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Not a Good Week


AZ Leah

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Hi all: I again was reminded of why it is good to take everything a day at a time and enjoy each minute of each day. The week started out good. Tuesday Jerry had a CT for a lump on his shoulder blade which was getting bigger and started to be painful. He was already driving home when they called him back for another CT of the front and back of his chest. After the 2nd CT and again in the car he had a call to go to his doctor's office immediately. We were skeptical of the lump on his back but in shock when we found out she thinks he has lung cancer. She said there is a lump the size of a plum in his lung and it was like everything exploded. Well, right then everything exploded for us too. He was fortunate because of someone we know to get into a top urologist on Tuesday. They say they'll do a biopsy before they have detailed information. The rest of this week has been trying to stay in the NOW. We been nausaus and not eating well, but at least we are ingesting something (like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches). So far we have kept our emotions under control mainly because we are saying the serenity prayer about once an hour. It is easy for the mind to wander into the "what-ifs" and project different scenerios but that is not productive, physically or emotionally for either one of us. We are not telling anyone except our sisters until after the biopsy. So I'll ask for prays and hope I have some good news next week. Our weather is HOT but at least the AZ wildfires are finally under control. Hugs and prayers to everyone, Leah

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Leah:

 

oh my god you both are in my prayers, I pray its nothing to worry about please pray & stay in NOW. I pray that bipsy will come out negative so please don't waste your energy by worrying I know its easier said then done. Just know you have us in yor praying corner.

 

please update us as soon as you find more.

 

hugs,

Asha

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Leah: I am sorry about the news for Jerry. I understand that dreaded wait. It sounds like you are doing well trying to keep everything in check for now.

 

Please, please try to keep up your nutrition-important for both of you, lots of hydration in that heat. Last thing you need is a delay because of dehydration. Walk, music, put on some good movies-comedies.

 

Please know that you and Jerry are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Let us know. Best-Debbie

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Leah:

 

I have been trying to leave comments on this blog but its getting disappeared, I don't know just want to tell you you both are in my thoughts & prayers for favorable outcome & please try to stay in present & positive about all this upheavel in your life. please update us as soon as you can.

 

hugs,

Asha

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Leah,

 

I'll say prayers tonight for Jerry that the doctors will know what they face and with God's plan everything will be alright. Prayers for you Leah for a great weak ahead plus days and months after that time with peace in your heart!

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Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. One way or other we will get through this. Jerry sure isn't his normal self, especially the last few days. It's hard for him to communicate but he has been pretty good this time. It is hard for him to say he is scared...he uses the word "worry" but I know he has fear also and I know that all too well. Right now I have more experience facing the unknown than he does. I am scared, I will admit. But God didn't bring me this far to dump me. Whatever it takes I know I will be okay. That is one of our promises. A friend of ours is coming over tomorrow, mainly for me but for Jerry too. Her husband died two years ago of cancer and he was a very good friend of both of us. I will keep you all posted. Right now, the days are going too slow. Love you all, Hugs, Leah

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leah. i definitely have you both in my thoughts and prayers. i can guess how worried you both must be.lets pray that it is not cancer. life sure has a way of throwing hardships into our lives. you have had your share. i am so happy that they finally got the fires under control before they burned the entire beautiful state of arizona. it just breaks my heart when i heard of another fire burning there. as you stated please keep us updated on jerry. if you need an ear, i'm only a phone call away.

 

hugs and prayers,

kimmie

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