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It's a great day to be alive!
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- Feb 11, 2008
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Once again I felt all the love of the podcast today when I heard Kevin wish Michael and I well as we continue with my health ordeal. Since we have been mentioned several times I guess it is time to let you know what we have been up against.
Do you remember what you were doing a year ago? We had just come home from celebrating my birthday at Disneyland after attending the Halloween Party. Little did we know that in December I would spend two weeks in ICU and be diagnosed with a serious heart/lung condition that would change my life. Having been a workaholic becoming disabled was something I needed to adjust to. I have a permanent IV pump with a miracle drug that helps control my heart. I use oxygen 7 x 24.
As I worked with my doctor the goal I set was to get well enough to be able to fly to Florida and attend Podcast 2.0. It would mark my one year anniversary of living. Everything was looking really good. I had several tests in the summer which indicated that I was maintaining well. Michael and I were looking forward to making the big adventure.
In August I rolled my ankle. How many times have we all done that but this time it caused two bones to break. When the x-ray was done things just didnt look right. After many doctor visits and multiple tests I learned I had a tumor in one of the bones in my leg above the ankle which caused the weakness. The real unfortunate news came about a month ago when we were told I had an aggressive form of cancer.
I am chemotherapy and the doctor tells me I am positively responding. I lost hair this weekend. When I looked in the mirror I thought I looked like the Beast but Michael told me I was still beautiful. That is true love.
I cant walk on my leg for fear of snapping my leg bone. All this leads up to me not being able to travel no Podcast 2.0 for me. Michael, who is the most amazing caregiver, will be attending if I continue to do well with my chemotherapy. It took a lot of convincing but I really want him to join so many of you. I am looking forward to hearing all about the trip when he comes home. I know I will attend another travel event in the future.
So we continue on. All of your positive thoughts, well wishes and prayers are appreciated more than you will ever know. I firmly believe they are some of the best medicine I receive. I am a fighter and I know I can beat this cancer. I also know that I can LIVE with my heart/lung condition. I feel blessed that I belong to a supportive community that provides such goodness in my life. Thank you and please continue sending me your positive strength.
As a Mom here is my last bit of advice to each of you. Take time for lunch your work will still be there when you return. Tell someone you love they are beautiful even if they are having a bad hair day. Always buy travel insurance if you never use it consider yourself blessed.
And lastly, Remember Its a great day to be alive.
-- Carol
Do you remember what you were doing a year ago? We had just come home from celebrating my birthday at Disneyland after attending the Halloween Party. Little did we know that in December I would spend two weeks in ICU and be diagnosed with a serious heart/lung condition that would change my life. Having been a workaholic becoming disabled was something I needed to adjust to. I have a permanent IV pump with a miracle drug that helps control my heart. I use oxygen 7 x 24.
As I worked with my doctor the goal I set was to get well enough to be able to fly to Florida and attend Podcast 2.0. It would mark my one year anniversary of living. Everything was looking really good. I had several tests in the summer which indicated that I was maintaining well. Michael and I were looking forward to making the big adventure.
In August I rolled my ankle. How many times have we all done that but this time it caused two bones to break. When the x-ray was done things just didnt look right. After many doctor visits and multiple tests I learned I had a tumor in one of the bones in my leg above the ankle which caused the weakness. The real unfortunate news came about a month ago when we were told I had an aggressive form of cancer.
I am chemotherapy and the doctor tells me I am positively responding. I lost hair this weekend. When I looked in the mirror I thought I looked like the Beast but Michael told me I was still beautiful. That is true love.
I cant walk on my leg for fear of snapping my leg bone. All this leads up to me not being able to travel no Podcast 2.0 for me. Michael, who is the most amazing caregiver, will be attending if I continue to do well with my chemotherapy. It took a lot of convincing but I really want him to join so many of you. I am looking forward to hearing all about the trip when he comes home. I know I will attend another travel event in the future.
So we continue on. All of your positive thoughts, well wishes and prayers are appreciated more than you will ever know. I firmly believe they are some of the best medicine I receive. I am a fighter and I know I can beat this cancer. I also know that I can LIVE with my heart/lung condition. I feel blessed that I belong to a supportive community that provides such goodness in my life. Thank you and please continue sending me your positive strength.
As a Mom here is my last bit of advice to each of you. Take time for lunch your work will still be there when you return. Tell someone you love they are beautiful even if they are having a bad hair day. Always buy travel insurance if you never use it consider yourself blessed.
And lastly, Remember Its a great day to be alive.
-- Carol
and know that I'm thinking of you and adding you to my prayers every day.
You and Michael sound like truly amazing people and I will keep you in my thoughts. Sending you tons of positive Pixie Dust and well wishes.
