Saturday, 3/30/31

HEY :)  I have had such a good week. Many have said wow - "You look beautiful" or "You would never know you are in chemo therapy".  I say "It's a God Wonderful Thing". "My friends and family keep praying me through each day". I could NEVER get through this without each and every one of YOU out there in my corner.

I still have a little bit of trouble with my feet and legs swelling by the end of each day. I just keep drinking water and it helps. Would rather not take the water pill cause it would really wipe me out.

Today we are having brunch with the kids for our Easter celebration. I hope each of you will have a special Easter weekend and remember the true meaning and sacrifice made for each of us by Jesus.

Much love XOXO
Marsha and Randy

Monday, 3/25/13

Doing fine - went to the Center on Friday and got a complete check-up. Numbers all good and not running any fever so given the thumbs up. I did still have a little swelling in my feet so I now have a water pill to take. But only as needed and I take a potassium pill along with it. This is so I won't bottom out and cause problems with my blood pressure.

The head cold appears to be all gone. Randy is all better too.

A little thing but also considered a big thing is I ate breakfast with regular silverware not plastic this morning. All tasted good and normal.

Went walking this weekend with Randy and Ozzie. Leg muscles a little sore but felt good to be out walking.

Looking forward to a great and normal week. Can't do this without your prayer and support.

XOXO
Marsha and Randy

Wednesday, 3/20/12

Not sick yet but not feeling all that good today. Noticed yesterday I am retaining water. Feet and ankles ( what ankles) are swollen. Walking my legs are worn out very quickly. Think I will give doctor a call and see if I need to come in for a check-up.

Randy is feeling better so the cold was not too bad this round.

Will post more soon.
XOXO
Marsha and Randy

Sunday, 3/17/13

Sickness has arrived - not me - Randy has come down with a bad cold. He slept on the couch last night. He is so afraid I will catch his cold. But, you know as well as I do he probably already shared it with me days ago. I will keep diligent about washing my hands, wear a mask around him and hopefully I will do okay. I feel fine so far :)

We did have a wonderful day in Fish Hawk Ranch area watching Isaiah play flag football. He had three interceptions and ran two of them back for touch downs. He was a little stiff at first but once his muscles warmed up he had fun. Then lunch at Beef's. Home for a long nap and March Madness on the tellie.

I think I will make some soup today for my guy. Time for me to do some caregiving back to him. HE is so awesome. Pray he gets better soon.

Love you all xoxo
Marsha

Saturday, 3/16/13

Continuing to do good from treatment on Thursday. Not having much pain at all so far. Sometimes it doesn't start for a couple of days. We are hoping this is the new norm for Phase Three.

Randy feels a sore throat so pray he doesn't get a cold. We don't need those germs here at this point.

Today, Isaiah will start Flag Football for about 8 weeks. Can't wait to get my Isaiah fix. Haven't seen him in a couple of weeks. Game starts at 11:00 so maybe the sun will warm the air before I get there.

Thanks again for all your support and prayers.

XOXO
Marsha

Thursday, 3/14/13

Started Phase three this morning. This is just receiving the drug Herceptin. This will be every three weeks with no premed steroids or premed drips. I will take this Medicene until just before Christmas. That will be a full year of this Medicene as we started taking it on December 20 of last year.
Dr Nakka did say I am a little anemic and need to start a daily over the counter iron pill. And eat some red meat a few times a week.
I am ok to start going to the gym with Randy but not do too much to quickly.
I can't believe we are already on Phase three. Time has flown for us and yet some days I can't believe this has happened it seems like a whirlwind experience.
I have been told this should be an easier time for me so please continue to pray for me and Randy. We can't do this without you.
Xoxo
Marsha

Monday, 3/11/13

Working full day today. Feeling good. I still loose energy pretty quick but I feel good. Tomorrow I have an echocardiogram at Lakeland Regional. This is done every other month to make sure the meds are not doing damage to my heart. I just hope they don't have to stick me for this test. I don't think they do but you never know.

My fingers are still hurting me. Hard to open jars, packages or even pull up the sheets to make the bed. Strange, hard to describe how it feels. Haven't lost my nails yet. Sure hope that doesn't happen. Joy (sister-in-law) says we can get some cute lacy gloves to wear.

My hair is coming in and it looks like it will be light red/blonde again. ALL SMILES on this. I think Randy and Chuck are going to rub it all off before it comes in thick.

We thank all of you for your smiles, prayers and encouragement. Can't do this without each of you.

xoxo
Marsha and Randy

Friday, 3/8/13

I LOVE FRIDAYS!!!

Many have said I am looking great and sounding strong. Thanks so much for the encouraging words.  This is my strong week before treatment next week. I am eating pretty good (actually up 5 pounds) ugh. But Randy says I needed to gain a little back.

Wigless weekend begins today. I think I will "try" to go for a walk in our neighborhood without my hat. After it warms up though. Many in our neighborhood are aware of my cancer and they also encourage us to stay strong and keep fighting.

Hope you ALL have a wonderful FRIDAY right along with me.

XOXO
Marsha and Randy

Sunday, 3/03/13

Good Morning....

Feeling good but boy is it cold weather. Slept with my little hat on all night to keep my little head warm. I do think I need to drink some more today feeling a little dry all over.

Went yesterday to look at cars. My beetle needs a new transmission ($6700). WOW too much money for this little 10 year old car.  Drove a new chevy sonic yesterday. More details on this to come.

Have a great day...
XOXO
Marsha and Randy

Friday, 3/01/13

TGIF and feeling pretty good.  I did not work Monday and Tuesday. Was just too weak. I did push on Wednesday and did okay. Thursday was a very busy day for me in Lakeland at the store. Today I feel pretty good. Have not had any weakness today at all. I did run a few errands and go to the grocery store all by myself. Usually Randy goes with me to help push the buggy and load and unload everything. I did ok on my own.

Fixed up a new batch of green veggie/fruit juice for the next few days.

My fun thing today was stopping in to see my hair stylist this morning. I had not seen her since she buzzed my hair off back in October. She cried that day. Today she was all smiles and hugs. I told her she needed to get her calendar cleared cause I needed a hair cut. We had a good laugh together. The man she was trimming was laughing right along with us.  He said I was awesome. My hair is looking better each day. Yes, you can actually see hair. I told her I probably would let it grow out to my shoulders for a long time. No short hair for me for at least a year.

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers....can't do this without you.

XOXO
Marsha and Randy