Wednesday, October 27, 2010

pet scan results

yesterday we decided to go to the outer banks for the night. some friends have a place there and offered it to us. so we packed up but before we could leave we went to the doctor to check my wbc. while i was waiting for the results of that to see if i needed a shot or not...we found out that my pet scan results were in...and literally the report said EXCELLENT. there only recommendation was to that next time they give me xanax to ease my anxiety a bit. fine with me. those pet scans make me sick. while we were driving to the appointment we prayed in the car...and justin..."lord i hope we are celebrating tonight in the outer banks..." and we did! we do not know any details beyond the fact that my pet scan looked excellent. we will talk specifics tomorrow when i see my dr before i get chemo. it was shocking to read the report the simply said excellent. i am sure there are more specifics and medical terms, but excellent was enough for us. however, my wbc was just over a 1,000 so i did have to get a shot. which was fine considering we were more concerned with the pet scan this visit anyways. so i got my shot, thanked the Lord for healing me, got some chick-fila, filled up with gas and headed to the beach. where it was sunny and 80 degrees. we got there and ava took a nap and justin and i sat on the porch, which was right on the ocean and celebrated! it was nice to experience real joy together. we have not felt that a ton lately. we really love each other. on monday while we were talking in bed i told him i thought he should slow down a bit and that things are getting a little busy. and without even defending himself he said...yup you are right. i have decided that marriage is a bit of a dance. when things are good..its because you are in sync with one another. he loves me so i love him. i serve him and he serves me. the second you lose that...or the dance gets mixed up. its tough. i am short with me so he short with me. he is annoyed with me so i act annoyed with him. it really is dumb. justin and i constantly remind each other that we are for each other.  on the same team. always. and right now we are living that. yesterday was a gift. so after ava's nap we went to dinner and celebrated with all you can eat crab legs. loved it. one bummer is that because we were working so hard to eat to your dinner we thought the conversation was lacking a bit. but we did talk about trips we want to take when i am cancer free and how the pet scan results have given me a ton of strength. i know now that all of this is worth it. because the chemotherapy is working. it was just an easy night. ava took a bath in the giant jacuzzi tub and loved it. i mean loved it. got her to bed and watched the biggest loser. we like this show. its not necessarily our favorite season, but we like it. woke up and packed. got a little starbucks for the drive and ava did well. she does not love her car seat anymore. but never screams. just fake cries sometimes. now she is napping and i am about to do the same. resting for chemo tomorrow. because i am so thankful about the pet results i will not focus on the fact that we still have a long road ahead of 8 treatments, pet scans, injections, etc...but instead...for the first time i am thankful for chemo. its killing my cancer. and God gets the glory.

40 comments:

  1. I am SO PROUD of you! You are seriously an inspiration to me EVERY day. I love love love the last few lines of this post...made me cry. Made me thankful for people like you to remind me of how awesome God is in the midst of struggles. You can do this! Praying for you daily :)

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  2. So thankful for excellent results! God is GOOD!

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  3. that is so awesome! always thinking of you and your family :) congratulations on your Excellence!

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  4. YAY YAY YAY! I can't wait to see what 'excellent' means! Sounds...excellent! i'm so happy for you and justin and that you all got to celebrate. what a perfect gift.

    love you both dearly and will continue to pray!
    jen & ben

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  5. Praise God!!! You don't know me, but I've been following your blog, and I'm so excited for you right now I could scream. YAY!

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  6. Excelllllennntt. :) Praise the Lord! He is SO faithful!

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  7. HORRAY!!! What a gift! God knew you needed that news at that moment! So excited and praying like always!

    Love you both!

    Holly

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  8. This is so wonderful!!!!!! I'm so glad that God is healing you. We'll keep praying - love you lots!

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  9. So glad to hear some good news. May the chemo continue to do its job and kill the cancer..you will be cancer free in no time!
    God Bless

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  10. this absolutely made my day!
    so glad chemo is working, and that you had a great night. we'll keep praying and hoping the journey continues to be as successful!
    thanks for your words libby <3

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  11. Libby,
    Words can't describe how happy I am for you. I'm also amazed at such an early stage in your marriage you are figuring out the tough stuff. I'm glad you had a great day it does make the bad ones a little better. Cheers to an easy day tomorrow. Keeping you in thought and prayer.
    Stephanie

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  12. awesome news, chemo works, but more imporantly PRAYER WORKS! That is super news, will keep praying that you will get better and better. God bless you, Cheryl Jones

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  13. PRAISE THE LORD! Oh man! PRAISE GOD! We are so excited to hear the news. I'm with Jen - I can't wait to see what excellent means from the doctors. God is amazing!

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  14. To God be the glory! What answered prayer!

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  15. God gets the glory. Amen.
    I am so happy for you, Libby!

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  16. See, there is a light at the end of all this madness you might be feeling. You will have prayers answered, just trust Him!
    xoxo
    melissa

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  17. SO happy to hear that. God is good. Keep fighting, you're doing great!

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  18. Congratulations on your great test results!

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  19. I've never commented on here, but I read your blog daily. I'm soo thankful that you're results are good, been praying for good results all week. Hope your treatment goes well tomorrow, stay strong!

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  20. A.W.E.S.O.M.E.!!!
    Carley

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  21. HOORAY!!!! What a great message. All praise to HIM on high!!! He will keep confirming along this journey that He is walking right beside you & carrying you when you need it.
    Karen

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  22. We are so so happy to hear such great news! The Lord is good! So many answered prayers. You, Justin, and sweet Ava are continually in our prayers and on our hearts.

    Dave and Jennie

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  23. Such great news Libby! Thank the Lord!!

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  24. GREAT NEWS LIBBY!
    Remember, you only need to make it through today. Tomorrow is another day. try to focus on what is present. God is always GOOD!

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  25. Praise be to God!! Glad that you got good news and that you and Justin were able to celebrate!

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  26. So glad to read about the good news on your PET scan. Rejoicing with you :)

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  27. Praising and thanking God with you!

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  28. Thank you Jesus!!! So excited for you!

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  29. Prayers answered Libby! So glad that the three of you had an enjoyable day and evening. Great timing on the results! Praying for a stress free chemo session tomorrow.

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  30. amen!!!!!!!! god is good!!!!!!!!will continue to pray!!!!!!!!

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  31. So amazing! I'm saying a prayer of thanks! I'm so happy you got to get away. I'll pray your chemo goes well. Let me know (text) if you need help with Ava,etc Fri or on weekend. I pray you'll be feeling good, but if you do want extra hands PLEASE let me know! Love in Christ
    Lorraine Jarvis

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  32. Lib, so happy with the pet scan results. Sounds like you had a good time at the beach. You are doing an amazing job of staying strong.
    Are you sure you want to put my granddaughter in a tutu? I think she wants to be a skeleton. Here's to a long beautiful dance!

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  33. My heart is overflowing with joy! what amazing results and amazing testamony seeing Christ get ALL the glory! I enjoy following your blog and will be praying for continuing strength!

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  34. So glad the results came back excellent and that you got to get away for a while! Sending positive thoughts your way!

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  35. Rejoicing with YOU! Praise the Lord!!!!

    Cousin, Kathy Dykstra

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  36. YAYYY!!!!!!!! :) i have been continuously checking my google reader for "dontwasteyourcancer" to show up with a new post.. and you must have posted while i was sleeping here in Sweden :)... I couldn't be HAPPIER to read this!!! what wonderful news!!!! Still sending thoughts and prayers.. and strength to get through tomorrows chemo smoothly..!

    xoxo

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  37. PRAISE GOD!!!!!

    I've been praying for you and Helen loads since we moved. Good to hear such wonderful news. PRAISE GOD!

    Kathryn

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  38. I just recently found your blog, and I am so thankful that I did. Your excellent results brought tears to my eyes, along with your positive and graceful spirit. Thank you for sharing your story.

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