Carpe Diem Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hello, I managed to find my way to TX through the Angelnetwork!!! Then an agency called Angel Ground Network picked me up at the airport in Angelton and brought me into Houston!! I didn't have to have a rental car. I fly home tomorrow. Today I saw the doc, Doctor Wendy Woodward. I REALLY liked her. I have decided to go with what she recommended and do the twice a day radiation. I am VERY scared. Radiation causes cancer, right? Bad long term side effects, right? I am just putting my trust in Jesus. Please Lord see me through this difficult time. I will have a half day to pack and start driving with my family to get to my appt on Tuesday. The best part is that I can get free chair massages AND I didn't have to receive tatoos!!! They used markers and I just have to keep them up! I am totally exhausted. Tomorrow though I will meet two women who also have IBC. One is flying on the plane with me and the other is meeting me when the plane lands. I will have a 7 hour drive home. This should all be an adventure. Wish me luck in getting packed, finding a place for the dogs and finding a place for me and the family. I always love a challenge and this one will be no different. The very, very best part is that baring any setbacks I will finish my radiation before my family reunion!!!! I didn't think that was going to happen. I am so happy! Take care, :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This is such a hopeful post! Keeping you in prayer..... Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 ((((((((((((((Welcome to Houston!!!!))))))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 That's wonderful! I'm so glad that there are people helping you through all of this too. Will keep praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Good to hear, Christine! Prayers for you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This is great news, Christine. I will continue to pray for you. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm so glad that the details are being worked out. Prayers for strength and continued healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Wonderful news! God is good, and He is with you throughout this entire process. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 You go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm thinking of you and sending you all the best! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Where are you having your radiation? I had radiation on my chest about 15 years ago. I have six weeks, five days a week. I have the tattoos, they look more like blackheads. I'll keep you in my prayers, it can be scary. During my radiation the only thing I felt in charge of was my attitude. Knock on wood, at 15 years I haven't had any major side effects. I have a few issues, but it's never been confirmed they were from the radiation. They are mere annoyances really. I assume they talked to you about the burns. I will say this is good time of year to go through tx, because you can wear less clothes. I gave up on a bra and bought very thin cotton shirts to wear. By the end I had a "sunburn" but it healed fairly quickly. I listened to a lot of inspirational tapes and music when I drove to my tx. I put God in charge of the things I couldn't change, and worked on my own attitude. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks for the update. In addition to praying for your health and healing, I prayed that you would know what to do and have peace about it. Sounds like God has provided. Continuing in prayer for you . . . :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:I'm so glad you have a treatment plan you're comfortable with. I look forward to many more positive reports!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm so glad you have some direction/plans and a doctor you trust. Continued pray for your healing, and for all the details to come together for you to get to Houston. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Praying for you, your health and all the arrangements, and your family. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thank you for keeping us updated. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Speedy healing! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'm sure the 2 x per day treatment is as much an art as it a science. It sounds like you are in very good hands, especially if you liked your doctor right away. That's a good sign. In the meantime I will keep praying for the very best outcome for you, Christine. Take care! :) :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Prayers go with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Christine - you are in my prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 :grouphug: praying for you, Christine. You are so brave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Praise God!!! Do keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Praying for your strength, courage and healing in such a difficult time! May this adventure bring you closer as a family and full of hope for the future. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Christine, You are in my prayers. I have to say I admire your positive attitude and your courage. You will kick this! Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 You are in my prayers. I have to say I admire your positive attitude and your courage. You will kick this! :iagree: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Christine, you are so brave and so strong.:grouphug::grouphug: Prayers for continued strength and healing coming your way. Reading your post makes me thing of the psalm, "the Lord is my strength and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?":grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think it was miraculous that we left our house today at 4:15!!!! I didn't really have that many melt downs either!!! ha ha. We made it to Madison, WI. Tomorrow we will drive to my parents in MO and I think my Mom will come with us. We have no idea where we will stay yet but I know it will all work out. Maybe I can't meet some WTM friends in Texas. Thank you for your prayers. I am not really super confident about the radiation. Truth be told I am scared. This is the worst part I think of all the treatment so far. I am afraid of the long term side effects. Just praying that the Lord will grant me a lasting cure so that I can raise my children to serve the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I think it was miraculous that we left our house today at 4:15!!!! I didn't really have that many melt downs either!!! ha ha. We made it to Madison, WI. Tomorrow we will drive to my parents in MO and I think my Mom will come with us. We have no idea where we will stay yet but I know it will all work out. Maybe I can't meet some WTM friends in Texas. Thank you for your prayers. I am not really super confident about the radiation. Truth be told I am scared. This is the worst part I think of all the treatment so far. I am afraid of the long term side effects. Just praying that the Lord will grant me a lasting cure so that I can raise my children to serve the Lord. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Continuing to pray, Christine. I would be scared too. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm glad things are moving in a positive direction. Praying for the best possible outcome for you :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto4 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 :grouphug: My prayers for peace and courage are with you, Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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