I'm still in the hospital and I've been able to sleep better at night. Ambien. Just kidding. But last night was much better.
This morning I had my first radiation treatment. Greg asked me if I glowed in the dark. It was such an amazing process and seemed so simple. I kept wondering who in the world invented the treatment and who would have been crazy enough to be the first volunteer. The plan is to shrink the icky tumor in my lung that is cutting off the air flow to my air passage-ways so that I can breathe without the wheezing sound that sounds like harmony, not cough so much, and not get so short of breath. That will be cool. I can take Boris for walks and play with my grandchildren! Another benefit of a shrunken tumor is the possibility of less blood clots.
Liz left this afternoon and I sure miss her. I'm so thankful for my family!
Please pray that my doctor will be able to come up with the right combination and dosage of drugs to stop the blood clots. I'm a challenge to him right now but his specialty is research and he's in communication with oncologists all over the world. And pray that I will take advantage of opportunities to speak up and share my faith and minister to the people around me.
I appreciate your love and concern for me and my family. Thank you so much for remembering us in your prayers. Love, Julie
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Julie,
I am glad that you were able to
"sleep" better last night. Hope the
radiation treatments goes well and that you are walking Boris and playing with your grandchildren
SOON.(I loved the picture of them)
Love, Lauri
It's so good to hear that you're functioning a lot better! I'm also so glad that you've had a steady flow of very helpful, loving visiters!! And thank goodness for modern technology! I liked what you said about the radiation. Doesn't it seem so odd, that radiation is fighting your cancer, especially when you think back to its grim beginnings. Just glad it works and that you didn't feel any pain with it! I love you, Mom!!
Whether you realize it or not, you are such an inspiration to all who read this blog, with your positive outlook and always giving the praise to God. Awesome! So glad to hear you are feeling better and hope you are out with Boris very soon. Love and praayers, Kathy Bates
I am just checking in on you, Julie girl. I am so glad you slept last night and that the umbrella worked!
I send my love to you, Greg and the family.
Stay strong, kid. Sleep tight tonight.
Katie Kelso
HI Julie:
I just want you to know that my students-@ Trinity Lutheran School -Billings MT, and I are praying for you.
I went through 6 chemos and 7 surgeries in 2005 for breast cancer-so I know how to pray.
2 Chronicles 20:15 was one of my favorite verses,"The battle is not yours ,but mine says the Lord".
Read the whole story in 1 Chronicles 20 about Jehosaphat.
I appreciate your selflessness and way of making your words come alive. It helps me pray--and I am.
Kerri Kanning
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