The weekend passed without the test results, although I think we were both fairly certain that the news was not going to be good given what the radiologist said after the first mammogram. My emotions are all over the place. I've had moments of wrenching sobs, alligator tears, and then a solid resolve that we are in this together and that we will deal with whatever comes.
We will wait for further direction from doctors and do the required research to get to the best care possible. I have this image of our house having a HUGE red star on it in the cancer surveys--what happened to Passover?????
My own journey seems to be at a good place. I am grateful to be off the Prednisone for the rest of this round. That drug is wicked--although I'm sure it does a good job of helping my body cope with the chemotherapy. I had good energy during the weekend and appreciated the wonderful weather and a great walk.
Julie and I went to the "Wig Lady" and it has now been officially confirmed--I have a BIG head! I know most of you were thinking it was just my EGO. Anyway, the wig options are a bit limited by the size of my head and the choices of color, etc. The wig lady ordered some for me to try next week and we will see what works. With the news of Julie's situation, the superficiality of wigs and such stuff really seems so inconsequential--but then again, my hair hasn't started to fall our yet. I guess I can expect that sometime in the next week or two.
So what's my message today? Enjoy the moments and cherish each other. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Ellie
6 comments:
Oh Ellie... so much for you and Julie to handle--I am thinking of you both. You are two of the strongest women I know and you will each kick your cancers to the curb, marching arm in arm. With your army of friends and families marching and kicking behind you!
Sue
Aeschylus once said that "he who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God."
My thoughts and prayers are with you both - Ellie & Julie.
Erin
I am a friend of Corinne's and just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. You and Julie are an inspiration to all of us. Kick this to the freakin moon!!! You can do it!
Kim Seeley
I'm keeping a close eye on this. :)
Keep smiling and you'll actually feel happy. :)
I wish you the best luck.
Much respect,
Jeff
Chris and I have been trying to find the website address for this blog and finally got it as of this morning. We read your blog immediately and could very much relate to your experience as you know Chris also had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma when he was 25 years old. He beat it and so can you and Julie!!! It was a true test and a rough patch in our life but we got over that bump....we know you can do it too!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful blog. We will be following your case closely. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to provide the support you need at this point in your life.
Your faithful cheerleaders,
Chris & Kim Kurz
Ellie..Thinking of you and Julie today. Each day seems filled with new paths and new mystery. We're here for you, thinking of you both, wanting the best that medicine and prayer can bring. Thinking of you tomorrow as you start round two. Knock 'em dead. Love to you and Julie.
..Robb
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