Monday, April 13, 2009

Port? What Port?

Have I ever mentioned how thankful I am to have the people I know in my life. I'm also thankful for those people that are not in my life yet. Some people I have just met, others I have known for a lifetime. Some don't even know me but know my story...thanks to my Mom. I have learned something from everyone. Even my quiet readers have taught me that they care...and my no-so-quiet Church family has informed me how anxious they were to read about my holy butt. Many have called, stopped me, or even e-mailed telling me how they love to read my blog. Why? I seriously think you guys hit my blog to make yourselves feel normal. News flash-my husband and children are far from normal. What normal child paints their Mom's hair blue? Hello?!?! Really, thanks for flooding my inbox with crock pot recipes, caring and most of all your prayers. You have no clue how much this experience is teaching me. I always say living in Japan taught me a lot about myself and made me grow leaps and bounds. So far my recent cancer diagnosis has as well. I pray others learn from my experience and look up to see where I get my strength from...because it surely didn't come from my veggies. ;)

Tomorrow morning I have a consultation with another Doctor to discuss getting a port-hole. ;) Since every other week this ship will be pulling in, it's best for me to make the ammo on-load as easy as possible. As of right now all I can tell you is it's a small device inserted under my skin below my collarbone. It will serve as an IV so they don't tear up my veins. I'll post more on that tomorrow when I know more.

6 comments:

Renee and Ryan's Book said...

Hope your appointment went well today! Can't wait to see you Saturday!

Martinez Family said...

I am not such a "quiet" reader anymore:) But I LOVE reading your blogs:) U are AMAZING!! I am anxious to hear all about your new device:)

Anonymous said...

You are one of the strongest most amazing women and mom's I know. I love you and miss you so much!

Sarah Lewis

melissa said...

I am a quiet reader, and i enjoy your blogs you make me cry everytime i read them (happy cry) well most of the time it is happy. You are definatly someone that any person that has been diagnosed should read your blog, you are an inspiration. i know it would make someone smile. It does me. Take care

Elisa said...

Okay woman, I've been keeping up with your updates and I'm trying to time it right. I'm thinking of buying my ticket for the first week of June. If I'm correct your gonna really want some beaner food. So I'm gonna stock up on tamales for you and everyone else that's there. Oh and we'll be taking short walk. The whole church is praying for you, along with some in CA. We are your sisters and brothers and will stand beside you. YOU are blessed and let this be the best thing that has ever happened to you!

PS. YOu know I'm gonna have no choice but to make chorizo right?!

Anonymous said...

Hey silly woman...!!!! I wish I were there to hold your little hand and help ya out....
I know the feeling of being alone and not understanding about all this stupid politics of insurance....

Stay strong and the Good Lords gonna Guide you through it All...!!!
Dont forget...I love ya !!!

xoxo Auntie Angie