As I stated before, I had to go in for an unscheduled blood work up because of my low platelet count. Well, today was the day and my platelet count was up vs. last Thursday. The count is still low but just like all my numbers lately they are heading in the right direction.
Vic and I had a very good meeting today with our NP. I really enjoy her positive yet realistic outlook on my situation. I know Vic has been having a difficult time lately with the reality of my prognosis. She spoke with Melissa today and came away with a better understanding. Thank you Melissa.
I want everyone to know that Vic is one of the most positive supporters I have. I also know that staying positive, in light of the circumstances, is not always very easy. She reads all the test results, sits in on all the consultations and researches everything. She knows that my numbers and markers, while constantly showing good results from treatment, are still very poor. She knows I am still very sick and it scares her. I am blessed to be handling this illness and treatment so well. Everyday someone tells me I look great or sound great. If you didn't know I had cancer, you would not give me a second look as someone who is sick. Sometimes I think this makes it harder for Vic to cope with the reality of my illness. Please pray for her to have the ability to get through this with the understanding and calm only the Lord can provide.
By no means does this post mean we are giving up hope on a miracle. We both pray everyday for healing and strength to get through this and we both believe it can happen.
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ReplyDeleteI believe faith heals and it's bad to it hold problems in. Just voicing a problem can help you work through them. My prays are always with my sister and all of her family. My emails asking hows Chuck, are just my way of saying, Hey Chuck has not post in two or three days. Not all posts have to be about big steps, good naps, made lunch, good night sleep, are good news too.
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love you both so much ... "Vic & Chuck" is like peanut butter and jelly, can't imagine one without the other. This is why my memories as a teenager include you two. Like our weekend movie nights, playing pool together or just hanging out. Those who know the truth can chuckle ... I was that annoying little sister who would not leave you two alone! As we age, we reflect and interpret why, or why not, we acted or behaved in some way. Throughout life, Vic has always been someone I looked up to because of who she is and what she stands for, honesty first, intelligence - knowledge, determination, strength and perseverance ... you two share these same qualities. Look at how many people both of you have touched and will be touching in the future ... too numerous to count! Who wouldn't want to be around that?
ReplyDeleteWorking the beads for you Chuck.
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