Psalm 118:17

I will not die, but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.



Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Thank you for everyone's comments on my blog and on facebook. They are so encouraging and usually make me cry tears of joy that you all care. You make me feel at home reading your comments which is where I would like to be right now. Two more days and I will be home for 5 days before leaving again.
I woke up this morning in alot of pain in my chest and back. I took pain medicine and mom suggested that we go down in the jacuzzi. The hot water on my back at night in my shower seems to help. So, we did and it did feel good. We stayed in for quite a while and then sat in a lounge chair in the sun and soaked up the beautiful weather that we had today. We decided to get dressed and go get some lunch at this nice little family run bakery. They have good homemade salads and soups. It's hard saying no to all the yummy bakery stuff, but the lunch is worth it. We then walked down the little main street and went into a few shops before finally coming home. I did really well and it was so beautiful out today. It was good for me to get out. And then, the night begins to set in. Nights seem to be the hardest right now. The pain begins and the shortness of breath. Oh, by the way, the nurse called today with the results of my chest xray. Not what I was hoping for, but still believing! I now have a pleural effusion on the right and left lobe of my lungs and fluid inside my right lung as well. The pleural effusion is fluid between the lung and the sac around my lung. I knew I had the right pleural effusion which was mild and it is now increased to moderate. Needless to say, I was disappointed. But, it does explain why I am so short of breath. Just taking a shower completely wears me out. The doctor is not going to take any action at this point, but will be watching closely. This is just side effects of metastasized cancer and hopefully it will respond to the chemo.
Please continue to pray for pain relief and peace. I'm on this roller coaster that is easy when your feeling good, but when you start to feel lousy, it's much harder.
I forgot to tell you that I did have a wonderful surprise today. We had a knock at the door this morning and there was a box of flowers for me. All the way from Romania! My little Rebecca sent me flowers to encourage me with the nicest card. It put such a big smile on my face and tears down my cheeks. Thanks Bex! I love you soooo much!

11 comments:

  1. Hi Kellie and Ian,
    Just wanted you guys to know we are thinking of you and continuing to pray for you. We are so proud of you and your clinging to Jesus. He is our only security and we will keep believing with you guys.Glad you will be home with your kids soon. We are loving wrapping our arms around our grandkids right now too.
    We love you, Mike and Peggy

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  2. Our Kelly, Kelly, Kelly, We were so happy to see your face! A lot of people here at the hospital can't access a posting here so I am sending you g BIG GROUP message of giant hugs and kisses, prayers and positive thoughts from all of us here at PBGMC. We love you and are praying for you. Love Amb/ GI lab gals

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  3. Dear Kelly, Kelly...This is Jane. You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I prayed for you at the altar on Sunday at church(you and the health care bill). I prayed for you to be healed and for you to stay strong and faithful. When I got up and we started to sing the next song was"Only Believe" so I guess GOD was trying to tell me something. I hope that you are feeling some better and I know you are so ready to see your "babies". I hope that you feel all of the prayer that is for you out there and hope this comforts you and your family. With all of our love, Jane

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  4. Hey Kelly- diane here- I've been keepin up w/your blog at work since I'm a computer moron you are in my thoughts & prayers daily Marci & Taracido r makin fun of my typin skills!!! Anyway hang in there girl ..........Love,Piccolo

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  5. Dear Kelly, this is Cathy Taracido, I'm praying for you and your family, keep believing and hang in there! Love, Cathy T

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  6. Dear Kelly, This is Andrea, Please know that you are in my prayers and that my whole family are praying for you know that you are always in my thoughts. love andrea

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  7. Dear Kelly, This is Laura. I am a praying woman and I'm praying for you. Miss your smiling face and positive attitude and hope it can help you now. Think of you lots...Laura

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  8. Kel...love the pics of you! I'm so thrilled that the tumor is shrinking!! Sorry to hear about the lungs but I have confidence that will improve. Love hearing about your sunshiny day. I'm sure that did you a world of good to get outside and think about something other than pain. We are praying specifically for you to have relief at night and to be able to sleep peacefully. We will also be praying tomorrow that your body will accept the treatments more easily. Love you, love you, love you!!

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  9. Kelly, just a reminder that I am keeping up with your posts and appreciate so much knowing how to pray. I pray continually that God will heal you and give you the strength to endure the process. I will begin to pray for your nights to be more peaceful...and ultimately pain free. May God's amazing grace be liberally poured out on you and all your family through your friends and all the medical people who are treating you. They are His hands reaching out to you in this time of great need. With love, Sharon Stockham

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  10. Kelly, I know you are going to come through this.remember you are never alone.God is always with you.Every second,minute and hour he is carrying you. You are his beautiful daughter. Give him all your pain, and know he will take it away. I am praying for your healing.Hang in they and know i am with you in spirit.Pat

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  11. Hi Kelly..love from west palm beach...praying you through sister!!!!! I KNOW the peace you are feeling when you are feeling good...and then the pain and the peace is out of the window...sister...hold on to Gods promises...claim them as yours today, tonight and tomorrow..He can only and does only give us enough Grace for today...Love you and on my knees...

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