I got home last night just in time to watch the last part of the STAND UP TO CANCER and let me tell you.... I cried my eyes out! I know how blessed I have been to have an "easy" cancer but non the less it has changed my world as I know it. I found out recently that if I would have waited a little longer to go to the doctor my chances of survival would have gone down to 60%!! That is still good but how would we have all felt if you would have heard I only had a 60% chance to live! What if I would have had the one type of thyroid cancer with a 6% survival rate???? We all know how my "easy" cancer has affected us... now think of those who are battling for their lives at this very moment! It makes me break down and cry (just started again) thinking that I was incredibly blessed and there must be something we can do to fight it and help those who are not as fortunate!!I came to appreciate my cancer because out of it came some wonderful things but I also became angry at my body for betraying me. What causes these cells to grow in some and not others?? WHY ME? I honestly can say that I am happy it was me and not anyone I care about and I would do it again 100 times if I knew it wouldn't affect any one of you. It is just so fascinating and frustrating not knowing WHY my body did this. I really do believe GOD has used me with this and for that I am grateful and I wouldn't change a thing but it still is so intriguing.
I cannot wait to buy my SURVIVOR t-shirt on the Stand Up 2 Cancer Web Site and I am going to wait until next APRIL when I WILL get that clean bill of health! For now, I must stay strong and keep fighting the good fight! :-)
Here is just a little update:
Over this past week I have been increasingly feeling worse, i.e. faintish, dizzy, headaches, motion sickness, and tired. I will probably call my doc on Monday to see if my dose is too high. The problem is it takes 5-8 weeks for this medication to kick in so it isn't a quick fix.
My bro-in-law is still running the Chicago Marathon 10/15 as a charity runner for the American Cancer Society and I will post info this weekend on how you can donate and sponsor him!! I am still so touched that my loved ones have really joined in the MOMO fight and keep sticking by my side regardless of how "out of touch" I get because I am not feeling well or just so tired. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
Ok.... obviously I am still feeling better because I am sitting here typing a book! I will post again REAL soon~
SU2MOMO!!
2 comments:
Hey Sis! Wonderful blog today! We do love you so much and admire your courage during this up hill battle. I awoke this morning missing our coffee Saturday am chats but know you need your rest and will continue to know in my heart that you will call upon when you need to. Can't wait to show you and Gene this new Fly Fishing place we discovered yesterday here in the mountains...we can snowmobile to get there too - what a adventure it will be! ;) I love the fact you remain so positive and you inspire so many people! I love how you always have a + spirit about everything! WAY TO GO SIS! LOVE YOU MAN!
Jfoo
Brandy,
You speak so elloquently! Your courag is amazing. Just to let you know, there are at least 4-5 other people here in Ellensburg who read your MOMO blog regularly. You inspire those you don't even know....and those you do! Jordan wore her MOMO shirt to school the other day and was explaining in her 1st grade way what it stood for. We love and miss you!!!
Christine
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