Working on the Bone Health

It's been a busy couple of weeks. 

The first week of June, we took a cruise to Alaska with my mom. It was an amazing trip with no negative side effects from my medication and lots of amazing scenery.

Last Friday I had my follow-up with my plastic surgeon. He was very encouraged by my healing progress. He even said I was "ahead of the curve." He said everything looks perfect. But I think we have different definitions of that word. I will go back to see him in September to re-evaluate the reconstruction and see if I want any fine tuning.

This morning I went to see the oncologist. All good reports there too. No side effects at this time. Since they can be cumulative, I will go back in three months to see how I am doing. I also had my first Zometa infusion. The nurses were great and so gentle and caring. I tolerated the new medication well. I am having some light bone pain starting that may be it getting to work on my bones. Next infusion is six months from now.

Other than dealing with the return of mega-allergies, I am doing very well. If my voice clears up in the next week, I will be rejoining the music team at church, singing at a senior living center, and taking on some new ministry tasks.

It was sad at first seeing so many people at the oncology treatment center getting chemotherapy and other infusions. Most were older, but there was one young woman in her 20's. However, most of the people there were cheerful and doing so well with their treatments that it actually made it encouraging. 

I continue to feel so blessed and grateful for all God has provided in this time of challenge. He is so much bigger than cancer or the nasty drugs I need to take to fight it. As things are going so well, I may have fewer entries here. Perhaps I will take a different direction going forward. We shall see. God bless you and thank you for your prayers.