As usual I am a little behind.
Wanted to touch base with everyone to let you know things are still going pretty well on the Mountain. Everyone is still busy working on Patti's house and Gary and Roger are staying busy in the landscape business, working around the weather. We have had rain, though probably not as much as we need. We give thanks for all that we get. Have also had a couple of storms with electricity outage, which is pretty unusual for us.
Luke is the invalid this week. He was visiting friends after church on Sunday and decided to a motorcycle for the first time. The motorcyle went right and he went left, hitting a concrete embankment and breaking both wrists. We are giving thanks that he was wearing a helmet (he did hit his head) and his neck and head were not injured. He says no more motorcycle for him!! Mimi agrees.
I am going for Avastin treatment this morning. Have done pretty well with the last one, same side effects, primarily tiredness.
Please continue to pray that the tumor will continue to shrink and the symptoms will all disappear.
Everyone have a great day and week. I will try to get back on the blog in a couple of days and update the treatment.
Remember that God is Good........all the time and All the time........God is God.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
July 15
Greetins to everyone this week. We have had a good week. Have decreased the steroids by 4 mg a day and tolerating it well! I have had minimal side effects after the treatment last week. Continue to have some fatigue. Still taking "power naps" 2-3 x a day.
I have increased my walking to 1/4 mile a day. Hoping to increase to a mile soon, but they say I have to take it slow. Hard, but true. One does not realize how weak we can become so quickly. I am glad to be counting in miles, even a few, rather than laps on the deck. I still do those also. I just enjoy being outside and do some of the exercises weather permitting. Struggle with the weights and therabands, sorry Leslie, I really am working on them. Hoping to increase flexability and ability to climb stairs. Still difficulty but seeing improvement. I think I may just be a little lazy doing the things that are hard.
I am still preparing the evening meal most of the time. This week we have had a Zucchini-a-roma. Anyone wanting zucchini, come on up on the mountain, be glad to share with you!! Will also give you recipes for: Our favorie casseroles, at least 3(have more but these are the one's we like). Zucchini pie (tastes like apple) Z. mock crab cakes, cole slaw, double choclate zuccini cake, cornbread, 3-4 breads, etc., etc.
As you can tell, we are staying very busy. Patti and Otis working on the house, paint, paint, paint, the children are enjoying the pool.
Roger has NOT been succssful at keeping the deer out of my roses or the flowers they love the dahlias. Anybody think I could shoot them? There are some "babies" so probably not.
Everyony have a wonderful week.
Lift up Praises and Thanksgiving every day for all that the Lord has done and is doing in our lives. Sing every day!
We love each of you.
Remember: God is Good all the time... and All the time.....God is Good
I have increased my walking to 1/4 mile a day. Hoping to increase to a mile soon, but they say I have to take it slow. Hard, but true. One does not realize how weak we can become so quickly. I am glad to be counting in miles, even a few, rather than laps on the deck. I still do those also. I just enjoy being outside and do some of the exercises weather permitting. Struggle with the weights and therabands, sorry Leslie, I really am working on them. Hoping to increase flexability and ability to climb stairs. Still difficulty but seeing improvement. I think I may just be a little lazy doing the things that are hard.
I am still preparing the evening meal most of the time. This week we have had a Zucchini-a-roma. Anyone wanting zucchini, come on up on the mountain, be glad to share with you!! Will also give you recipes for: Our favorie casseroles, at least 3(have more but these are the one's we like). Zucchini pie (tastes like apple) Z. mock crab cakes, cole slaw, double choclate zuccini cake, cornbread, 3-4 breads, etc., etc.
As you can tell, we are staying very busy. Patti and Otis working on the house, paint, paint, paint, the children are enjoying the pool.
Roger has NOT been succssful at keeping the deer out of my roses or the flowers they love the dahlias. Anybody think I could shoot them? There are some "babies" so probably not.
Everyony have a wonderful week.
Lift up Praises and Thanksgiving every day for all that the Lord has done and is doing in our lives. Sing every day!
We love each of you.
Remember: God is Good all the time... and All the time.....God is Good
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Singing His Praises
Good Evening Friends.
I trully am singing His Praises tonight(with Dino as my accompanyment,it sounds very good)
My doctor's visit today for MRI results and plan to continue Avastin was very good!
We ALL rejoiced with the Doctor. The tumor and edema is shrinking!!!!
I have been so excited this afternoon that I can hardly think.
It is truly wonderful to see and feel answered prayer.
Plan for 3 more Avastin treatments,over the next 9 weeks, first today. Then another MRI. He also decreased my decadron. Praying that the side effects will also decrease and edema will not recur. (I am confident that it will not)
Even the IV pre-chemo meds which usually puts me to sleep for the afternoon, were not successful today. I made a pot of stew for my family and Roger's sister's family. She had cataracts removed this morning.
Thanks to all for the continued Prayers and Praises and the support and encouragement. I will keep you updated as we go.
Love to all. Remember: God is Good.......all the time and All the time..... God is Good.
Roger and Marlene
I trully am singing His Praises tonight(with Dino as my accompanyment,it sounds very good)
My doctor's visit today for MRI results and plan to continue Avastin was very good!
We ALL rejoiced with the Doctor. The tumor and edema is shrinking!!!!
I have been so excited this afternoon that I can hardly think.
It is truly wonderful to see and feel answered prayer.
Plan for 3 more Avastin treatments,over the next 9 weeks, first today. Then another MRI. He also decreased my decadron. Praying that the side effects will also decrease and edema will not recur. (I am confident that it will not)
Even the IV pre-chemo meds which usually puts me to sleep for the afternoon, were not successful today. I made a pot of stew for my family and Roger's sister's family. She had cataracts removed this morning.
Thanks to all for the continued Prayers and Praises and the support and encouragement. I will keep you updated as we go.
Love to all. Remember: God is Good.......all the time and All the time..... God is Good.
Roger and Marlene
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008
Good Afternoon Everyone.
I planned to post each Wednesday, but jumped the gun a little bit. :)
Everything is going well here on the mountain. Patti brought Mother for a visit yesterday and she is doing well. She is making me a new dress and I am so excited. Has been a while since she has sewn. Both of us thought about her sewing about the same time. Nothing is a coinsidence you know. I am so thankful that she is able to do it again. She has also been helping me cook when she is here. (another answered prayer)
My MRI is scheduled for July 3.
Please keep me in Prayer
Praise for the ability to do MRI's and the tech's who do them
Praise for God's Blessins which are renewed daily.
Rememger: God is good......All the time, and All the time, God is Good,
Love to All,
Marlene & Roger
(PS:Roger is working hard everyday, beautiful lawns are the result!)
I planned to post each Wednesday, but jumped the gun a little bit. :)
Everything is going well here on the mountain. Patti brought Mother for a visit yesterday and she is doing well. She is making me a new dress and I am so excited. Has been a while since she has sewn. Both of us thought about her sewing about the same time. Nothing is a coinsidence you know. I am so thankful that she is able to do it again. She has also been helping me cook when she is here. (another answered prayer)
My MRI is scheduled for July 3.
Please keep me in Prayer
Praise for the ability to do MRI's and the tech's who do them
Praise for God's Blessins which are renewed daily.
Rememger: God is good......All the time, and All the time, God is Good,
Love to All,
Marlene & Roger
(PS:Roger is working hard everyday, beautiful lawns are the result!)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Update June
I am trully going to try to update the blog at least once per week. Will try for Wed. nights. Some how, time gets away from me, as I am sure it does for many of you.
In a word: Praises!! That is indeed the word for the month.
Have received 3 threatments and I continue to have few side effects and am seeing improvements in abilities. Still have fatigue, but not as "droopy" feeling as previously. Taking "power naps" every 2-3hrs.
Am able to see better,with contacts, clearer focus. Still have blind field of vision on lower right,all the time and blurred vision upper right sometime. Which means if you walk or stand on my right, I cannot see you, may not know you are there.
Can read large print and with magnifing glasses, small.
Increasing skill on the computer has been a challenge but hopefully I am improving. I do not always know if the last letter of the word is there, my vision problem.
The VISTA WORD program is a booger and a bear to tackle. Many othe reports of problems! I was glad to know it was not the brain tumor.I think I may have mentioned this problem in the last blog.
Working on memory skills (may be old age rather then "neuro")
Thanksgiving, Praise and Prayers each of you. Remember God is good.......and all the time..........In His love, Marlene & Roger
In a word: Praises!! That is indeed the word for the month.
Have received 3 threatments and I continue to have few side effects and am seeing improvements in abilities. Still have fatigue, but not as "droopy" feeling as previously. Taking "power naps" every 2-3hrs.
Am able to see better,with contacts, clearer focus. Still have blind field of vision on lower right,all the time and blurred vision upper right sometime. Which means if you walk or stand on my right, I cannot see you, may not know you are there.
Can read large print and with magnifing glasses, small.
Increasing skill on the computer has been a challenge but hopefully I am improving. I do not always know if the last letter of the word is there, my vision problem.
The VISTA WORD program is a booger and a bear to tackle. Many othe reports of problems! I was glad to know it was not the brain tumor.I think I may have mentioned this problem in the last blog.
Working on memory skills (may be old age rather then "neuro")
Thanksgiving, Praise and Prayers each of you. Remember God is good.......and all the time..........In His love, Marlene & Roger
Thursday, June 12, 2008
June 12 2008
Hope this finds everyone doing well this week. It is a busy time of year and we are all staying busy. I continue to see improvement in the areas of mobility, working on small tasks, and reading. I am very glad that I can read large print again! It is a Praise moment. I am practicing computer skills and they have improved. Still having trouble with the Word Doc program. Challenging. I had intended to write the blog early in the day and had my thoughts outlined, but have forgotten them this evening.
I am going to wait and hopefully be able to update again tomorrow. Everyone have a good evening. Remember that God Is Good All the Time and All the Time God Is Good. Love to all. Marlene and Roger
I am going to wait and hopefully be able to update again tomorrow. Everyone have a good evening. Remember that God Is Good All the Time and All the Time God Is Good. Love to all. Marlene and Roger
Sunday, June 8, 2008
OOPS
Contine: Rest & work:
Better not brag too much about my improving computer skills. Just sent the post be soon, again. Wanted to tell you all to have a great week, I will be back on the blog soon. Relax and enjoy the flowers. Remember that God is Good.....all the time, and all the time, God is Good. We both love you much.
Marlene & Roger
Better not brag too much about my improving computer skills. Just sent the post be soon, again. Wanted to tell you all to have a great week, I will be back on the blog soon. Relax and enjoy the flowers. Remember that God is Good.....all the time, and all the time, God is Good. We both love you much.
Marlene & Roger
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