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

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

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