Lots going on and some of my test results

 Things have been crazy busy!  So busy that I started this update on Thursday. It is now Saturday evening. 

If I remember correctly, my last update was before my scans last Friday. The results of the scans popped up in MyChart on Saturday. There is no evidence of metastasis in the pelvic area or abdomen. However, there were a few 2mm spot on my lungs that were not present on my scan in April, BUT the swollen lymph node and spot that were on my scan in April were not mentioned. The person who read my results commented that the 2mm spots were likely inflammatory or post infected, but given my history, we need to follow up. My ctDNA test that I do monthly came back negative again. This week I had my port flush and a whole lot of bloodwork. As of now, the only results that have popped up in Mychart were from the CBC. One day it will come in without the abnormal label, but this is not the day. My RBC and lymphocytes were low, but trending up from the previous draws. My neutrophils were high, but trending down from the previous draws. The doctor commented that the results are stable. I do not have the results of the CEA and 2 others yet. 

I follow up with my doctor next week. We will discuss all of my results and go from there. The plan will be to repeat the CT Scan in 3 months. I will be praying those nodes are gone and not growing. The neuropathy has also persisted. It doesn't seem to be letting up any. I walked out of my shoes 3 times on Thursday and only noticed when I was about to trip on the edge. I can't wear my slippers or my flip flops, and some of my cute sandals are also out. The feelings are intense. I am praying for some relief, because it is hard to do a lot of things that I need to do daily. 

In other news...it has been a big few weeks in my house. Hannah is the only child left at home. She just finished her second week of college. I have asked her if she has needed any help, but she hasn't needed me. I have been pretty hands off, so I hope she is doing well. Samantha is officially all moved in to the house she and Anthony are renting. It is only about a mile away, so that is nice. I got into a minor car accident. I finally got around to (had the energy left) to deal with the car. Thankfully the damage was minor. I used a dent puller and got almost all of the dent out. The only spot left is at the point of impact and I don't think I can get that one out. There are 3 very small spots and I think it would take way more effort than I want to put into it to try and get them out. 

We are doing the half marathon together in January. I have finished 2 weeks of my training plan. She had to get stitches on her eye/head, so she delayed her start. She should be finishing week 1 this week. It has not been easy to get these runs in though. I am not a  morning person, but am trying to get those runs in in the morning while it is still dark outside...in my mind, it is still night time at that point. Why am I doing them early? Well, some of you know that I changed jobs at the end of July. That small change didn't look too different to most people, so if you are finding out right now...sorry. The goal was to transition to full-time after treatment and the wedding. My start date was September 1. I probably picked a bad time to get so into running, because my body is having to adjust to not only getting up early, but getting up earlier than that to run. All that to say that I was pretty tired this weekend. Yet, there is no rest for the weary! Lots of yard work and house work to do. 

I am ready for next week and finding my groove. Hopefully at some point running will get easier and feel a little more natural. Right now I feel like I am still fighting against my body. I know, I know...I should take things slow and not over do it. BUT you all know me! I am a go hard or go home type of person. I will push myself to my limits. So far, I have not pushed myself past that limit. I have kind of learned to listen to my body and rest when it says to rest. I am not superwoman! 

So, the prayers for the upcoming week, less neuropathy, more energy, and getting into a groove of this new life.

Also, two words that I want to remember and come back to at some point - DIVINE STRENGTH!

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