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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Cancer report and a shift in priorities

One morning last week my oncologist called the house (never a good sign).
The CT scan results and the MRI results were in. The cancer had spread into my right shoulder bone, and they also found two spots in my brain. I now have it in my hip bone, liver, lung, spinal cord, shoulder bone and brain. Surprisingly the only part that hurts is my legs and feet. They have been in constant pain for 2 years. It is from the spinal cord surgery.This was what I have dreaded during this ten year cancer roller coaster I have been on. I go to the radiation dr. tomorrow. Not sure how many treatments I have to have. The first time I had radiation for breast cancer I had to go 5 days a week at the exact same time for 25 treatments. The time I went for the cancer in my spinal cord it was only 5 days in one week.
When I was feeling better after the first cancer journey, I told myself  I better scrapbook my little grandsons to leave them with something to show them how much I loved them. They were 2 years old, 8 months old, and 6 weeks old. I did a few pages.  The cancer came back and I said the exact same thing to myself, I would be so mad at myself for not getting it done.......and I didn't. Now we're are at strike 3. I think it would be disrespectful of me to put it off again. I am going to dive into it and get these memories down for our now........5 grandsons.
I'm not sure how much I will post here, or how often. I just know that I have to do this while I can and before the cancer in my brain spreads. I won't post my scrapbook layouts because I am not very good at it.
Enjoy your creativity and share it with others. you will both be blessed
Thank you for your support and the comments you have left on my blog in the past, it means a lot
hugs
dianne

7 comments:

SusanK said...

There are no words to describe what I felt when I saw the title of this post. Keeping you and yours in my thoughts at this very stressful time. Make scrapbooks for your grandsons...spend your art energy there for them. Prayers and cyber hugs....

stamppurr said...

I am so sorry enjoy each day you are in my prayers and my love for you and your family

cardchick's world said...

sweet Dianne...my prayers have always and will be said for you and your family...scrap your memories of your beautiful grandchildren, your hubby and of course your children...You will get what you want done! I have faith for you and my daughter...she was re-hospitalized but I'm trusting in my faith(((((((big hug)))))))))

Betsy E in MI said...

Dianne - I just have to say something even though I have never posted before. I have always enjoyed your blog and the videos that you post. I am stunned by this posting and hope you have no further pain except your feet. As you face this next challenge I wish you courage, strength and peace.

Betsy E in MI said...

Dianne - I just have to say something even though I have never posted before. I have always enjoyed your blog and the videos that you post. I am stunned by this posting and hope you have no further pain except your feet. As you face this next challenge I wish you courage, strength and peace.

Anonymous said...

I know you have been struggling for quite awhile. Prays for you.

Carole Beath said...

Sweet Dianne, you know you have my prayers and you are in my thoughts every day.
Hugs Hugs
Carole