In 2008 I was asked to participate in my home stakes Relief Society's tribute to Marjorie Hinckley called "Letters". Anyways I had the privilege to sing "He Hears Me" by Hillary Weeks. Its been playing in my mind constantly lately. I thought I would share! Its a great song! I hope you enjoy!
Emily
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Nose Job? Temple, Chemo 2.0 and good news!
Last Thursday I had an appointment with my ENT Dr. Hinckley. It was a follow up from the biopsy to make sure that I was healing correctly. While I was there he looked at my scar and said it looked wonderful! Then he looked at the dissolvable stitches from installing the port and was so mad! There were two stitches that the surrounding skin was irritated and red. So he grabbed some sterile instruments and pulled them out. He was grouchy that they left them in so long, with them being irritated, and that it will cause more scaring. He is such a sweet man!
He was finishing my exam when he looked up my nose. My nose apparently deviates to the right and that can cause major headaches and serious and constant sinus infections (welcome to my life). He suggested that after I beat cancer to have surgery to correct the deviation. He said "while I am in there we could do a nose job if you want" or something to that effect. I am not sure how I feel. I love my Jones nose. I may not have always and I may have just gotten over my large nose complex but I love it now. I have a obvious feature from my Grandpa and I am not sure if I want to part ways with it. But its a possibility? That's so weird. Haha
Yesterday I was feeling pretty great! My little sister texted me and asked if I wanted to go to the temple with her. I SO DID! I have been feeling like I needed to go and this was the perfect opportunity! My dear sweet sister in law and older brother watched Paisley and Jude so I could go. I love the Gospel. Its so wonderful to have the truth and the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation I have. I am so blessed to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You can find out more about LDS here: http://www.mormon.org/
Amy and Me at the TEMPLE! (she has the cutest baby bump of all time!!)
Today I had Chemotherapy round 2! I was scheduled to meet with my Dr. today, but because Dr. Dickson only comes down Mondays and Wednesdays I was scheduled to talk to Dr. Hancock. Which didn't happen either because they double booked him and I was the one who was bumped to the P.A. I Love the P.A. Jed, I was just expecting something different. He told us some good, NO, GREAT news today. I was under the impression that I would do 4 rounds of Chemo and then a PET scan to see if the cancer has gone away and if it has then we will do two more rounds just to make sure. Today Jed told us that we would have a PET scan after this round (#2) before the next (#3) and if it is gone we will only have to do 2 more (round #3 and #4)!!! That lessens my treatment by 2 entire months! Instead of being done in August we could be done in June if everything goes according to plan!!!! HOORAY! That would be wonderful! I would be such a happy camper! (k, I love camping, so I am always a happy camper unless I'm 9 months pregnant, like last summer..)
Chemo went fine today! It was not as busy as last time so I was out a lot quicker. There was this little old couple across from me and they looked just like a cartoon and I wanted to keep them. SO So cute!
That's All FOLKS!!!
Until I know more!
Emily!!!
He was finishing my exam when he looked up my nose. My nose apparently deviates to the right and that can cause major headaches and serious and constant sinus infections (welcome to my life). He suggested that after I beat cancer to have surgery to correct the deviation. He said "while I am in there we could do a nose job if you want" or something to that effect. I am not sure how I feel. I love my Jones nose. I may not have always and I may have just gotten over my large nose complex but I love it now. I have a obvious feature from my Grandpa and I am not sure if I want to part ways with it. But its a possibility? That's so weird. Haha
Yesterday I was feeling pretty great! My little sister texted me and asked if I wanted to go to the temple with her. I SO DID! I have been feeling like I needed to go and this was the perfect opportunity! My dear sweet sister in law and older brother watched Paisley and Jude so I could go. I love the Gospel. Its so wonderful to have the truth and the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation I have. I am so blessed to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You can find out more about LDS here: http://www.mormon.org/
Amy and Me at the TEMPLE! (she has the cutest baby bump of all time!!)
Today I had Chemotherapy round 2! I was scheduled to meet with my Dr. today, but because Dr. Dickson only comes down Mondays and Wednesdays I was scheduled to talk to Dr. Hancock. Which didn't happen either because they double booked him and I was the one who was bumped to the P.A. I Love the P.A. Jed, I was just expecting something different. He told us some good, NO, GREAT news today. I was under the impression that I would do 4 rounds of Chemo and then a PET scan to see if the cancer has gone away and if it has then we will do two more rounds just to make sure. Today Jed told us that we would have a PET scan after this round (#2) before the next (#3) and if it is gone we will only have to do 2 more (round #3 and #4)!!! That lessens my treatment by 2 entire months! Instead of being done in August we could be done in June if everything goes according to plan!!!! HOORAY! That would be wonderful! I would be such a happy camper! (k, I love camping, so I am always a happy camper unless I'm 9 months pregnant, like last summer..)
Chemo went fine today! It was not as busy as last time so I was out a lot quicker. There was this little old couple across from me and they looked just like a cartoon and I wanted to keep them. SO So cute!
That's All FOLKS!!!
Until I know more!
Emily!!!
Monday, March 17, 2014
Look Good Feel Better and Chemo 1.2
Last Tuesday I went to a class by the American Cancer Society called Look Good... Feel Better! It was way fun! The little lady who was teaching was so cute! She taught us all about how to put make up on without introducing germs and what not. There was just me and another little lady named Judy. Judy was so sweet and just had this glow about her. We received a bag of makeup (FANCY DANCEY MAKEUP) and got to play with it. We also learned how to use a t-shirt as a head covering. I have not lost my hair yet (knock on wood) so putting things on my head was super silly to me. We got to pick out a head covering ( I picked out a peachy turban) and a wig! So I picked out a wig. I knew it was the wig for me when my dear sweet mother (who came along) started to cry. I still feel silly wearing it but I also still have hair. Its a cute little bob and it is kind of a brownish blondish color. It was a fun class and if you ever find yourself in a cancerous position (I hope you don't) get signed up for that class! You can learn more about it at www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
Here is just a peek of my fancy makeup! It is glorious.
That Thursday I had my second go at my first round of chemotherapy. There were a lot more people in the treatment room this time around. My mom went with me and when we got there they put us in the room to talk to Jed the P.A.. We did not need to talk to Jed but we waited in the room and after about a hour he came in and said "Why am I seeing you? I don't need to see you!" we agreed and then we got put in the treatment room and waited another hour or so to get started. There were so many cute little old ladies in there this time but there were two patients that just broke my heart. There was Lung Cancer Larry who doesn't believe in anything or have anybody except beer. And there was this little tiny girl walking around. She had to be like 4 or 5 years old. Oh, my heart was broken. Larry had his last chemo treatment today and last Radiation tomorrow so hopefully all is better with Larry. Larry was also hitting on my Mom. She is very beautiful so I don't blame him. I am just glad that Lung Cancer Larry didn't meet my Father Bart. That would have been Funny!
Here are some pictures of my crazy kids today just to brighten up this post a bit.
Paisley with her Band-aid nose.
Jude cuddling during his nap.
Well that's about as much as a post as I have in me. Since my chemo on Thursday I have basically only been sleeping. Fun Fun stuff!
Until I know more!
Emily!
That Thursday I had my second go at my first round of chemotherapy. There were a lot more people in the treatment room this time around. My mom went with me and when we got there they put us in the room to talk to Jed the P.A.. We did not need to talk to Jed but we waited in the room and after about a hour he came in and said "Why am I seeing you? I don't need to see you!" we agreed and then we got put in the treatment room and waited another hour or so to get started. There were so many cute little old ladies in there this time but there were two patients that just broke my heart. There was Lung Cancer Larry who doesn't believe in anything or have anybody except beer. And there was this little tiny girl walking around. She had to be like 4 or 5 years old. Oh, my heart was broken. Larry had his last chemo treatment today and last Radiation tomorrow so hopefully all is better with Larry. Larry was also hitting on my Mom. She is very beautiful so I don't blame him. I am just glad that Lung Cancer Larry didn't meet my Father Bart. That would have been Funny!
Here are some pictures of my crazy kids today just to brighten up this post a bit.
Paisley with her Band-aid nose.
Jude cuddling during his nap.
Well that's about as much as a post as I have in me. Since my chemo on Thursday I have basically only been sleeping. Fun Fun stuff!
Until I know more!
Emily!
Friday, March 7, 2014
Never Alone
Ever since I was diagnosed with cancer everyone has been worried about me. Worried about my health, my sanity, and my physical abilities. When I say everybody I include myself. There has rarely been a day when I have not had help for about 3 weeks. All the surgeries and the chemotherapy have left me feeling exhausted and achy. EVERY DAY I have to fight the urge to crawl in bed and stay there. But I have little ones who need me and I sure am thankful that they do.
Today has been a normal day. Normal is a relative term. Today I was Mom. I was not "Mom who is taking a nap" or "Mom who is too sick to hold you" or "Mom who can't raise her arms to get you a drink of milk". Today I was Mom. It was like every other day prior to my diagnosis. I braided Paisleys hair like Anna from Frozen. We built a "tower" out of blankets. I even vacuumed the floor and tidied up the house. We had a normal day. It was fantastic and quite an accomplishment.
But I did not do it alone or without help. Because if I do not have another adult helping me out I am not alone. I have help. I AM NEVER ALONE. My Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ never fail to give me a lending hand. I know that I achieved a normal day because I was blessed with a perfectly wonderful normal day with my children. I cannot and will not take that for granted. I have to give credit where credit is due. I am in awe at the presence of my Savior that I feel in my daily life. Maybe this is a blessing from the cancer. That I am seeing His hand in everything. That I am growing closer and becoming a better person because of the trials placed before me.
Until I know more!
Emily!
Today has been a normal day. Normal is a relative term. Today I was Mom. I was not "Mom who is taking a nap" or "Mom who is too sick to hold you" or "Mom who can't raise her arms to get you a drink of milk". Today I was Mom. It was like every other day prior to my diagnosis. I braided Paisleys hair like Anna from Frozen. We built a "tower" out of blankets. I even vacuumed the floor and tidied up the house. We had a normal day. It was fantastic and quite an accomplishment.
But I did not do it alone or without help. Because if I do not have another adult helping me out I am not alone. I have help. I AM NEVER ALONE. My Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ never fail to give me a lending hand. I know that I achieved a normal day because I was blessed with a perfectly wonderful normal day with my children. I cannot and will not take that for granted. I have to give credit where credit is due. I am in awe at the presence of my Savior that I feel in my daily life. Maybe this is a blessing from the cancer. That I am seeing His hand in everything. That I am growing closer and becoming a better person because of the trials placed before me.
Until I know more!
Emily!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
And then there was a Pulmonary test...
Today I had a complete pulmonary function test. It was scheduled for 8 am and I could not sleep the night before. I don't know what is with me but when I know I have a test or something along those lines I just don't sleep. I was not nervous because I knew it was easy peasy lemon squeezy so seriously what is the deal, Emily?
Anyway, I should have known that my tester was a jokester from the call I received yesterday to confirm the appointment. Here is the conversation:
Emily: Hello?
Bob: Hi, this is Bob from Mountain View and I was just calling to confirm your pulmonary function test for tomorrow at 8am.
E: Perfect! Thanks!
B: Okay, see you then!
E: Okay, see you tomorrow! Bye!
B: Bye! .............. Wait! I should tell you that this will not hurt a bit!
E: Haha thanks, Bob! See you tomorrow!
B: Bye.
So he is a jokester. Today during the test he was cracking jokes like it was his job. I wish I could remember all of the jokes he said but I can't. You can blame that on my chemo brain. Which is a real thing! They told me! Kind of like pregnancy brain. Here is one of the jokes he said: "What does a cigarette and a gerbil have in common?" *crickets** crickets*(that's the sound of crickets P.s.)" They are both harmless until you stick them in your mouth and light them on fire!".. Oh Bob, you are so funny! You are killing me over here doing a breathing treatment with this fancy nebulizer.
So if you have never had a pulmonary function test, never fear! That is one of the easiest tests I have ever passed! And that's saying something because I have terrible test anxiety! Basically I sat in this box made out of plastic that looks like glass and do silly breathing techniques on this tube with nose plugs on. He was so impressed with my pants (like a dog panting not like my jeans.. although I forgot to ask if he was impressed with my blue jeans. That would have been a silly conversation) and told me that I should teach a panting class. So if anyone is interested leave me a comment and I will see what I can do.
That's all folks!
Until I know more!
Emily!
Anyway, I should have known that my tester was a jokester from the call I received yesterday to confirm the appointment. Here is the conversation:
Emily: Hello?
Bob: Hi, this is Bob from Mountain View and I was just calling to confirm your pulmonary function test for tomorrow at 8am.
E: Perfect! Thanks!
B: Okay, see you then!
E: Okay, see you tomorrow! Bye!
B: Bye! .............. Wait! I should tell you that this will not hurt a bit!
E: Haha thanks, Bob! See you tomorrow!
B: Bye.
So he is a jokester. Today during the test he was cracking jokes like it was his job. I wish I could remember all of the jokes he said but I can't. You can blame that on my chemo brain. Which is a real thing! They told me! Kind of like pregnancy brain. Here is one of the jokes he said: "What does a cigarette and a gerbil have in common?" *crickets** crickets*(that's the sound of crickets P.s.)" They are both harmless until you stick them in your mouth and light them on fire!".. Oh Bob, you are so funny! You are killing me over here doing a breathing treatment with this fancy nebulizer.
So if you have never had a pulmonary function test, never fear! That is one of the easiest tests I have ever passed! And that's saying something because I have terrible test anxiety! Basically I sat in this box made out of plastic that looks like glass and do silly breathing techniques on this tube with nose plugs on. He was so impressed with my pants (like a dog panting not like my jeans.. although I forgot to ask if he was impressed with my blue jeans. That would have been a silly conversation) and told me that I should teach a panting class. So if anyone is interested leave me a comment and I will see what I can do.
That's all folks!
Until I know more!
Emily!
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