Hi Everyone,
The spot on my forehead turned out to be a low grade cancer but they got it all the first time they did the biopsy, so all is well with that. I have had a cold/flu illness for about 2 weeks now and the doc said I don't have pneumonia, which is very good but I still have to try to keep from getting it, I sure don't want to go back into the hospital again!!! We have made an offer on a house in Colorado near our daughter and are waiting to hear back from the owner. We also had a realtor come to our house and let us know how much we could get for our house now if we wanted to sell quickly. We were shocked at how much the value of our house has come down! We are going to try to sell it if we get the Colorado house but might have to rent for a few years. My transplant twin Jane (we both had our transplants the same day by the same doctor) is not doing well so if you would pray for her and her family I would really appreciate it. God bless.
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
Monday, February 18, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Jan 24 Day 264
Hi Everyone,
About 3 weeks ago I got a rash on my face, it was red like I had been sunburned. About a week later white spots started appearing so my doctor said I should see my dermatologist cause he thought I might have graft vs. host disease. My derm doctor told me it was scales and she thought it was caused by my meds, but it might be GVH so she biopsied to make sure. She also took two biopsies of spots that she thought looked unusual (one on my arm, one on my chest). She called me today and told me first that the test for GVH was not conclusive so we still don't know for sure. She also told me that one of the spots she biopsied was melanoma and had to be removed. It is only a small and thin one but needs to be taken off. She said that another doctor would actually do the surgery and would call me to set it up. Well, about 3 hours later they called and my surgery is on Monday Jan 28th at 10:30am. They said they will cut more out and put in stitches and send it to the lab, who would have the results back to the doctor the next day. If they got it all, they will take the stitches out in 10 to 14 days. If they didn't get it all out, I have to go back in that day and they'll take more out until they get it all. I do wish nothing more would come up, it seems that I've had one thing after another for quite a while, but God is still seeing me thru this and I love Him all the more. God bless you all.
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
About 3 weeks ago I got a rash on my face, it was red like I had been sunburned. About a week later white spots started appearing so my doctor said I should see my dermatologist cause he thought I might have graft vs. host disease. My derm doctor told me it was scales and she thought it was caused by my meds, but it might be GVH so she biopsied to make sure. She also took two biopsies of spots that she thought looked unusual (one on my arm, one on my chest). She called me today and told me first that the test for GVH was not conclusive so we still don't know for sure. She also told me that one of the spots she biopsied was melanoma and had to be removed. It is only a small and thin one but needs to be taken off. She said that another doctor would actually do the surgery and would call me to set it up. Well, about 3 hours later they called and my surgery is on Monday Jan 28th at 10:30am. They said they will cut more out and put in stitches and send it to the lab, who would have the results back to the doctor the next day. If they got it all, they will take the stitches out in 10 to 14 days. If they didn't get it all out, I have to go back in that day and they'll take more out until they get it all. I do wish nothing more would come up, it seems that I've had one thing after another for quite a while, but God is still seeing me thru this and I love Him all the more. God bless you all.
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Dec 30 Day 239
Hi Everyone,
I am truly blessed! This Christmas our daughter, Dana, and her family came out for about a week and it was really fun. The day before they got here I started feeling really good, I had a lot of energy and didn't get tired when I did things. From that day on I have felt as good as I did before I was diagnosed with the Leukemia. Deb and I had a great time playing with Hailey and Aiden, our grandkids, and visiting with Dana and Dave. They went way out of their way to drive all the way from Denver to be here for just 6 days. They drive to protect me because when they fly the kids always get sick when they get here. Thank you sooooo much Dave and Dana!!!
I picked up Hailey just before they left on Thursday and the next day my back hurt pretty bad. Its now Sunday and it got a little better today so it should be ok soon. I am still on blood thinners (until late Feb) and still have a hernia (to be repaired in March) but things are looking up finally, because I have had so little energy until now. I feel like I could do just about anything but I'm not going to overdo it, I'm still going to take it slowly so I can keep on healing.
I am truly blessed! This Christmas our daughter, Dana, and her family came out for about a week and it was really fun. The day before they got here I started feeling really good, I had a lot of energy and didn't get tired when I did things. From that day on I have felt as good as I did before I was diagnosed with the Leukemia. Deb and I had a great time playing with Hailey and Aiden, our grandkids, and visiting with Dana and Dave. They went way out of their way to drive all the way from Denver to be here for just 6 days. They drive to protect me because when they fly the kids always get sick when they get here. Thank you sooooo much Dave and Dana!!!
I picked up Hailey just before they left on Thursday and the next day my back hurt pretty bad. Its now Sunday and it got a little better today so it should be ok soon. I am still on blood thinners (until late Feb) and still have a hernia (to be repaired in March) but things are looking up finally, because I have had so little energy until now. I feel like I could do just about anything but I'm not going to overdo it, I'm still going to take it slowly so I can keep on healing.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Dec 11 Day 220
Hi Everyone!
I got back home on Saturday from the hospital! Yeeeaaahhhh! This time I actually wanted to go into the hospital because I was feeling so poorly. That pneumonia really made me feel bad. It really feels good to get home again, and eating that good ole' home cooking is the best!!! I've been in the hospital (before the Leukemia) for a few days at a time and never complained about the hospital food, but when you're in a long time it really gets to you. It's not so bad, its just that everything starts to taste the same, all bad!!! I think they really do a good job of preparing the food for so many at a time, my tastes just got tired of it. Harrison, you know what I mean, right? Harrison has had 3 sessions of chemo already and is going back in for a bone marrow transplant soon. We have been posting comments on each other's blog, he has leukemia too, so please pray for him as well. I feel so much better than last week when I went in, but I still have some symtoms of the pneumonia so I have to be careful. If I see any of you I probably will not hug you or shake hands at least thru the cold and flu season, but its good to see you (when you're not sick! LOL!). This whole experience has helped me to appreciate the little things in life that I used to take for granted, like waking up in your own bed, sitting on your own couch and just sitting and watching people go by on the street where I live. Deb has been great, I really mean great!!! She still has to do most of the work around here because I'm still weak (I wonder how long I can use that excuse? LOL!!!) I honestly try to do things but have to sit down and rest often, so not much is accomplished and I really feel guilty about it. Deb says not to worry cause when I get my strength back, I can do everything for a year!!! LOL! She's such a sweetheart!!! Thank you all sooooooo much for the thoughts and especially the prayers! God bless you all.
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
I got back home on Saturday from the hospital! Yeeeaaahhhh! This time I actually wanted to go into the hospital because I was feeling so poorly. That pneumonia really made me feel bad. It really feels good to get home again, and eating that good ole' home cooking is the best!!! I've been in the hospital (before the Leukemia) for a few days at a time and never complained about the hospital food, but when you're in a long time it really gets to you. It's not so bad, its just that everything starts to taste the same, all bad!!! I think they really do a good job of preparing the food for so many at a time, my tastes just got tired of it. Harrison, you know what I mean, right? Harrison has had 3 sessions of chemo already and is going back in for a bone marrow transplant soon. We have been posting comments on each other's blog, he has leukemia too, so please pray for him as well. I feel so much better than last week when I went in, but I still have some symtoms of the pneumonia so I have to be careful. If I see any of you I probably will not hug you or shake hands at least thru the cold and flu season, but its good to see you (when you're not sick! LOL!). This whole experience has helped me to appreciate the little things in life that I used to take for granted, like waking up in your own bed, sitting on your own couch and just sitting and watching people go by on the street where I live. Deb has been great, I really mean great!!! She still has to do most of the work around here because I'm still weak (I wonder how long I can use that excuse? LOL!!!) I honestly try to do things but have to sit down and rest often, so not much is accomplished and I really feel guilty about it. Deb says not to worry cause when I get my strength back, I can do everything for a year!!! LOL! She's such a sweetheart!!! Thank you all sooooooo much for the thoughts and especially the prayers! God bless you all.
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday Dec. 6 Day 215
Hi All,
Unfortunately for Ernie his cough and fever turned out to be pneumonia, so he is in the hospital again. At least they figured out what was wrong so they can make him feel betteragain. They are giving him heavy doses of IV antibiotics and he already feels better. Barring any other complications he will be able to come home Sunday or Monday. It's another bump in the road but thank God the doctors are able to take care of whatever has come up. Please pray for him to be well and home where he belongs.
In His Hands,
Debby
Unfortunately for Ernie his cough and fever turned out to be pneumonia, so he is in the hospital again. At least they figured out what was wrong so they can make him feel betteragain. They are giving him heavy doses of IV antibiotics and he already feels better. Barring any other complications he will be able to come home Sunday or Monday. It's another bump in the road but thank God the doctors are able to take care of whatever has come up. Please pray for him to be well and home where he belongs.
In His Hands,
Debby
Monday, December 3, 2007
Dec 3 Day 212
Hi Everyone,
We just got back from Dana's in Colorado where we spent Thanksgiving. We had a great time visiting and playing with our grandkids!!! Unfortunately I caught a cough and got a fever and am still sick. We had to go to the emergency room and they did all sorts of tests which all came back negative, which means that I only have a cough and fever!!! With me though its more complicated in that my immune system is still not what it should be so they have to be more careful with me. It has left me really weak, weaker than I've been from the transplant. The pain from the shingles has diminished somewhat, which is a good sign, but it is still there. I hope this cough and fever goes away soon so I can get ready to enjoy Christmas, I will be really disappointed if I'm sick at Christmas cause I missed the last one (I was in the hospital). Hope you are all well!
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
We just got back from Dana's in Colorado where we spent Thanksgiving. We had a great time visiting and playing with our grandkids!!! Unfortunately I caught a cough and got a fever and am still sick. We had to go to the emergency room and they did all sorts of tests which all came back negative, which means that I only have a cough and fever!!! With me though its more complicated in that my immune system is still not what it should be so they have to be more careful with me. It has left me really weak, weaker than I've been from the transplant. The pain from the shingles has diminished somewhat, which is a good sign, but it is still there. I hope this cough and fever goes away soon so I can get ready to enjoy Christmas, I will be really disappointed if I'm sick at Christmas cause I missed the last one (I was in the hospital). Hope you are all well!
IN HIS HANDS,
Ernie
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
November 21 Day 200
Hi Everyone,
It's getting to be time for the holidays and I am really looking forward to them! We were at Brian's for Thanksgiving last year and I remember that I got worn out if I did anything too strenuous, and for Christmas I was already in the hospital. Both my kids and their families came out for Christmas and I only got to see them in the hospital, so it just wasn't the same. We believe that next year we will be moving to Colorado, so this will probably be the last time I get to spend Christmas with my brother and sisters and their families. The tradition has been going on for a lot of years and I'm really sad for it to end, but it happens in most families eventually. Dana and Dave and the kids are coming out this Christmas too, but Brian and his family probably won't be coming and we will dearly miss them! I have always loved this time of year, yes because of all the goodies we get to eat, but also because it seems that people are nicer, more friendly. I also love singing Christmas carols and hymns, maybe we can even go caroling!
The pain from my shingles is still with me. I had one day that I could hardly feel anything, but it came back with a vengeance! I have days that it hurts more than ever and it will be really sweet when the pain goes away. I am also still on blood thinners and the clot is still there. Please pray for both to go away. My energy level is still low, I'm usually alright as long as I'm not doing anything strenuous, but get really tired when I do too much. My hernia hasn't gotten any worse and that's reassuring. They say it can be really painful if it tears more!
I've gotten to know a lot of people who are in worse shape than I am in, and I worry about them and pray for them. My doctor had two patients who had a bone marrow transplant on the same day, me and a lady named Jane. We have both had our ups and downs and are pulling for eachother, and ask eachother how the other is doing when we meet at the doctor. Our doctor calls us transplant twins, which we laugh about! When something like this happens to you (as some of you know) you don't really think about things you will be doing in the future, you just live day to day and hope tomorrow will be a little better than today. What you are going thru seems to go on and on and on, and sometimes you wonder if it will ever go away. Lately that has bothered me more than anything, the one thing after the other that happens to you, you almost don't want to leave the room you are in because the next room might be worse. All of this, however, is the physical, the human element, and it fades away when you remind yourself that it's all temporary. It really helps knowing that the bible says that we can know for sure if we're going to heaven and even tells us how to get there! I look around me and the wonders that I see, the high mountains, the beautiful sky and sunsets, and the great and vast oceans make it clear to me that this could not have happened by chance. The human body is so remarkable and complicated, I just don't have that much faith to believe it could have begun as a cosmic mud puddle and evolved down throught the ages. This all had to come from an intelligent designer. Think about the human eye and how it sends messages to our brain and voila, we see and comprehend! Wow, amazing, huh? Thank you for praying for me to the Intelligent Designer, it helps me and countless others who get blessed just because someone asks Him to. God bless you all!
Ernie
It's getting to be time for the holidays and I am really looking forward to them! We were at Brian's for Thanksgiving last year and I remember that I got worn out if I did anything too strenuous, and for Christmas I was already in the hospital. Both my kids and their families came out for Christmas and I only got to see them in the hospital, so it just wasn't the same. We believe that next year we will be moving to Colorado, so this will probably be the last time I get to spend Christmas with my brother and sisters and their families. The tradition has been going on for a lot of years and I'm really sad for it to end, but it happens in most families eventually. Dana and Dave and the kids are coming out this Christmas too, but Brian and his family probably won't be coming and we will dearly miss them! I have always loved this time of year, yes because of all the goodies we get to eat, but also because it seems that people are nicer, more friendly. I also love singing Christmas carols and hymns, maybe we can even go caroling!
The pain from my shingles is still with me. I had one day that I could hardly feel anything, but it came back with a vengeance! I have days that it hurts more than ever and it will be really sweet when the pain goes away. I am also still on blood thinners and the clot is still there. Please pray for both to go away. My energy level is still low, I'm usually alright as long as I'm not doing anything strenuous, but get really tired when I do too much. My hernia hasn't gotten any worse and that's reassuring. They say it can be really painful if it tears more!
I've gotten to know a lot of people who are in worse shape than I am in, and I worry about them and pray for them. My doctor had two patients who had a bone marrow transplant on the same day, me and a lady named Jane. We have both had our ups and downs and are pulling for eachother, and ask eachother how the other is doing when we meet at the doctor. Our doctor calls us transplant twins, which we laugh about! When something like this happens to you (as some of you know) you don't really think about things you will be doing in the future, you just live day to day and hope tomorrow will be a little better than today. What you are going thru seems to go on and on and on, and sometimes you wonder if it will ever go away. Lately that has bothered me more than anything, the one thing after the other that happens to you, you almost don't want to leave the room you are in because the next room might be worse. All of this, however, is the physical, the human element, and it fades away when you remind yourself that it's all temporary. It really helps knowing that the bible says that we can know for sure if we're going to heaven and even tells us how to get there! I look around me and the wonders that I see, the high mountains, the beautiful sky and sunsets, and the great and vast oceans make it clear to me that this could not have happened by chance. The human body is so remarkable and complicated, I just don't have that much faith to believe it could have begun as a cosmic mud puddle and evolved down throught the ages. This all had to come from an intelligent designer. Think about the human eye and how it sends messages to our brain and voila, we see and comprehend! Wow, amazing, huh? Thank you for praying for me to the Intelligent Designer, it helps me and countless others who get blessed just because someone asks Him to. God bless you all!
Ernie
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