Sunshine and Dreary Day~

Well, today isn't starting out so great, but yet it is. It will be busy and a lot to get done. There were no takers for our TV's so we are taking them up to the Julian Center. Grocery shopping, mow a friend's lawn and go to the gym.

My Journey Continues~

So the last month I have been weening off some meds that were helpful during my cancer journey. Curious thing is that the doctors don't just tell you when to stop taking them. You have to be your own advocate. I am off two types of meds and all the supplements I was taking. It's been hell being around me so I stayed home mostly or just did things by myself. Didn't want to snap at my friends when I am normally calm about certain things. If you think you are on too much, question it. All that kept happening is my blood pressure kept rising and another drug would be added. My sugars would keep climbing and another drug would be added (not replaced, added). My weight kept climbing and I wasn't happy with that. I wasn't even this heavy when I was pregnant with my twins. I was over 30 pounds lighter when I moved here in 2009.

As soon as I went off the supplements, my sinus problems in the morning went away. I never wanted to do the nasal spray that was prescribed to me. A couple of months ago I even asked the ENT doc about it. His reply was to use the spray or the other option was to do surgery. Of course, I blew off his answer and still rarely used the spray. It didn't fix my problem. I am so glad I didn't accept it. I am happy to be off the supplements.

Next was the Effexor, which helps the nerve damage I have (permanent and stationery condition) it is also an anti-depressant. Even though I weened off it slowly, it played hell on my emotions and moods. I am so happy to be done with it. I do have to deal with the pins and needles that the neurapathy brings. But I am happy to be able to cry again.

Next was the Gabapentin. DONE~ Finish!!! So happy. Still walking a tight rope, but not ready to jump off the bus. True all these things can be helpful in a pinch. But I am not good with drugs and my body loves to reject them.

Last thing I have to watch on this journey is my liver. I am not a big drinker at all. Maybe once in a blue moon do I do it. So we will see the test results in a few weeks. If they aren't any better the Oncologist will refer me to a specialist. So my hope and prayers are all riding on the meds were doing it.

I am so thankful for the husband I have. He has been through all my ups and downs in this illness. He is my rock. heart emoticon

Root Run Indy

Please pass the word Indy~

I am excited about this fundraiser that I am on the ground floor in the planning. I am honored to do it.

When going through cancer, most people don't think about their teeth and what can happen with the dry mouth and chemotherapy. Most don't have the funds on top of having to paying for their cancer treatments. So I am honored to be working with this team and help fulfill the dream of this program to come alive. You'll hear more about it soon. Check out the website and be amazed. See you there on May 30th for the event.
www.rootrun.dentistry.iu.edu

 — in Indanapolis,Indiana.

www.rootrun.dentistry.iu.edu

Thank you in advance.

Watch this video.  It is my five minutes of fame.
Busted: 6 cancer myths~
IU West Radiation Oncologist Gordon Watson addressed some of the cancer myths that can be found online. 

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Before
Do you know what this is?
My dad made it many moons ago.
He was so creative. 

After
Do you know what this is?
Now all I need to do is varnish it and
do just a little more work on the blade.

Chair to be repaired.
Today I did a little bit of sanding.
Next beautiful day I will sand it more
and get it ready for painting.

Get together at Sandie B.'s House.

Food and laughter for a few hours with friend.  What a great time to be had by all.  When the first wave of guest left we changed the game from Mexican Train to Bunco.  Both games were so fun and enjoyable.  There was tuna & chicken crescents (both were so yummy) and  Chili made by our host. There was cookies and cheese and sausage and of course the deviled eggs I made.  We all bring our own drinks and this makes it so easy to plan.  I look forward to more of these parties.

My Deviled Eggs.  They turned out yummy~

Mexican Train~ Choo Choo~~~~

I wonder why I always have the highest score on this game.
At least I am consistent.

Linda and Kathryrn

Linda and Kathryrn

Sandie and Heather

Susan, Vicki, Nancy

Kay and Susan

The group. Our wonderful Coffee Club~

IU Health West Coffee Club.

Mexican train.
Kept waiting for my turn to be able to use these.
Just isn't happening.

Bunco!!!

Vicki Bunco with 4's

Nancy Bunco with 5's

Kathryn Bunco on 1's.

Nancy's Bunco on 6's

Bunco

Chick Fil-A with the Coffee Club and 2 Guest~

Today consisted of meeting friends at Chick Fil-A and redeeming the coupon that we all got at the Making Strides Walk. Later Larissa and I went to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and then went home and did some crafts. Larissa, my niece is so good, she said when we were cleaning up, "you shouldn't have to do it, so let me." A+ Kid!!! We also took Mister Buddy for a walk together. I think they both were loving it.

 

 

I have been give Jewel Warts.
Kiss me fool~