I am a people person and I truly love everyone. I have always been fascinated with people's lives, their journey, their struggles, etc....and the bottom line is I want everyone reading this post to know I love them, to get their moles checked and I want them to go to Heaven when they die. I don't think that is really asking too much right? ;)
So, we are home, got back around 8:30 am and then we went to sleep :) Last night was a rough one....after the CT scan around 4:30am the ER doc told Marcus that she was going to continue treating him like he has pneumonia, but even after the scan she wasn't really positively sure.. because of his remaining pleural effusion in the right lung and the tumor, the overall view was hindered....and basically we need to get him back on a treatment regimen to get the tumors back in check, so the fluid will go away and his pain will subside...we have scheduled appts mon and tues to meet with the clinical trial dept. about that latest trial-hoping to get that rolling by next week...and until then, he needs to finish his antibiotics and manage his pain with pain meds....as much as he can.....basically, cancer really sucks and there is no prettier way to say it-as the tumors grow, they push on organs and cause pain....so you just have to manage it until you can get a treatment that shrinks the tumors....which brings me back to getting your moles checked-PLEASE, PLEASE, whoever you are, friend, family, stranger, please check your moles....if they look suspicious, please go to a dermatologist and let them check for you!!! Just that little step could save your life.
If I didn't love each and everyone of you, I wouldn't be wasting my time typing this-but God has really been speaking to me over the last few months....and I have promised God I will listen and be obedient-whatever He tells me to do, I will do it-no matter how psycho it may seem ;) Even if it means introducing myself to a complete stranger at McDonald's and giving her my contact info because I want to make sure she knows Jesus and goes to Heaven......I hope you are reading Smoki-because you are so very special to God and He obviously wanted us to know one another-I am just blessed He chose me to meet you-I love you girl and am always here for you!!
So, the next few days are filled with basketball games, church and trying to relax and enjoy my family-making sure we all realize how very precious life is and how we can't waste it on dumb, unimportant things....My love will never give up, never lose faith, is always hopeful and will endure-through EVERYTHING!!!
Love you all!!
3 comments:
I love you so much Mindy. I love you and your family so much. I needed this scripture so much today. And here it is ...and I know that God is Love. I am so broken hearted over so many things right now...and I don't expect everyone to understand why I believe what I do. But you give me strength to carry on even in the worst of circumstances...Thank you so much for helping me to keep remembering that God is in control and He will bring us through what ever it is we are facing. Even when we are at our lowest point we can always trust Him to get us through. We will be ok as long as we trust Him. I love you.
Aunt Sherrie
Hello Mindy,
I found your blog looking for info on melanoma. The reason was because as you said in your blog (about taking the girls to the dermatologist to check their moles) I'm going to get my girls(9yrs and 3yrs) Crazy about checking themselves overall for cancer which has been in my family way more than I care for .
I know what you are going through because i had the experience with my grandfather (15 yrs ago) and little did I knew that I would have to go trough the same again, this time with my dad.
Cancer is not easy, it drains you physical and mentally, it leaves you pretty shaky but one thing that comes positive out of it is that you get your priorities straight and you start seeing the world different.
In my case one thing that help a lot was living our lives day by day and enjoying every second of the day that I was with my dad, even my patience levels are pretty high now :)
There are so many things I will like to tell you but it will end up and essay instead of an e-mail, if not already :)
For now just know that you are not alone, YOU WILL HAVE THE STRENGTH TO GO THROUGH WITH THIS because GOD WIL NOT PUT IN FRONT OF YOU A WEIGHT YOU CA NOT LIFT, so keep going; day by day you will make it.
Also, it made me really happy to know that you read my post and that I could help you a little, believe me I wish I could do more, and took the time to write something for me but as I said before the hill is steep it will get harder but is not going to last forever, it will pass.
Lost of love
Myrna from minnesota.
@ Aunt Sherrie: I love you too so much and I just pray our family can get through this difficult time. Although I know all that is going on is important, honestly, when I compare it to the fight my husband is in for his life right now-it has no comparison-and all I can do is pray for my whole family to realize what is truly important in life and to enjoy every second we have. I am glad my post helped you-I will always be here for all of my family. I love you all so very much.
@ Myrna: I am so glad you found my blog! Please email me at mstanley@gt.rr.com. I would love to talk more to you. I am so happy to know there are more strong families out there :) Our road may not be smooth, but we will enjoy every bump and appreciate and soak up every second :)
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