Started Early

Hi Everyone,

I was scheduled to start radiation this morning but instead started yesterday after my noon appointment.  I was very surprised after calibrating the machine when Katie the tech asked me if I wanted to have a radiation session.  It took me a moment to process the thought before telling her yes.  I could not think of a good reason not to.  It means I am one day closer to being done.  I calculate that my last session will be May 5th.

When I arrived at radiology/oncology I went to the desk and told the gal sitting there that I was there for my appointment and then sat down in the waiting room, forgetting momentarily that I had previously been told to go right back to the dressing area, change and then sit in a more private waiting area until they were ready for me.  When I got up  to walk back I told the receptionist that I remembered I was told to go back without waiting up front.  Then she said “oh, you’ll get used to it.”  I guess she meant I would get used to the routine.  Whatever she meant I thought “I don’t want to get used to it.” I don’t want to get used to CANCER and everything it entails.  

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me;  nevertheless, not my will, but your will, be done. Luke 22:42  His will has been and is being done in my life.  Who am I to complain after what he sacrificed and suffered for me?  But, I do.

The actual procedure takes around a minute to complete.  I do not feel anything.  I just hear a buzzing.  By the time I walk into the office until the time I walk out is no more that a total of 15 minutes.

I have an unexpected side effect that is not connected to radiation.  I am having some hair loss.  It is not coming out in hand fulls but it is much more than normal.  Thankfully I have thick hair and can spare some.  The Lord has been busy calculating how many I have left after each shampooing!  After talking to several doctors it seems like it may be related to my thyroid medication.  Dr. Kletzing ordered a blood test that I hope it will give him some insight as to what is going on.

~Curt and I have an unspoken prayer request that we would appreciate your continued prayer about. 

~There are some possible long term side effects of the arimidex that I am on and the radiation therapy that I am praying would not harm my body.

I am thankful that although Jesus was not anxious to face the cross, that he did.  He certainly did not have to.  The “cup” did not pass from him.  I remember the words of an old hymn… “He could have called ten thousand angels, to destroy the world and set him free.  He could have called ten thousand angels. But he died alone for you and me.”

HE IS RISEN!

Love,

Carmel