdown. I came home went to bed for the night the next day was better.

Sorry-Here is an update

I will give you a quick summary:
Friday- very ill after treatment, came home and got in the recliner and made my way to the bed by 8pm
Saturday-was feeling better, but did not want to press my luck. I basically just stayed in and took it easy.
Sunday-Woke up feeling OK so I finally went to church- It was really good. Late Sunday night went for a convertible ride and went to bed. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Moday-8-18-08
Made it to treatment feeling pretty good and home so far feeling pretty good. Marie took me today and the weather was about 85 degrees. I hope the sickness is behind me for awhile or the rest of the time would be great. I had been meaning to tell you that a lady and given me one of those personal fans, that have LED lights. She thought that maybe I coould use it during my radiation. The lights on the blades change color-she told me when I look at thos lights, to remember God Is Our Light-But as the lights change-remember God Never Changes!!
Love to All

Day 5 and still tickin

Today the weather was in the mid 70s and cloudy until we started home and then the sun appeared!

This morning was not a very good morning. As you all remember I have buun sick to my tummy since Sunday, well today was Wenesday and I was vomiting. I decided to talk to the Dr. after my treatment. He placed me on a low dose steroid for brain swelling, however this could make my face swell and make my mask much tighter(OUCH) So just pray that my tummy ache just goes away!

Todays driver in the spotlight is Pam. Pam is a friend of mine that I met when working at the Flowershop! We had some nice together away from her son and husband;}

well more to you later

Treatment 4 is out the door!

Today was my fourth treatment:


The weather today was warm and very sunny:)

Please stare into the sun , count to ten and scroll down 6

Oh My Gosh, it is Shining Star!

This is my sister Robin, she is my Tuesday driver.

Treatment was fine today and I met with the Doctor. He did not have much to say as it was only treatment #4. But to make you all jealous he does not want me to diet during the next six weeks, I am so sad:( NOT

Have a great night!!

MIGHTY DOG

This is what I came home today from radiation! Schnaaps chewed and pulled this rocker from one side of the room to the other. This is a distance about 12 feet! He does not like when I leave him alone yet I feel guilty putting him in his cage. This is the thanks I get!

It is funny though when you come home and ask "Who did this?" Schnaaps immediately lowers his head, looks out the top of his eyes and goes in the other room. Guilty? What do you think?

Monday Night and Many Professions

My Sister Karen was over last night and was experiencing with a couple of her many talents:

She is an assembler-she had purchased this Bird-Bath for me and assembled it!

And then a photo shoot with the dogs, Eat your heart Ashley! LOL

Have A Great Day and Much Love

Day 3 with Marie

The weather today was beautiful, lower 70's and partly cloudy:

This is my friend Marie. She is my driver on Mondays. The round trip was fairly good. The only excitement today was a turkey vulture that instead of flying out of the way was flying in front of us, in front of the windshield. Sorry, I was not fast enough with the camera.

The following is a picture of my Radiation badge that I have to have everyday, if I forget it NO TREATMENT! I hope that never happens. Attached to the top, is a pin that my niece Erin sent me to BORROW. I gave it to her when she was a little girl and she still has it! HUH, I only thought there was one person who kept everything.

Todays treatment went well, I still am experiencing tummy trouble. I am not sure if I have a bug or what?????? I met several people in my waiting room today-just remember there is always someone worse than you!

Take Care and Much Love

The Weekend

As most of you know I do not have treatments on the weekend.
Saturday was so-so, the only thing I did was go to Pamida and get a new computer desk that was clearnced for 37.00! I am glad I did not buy it when I first wanted to. And then I went to visit my parents.

Sunday, well Sunday has been a different story. I am very tired and sick to my stomache. I do not know if this is Radiation related or a bug. I do know I do not like the way I feel. I slept until 11:30am and had some toast and took my pills and back to bed. It is about 6pm and I am trying to stay up so I sleep tonight.

I will be seeing the Dr. on Tuesday and I will ask him about anti-nausea medicine they have. No pictures yet, however I do have some burn marks starting on my head from the radiation. Nothing I can not handle as of now. BTW I dont know if I told you about wearing the mask-it is uncomfortable but not unbearable. I thank the good Lord for that!

I thank everyone for their continued prayers, love and support. Your kindness does not go un-noticed!

Much Love

woo-hoo, day 2

Well the weather today was really comfortable and partly cloudy:

The Journey has been very long:

Especially with all the construction!!!

I had my sister Cindy take me today, she did not know that my camera did video also!!

And the moment you have been waiting for>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Me and Radiation>>>>>>>>>>>

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