Monday, November 30, 2009

Health update

As for my health...here is the latest:

Yesterday I had to go to the ER for vomiting blood and feeling crummy. It turned out to be that I was severely low on platelets and magnesium. The low platelets were the cause of the bleeding and the low magnesium was the cause of the crummy feeling. They loaded me with both and I felt much better.

The latest test show that my cancer is shrinking - albeit very slowly. My radiation follow-up appointment is tomorrow - but we already have been told that there is "marked improvement." I will let you all know what we find out after the appointment.

Some days are better than others. I have seemed to have a lot of not so great days lately. Lucky for me the people at church and the kids' school have been so helpful with food and gift cards that things have been a lot better than they could have been.

Over the past few days I have thought a lot about what I am learning here. The Lord has promised not to give us more than we can handle. I know that to be true. He must know something about me that I don't because this is sure feeling like a really, really heavy burden. I must be stronger than I know. The Lord has also said that our trials here will seem but a moment - he didn't mean while in them, but once they were over. I totally know this to be true. This might go on for years or it might only go on for a few more months. This might end in my passing on, or I might beat this thing. Whatever happens, when I look back whether here or in the Spirit World, it will seem that this trial passed very quickly. I need to focus on what I can learn from it. I want to learn all that I can from this experience so that I can become a better person - the daughter that MY Heavenly Father wants me to become. So, here I go, off to learn some more.

I am in my 8th round of chemo and have round 9 starting the week before Christmas. I am trying really hard to spend more time with the kids - even when I am not feeling good. I spend a lot of time on the couch, but my kids regularly come over and give me hugs and kisses. I love it! I really love this time of year. The cold air is hard - I don't do cold so well these days, but I do love it. I love the music and the family activities. I am so grateful for the family that I have been blessed with, my kids, hubby, brothers and sisters, in-laws and all those that surround me. I have never felt more loved in my life. Thanks for making me feel so special and important! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas or whatever you choose to celebrate. Thanks for checking in! My most sincere thanks and love to you all this Christmas season!

6 comments:

Mark said...

inspirational. love ya Kaci. You're one tough cookie. You are teaching me.
jenny

Amy said...

you are stronger than you know and an inspiration to more than you know! LOVE YOU!

Tami said...

you are still in all of our prayers daily. we sure do love you and think you are doing an awesome job with everything that is on your plate. we are wishing good news your way...

lambfamblog said...

This sure has been a learning experience for everyone!! You have the right perspective on things. So happy you are feeling better!!! Thinking of you always:)
Sarah

Joanne said...

You know Kaci...most people figure that stuff out after their trials and if they are lucky can look back and see what they learned. To be able to have that attitude while you are going through such difficult times is truely inspirational. Thanks for the reminder!!! love you tons!

Sydney said...

Hi Kaci! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with all of us. You make me want to be better. David sure hit the jackpot when he married you!!!! Hope Faith's finger is doing better.... glad the brain scan looked good! Please try to stay out of the ER! :) Wish we could see you guys for the holidays. Know how much we love you guys. You are one special girl. :) (this is Susi writing by the way......)