Luthern General

Thank you for your calls and prayers, they are well received, even though not returned... here's an update: Day 3 of radiation. Not much to report, but it makes me nauseous. Back up to Thursday (the 14th) I experienced excruciating pain in my right ovary area..while at Marianjoy. It included dizziness, psychedelic images and blurred vision. They had trouble inserting an IV. I vomited 4 times between 7pm and 7am, and finally left by an ambulance to Lutheran General Hospital in the morning. I was in ER most of the day, where they did various tests and confirmed that a cyst in my ovary had burst. I have had so many CAT scans and MRIs- they all confirm Melanoma tumors on the spine, that are currently being radiated, and there are 4 lesions on my brain, for which the doctors are formulating a game plan. Randy, Simone and Dan prayed with gratitude for the healing that is manifesting in my body, and I ask you to join in the same. Our God is good as his word has ordained. Last night I had a dream that I got up and walked. I got up and walked and forgot that I wasn't supposed to be. It was so natural, and I praised God for the healing. Today I have big blue moon boots on to help my feet and ankles because my legs have not been used. I don't know the timing of this journey, but even now, my friend Anne is typing this for me, as my eyes are too sensitive (and it is too strenuous to look at the keyboard). I don't know what its like to be you all- wanting to visit and take care of me, but I DO know that I'm loved. I need to use my time for rest for this journey that is ahead of me. Don't feel bad if you don't get a chance to visit. Right now I feel its best for my recovery to have less visitors. Emma: I know you want to come see me- thank you thank you thank you. I see your smiling face even though you are not here. Karen and Len: Thanks for the cookie bouquet. Eve and Paul: For bringing casino night to the hospital (and the bag of goodies). I wish I felt better for that. Thanks for all the flowers and cards. Its good to know I'm not doing this alone. Pat and Cathy: Thank you just for everything! Ray and Jeanne: Thanks for everything, too. Mark and Mary: Thanks for your support. Thank you Lynne for your calls and emails. Thank you Jayne (from Seattle) for being a prayer warrior. Thank you Sharon and Jim for believing in my healing. Thank you Mark and Jackie for the aromatheropy pup...so cute and made me cry :) And Dan- for loving me like no other man can love a woman. And I'd like to thank my mom and dad who brought me up with good character to help me win this award and help me win the race! Thank you to all the nurses, transporters, physical therapists, doctors, and technicians! :) Beating cancer will outlast any academy award!!