I'm feeling a little discouraged today. It seems like everytime I start feeling really good and begin to do "normal" things again, something weird happens. Okay, so I've been having some pain in my left leg. Nothing I couldn't just ignore and keep going. But by Sunday it really hurt and I had trouble walking. In the back of my mind I knew it was a blood clot but I didn't want to believe it. When I went for chemo yesterday I told my nurse about it and she was so efficient and amazing...I was having an ultra sound within a half hour. It confirmed a blood clot on the outside of my left thigh. Is this too much information? My doctor prescribed yet another anti-coagulant in a higher than normal dosage. So I'm a Coumadin failure and now an Arixtra failure. The drug I'll be using now is Framin. Please pray that my body will respond to this one. The choices after this aren't very cool. But my blood levels were great yesterday! That's one good thing!
It was fun to get away this weekend. Yes, we were in Coeur d' Alene, but we do live in a place where other people come to vacation! We had a room that overlooked the lake so it was so peaceful and pretty!
Dan and Julie Powell came over Sunday night with their beautiful 7th grade daughter, Bailey. Bailey sang some songs for me that she composed herself. She is very talented and plays several instruments in addition to being a composer at age 12. It was a real treat to have a little concert in my living room.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. I don't feel alone in this battle--I really feel your support and I know God is listening to our prayers. You're the best blog readers!
Love, Julie
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Taking vacations in your own backyard is the newest thing -- it's called a "Staycation!" I will pray that your new medicine will work.
Cindy L.
I've been thinking about you and praying for you all week, Julie! Hope you're feeling ok.....Love ya, Liz
Julie,
I,too, have been thinking and praying for you and that the medicine is effective!!!!
Love, Lauri
Hi Guys, It is awesome news to hear that your blood levels are doing good. You guys are amazing people with amazing faith. Continue to keep the faith and know that God has everything in his hands. Kristin & I will continue to pray for you along with many, many others. Remember, where two or three come together in prayer He is there.
Keep your chin up, you continue to be an inspiration to all!
-Chris Waddell
Hi Guys, It is awesome news to hear that your blood levels are doing good. You guys are amazing people with amazing faith. Continue to keep the faith and know that God has everything in his hands. Kristin & I will continue to pray for you along with many, many others. Remember, where two or three come together in prayer He is there.
Keep your chin up, you continue to be an inspiration to all!
-Chris Waddell
Julie,
You are a true blessing to me. I continue to carry the verse you gave me on chemo day, Be strong and courageous... God worked through you on that day. It gave me strength. Thank you.
You are in my prayers daily.
Kristin Waddell
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