I woke up feeling fine, but a very quick turn around happened within minutes I was throwing up. I told my sister to take me to the ER. This is when I'm not really certain of details. I was in a small ER room getting fluids, getting an MRI, cat scan, x ray - then sent to a room.
I can't tell you anything about Tuesday. I know I got to see and hold Kelsey. Thedra and Alexa checked me out of the hospital, and Thedra got in touch with her inner NASCAR driver and brought us to MD Anderson very fast! Again, I can't tell you much about that evening, other than I wasn't making sense and Jay had arrived and Thedra and Alexa had gone home.
I woke up this morning understanding what was going on, and what was about to happen.
1) I'm off my clinical trail drugs for who knows how long - but they need to be reevaluated - most side effects have been identified from the caprelsa - including the very high blood pressure fluctuating
2) I have several brain tumors that are super small, but radiation needs to be done to shrink them/destroy them)
The cause of my speech and comprehension being a blur) one was bleeding
3) I've already done my simulation and will start at 5 o clock today, I will stay admitted in the hospital to assure I get radiation through the weekend.
4) radiation is 10 days
And I will loose my hair again - so much for having a kiwi head.
5) talking with my clinical trial oncologist tomorrow on options after I finish radiation.
I'm comfortable, I am being taken care of. I really don't need anything, but prayer.
After loosing minutes, hours, even days this week, I realize how much a body can fight. My body wants to fight. By the grace of God I will continue to do what I can to live.
So this is all any of us know. I will update my blog is there is anything to report. I
won't be checking my messages on fb, but will have some friends report if there is anything, or if I can't blog.
My nurse is on top of finding me some homeopathic services here while I'm in the hospital. (Massage, etc)
Side note: There will be a new Crüe on Peeples Island doing their best for the David Peeples scholarship - they have all been part of the gang, so you will see familiar faces.
Love to you all

Sending so much love your way. Your fighting spirit leaves me in awe!
ReplyDelete-Joyce H.
My sweet Michelle.... we will never stop praying and thinking of you! I believe in miracles... I have seen them first hand! You got this...stay strong, head up and remember Jesus has your back! Love you lots!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are getting some answers to what your body is doing lately. I know God has a plan and he is taking good care of you. Prayers can make Miracles happen, I am with Shannon; I believe that from the bottom of my heart. Rest and let everyone take care of you in every way and know we are all here praying and Pushing and that you are truly loved. Love to you and the family.
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Prayer: May God take you into his hands and take all this fighting within your body and calm and settle these battling cells. May he strengthen your body to continue to fight against itself and not have you feel the side effects, pain or disorientation. The Holy Spirit enter your body and continue to fight this Beast called Cancer and with our Mother Mary guide this out of your body. Jesus is standing right there with your through all of this as he has been since your first day. Your strong faith in God the Father and the Holy Spirit continue to give you the comfort and strength you and your family need. He is the way and the light. God Bless you and Amen.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you yesterday & of the exact verse from Psalms & a song in our church hymnal frim that Psalm. Tammy is right. God does have a plan for you. He knows whats best. Many prayers are going up for you & your sweet family! Stay strong & faithful, friend! <3
ReplyDeletePraying for you Michelle - - your strength is so inspiring.... we love you!
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