Monday, February 28, 2011

Hello , I'm doing ok




I am not doing well, BUT I am not worse. Just no progress on the three original tumors. They are not going away. 6 weeks and another MRI.

In mid April I get my 6 month Pet/CT...a mile stone ..I was going every 3 months
for 3 years as I was stage 4 and had it in my body.. The chemo and radiation
took care of the body.. but chemo doesn't work on the brain. Radiation does.


I have skin issues.. colon issues.. no energy.. don't feel like eating. I sleep late in the day and then can't sleep at night.

I have head aches.. my body hurts and can't wait to get out for walks. Any time
it is decent I'm going to take a fresh air walk.. I can't go alone ...but I can go with
any one who will keep an eye on me.

Rich loves to walk too. so it works
I have not driven for a year. It's ok..but sometimes I'd love the freedom
I still rely on friends for rides...for fun .....and for doc appts.

I will go back to FB soon ..but I try to post on my blog if there is news.
Facebook always seems to have issues that I don't feel
comfortable .

It's sunny today and a decent temp

60 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear you're experiencing so many issues as you fight this battle but encouraged to hear you're holding your own. Prayers continue for your complete healing and for your strength to return.

    Blessings, Ann

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  2. Deena,
    I ask that The Great Physician will heal all those that have
    undergone surgery and radiation therapy and that the fire of God will destroy all the cancer cells and I ask the healing virtue of Our Lord God will flow through every vein, tissue, cell, ligament and that healing will manifest.

    Always thinking of you...
    Deanna

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  3. Hi Deena I dropped in to see how you were doing. I sometimes search from within to find words that might make you feel better. But more than words I pray every day for you. I just know St. Peregrine is listening and with Gods help will make you feel better soon. Keep the faith. Keep those angel wings wrapped tightly around you. Paulette

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  4. Hello, sweet Deena! I'm so glad to read your post as I was wondering about your condition. Hang in there and know that many prayers are being said on your behalf.

    Spring is near and soon you can walk about the yard and see what has begun to grow! Enjoy your walks.

    Love & hugs, Karen

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  5. Hi Deena.
    I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. It is so hard to see our friends suffer through this disease but we pray and send good thoughts to you.
    Spring is just around the corner and hopefully it will bring with it some relief and to be able to get out for those walks and enjoy all the new life that Spring brings us with nature.
    (((Hugs))). xxx

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  6. Deena...I understand the mobility issue. I have no car and live so far away, I rarely get out of the house. When my hubby is home, he will take me places. I can still drive, I just never have a car!
    I hope you can get relief for some of the issues.
    Have a good week....

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  7. Good to hear from you here. I have been thinking about you. If only I was closer I love to walk too.

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  8. Dearest Deena, I've been checking daily waiting for this post. My prayers are many for your recovery, and am relieved that things have not gotten worse. I feel so bad that you are having these issues, but walking in the fresh air always has a way of soothing the soul. God Bless You Deena,
    Laurie

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  9. Deena, I also have thought of you and wondered how you are doing. I am so sorry for all the health issues you are having. Praying spring temps will come to your area and you can get outside and walk in the fresh air. Thinking of you and praying too. Hugs!

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  10. Better weather is coming....more walks will hopefully help you to be sleepy at night. I wish I was near you so we could go to lunch or something. But,it is always good to see you check in here. Praying that you get good results from your next PET Scan.

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  11. Hi sweet friend. Wish I lived close enough to come walk with you. I'd love to take you to lunch or a movie. I'm keeping you in my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  12. I am always thinking of you and continue to pray for progress in your health, joy in your spirit and peace of mind ! hugs to you dear Deena...
    Robin

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  13. I've been thinking of you dear Deena and was so happy to see you'd posted. Everytime I think of you I pray for you.

    I want you to know that the hollyhock seeds you sent last year grew really well and this year will blOOm. I have them planted in two different places and will definitely save seed from them again this year to keep planting in more places. They mean so much to me!

    I hope you get some good rest tonight and have pleasant dreams. My love to the birds in the singing woods.
    Lea

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  14. HI BEAUTIFUL DEENA I AM PRAYING THAT YOU REST TONIGHT I NOW WHAT IS LIKE NOT SLEPING WELL,AND I ALSO KNOW THAT IS NOT NICE NOT BEENG ABLE TO DRIVE I HAVE BEEN THERE .SPRING WIL BE HERE IN NO TIME YOUR BIRDS WILL CAME BACK YOU WILL BE HEALTY,AND WALKING IN YOUR SINGING WOODS YOU WILL ALSO HAVE JOY AND YOU WILL BE SO HAPPY...I BIG HUG TO YOU AND BLESSINGS...YOUR PINK WARRIOR FRIEND SANDRA IS STANDING BY YOUR SIDE

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  15. Bless you heart. You have had your fill of tests and results haven't you?
    As always, I will be praying for you Dena .

    Hugs

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  16. Keeping you in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I'm a survivor too, although the brain MRI's just make me flip out. You show so much grace. I hope to handle my next one with your grace and bravery. Hopefully this will be the last one for a while. I will continue to pray for you.

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  17. I love you Deena, and I pray for your complete healing. We've been friends for 3 years now...I'll think of you today when I go for a walk.
    ~Debra

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  18. I will continue to pray that you feel better soon . . . I hope today will be a good day for you!

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  19. Thinking and praying for you every day, dear friend!

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  20. It breaks my heart to hear that your at a stand still...you are going through so much. I do think of you often, and pray that your will be healed...hugs to you my friend... judy

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  21. Hi Deena! Oh it is so good to see you posting! I think about you often and pray for your healing. Praying that you'll be able to sleep better at night soon too. I will continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers my friend..

    Blessings,
    ~Lynn

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  22. Hi Deena, I was thrilled to see your post this morning. Take those walks in the sunshine, they will do you a world of good. I'll keep the prayers coming. Take care, Francie M from West Chester PA.

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  23. So happy to see your post tonight~ Will keep lifting you up in prayer for healing and those dang tumors to shrink once and for all...Spring is around the corner..think on those lovely lilacs and sweet blue birds singing..:) Wish I was closer I love walks, keeps my blood sugar down to normal. Thank you again for leaving the post and update for us bloggers who love you...Jackie (dove2mist)

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  24. Hi Deena--I haven't seen you post anything new in awhile, and I hope you are feeling all right--I think of you often, dear Deena . . .

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  25. Just checking in...praying and thinking of you........Jackie (dove2mist)

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  26. Hi, my sweet Deena...I have your blog button on my blog, so I am able to see when you update yours. I was so glad to see your title...sometimes just doing okay is a great thing. I am continuing to send my prayers on my special angel wings (my daughter who died at the age of 3 1/2.....she will carry those prayers and surround you with God's love....

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  27. prayers, love & light from the Great Spirit, Dear Deena

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  28. Hi Deena~~ Im here at work... thinking about you, hoping and praying your feeling and doing better.. just checking in..Jackie ( dove2mist)

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  29. Sorry to hear you're hurting so much.
    You are in our daily and constant prayers.

    Love and Hugs... Linda

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  30. Thinking of you dear Deena. I hope this finds you better today.
    Many blessings and good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way too. :o)
    Fondly,
    Lori

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  31. GOODMORNING DEENA AND HAPPY MONDAY~ CHECKING IN TO SAY HI AND THAT IM THINKING OF YOU...GLAD YOU LIKED TO EMAIL ABOUT THE DOGGIES.:) AND LEMONS...*TEEHEES* :)
    YOUR SUCH A BLESSING~ JACKIE ( DOVE2MIST) :o

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  32. I will be keeping you in my prayers Deena. I always enjoy walking outside in the fresh air too. It always makes me feel so much better just getting out in the sunshine. I am looking forward to Spring and I can't wait to plant the hollyhock seeds that you sent me! Thank you again for sharing :) Have a blessed weekend!--Angie

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  33. How are you, dear Deena? I am going to plant my Hollyhock seeds just as soon as it stops raining! We've had soooo much rain here lately. I hope you are all right--everyone out here in Blogland misses you!

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  34. Hello Sweet Deena,
    Just want you to know I think of you every day and say a prayer for you. I don't have a blog site myself but I do visit many. God Bless You

    Love from Darlene (Calif.)

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  35. Hi Deena, just thinking of you, haven't heard a peep for awhile so I just wanted to say hi and I think of you everyday, praying for you and really hoping you are doing better!!!!! My sister has breast cancer and it has moved into her lymph nodes as well....don't know yet how things will be but I sure wish there was a cure.
    Has anyone taken you out and about today? Hopefully the sun will shine and you can feel the breeze and smell Spring....it must be there cause it ain't here!!!!
    Hugs Sweetie!!!!!
    Margaret B
    xxoo

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  36. Thinking of you, Deena, and hoping for an update soon that your test results are good and you are feeling much, much better! As ever, Cindy

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  37. Deena,
    You must feel all of us ---- fluttering over you ------ praying for you and worrying how you are doing. Sending you loads of love and strength.............spring is here..........we need you HEALTHY.

    xoxoxoxo

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  38. HI Deena..checking in to see how your doing. Miss your postings but I know blogging is the last thing you feel like doing..keep your feet up and rest cause spring is near...we are almost in April..:) Im praying always.....Jackie (dove2mist)

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  39. Here's praying you are feeling better very soon.

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  40. I wish I lived next door, and we could go on walks. I would love to take you and watch you! Lifting prayers up for your healing! Please let us know how you are doing? You are missed and loved!!

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  41. hello deena

    I don't know if you have access to a book store that someone could buy you the book

    Heaven Is For Real its written about a 4 year old boy who experienced heaven

    it brought so much comfort to me

    i gave it to my little sister who's husband died having a routine thing done at the hospital. she is in so much torment and she said it brought comfort to her
    you can be a believer and still hurt

    janice

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  42. Hi Deena! Happy April! Hope you are feeling good today. Miss your posting and am very interested to hear how you are. My tulips are popping up and my crocus have bloomed and then we had SNOW! UGH! I'm ready to get out and starting cleaning the flower beds for my beloved perennials. Hope to hear from you soon. Blessings!

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  43. Dear Deana, I think of you every day, like so many others, and pray for your return to health and feeling good. You are such a blessing to others. You have encouraged me with your gratitude for the everyday blessings, and for your honesty about your life and story of your trials with cancer. Thank you for your generosity in sharing yourself with us. You are just the best! I hope I get to meet you in person someday! God Bless!

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  44. HI Deena..missing you...just wanted to say hi and check in. praying always for you.
    Love Jackie (dove2mist)

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  45. Praying for you Deena. Much love--Angie

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  46. In my thoughts, in my prayers, may the wings of your angels keep you safe. Hugs Paulette

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  47. Sweet Deena - Bob and I stopped by today and were glad to find your post. We understand your struggle is difficult and some days must be very bad, however we see how your strong spirit is ever present and we pray you will continue to fight.

    It's really Spring here in NC and we are gathering blossoms, wrapping them in warm sunshine and sending them on the breeze in your direction!!! Know you are often in our thoughts and prayers dear, and we hope the nearness of your loved ones brings you joy each day.

    Love, Bob and Mary, Raleigh, NC

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  48. hello sweet Deena. I am so glad things aren't worse, but pray that the tumors go away. Your body has been through hell and you need rest, so don't feel bad about sleeping late---I do it a lot these days, especially since the heart attack. I just get depressed because of my age and having one so early in life. It was a shocker to all of us, but life has changed me and now I look at the simple things in life and leave the big things to Al to worry about. I am trying hard to make my life stress free, as you should also be doing. Get Well soon my friend. Prayers are still being said for you and will continue until the tumors are just a memory for you. Love and hugs, Pat

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  49. Deena...I think about you often and wonder how you are. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the warm weather comes for you soon!! Big giant hug!
    Cathy pendleton
    Cheswick company

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  50. all your angels need to hear from you Sweet Deena

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  51. Hello Deena! I pray for you every day and look forward to your return to the page! hugs
    prayers love

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  52. Morning Deena..checking in to see if you have dropped a note, thinking of you always. Praying....Love and hugs Jackie (dove2mist)

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  53. please someone let us know how you are??? concerned person

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  54. Sweet Deena, I think of you often my dear friend. I pray for you daily. If I was nearer, I would walk with you, or just sit by your side. You continue to be an inspiration ... God Bless You! Tina

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