I had a follow up appointment with my doctor last night and MORE GOOD NEWS.....my cancer levels continue to drop. Last time my levels were at 1450....this time they have dropped almost 700 more points....my levels are now at 758. Praise the Lord for answered prayer! This is a wonderful Christmas present that the Lord has given to me. It's the 2nd greatest present--the 1st greatest gift was when he sent His son, Jesus--the true meaning of Christmas.
May all of you have a blessed holiday and try to remember the true meaning of the season.
Merry Christmas!!
Sonya
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
It's almost Christmas.....
What a fun time I've had the last couple of weeks! Simon and I went to Orlando for Thanksgiving and were able to spend the week with my grandma. We enjoyed a yummy turkey dinner with all the fixins' and enjoyed the time we were able to spend with her as well. My good friend, Tracey, drove all the way from Pensacola with her husband and daughter to see me (it had been 5 years since we had seen each other). We were able to spend the afternoon with her and her family and go out to dinner. It was great being able to see her and catch up.
The week after Thanksgiving we headed to Homosassa, FL (where Lanissa, Matt & Austin live). I spent the week with them while Simon had to attend a class in Orlando. His days were not fun (7:00am-9:00pm in a classroom every day) but I had a great time with the family! We played games, went shopping, and just hung out and relaxed. I finished most of my Christmas shopping while I was there as well!!
We are now back home. I had another round of chemotherapy today and overall I have been feeling really good the last couple of weeks--Praise the Lord!! We are praying my cancer numbers will continue to drop and that a complete healing in my body will take place (sooner rather than later :) )
God is good!
Till next time......
The week after Thanksgiving we headed to Homosassa, FL (where Lanissa, Matt & Austin live). I spent the week with them while Simon had to attend a class in Orlando. His days were not fun (7:00am-9:00pm in a classroom every day) but I had a great time with the family! We played games, went shopping, and just hung out and relaxed. I finished most of my Christmas shopping while I was there as well!!
We are now back home. I had another round of chemotherapy today and overall I have been feeling really good the last couple of weeks--Praise the Lord!! We are praying my cancer numbers will continue to drop and that a complete healing in my body will take place (sooner rather than later :) )
God is good!
Till next time......
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Answered prayer & a time to give thanks!
I have gone through 3 chemo treatments so far and have been tolerating the treatments very well. Before I started this new round of chemo my cancer levels were around 2600. After my first treatment, the levels increased to around 3200 (which is normal and what we knew was going to happen). I just got back from seeing my doctor tonight and he told me that if my levels were down to 3100 he would be happy with the way the treatment is going......my levels were at 1450!! This is over a 50% reduction in my tumor markers---Praise the Lord for answered prayers!!! He (and Simon and I) were very excited to hear these good results. What a blessing!!! With Thanksgiving right around the corner we have so much to be thankful for....
For Thanksgiving this year we are headed to Orlando (Simon has a training with the Navy) so I am tagging along with him. We will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with my grandma, Matt, Lanissa & Austin. :) It will be great being able to spend some time with them as well. My doctor gave me the a-ok to fly down there since I am doing & feeling so good right now. We are grateful that we will be able to spend the holiday with my family as well--another blessing!!!
Thank you for all your continued prayers--please keep them up. I hope all of you have a blessed Thanksgiving--we all have so much to be thankful for.
Till next time...God bless~
For Thanksgiving this year we are headed to Orlando (Simon has a training with the Navy) so I am tagging along with him. We will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with my grandma, Matt, Lanissa & Austin. :) It will be great being able to spend some time with them as well. My doctor gave me the a-ok to fly down there since I am doing & feeling so good right now. We are grateful that we will be able to spend the holiday with my family as well--another blessing!!!
Thank you for all your continued prayers--please keep them up. I hope all of you have a blessed Thanksgiving--we all have so much to be thankful for.
Till next time...God bless~
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
I haven't blogged in almost a month...wow, time sure flies by! Quite a bit has transpired since my last blog......
As you know, I was/am having severe pain in my lower back and my latest lab results had shown my cancer levels were once again rising. I had a CT scan and it showed that the cancer is progressing and looks as if it is in my bones as well. My doctor then decided that it was time to change my chemo regiment. This past Friday I had the first round of my new IV chemotherapy. I tolerated it well and don't seem to have any side effects from it except for one....nausea. The past 3 weeks I've been nauseated and haven't been able to keep anything down, which in turn has my body weak as well. I've been on nausea medicine around the clock and sometimes that doesn't even work. My mom flew in and is staying with us and has been a BIG help to both Simon and I. There's nothing like having your mom with you when you don't feel good (you always want your mom no matter how old you are!)
Through my trials, I'm always reminded that God is still good even in the midst of the storms of life!!
Thank you for your continued prayers. Specifically you can pray that my nausea will go & stay away and that I will get my strength back & that God will do a miraculous healing in my body!
As you know, I was/am having severe pain in my lower back and my latest lab results had shown my cancer levels were once again rising. I had a CT scan and it showed that the cancer is progressing and looks as if it is in my bones as well. My doctor then decided that it was time to change my chemo regiment. This past Friday I had the first round of my new IV chemotherapy. I tolerated it well and don't seem to have any side effects from it except for one....nausea. The past 3 weeks I've been nauseated and haven't been able to keep anything down, which in turn has my body weak as well. I've been on nausea medicine around the clock and sometimes that doesn't even work. My mom flew in and is staying with us and has been a BIG help to both Simon and I. There's nothing like having your mom with you when you don't feel good (you always want your mom no matter how old you are!)
Through my trials, I'm always reminded that God is still good even in the midst of the storms of life!!
Thank you for your continued prayers. Specifically you can pray that my nausea will go & stay away and that I will get my strength back & that God will do a miraculous healing in my body!
Monday, September 19, 2011
A bit discouraged....
Today I received my latest lab work. To be honest, I'm a bit discouraged. I'm trying not to be but it's not always easy.....My cancer levels have gone back up again. They were 1518 and now are back up to 2028. I haven't been feeling "right" the last couple of weeks. I've been feeling ok but really tired and worn down. My iron was extremely low as well. My level was 9 (the normal range is 20-50). I'm not sure if these results mean the cancer is spreading--but increased cancer levels are never good to see or hear.
I read this morning Jeremiah 29:11-13 which says "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
We never know how much time we have left on this earth. Last month I had 3 friends pass away. One took his life (Mark Rife), one lost her cancer battle (Alyssa Sullivan) and the other passed away from a brain tumor (Elizabeth Tolhurst). I hurt for their families.
I do know that during these difficult times we need to be seeking the Lord & calling upon Him. We don't see the big picture...but He does and He knows exactly what is best for us. We just have to keep believing & trusting....and that is what I will continue to do.....
I read this morning Jeremiah 29:11-13 which says "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
We never know how much time we have left on this earth. Last month I had 3 friends pass away. One took his life (Mark Rife), one lost her cancer battle (Alyssa Sullivan) and the other passed away from a brain tumor (Elizabeth Tolhurst). I hurt for their families.
I do know that during these difficult times we need to be seeking the Lord & calling upon Him. We don't see the big picture...but He does and He knows exactly what is best for us. We just have to keep believing & trusting....and that is what I will continue to do.....
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
A great time away!
We are back in California! We have been gone two weeks....the first week we were in Las Vegas (Simon had a conference with the Navy so I tagged along). It was fun but very, very HOT! The temperature got to 111 one day when we were there. I ended up by the pool for a majority of the time :)
From Vegas we went out to Colorado to see Simon's family. We had a great time with all of them. It was good to be able to see family & friends and just relax a bit. It never seems like it is long enough....we didn't want to leave but wanted to be back home as well. It was a long drive home....18.5 hours and only two stops (well, three if you count the cop pulling Simon over :) ).
I'm continuing to feel well (praise the Lord). Your continued prayers are appreciated!
Till next time.....
From Vegas we went out to Colorado to see Simon's family. We had a great time with all of them. It was good to be able to see family & friends and just relax a bit. It never seems like it is long enough....we didn't want to leave but wanted to be back home as well. It was a long drive home....18.5 hours and only two stops (well, three if you count the cop pulling Simon over :) ).
I'm continuing to feel well (praise the Lord). Your continued prayers are appreciated!
Till next time.....
Monday, August 22, 2011
Just a quick update on me.....
I've had some really bad lower back pain this past week. I've tried everything from going to the chiropractor, hot baths, hot & cold compresses, stretching, ibuprofen, muscle relaxers and even had to take some Vicoden because the pain was so severe. The muscles in my lower back are extremely tight which in turn is making me have on and off again headaches as well. I have an appointment tomorrow to see a physical therapist so hopefully they will be able to relieve some of the pain for me. I think the majority of the pain is coming from our bed....so last weekend Simon and I broke down and bought a Sleep Number bed.....I am counting down the days until it arrives!
Other than the pain in my back things are going well for us. Simon will be talking with his detailer in the next few weeks to see where our next duty station might be. He might even have the chance to stay here in Monterey and get his doctorate. We are headed to Vegas in a few weeks (Simon has a conference with the Navy there so I am "tagging" along) and then we will head to Colorado to spend some time with Simon's family as well. Always travelling.......
I hope all is well with you~
I've had some really bad lower back pain this past week. I've tried everything from going to the chiropractor, hot baths, hot & cold compresses, stretching, ibuprofen, muscle relaxers and even had to take some Vicoden because the pain was so severe. The muscles in my lower back are extremely tight which in turn is making me have on and off again headaches as well. I have an appointment tomorrow to see a physical therapist so hopefully they will be able to relieve some of the pain for me. I think the majority of the pain is coming from our bed....so last weekend Simon and I broke down and bought a Sleep Number bed.....I am counting down the days until it arrives!
Other than the pain in my back things are going well for us. Simon will be talking with his detailer in the next few weeks to see where our next duty station might be. He might even have the chance to stay here in Monterey and get his doctorate. We are headed to Vegas in a few weeks (Simon has a conference with the Navy there so I am "tagging" along) and then we will head to Colorado to spend some time with Simon's family as well. Always travelling.......
I hope all is well with you~
Friday, August 12, 2011
Praise the Lord, the Great Physician.....
My cancer levels continue to slowly drop. Just got the most recent ones and they are down to 1518 (from over 2000). Keep the prayers coming! I'm praying for the day to see them in the "normal" range!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Back at Oasis of Hope
I'm back in Mexico for another round of treatment. This time my mother-in-law is with me. It's great seeing her again and having her come with me on this trip since Simon couldn't come. An added benefit is that she speaks Spanish (and I don't) so she has been able to communicate easily with the staff. She's making new friends already!!
We are "settled" in to our room ready for treatment to begin tomorrow morning. Please continue to pray the treatments go well. Praise the Lord I've been feeling great the last few weeks (only a bit of nausea from the chemo). My CT scan (done a few days ago) showed the tumors haven't grown in size or spread--which is an answer to prayer. I'm continuing to faithfully pray that complete healing will take place.
I've been reading lately a devotional called "Praying through Cancer" and it has been a real encouragement to me. A few days ago I read about wanting the "Big C" (Christ, that is) to conquer the "little c" (cancer). What a great perspective...with Christ all things are possible!!
We are "settled" in to our room ready for treatment to begin tomorrow morning. Please continue to pray the treatments go well. Praise the Lord I've been feeling great the last few weeks (only a bit of nausea from the chemo). My CT scan (done a few days ago) showed the tumors haven't grown in size or spread--which is an answer to prayer. I'm continuing to faithfully pray that complete healing will take place.
I've been reading lately a devotional called "Praying through Cancer" and it has been a real encouragement to me. A few days ago I read about wanting the "Big C" (Christ, that is) to conquer the "little c" (cancer). What a great perspective...with Christ all things are possible!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
I will be headed back to Mexico for another round of treatment the week of July 18th-22nd. I have a CT scan scheduled for Monday, July 11th. I'm asking everyone to earnestly and specifically pray that the Lord will do a mighty miracle and that the CT scan will show no evidence of cancer! I serve a BIG God who is the master healer and I know that He can & I am praying that He will! Many people have asked me if there is something "specific" they can pray about. This is pretty specific--complete healing & evidence of that healing.
I have been reading lately in the gospels and am amazed at how many times the Lord healed people. Some were healed simply because they believed, others were healed when they touched the Lord, and I'm always in awe of their faith. God is still in the miracle business!
Thanks for your specific prayers..
Until next time....
I have been reading lately in the gospels and am amazed at how many times the Lord healed people. Some were healed simply because they believed, others were healed when they touched the Lord, and I'm always in awe of their faith. God is still in the miracle business!
Thanks for your specific prayers..
Until next time....
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
A great vacation.....
I haven't blogged for the past 3 weeks because we have been on vacation. We got back into the States last night after almost 3 weeks of traveling in Europe. We flew into Rome and along the way went to Naples, Pisa, Venice, Florence, Zurich Switzerland, and finally Paris, France--what a great trip! Some of the sites we were able to see were: St. Peter's, the Vatican, the Coliseum, the David, The Sistine Chapel, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Rialto Bridge, the Louve, several museums and much more..... We saw and did so much now we just have to process it all!
Thank you for all of your prayers while we were in Europe. The entire time I felt great...my only complaint would be my feet are tired from walking so much. It was a wonderful trip!! Now to go through all the pictures we took.... :)
Thank you for all of your prayers while we were in Europe. The entire time I felt great...my only complaint would be my feet are tired from walking so much. It was a wonderful trip!! Now to go through all the pictures we took.... :)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Enjoying time with my grandma~
Before we head to Europe, we were able to stop in and see my grandma. I haven't seen her in 14 years--it has been way too long! I'm feeling good and am enjoying my vacation!!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Happy Easter!!
Happy Easter to all of you! A quick update: I started my oral chemotherapy a little over a week ago. For the most part, I'm doing well and tolerating it nicely; however, I have had a bit of nausea which comes and goes.
I was at my doctor's office a few days ago (to get an injection) and I about passed out on my poor nurse. I got very lightheaded and had to sit down and take it easy for a while. It was a little bit embarrasing but it was either that or having them pick me up from off the floor and make me smell amonia (which thankfully they did not have to do). Once it passed, I was fine and went on with the rest of my day. I'm very thankful that for the most part I am tolerating the medicine well. I know it could be much worse!!
I'm looking forward to our upcoming Europe trip. I still have so much I need to do before we leave. We have our airline tickets and hotels booked--only a few more days till I'm in Italy!!
I hope everyone that reads this blog has a wonderful Easter! I'm very thankful that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, but more importantly that He rose again and is living in heaven!
"One Day"
One day when heaven was filled with his praises,
One day when sin was as black as could be,
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin—
Dwelt amongst men, my example is he!
Living, he loved me; dying, he saved me;
Buried, he carried my sins far away;
Rising, he justified freely, for ever:
One day he's coming—O, glorious day!
One day they led him up Calvary's mountain,
One day they nailed him to die on the tree;
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected:
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is he!
One day they left him alone in the garden,
One day he rested, from suffering free;
Angels came down o'er his tomb to keep vigil;
Hope of the hopeless, my Saviour is he!
One day the grave could conceal him no longer,
One day the stone rolled away from the door;
Then he arose, over death he had conquered;
Now is ascended, my Lord evermore!
One day the trumpet will sound for his coming,
One day the skies with his glories will shine;
Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing;
Glorious Saviour, this Jesus is mine!
I was at my doctor's office a few days ago (to get an injection) and I about passed out on my poor nurse. I got very lightheaded and had to sit down and take it easy for a while. It was a little bit embarrasing but it was either that or having them pick me up from off the floor and make me smell amonia (which thankfully they did not have to do). Once it passed, I was fine and went on with the rest of my day. I'm very thankful that for the most part I am tolerating the medicine well. I know it could be much worse!!
I'm looking forward to our upcoming Europe trip. I still have so much I need to do before we leave. We have our airline tickets and hotels booked--only a few more days till I'm in Italy!!
I hope everyone that reads this blog has a wonderful Easter! I'm very thankful that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, but more importantly that He rose again and is living in heaven!
"One Day"
One day when heaven was filled with his praises,
One day when sin was as black as could be,
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin—
Dwelt amongst men, my example is he!
Living, he loved me; dying, he saved me;
Buried, he carried my sins far away;
Rising, he justified freely, for ever:
One day he's coming—O, glorious day!
One day they led him up Calvary's mountain,
One day they nailed him to die on the tree;
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected:
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is he!
One day they left him alone in the garden,
One day he rested, from suffering free;
Angels came down o'er his tomb to keep vigil;
Hope of the hopeless, my Saviour is he!
One day the grave could conceal him no longer,
One day the stone rolled away from the door;
Then he arose, over death he had conquered;
Now is ascended, my Lord evermore!
One day the trumpet will sound for his coming,
One day the skies with his glories will shine;
Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing;
Glorious Saviour, this Jesus is mine!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tomorrow's the day.....
My insurance approved the chemo drug and it arrived in the mail today so I will be starting tomorrow. I will take it for 2 weeks then off 1 week, etc.... Pray that it will do it's job and reduce & get rid of the tumors in my liver without any major side effects.
I'll keep you posted.....
I'll keep you posted.....
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Update
Sorry it has been a while since I've updated my blog. Thank you Lisa Marie for reminding me that I needed to do so!! :)
I had a good time in Mexico with my mom. Treatments went well and I always seem to feel better when I am down there. My doctor in Mexico and my oncologist here have both recommended that my protocol will change so I will be starting an oral chemotherapy as soon as it is approved by my insurance (I'm guessing I will start sometime this week--next week at the latest). The last few days haven't been the greatest for me. I get tired really easily, doing the simplest of tasks and I've been fighting a fever the last few days as well. Thank you all for your continued prayers for me--specifically if you could pray that I would not feel tired and that my fevers would go away. I just take one day at a time, continuing to ask the Lord to completely heal me.
On an exciting note, Simon and I have been planning a return trip to Europe with our good friends, Daniel & Ani. We plan to leave the end of May (a happy birthday present to me) and will be going to Rome, Italy and Paris. I am so excited!! We booked our plane tickets this weekend! Please pray that the chemo works well and that the side effects are minimal so I can go and enjoy the trip!!
Again, thank you all who have continued to faithfully uphold me in your prayers. Especially on my worst days, I know that people have been praying for me--and that means so much to me & Simon.
Until next time.....
I had a good time in Mexico with my mom. Treatments went well and I always seem to feel better when I am down there. My doctor in Mexico and my oncologist here have both recommended that my protocol will change so I will be starting an oral chemotherapy as soon as it is approved by my insurance (I'm guessing I will start sometime this week--next week at the latest). The last few days haven't been the greatest for me. I get tired really easily, doing the simplest of tasks and I've been fighting a fever the last few days as well. Thank you all for your continued prayers for me--specifically if you could pray that I would not feel tired and that my fevers would go away. I just take one day at a time, continuing to ask the Lord to completely heal me.
On an exciting note, Simon and I have been planning a return trip to Europe with our good friends, Daniel & Ani. We plan to leave the end of May (a happy birthday present to me) and will be going to Rome, Italy and Paris. I am so excited!! We booked our plane tickets this weekend! Please pray that the chemo works well and that the side effects are minimal so I can go and enjoy the trip!!
Again, thank you all who have continued to faithfully uphold me in your prayers. Especially on my worst days, I know that people have been praying for me--and that means so much to me & Simon.
Until next time.....
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Hola from Tiajuana!
My lab results came back and showed that my cancer levels have doubled. I had another CT scan and it looks like my tumors are growing yet once again. Once I found out this news, I quickly booked my trip to Mexico. My mom came with me for this round of treatment and Simon is at home holding down the fort! I will be here for 6 days. I met with my doctor this morning and he doesn't seem to think things are as bad as my oncologist in the states thinks they are. However, they do want to change my course of treatment.
Mom and I got a big laugh this morning. I had brought with me pictures of my CT scans (one they did back in April 2010 and the most recent one). I pulled out the pictures, showed my doctor here and asked him about the spot (which I thought was cancer and the "biggest" concern). He said, "Sonya, that isn't cancer, that's your stomach". I guess it's a good thing that I am not a doctor--and I don't get paid to read CT results for a living!!
It looks like my course of treatment will be changing. They are wanting to add a low dose chemo (not like the chemo in the states)--hopefully with much less side effects. They will continue to follow me here and want to see me back in about 2 months.
Thanks for your continued prayers--I'll keep you posted.
Sonya
Mom and I got a big laugh this morning. I had brought with me pictures of my CT scans (one they did back in April 2010 and the most recent one). I pulled out the pictures, showed my doctor here and asked him about the spot (which I thought was cancer and the "biggest" concern). He said, "Sonya, that isn't cancer, that's your stomach". I guess it's a good thing that I am not a doctor--and I don't get paid to read CT results for a living!!
It looks like my course of treatment will be changing. They are wanting to add a low dose chemo (not like the chemo in the states)--hopefully with much less side effects. They will continue to follow me here and want to see me back in about 2 months.
Thanks for your continued prayers--I'll keep you posted.
Sonya
Monday, March 14, 2011
It's March already!!!
Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't "blogged" lately. No excuses really...time just seems to get away from me. This past weekend I haven't been feeling the greatest. I don't know if I am trying to fight off a cold, or if some of my levels are low (which is what I think). I've just been super tired and have no energy at all. I had lab work done last week and meet with my doctor tomorrow so maybe that will show something. Normally the 2 labs that I'm low in are iron and my WBC. So, the last few days I've been juicing beets and trying to eat foods high in iron. Overall, I feel good I am just drained of all my energy!! I've been sleeping all weekend long!
I'll keep you posted. Please continue to pray. Whenever I start feeling "under the weather" it always scares Simon and I just a bit always thinking the worst. So, your prayers are appreciated! I'm planning my next trip to Mexico the 1st part of April. :)
Sonya
I'll keep you posted. Please continue to pray. Whenever I start feeling "under the weather" it always scares Simon and I just a bit always thinking the worst. So, your prayers are appreciated! I'm planning my next trip to Mexico the 1st part of April. :)
Sonya
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Update
I talked with my oncologist in Mexico as well as my oncologist here in Monterey and both were not worried about the spot on my rib. The scan was inconclusive, which simply means that they can't tell 100% if it is cancer or if it is a fractured rib--it could be either! The only way to tell would be to do a biopsy--and since we are not planning on changing my course of treatment--there is no reason to have the biopsy done. So, we simply are not going to worry about it (continue to pray that it is indeed just a fracture) and keep a close eye on it as well.
I was listing to this song this morning by FHH and thought that I would share the words with you. It really touched me this morning....it's called "Lord Move, Or Move Me"
I can't find the words to pray
I'm a little down today
Can you help me?
Can you hold me?
I feel like a million miles away
And I don't know what to say
Can you hear me anyway?
What I need is for you to reach out your hand
You have taught me
No matter what you'd understand
CHORUS:
Lord move in a way, that I've never seen before
Cause there's a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I'm drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.
I've look every where to find
A simple peace of mind
I can't find nothing on my own
So I got to leave myself behind
Take up this cross of mine
Give away everything I hold onto
Lord I know the only way is through this
Lord I know I need you to help me do this
CHORUS
Lord move in a way, that I've never seen before
Cause there's a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I'm drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.
Out of this place of complacency
To a place of fellowship with thee
Cause I am weak but Lord you are so strong
And you know it's been way too long (been way too long)
Lord move in the way, that I've never seen before
Cause there's a mountain in the way and I'll knock on the door
I'm drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move)...
CHORUS
I was listing to this song this morning by FHH and thought that I would share the words with you. It really touched me this morning....it's called "Lord Move, Or Move Me"
I can't find the words to pray
I'm a little down today
Can you help me?
Can you hold me?
I feel like a million miles away
And I don't know what to say
Can you hear me anyway?
What I need is for you to reach out your hand
You have taught me
No matter what you'd understand
CHORUS:
Lord move in a way, that I've never seen before
Cause there's a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I'm drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.
I've look every where to find
A simple peace of mind
I can't find nothing on my own
So I got to leave myself behind
Take up this cross of mine
Give away everything I hold onto
Lord I know the only way is through this
Lord I know I need you to help me do this
CHORUS
Lord move in a way, that I've never seen before
Cause there's a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I'm drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.
Out of this place of complacency
To a place of fellowship with thee
Cause I am weak but Lord you are so strong
And you know it's been way too long (been way too long)
Lord move in the way, that I've never seen before
Cause there's a mountain in the way and I'll knock on the door
I'm drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move)...
CHORUS
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Another hiccup along the journey.....
I got my bone scan results back on Friday and there is a spot on my left 9th rib. The scan said it was nonspecific but concerning for cancer. I have a phone consultation with my oncologist in Mexico 1st thing Monday morning and then an appointment with my oncologist here on Tuesday. I wish we knew more....but we don't. So please continue to pray, specifically that it is not cancerous!!
Overall I have been feeling really well lately (and my blood work has been good too) so we are not sure what is going on........
As soon as I know more, I'll keep you informed.
God is good ALL the time!
Sonya
Overall I have been feeling really well lately (and my blood work has been good too) so we are not sure what is going on........
As soon as I know more, I'll keep you informed.
God is good ALL the time!
Sonya
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The latest...
Again, I apologize for not "blogging" in the last couple of days/weeks. I am doing well. We got back from Mexico and Orlando and had a great time both places. I met with my Oncologist a few days ago and my blood work is looking good. He also presented my case before the tumor board (a group of local oncologists at our hospital out here). He did a slide/powerpoint presentation where he 1st put up both of my CT scans side by side. The CT scan I did when it was realized the tumors were back and the most recent CT scan which shows a 40% reduction in the size and number of tumors. The next slide he went to he had "proposed treatment plan" and listed what he originally recommended that I do--the specific type of chemo, time, etc. He then told all the oncologists that I did not follow his plan but had such great results and asked them if any of them knew of what I did. Of course, none of them did. His next slide was then a picture of the Oasis of Hope hospital with their plan of treatment. The doctors started asking him questions like "are you positive she isn't receiving any chemotherapy?" He said "no" she has a full head of hair and other questions where he continued to tell them that is was the only therapy I was doing and it was working. He told me he was my advocate over at CHOMP (that is the name of our hospital out here).
I had a bone scan today. They do not suspect anything but want to double check to make sure it has not spread to my bones. I am praying this is not the case! I should have the results in the next few days. I'm feeling good--I have been walking almost every morning with Java (thanks Lanissa for inspiring me when we were in Orlando!!).
Till next time...
Sonya
I had a bone scan today. They do not suspect anything but want to double check to make sure it has not spread to my bones. I am praying this is not the case! I should have the results in the next few days. I'm feeling good--I have been walking almost every morning with Java (thanks Lanissa for inspiring me when we were in Orlando!!).
Till next time...
Sonya
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Spending time with the family....
In this blog, I would like to give a shout out to my good friend, Nicki, who has been faithfully checking my blog to find out if I have posted more updates!! I've been spending time with my family and time has just gotten away from me so I haven't had the chance. :)
We are in Orlando. The whole family is here and we are having a great time. We came here straight from Mexico (my treatments went well) and we head home this coming Sunday. We were able to go to Disney on Monday, take family pictures, the girls went shopping today while the boys went golfing and many more fun things too.
Sorry I haven't blogged....I'm just having too much fun!!! Till next time :)
Sonya
We are in Orlando. The whole family is here and we are having a great time. We came here straight from Mexico (my treatments went well) and we head home this coming Sunday. We were able to go to Disney on Monday, take family pictures, the girls went shopping today while the boys went golfing and many more fun things too.
Sorry I haven't blogged....I'm just having too much fun!!! Till next time :)
Sonya
Monday, January 17, 2011
Round 3!!
We finally made it to Mexico! Our flight was supposed to leave Monterey at 10:30am and was delayed due to weather, therefore causing us to miss our connecting flight in San Francisco. So, they re-routed us through LA instead making us leave Monterey around 1:00pm. We made it to LA, then our flight to San Diego was overbooked, so we took a voucher for $400 because the attendant said there was another flight leaving for San Diego 30 minutes later. We then found out after taking that "deal" that the flight was delayed by a few hours. We didn't end up leaving LA until around 8:45pm bringing us into San Diego at around 9:30pm. Simon and I laughed about it because we could have drove to San Diego faster--but at least we made it here safely and I am ready to begin round 3 of treatments.
I had lab work done this morning and saw the doctor as well. They are going to do a bone scan and a chest x-ray but overall things are going really well. At the moment, I am feeling really well too!!
I'm excited because when we finish my treatment here, we head to Orlando to see my family. I will get to meet my newest niece, Evy Noelle and spend time with all of my family (well almost all of them, everyone except for Lanissa, Matt & Austin). Plus, I get to see my other new niece, Lanae Richelle--and yes, I plan on spoiling all of them like a good auntie should do!!
Stay tuned....
Sonya
I had lab work done this morning and saw the doctor as well. They are going to do a bone scan and a chest x-ray but overall things are going really well. At the moment, I am feeling really well too!!
I'm excited because when we finish my treatment here, we head to Orlando to see my family. I will get to meet my newest niece, Evy Noelle and spend time with all of my family (well almost all of them, everyone except for Lanissa, Matt & Austin). Plus, I get to see my other new niece, Lanae Richelle--and yes, I plan on spoiling all of them like a good auntie should do!!
Stay tuned....
Sonya
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