We would like to introduce you to our new baby. Our dog named Sue. For those of you who like Johnny Cash you will get the meaning...because it's a boy!!!
A Dog Named Sue.
September 22, 2008
September 19, 2008
It's Finally Friday
It's been a really long week. And I am glad it's Friday. I was told by a little birdie (Kathy) that Shirley was extremely tired yesterday. Not feeling very good:( I did get to talk to her last night. She wasn't doing too bad, but heading back to bed. Kathy had stopped by earlier in the day and she just saw Shirley walk out of her bedroom, to the bathroom, and back to the bedroom. So Kathy went in and gave her a kiss and a hug and let her go back to sleep. Those days make me and Kathy ... and I am sure everyone else...very sad. But it's just the way it is. And it makes it better knowing that today, she had enough energy to get up and go to work. And work all day. Shirley's a fighter!!!!
This weekend I gave Shirley instructions to rest up. It's her week off of the evil drugs and I want it to be a good one. We will all need the week to rest up to get ready for the next week. The 30th Shirley goes in for her full day at the Cancer Center. We start off early with CT Scans, blood work, Doctor, and Chemo. Oh and we can't forget dinner after that. Of course. And then on that Friday dad will have his procedures done. Don't ask me what they are, because I don't know, but I do know that it will make him feel better. I am thanking God that he at least made that appointment.
So before I leave this blog for the weekend, I am asking everyone to pray extra hard for Shirley to feel good. Let's all pray for her tests to come out with good results and for dad's procedures to go well. And let's get these two healthy again.
Teresa
This weekend I gave Shirley instructions to rest up. It's her week off of the evil drugs and I want it to be a good one. We will all need the week to rest up to get ready for the next week. The 30th Shirley goes in for her full day at the Cancer Center. We start off early with CT Scans, blood work, Doctor, and Chemo. Oh and we can't forget dinner after that. Of course. And then on that Friday dad will have his procedures done. Don't ask me what they are, because I don't know, but I do know that it will make him feel better. I am thanking God that he at least made that appointment.
So before I leave this blog for the weekend, I am asking everyone to pray extra hard for Shirley to feel good. Let's all pray for her tests to come out with good results and for dad's procedures to go well. And let's get these two healthy again.
Teresa
September 15, 2008
September 14, 2008
Happy Birthday To You!!!!!
It's officially Shirley's birthday. Yea!!! We had a great time last night. The group included Mom, Shirley, Cindy, Bea, Kathy and Teresa. It was a great time. After Shirley opened her birthday gifts, we went and had dinner at Red Lobster. Dinner was really good and then we went to see the movie "The Women". It was a really late night and actually I think Shirley did better than a lot of us. I attached some pictures of our night out.
Kathy and I had spent the day before we went out shopping for Shirley. We decided to get her the Christmas Carolers that she wanted for Christmas this year. I think she really liked them. We had so much fun shopping for them at Old Time Pottery and we are definitely going back there to do some more shopping. She got some other great gifts and if I did not have early Alzheimer's disease I would remember what they were. But considering my condition, I can't remember them at all. Sorry. If you talk to Shirley, I'm sure she will be glad to tell you what she got.
Tomorrow we go back to chemo. It will be a late appointment and then out to dinner. Get through this week and then try to have a healthier week off next week. Get your rest Shirley...you are a little older now.
Happy Birthday Shirley!!!!!
September 12, 2008
Shirley's Work Birthday
How nice are these people. Shirley's co-workers made her feel very special on Wednesday. Guess how I know that...she told me. She had a wonderful pre-birthday celebration. I hope they read this blog so they know how much they are appreciated. Thank you!!!!
Teresa
September 11, 2008
Three Days Until....
Shirley's birthday. I know you don't feel good today but I wanted you to know I am thinking about you. And I can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you on Saturday.
I love you,
Teresa:)
I love you,
Teresa:)
September 09, 2008
I know this will make you cry but...
Another little something I found on one of my many websites I get on. I know this will make some of us cry, and it may not all apply to Shirley. But maybe it applies to somebody else we know with cancer and help us understand. This is so hard for everyone and no one really knows the right thing to say or do. Maybe this helps:
GUIDE FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
If I should lose my hair because of my treatments, PLEASE DON’T say “It’s only hair” or “But you have such a beautiful face”. My hair is a part of my identity, my sexuality, my feelings of who I am as a woman. It’s a part of me.
PLEASE DO say “I’m so sorry that you have to go through this”, or I can’t know how you’re feeling, but I’m here to listen if you need me.”
REMEMBER I am not only losing my hair, I’m also afraid and fighting for my life. My hair is just the outside expression of what is going on inside my body, and I’m reminded of it every time I look in a mirror.
If I should express anger or depression, PLEASE DON’T say “You have to stay positive” or “Let’s talk about the good things in your life”. Accept that I‘m afraid, lonely, anxious and in pain. I NEED to let these feelings out.
PLEASE DO show me you are willing to listen. Don’t feel you have to “fix it”. Don’t worry about saying the “right” thing, it’s ok to tell me you don’t know what to say.
REMEMBER no matter how supportive you are, my feelings don’t disappear when I hang up the phone. Call again tomorrow to see how I’m doing, or drop a card in the mail to say you’re thinking of me.
If I say I’m tired, PLEASE DON’T say “Who isn’t tired?” The tiredness I feel from my treatments goes beyond fatigue.
REMEMBER I still have to do the same housecleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, that you do, while being physically, emotionally, and financially exhausted.
If I need to talk about the possibility of my own death, PLEASE DON’T say “Stop talking like that” or “Everyone’s going to die. I could get hit by a bus tomorrow”. The only way you can compare getting hit by a bus and going through treatments for cancer is if when the bus hit you, it dragged you around for five years before you died.
PLEASE DO listen to my fears. Just listen and let me know you’re there for me. I know how important is is to be positive, but sometimes I just need to cry, scream and talk about how unfair life is.
REMEMBER, I am on chemicals that are poisons. My hormones and emotions, my body, my plans for the future, my activity level, my finances and friendships have all been affected by cancer.
PLEASE DON’T tell me cancer is a blessing or a gift. If cancer were a gift, I would have asked for the receipt a long time ago, and returned it! Many gifts and blessings in life come from experience, but please don’t give cancer credit for that.
Cancer is the challenge.Strength, courage, hope and determination are the blessings.Your friendship, support and understanding are the gifts.
REMEMBER above all else, cancer has not only affected me. It has affected you, too. And just as I have asked you to be there for me, I promise to do what I can to be there for you
GUIDE FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
If I should lose my hair because of my treatments, PLEASE DON’T say “It’s only hair” or “But you have such a beautiful face”. My hair is a part of my identity, my sexuality, my feelings of who I am as a woman. It’s a part of me.
PLEASE DO say “I’m so sorry that you have to go through this”, or I can’t know how you’re feeling, but I’m here to listen if you need me.”
REMEMBER I am not only losing my hair, I’m also afraid and fighting for my life. My hair is just the outside expression of what is going on inside my body, and I’m reminded of it every time I look in a mirror.
If I should express anger or depression, PLEASE DON’T say “You have to stay positive” or “Let’s talk about the good things in your life”. Accept that I‘m afraid, lonely, anxious and in pain. I NEED to let these feelings out.
PLEASE DO show me you are willing to listen. Don’t feel you have to “fix it”. Don’t worry about saying the “right” thing, it’s ok to tell me you don’t know what to say.
REMEMBER no matter how supportive you are, my feelings don’t disappear when I hang up the phone. Call again tomorrow to see how I’m doing, or drop a card in the mail to say you’re thinking of me.
If I say I’m tired, PLEASE DON’T say “Who isn’t tired?” The tiredness I feel from my treatments goes beyond fatigue.
REMEMBER I still have to do the same housecleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, that you do, while being physically, emotionally, and financially exhausted.
If I need to talk about the possibility of my own death, PLEASE DON’T say “Stop talking like that” or “Everyone’s going to die. I could get hit by a bus tomorrow”. The only way you can compare getting hit by a bus and going through treatments for cancer is if when the bus hit you, it dragged you around for five years before you died.
PLEASE DO listen to my fears. Just listen and let me know you’re there for me. I know how important is is to be positive, but sometimes I just need to cry, scream and talk about how unfair life is.
REMEMBER, I am on chemicals that are poisons. My hormones and emotions, my body, my plans for the future, my activity level, my finances and friendships have all been affected by cancer.
PLEASE DON’T tell me cancer is a blessing or a gift. If cancer were a gift, I would have asked for the receipt a long time ago, and returned it! Many gifts and blessings in life come from experience, but please don’t give cancer credit for that.
Cancer is the challenge.Strength, courage, hope and determination are the blessings.Your friendship, support and understanding are the gifts.
REMEMBER above all else, cancer has not only affected me. It has affected you, too. And just as I have asked you to be there for me, I promise to do what I can to be there for you
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