No Changes

I was scanned again on July 5th and results were "no change" I got the call while standing in Walmart looking at a fan for our camper. Amanda (Dr. Kilgores Nurse Practioner) was the sweet voice on the other end of the line reporting the news. I'm sure I was heard in automotive when I shreeked, "yipee!"

The plan at that point was to see Dr. Kilgore in August for an exam. That occured on August 8th. It was great to see Dr. Kilgore and Amanda again. I chit chatted with the receptionist who decided that I needed a new picture for my medical record because the one that was in my chart was when I got a wild hair and bleached my hair blonde. WHAT WAS  I THINKING?  We had fun as we tried several poses and giggled like little girls.  The physical exam was uncomfortable. I can certainly tell when he touches the tumor in my right lower abdomen. But, Dr. Kilgore reported that he didn't feel any change. So, the plan is that I'll go back for another scan in September.

I have pain daily but as long as I keep my pain medications on board I do fine. The pain is much like a really bad period vs labor pains which envolves my entire lower abdomen and lower back. Without my pain medication, it would be unbarable. I'm thankful that I have quality of life. I tend to be somewhat moody at times. I don't know if it's the lack of hormones, the deep sense of doom I sometimes have difficulty shaking or what. But, none the less, I am grateful to still have my feet planted on Gods great earth and love all around me.

Rand and I spend every weekend on our land "Gobbler Knob" and work on our earth bag home. Our camper is our home away from home. It's alot of hard physical labor and Rand sometimes worries about me working too hard. But, as long as I'm able, I'll continue. We definetley have blood, sweat and tears in that house. But, I see it as the house that love built. Please visit our website gobblerknob.com and follow our progress.