14 Months - Reving up!

Landranger25 said:

Thinking of you
Hi Patty. I'm having a 14 month PET as well. Mine is Friday Nov. 19. I will be thinking of you on Monday and projecting all the good MOJO I can your way. Hope like me you have been feeling a whole lot like your old self lately. After getting laid off from work awhile ago they called me back about 6 weeks ago. Not my old office position but back outside on a survey crew. I think the layoff coupled with my treatment and then compounded by turning 50(!)I was maybe a step or two short the first couple weeks. Feeling good now though. Anyways best to you on Monday. Let us know.

Mike

Yeah - Good MOJO!
Thanks Mike! Yep, a lot of changes going on in your life there. but it is usually for the best. I got laid off 1 year before my diagnosis. ended up taking care of my Father In Law for a year, then my Mom. Looking back, it was a blessing spending time with both of them, but at the time - not so much. Lol! Glad you are feeling good "old man"! Ha ha! Fifty is just the second act in life. You still have the third act, and probably an encore!
Stay strong, and thanks for the good wishes! Patty

Irishgypsie said:

Best of luck with PET!
Hoping for the best results. Also, I really like your post; I am trying to let GOD take take the wheel; but some days are harder than others. i am sorry you are going through a divorce. I guess I was so busy being depressed and jealous that I am alone and not married; i hadn't thought about the possibility of having to go through the stress of a unsupportive spouse. Big Hugs 4 U!!!!

Charles

Awww - thanks Charles. I
Awww - thanks Charles. I have had to learn to give up the control (I thought I had ) and let God take the wheel. I realized - I never was in control in the first place! I know some days are so difficult, but I have found strength and peace by reading the book of Psalms. It has been a good start, and I still run to them in times of chaos. I have witnessed God in my life several times, which others may call a coincidence. Nah! Things happen almost on a daily basis, showing me He never lets go of us.
I try to let go of "feelings" taking over my life, and try to walk in faith. Sometimes it really is not easy, then I run to the Psalms. I think you would enjoy and relate to them.
I know there have been times I have cried out "Oh Lord, why have you forsaken me!"
But He hadn't - I just "felt" that way.
Stay strong it prayer, and He will guide your steps. Thanks for the hugs-I needed that!
God Bless! Patty

mixleader said:

Next PET
Hi, Patty. I greatly admire your spirit. I wish you the best in your upcoming test. My PET is on the 13th. I am hoping and praying that both of ours comes back clean. Keep on fighting. The only thing worse than losing is giving up.

Mixleader
Good Thoughts!My prayers were with you today for a clean scan. I know we can beat this - we have too much to accomplish NOT too! Stay strong, and do let us know when you get your results. God bless! Patty

hawk711 said:

Hi Patty
I wish you the best results for your PET scan. (NED, that's too funny, I didn't know what it meant either) I'm glad you have found help with your religion. I pray about 4-5 times a day for all the folks here on CSN, my ailing family members, and myself. I find it helpful to say prayers outloud as I think God can hear me better !!! Keep the faith, time will pass quickly and you'll be totally happy and healthy again.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts here with all of us.
All the best.
Steve

Hi Steve
Thanks so much Steve for the prayers. Glad I was not the only one not knowing what NED was! And yes, I pray and read the scriptures aloud. I was told by my little old wise mentor to do so. My friend, and teacher introduced me to the scriptures, although I grew up Catholic! Go figure! I also rebuke. "Ask and you shall receive" right? Well, I am asking, as you are, every day! I now no other way but faith, otherwise I don't even want to think about it.... Thank you Steve, I really appreciate your post, and pray for your healing, and your family's.
My 28 year old nephew had just returned from his tour in Afghanistan, and found a "pin point mole on his chest. He underwent a biopsy, surgery to remove the breast tissue, and reconstruction with the skin from his thigh. It does not show any spreading to the lymph nodes. TYJ! I know God has other plans for him. He did not get through not getting bombed, shot, captured, or maimed to come back to lose his life to melanoma. I have faith.
God bless you! Patty