It was a pretty rough weekend for me after my last round of ESHAP. I spent most of Sunday in bed trying unsuccessfully to keep any food down and unfortunately the sickness led into Monday when I had to go into Mayo for blood work and my CT scan. I had my follow-up meeting with Dr. Reeder today to go over the CT scan results from yesterday, apparently the mass has grown slightly since my last scan in September which means that the cancer is once again adapting to the chemotherapy and fighting back. Instead of giving me another round of a different type of chemotherapy they have decided that the best thing to do is go ahead with the bone marrow transplant followed by some radiation and try and knock this thing out once and for good. So I will more than likely be admitted on Monday and begin the BEAM chemotherapy on Tuesday. I am going to be going through some tough times in the next few weeks but I will try and update my blog as much as possible while I am in the hospital. Once again, thank you to everyone for your continued support!
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Hiya dude:
WE LOVE YOU and know that you are more stubborn than anything that will try to pull you down. We will be right by you-holding your hand and our thoughts are strong and know the healing is on its way! In our daily word from Unity Church for Tuesday October 7, 2008...Repeat this every moment you can...
"At one with the healing presence of God, I am whole and well."
Healing - I take today's affirmation into the sacred silence of prayer, giving thanks that the healing presence of God is active within me. The words of this affirmation comfort me, for they remind me that I AM NEVER ALONE.
Keeping myself centered in the healing presence of God is the first order of things on my healthful living plan. OPEN and Attentive to God's presence, I DO WHATEVER benefits my body: I GET ADEQUATE REST, drink plenty of liquids, eat well and exercise regularly (ok ww skip that one for now).
If I experience times of feeling less than whole, I return to the silence of prayer. I know with every fiber of my being that the healing presence of God is flowing throughout my entire being, SOOTHING MY EMOTIONS AND HEALING MY BODY.
Say this "I AM WHOLE AND WELL, for I AM ONE WITH THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD! YOUR FAITH WILL MAKE YOU WELL!
Dude, when you are in those moments you describe, close your eyes and you will see all of us right there with you joking, laughing and knowing all is well...
On a lighter note, FRIDAY is BINGO night and we have your bingo cards ready for you to win prizes.
Here is the description of you - B=Best and Strongest person in the world - I = Incredrible and Amazing outlook - N = No way is this CHIT gonna get the best of me - G = Girl of my dream - gonna meet her soon - O - Oh H E L L no I am not a quitter. (omg did i say a bad word lol).
WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH! Say hi to everyone and let them know we appreciate everyone them very much.
XX MAH DAH 00
We are thinking of you, Alika, and love you very much. xo-Dallas
Alika-I've been reading daily of your journey through this kink in the road of life. I imagine it is difficult to heal both your body & mind at the same time; however, keeping positivity is so crutial to your recovery & you have done wonderfully thus far. It looks as though, there is just a few more steps to go. As I read your last couple blogs, I noticed the word set-back & thought to myself...maybe not quite a setback...but rather a bump in the road. Afterall, you are still moving forward on your way to recovery.
It's easy I think for our minds to doubt ourselves, & as for us, your family & friends, we have never doubted that your recovery is in the near future.
Yes, you may be in for a detour of some knarly times as you complete your treatment, but we are all here for & with you.
Let's finish the race, Aliks!
Rusti
...flex those muscles and flash that knee-weakening smile and show that mass that "aint nothing going to hold you down...oh no, you're gonna keep on moving!" :)
i know the next few weeks are going to be tough alika, but you're tougher...and you've got all of us here sending out only positive and healing vibes into the universe for you...and we're not going to stop until you come home....the ocean is waiting for you buddy...
i love you.
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