we only spent two hours at the clinic this morning...wooohooo...
jaimee's white blood cell count (wbc) was still to high from her neulasta shot last saturday...we hope her wbc count will be on the normal side when she has her bone marrow tests on january 30th...jaimee will also have a pet scan, chest x-rays, and respiratory tests on january 21st...they will compare all tests with the base tests taken in october...hopefully we'll see a change for the better...
the next round of chemo will be postponed for a week or two until the tests are back and we consult with dr armenian...
jaimee ate cheddar cheese, pepperoni, and natto with shoyu tonight, she's happy to be off her tyramine diet and not wasting anytime doing it ; )
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Hi Jaimee,
Look up ganoderma lucidum on wikipedia. It is a natural, herbal extract that helps reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.
We are praying for you!
Stan and Kathy
1/27/09
Hi Jaimee…
First off, I hope today is a good day for you. I’m a friend of your mom’s and a patient at Dr. Terry’s. Your mom has shared a few stories with me on your illness and I’ve been meaning to read your blog for months now knowing what a touching story it must be…
After reading, I’d just like to say that even though I don’t personally know you, I wish to send you my best wishes for a speedy recovery. You seem to be a very strong person and with a mother like Jodee and a strong family behind you, I’m confident that you’re getting the best of care.
People who haven’t experienced something like this first hand - - me included - - have no way of knowing what you are actually going through. Somehow life deals with us in different ways and life has given you a huge challenge to overcome. Be strong. Keep your chin up and push forward.
I happened to be in the office the day you had your first car accident (with the bicycle), so because I have a son who is close to your age, I related to your mom’s concern. Kids play such an important part in our lives and I’m sure you and your family will become closer and stronger for this unfortunate first hand experience that has been put on your plate.
I have nothing to offer you besides my best wishes, so hopefully, this poem will bring some happiness and structure for your road ahead…
Take care. You’re one beautiful young lady!
Julie
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours
in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in
front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large
and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He
then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the
jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas
between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the
jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table
and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the
empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to
recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the
important things -- God, your family, your children, your health, your
friends and your favorite passions -- and if everything else was lost
and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are
the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The
sand is everything else--the small stuff."
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no
room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you
spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have
room for the things that are important to you. "Pay attention to the
things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children.
Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner.
Play another 18.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set
your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee
represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to
show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room
for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
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