Journey---Charlottesvile, phase 2

Our return to Charlottesville this week began preperation for the next treatment phase. (More testing, repeat MRI etc). Everything went well, and since I have improved significantly in the past 3 weeks, I feel ready. We will return on Wed. morning for IV'/chemo etc. Assuming that all will go well, I will return home in the afternoon. I both look forward to beginning and have some apprehension over the effect of the chemo on my body, (these body changes are a little difficult) but am certain that I will be fine as I remember in whose hands I truly rest!! I am confident that this is the correct path to follow and so I will take one day & one treatment at a time. I remind myself that it is called a battle for a reason & I have learned it is not for whimps, thus I am glad I am not battling alone. Thank you for continuing to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Will post a note at least 2x per week. Remember that God is Good.......All the time......He continues to bless us richly, every day!! Love, Roger & Marlene

Catching up

Greetings to all. It is amazing to me that time passes so quickly. I think I must move slowly, but I seem to stay busy much of the time, and still can't seem to get caught up with little tasks. I have been cooking a little, which is encouraging to me. I am very happy to report that we will be returning to C'ville on Wed. the 19th to see Dr., have more test (whew) prior to beginning the next round of chemo. Will only be there one day, but will return either the 24th or 26th to begin the treatment. Tx will be 1x q 2wks, so while we will travel every 2 wks, hopefully all will go well and we will only be in C'ville a few hours at a time. I am thinking positively regarding the SE etc. I am ready to begin again. This week I am holding my own, believing that I am getting stronger everyday. Walking 2 miles almost every day....TRYING to eat healthy......well try is the key word. Tomorrow is my Mother's 81'st Birthday. We celetrated with our (mine and her) favoraite chocolate cake.....boy it was good, and I baked it myself!! Everyone keep smiling.....and have a wonderful week.....I hope to see some of you that I haven't seen for a while!!!! Rememeber that God is not only Good all the time, but truly He is an Awsome God. Love you much. Marlene

Act as If.....& find the tempo

A short greeting to everyone tonight. I am plodding along. Taking to heart the feeling that I must get up and act as if healing is underway and to understand the need to pace myself to find a tempo of activity and rest. Very difficult for me. I am thankful that I can be a little more active, esp. if I rest pretty frequently. Still driving a little, I am so thankful! Had my 1st fly fishing lesson yesterday. I can "pop" it a little......I am not very good, and need a lot of practice, but it was fun and Eric and I had a good time in the yard. I am hoping we will have some rain over the next week or two and who knows I may even put the line in water! Will let you know when I hear the date to return to C'ville. Keep us in your prayers. Love to all, I am going to try to be a little more freq. with a note. A special thank you and much love to all of the people in Hiltons......attending Homecoming yesterday was such a wonderful blessing and it was so great to see all. Remember God is Good........All the time. Love Marlene & Roger

Walking along

Hi everyone. Sorry I am a little slow getting out any message for a couple of days. I have to plead a little "lazy", though in all honesty I was hoping to be able to update everyone with the treatment plan. I have communicated with C'ville, but nothing definite on travel etc. I have been encouraged this week that I continue am feeling better, excpt for the vision problems, I am really doing quite well. Not to scare any of you in the GC area, but I driven into Gate City a couple of days. This vision is strange, I can see and I pray that it will continue to improve. This week I have tried step out every day with a plan to move forward with my life. Sounds easy, but it takes a great deal of faith and one day at a time guideance. As always, I have wonderful family and friends support and I trust that we will continude to be guided by the One who leads us. Today Roger & I have been married 38 years. We will celebrate by going to Lukes football game! Remember: God is Good........All the time! Love Marlene & Roger

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor day to everyone. Hope you all have an opportunity to get some rest from your labors and enjoy your friends and family!! I plan to watch a few butterflies, maybe prune a rose or 2, my roses look surprisingly good considering the weather and deer. I am happy that I continue to have enough energy to be fairly active this weekend, although rest is still frequent. As you all know, I do not like to be idle. I am again able to do a few things like cross stitch and sudoko, although I am very slow. Reading is a challenge, but I believe I can see a little improvement daily. I firmly believe that I must be focused with a vision to work toward. For several years I have been telling Eric that when "I had time" he would have to teach me to fly fish, seemed like such a relaxing sport. This weekend he brought me a beautiful Orvis fly rod and reel. Said ok, now you can learn to fly fish. It is a pink ribbon rod. He assures me that I can learn to use it. So I wanted to share my new vision, that I will be able to go fly fishing soon. It is my prayer that I will be able to focus and see the vision, the challenge and the answers for the future. Thanks to each of you for your continued support and encouragement as we continue on this journey. Have a wonderful Labor Day, be safe. Remember that God is Good........All the time. Love Marlene & Roger