We made a very delicious blackberry crisp for dessert tonight! I have a friend here and we've been having a very good time - visiting and looking at pictures and baking a crisp and talking, and talking, and talking some more.
Even though it's been difficult to get around I have enjoyed the snow outside. This morning we could see prints in the snow - I think possibly the deer were walking around my house, looking for food, I guess. It's pouring rain outside now. Could be a pretty slushy mess in the morning.
It was a good day today and as long as I don't do too much I can breathe alright. On Monday morning early I will have my lung drained. I'm looking forward to the relief it will bring.
Blessings,
Sandra
Friday, January 20, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
COLD!!
Oh yes - it's certainly winter out there. It's snowy and cold! Tonight is supposed to go down to -14 Celsius. That's cold for this corner of the country. It sure looks beautiful, however.
This morning my brother took me for blood work. Because there weren't a lot of people out I didn't have to wait one second in the lab. My veins co-operated and the blood work was quick and painless.
This afternoon my GP and oncologist set things up so that I can have the fluid drained from my lungs. I can't have it done until Monday because I am on blood thinners right now and I have to be off of them for about one week before the procedure can be done. That will really help my breathing to be less laborious.
It was a good day today. I got to visit with all my brothers and sisters, by Skype or phone or in person. I thank God for the gift of today.
In my Saviour's loving care,
Sandra
This morning my brother took me for blood work. Because there weren't a lot of people out I didn't have to wait one second in the lab. My veins co-operated and the blood work was quick and painless.
This afternoon my GP and oncologist set things up so that I can have the fluid drained from my lungs. I can't have it done until Monday because I am on blood thinners right now and I have to be off of them for about one week before the procedure can be done. That will really help my breathing to be less laborious.
It was a good day today. I got to visit with all my brothers and sisters, by Skype or phone or in person. I thank God for the gift of today.
In my Saviour's loving care,
Sandra
Friday, January 13, 2012
Snow coming?
I just finished sewing a little tablecloth for the table in my kitchen nook. That was fun to do. But now I shall connect with you again. I didn't realize that I haven't posted all week. Oh dear!
This morning I checked in with my doctor because my right side has continued to be painful and it's just been difficult to move around and breathe. As long as I remain still I can manage but it's been this way for three weeks now. I got some new medication and that's eased the pain a bit and I also went for an x-ray to check out my ribs. I'm so thankful for our health care professionals - their care and compassion.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. There might even be some snow out there by the morning.
Love, Sandra
This morning I checked in with my doctor because my right side has continued to be painful and it's just been difficult to move around and breathe. As long as I remain still I can manage but it's been this way for three weeks now. I got some new medication and that's eased the pain a bit and I also went for an x-ray to check out my ribs. I'm so thankful for our health care professionals - their care and compassion.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow. There might even be some snow out there by the morning.
Love, Sandra
Monday, January 9, 2012
Always the same
A relaxing, quiet day. My niece left this morning so the house is very still again. My breathing continues to be less painful and for that I am very grateful.
I received a beautiful calendar from a friend and it has The Lorica printed on it. The Lorica is a prayer for protection and I've been listening to that song as written by Gayle Salmond, and sung by Steve Bell. It's going around in my head and it's been such a comfort to me. Yesterday in church we heard a sermon on Psalm 102 - changes all around us, but God is always the same. What a calm assurance!
"In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.... But You remain the same, and Your years will never end." (Psalm 102:25,27)
In His love,
Sandra
I received a beautiful calendar from a friend and it has The Lorica printed on it. The Lorica is a prayer for protection and I've been listening to that song as written by Gayle Salmond, and sung by Steve Bell. It's going around in my head and it's been such a comfort to me. Yesterday in church we heard a sermon on Psalm 102 - changes all around us, but God is always the same. What a calm assurance!
"In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.... But You remain the same, and Your years will never end." (Psalm 102:25,27)
In His love,
Sandra
Friday, January 6, 2012
Breathing easier
Today was the best day of this week. It wasn't so painful to breathe and that made a huge difference on the day. I'm literally breathing a sigh of relief. I had more energy and so my niece and I went to visit my sister and my parents. We had a nice afternoon, even though the weather was rather dreary and wet. I'm just amazed at how mild it has been this winter so far.
And I am amazed and encouraged by God's love shown through His people - phone calls, a beautiful calendar, visits, family time, prayers, cards in the mail, meals to the door, and gentle hugs.
Love, Sandra
And I am amazed and encouraged by God's love shown through His people - phone calls, a beautiful calendar, visits, family time, prayers, cards in the mail, meals to the door, and gentle hugs.
Love, Sandra
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The small things
Today another of my nieces arrived to stay with me for several days. I love the company. I had another niece here for a week and a nephew stayed a couple of days as well. The last few days have been difficult because my right side is rather painful. Both my GP and my oncologist think it is pleuritic pain caused by some sort of irritation to the lining of the lung. So every breath is rather painful and it's best when I am very still and not doing too much of anything. I am very good friends with my recliner chair right now, that's for sure!
My nephew installed a new faucet in my kitchen this morning. Now I don't have to worry about the handle flipping off, like it was doing before. Ah, the small things that make such a difference!
It's nice to be blogging again, just keeping in touch with you. I'll have to put up some new pictures on this post. And the last few days really affirmed for me that I cannot teach right now.
In His love,
Sandra
My nephew installed a new faucet in my kitchen this morning. Now I don't have to worry about the handle flipping off, like it was doing before. Ah, the small things that make such a difference!
It's nice to be blogging again, just keeping in touch with you. I'll have to put up some new pictures on this post. And the last few days really affirmed for me that I cannot teach right now.
In His love,
Sandra
Sunday, January 1, 2012
2012
Just thought I'd like to start blogging again...
As you may already know, the cancer is once again present in my body, specifically in the lining of my left lung. I can tell that I have to work harder for my air, especially when I am lying down, and when I'm trying to sing a long phrase. I will not resume teaching in this new year and that I will desperately miss. However, I know that I need to rest right now. My body is working hard - I am on blood thinners for a clot in my left leg, and my kidneys have decreased in function, probably from all the drugs I've been on. I am now on a new drug and that new drug has to do two things by Jan.24, when I next see my oncologist. It has to lower my tumour marker, which continues to rise, and the fluid in my left lung has to stop piling up. Please pray with me for healing.
It's 2012, a new year, and I have no idea what this year will hold. But this I know for sure - God will be in this year - in His faithfulness, His love, His care, His compassion, and His grace. In Him alone I place my hope. In Him alone I go down this road of uncertainty.
Blessings to you in 2012!
Sandra
As you may already know, the cancer is once again present in my body, specifically in the lining of my left lung. I can tell that I have to work harder for my air, especially when I am lying down, and when I'm trying to sing a long phrase. I will not resume teaching in this new year and that I will desperately miss. However, I know that I need to rest right now. My body is working hard - I am on blood thinners for a clot in my left leg, and my kidneys have decreased in function, probably from all the drugs I've been on. I am now on a new drug and that new drug has to do two things by Jan.24, when I next see my oncologist. It has to lower my tumour marker, which continues to rise, and the fluid in my left lung has to stop piling up. Please pray with me for healing.
It's 2012, a new year, and I have no idea what this year will hold. But this I know for sure - God will be in this year - in His faithfulness, His love, His care, His compassion, and His grace. In Him alone I place my hope. In Him alone I go down this road of uncertainty.
Blessings to you in 2012!
Sandra
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