Team #wegotthis

lovely days of summer ... week 8 of chemo

My consultation with my oncologist Dr. Roberts in Poulsbo and chemo went well yesterday. Laurynn and Carter kept me entertained and preoccupied for the first hour. I did find out that I need a blood transfusion tomorrow, Thursday, July 27. I will have a CT scan at 11a followed up with a 4 hour blood transfusion and then my Gavetix shot to increase my white blood cell count. Yes, a busy week.

Monday, July 31 Forrest will take me to my consultation appointment with Dr. Shawl, my Oncologist surgeon at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Ty will meet us there. Given the results of the CT scan Dr. Shawl will determine when surgery will be. I am hoping the week of Aug. 22, so stay tuned.

Steve and Dian want me to come and visit them in Portland, so we are working on tentative dates. Marilyn has indicated that she would like to come to visit not sure if that will be before or after surgery, stay tuned. My niece Lyn will be coming to stay with me after surgery to help with my recovery. Such an amazing team of of love and support!

Rosemary, Melinda, Arnie, and Debbie keep me busy and entertained with movie nights, card nights, BBQ's and outdoor concerts. Hoping to get on the water sometime soon ... maybe this weekend?

EnJOY these lazy days of summer and the sweet life of July.

Love, Laughter, and JOY,

Lynn

Team #wegotthis

The good news is the MRI results are normal!

and

the head shaving party was a great success! Laughter, Love, and tears brought us all closer together in this journey. Although you may not have been with us your spirit was present!

Such an amazing lifestyle change I am experiencing. I wake up to the three C's: Chocolate, Cannabis, and Coffee. Having just completed the 5th chemo treatment of 9 I feel confident that the cannabis is playing a significant role in keeping me calm, good natured, and ready to take the next step towards healing.

My next chemo treatment is Tuesday, July 11th and that will be week 6 of 9. Things are progressing and if all goes well at the CT Scan in week 8, then we will prepare for surgery.

Thank you for your Love and Support,
Lynn

Team 'wegothis'

living life large ... week 2 of Chemo

Tuesday, June 13 was a big day. Ashlee drove me to my first MRI (brain scan) and that was an absolute torture chamber! I endured, survived, and complained for hours afterwords! I have a water bottle that has "SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP" printed in it and that is what got me through the MRI. On a good note, Chemo went well. So fortune to have Laurynn drive me and hang out during the procedure.

Reminder:

Hair shaving party here at my house, 7076 1/2 Twin Ponds Rd. NE, BI, WA, on Friday, June 23rd at 5:00pm. My hairstylist of 28 years, Kim, will be here to do the honors. Hope to see you!

Have a great week you all!

Live. Love. Laugh.

Team 'wegotthis' 

The Journey continues ... week 1 of Chemo

I have been told by the 3rd - 4th week I will be losing my hair. Looking at scarf and cap options for the summer. 

On that note ... my hair shaving party is at my house Friday, June 23rd at 5:00p. YOU are invited and I would love to have you with me at that time. I will admit, this will be a hard step for me ... but in hindsight with what I have been through over 5 decades makes this a 'walk in the park' :)

Treatment on Tuesday, June 6 went well. Laurynn was with me and she really helped me stay calm, focused and she brought her sense of humor along, so there was laughter. I so appreciate the support and love from all of you!

I feel great today and it may be the tincture that I started last night.  Took 1/2 dose and feel very calm and relaxed. First time I woke up in years and didn't need to take ibuprofen! That accomplishment in itself is worth the trial:)

Looking forward to this week I will have my stomach drain #6 this Friday, June 9. I had to cancel my trip to Dallas this weekend to see my family and celebrate Paul's 50th birthday! Sadness and disappointment mixed with determination and perseverance on this treatment path.

Attached is my SUMMER 2017 Mantra ... the virtue lies in the struggle, not in the prize.

In closing ...

If you would like to be removed form this list or need help opening or operating within, please send me a message or call.

LIFE ... LOVE ... LAUGH

#wegotthis

Another new journey begins ...

Yesterday, May 30th, was a big day. I spent 1 1/2 hours in my Chemo Consultation appointment. The following photo is an explanation of my diagnosis.

In a nut shell ...

• Port installed before Tuesday, June 6
• Start Chemo Tuesday, June 6
• Every Friday continue drain of fluid from my abdomen

I will be on Chemo for 9 weeks and then another CT scan will be performed to measure the size of the nodules. If things look how the surgeon expects, then surgery. If things haven't shrank enough then another round of Chemo. Like my technical explanation?

The surgery will include a full hysterectomy and also into the abdomen to remove cancer there.

This Journey is a life lesson for me and if you choose to share the journey with me, then here we go. I only request that you bring positive energy, a sense of humor, and forward thinking thoughts as we move along.

Tally Ho~

Lynn

summertime and the livin' is ...

The sweltering heat and sunshine has me exhausted! Am I complaining? No. Simply stating a point. 

I AM enJOYing morning bike rides or walks and evening paddles on the SUP or being with friends by the water. We have such a beautiful environment to "play" in.

What did you do today to "play?" For a child their "work" is their play. As adults we work and often find it hard to "play." It took me a few adult decades to realize that PLAY is as important then WORK; if not more so!

Playtime is even more fulfilling when we are with a friend. Friends appreciate the opportunity to PLAY with you. Friends support and encourage us to try something new, or go further than we thought we could, and remind us how much FUN is its to PLAY. Take time to thank your friend. Take time to be with your friend! 

Today is a Gift that is why it is called the Present.

take time to be in the present. take time to be with friends and family. take time to enjoy life.

Time Change

We have all changed our clocks except if you live in a city in Indiana or if you live in the state of AZ.

Here we are in the days of Darkness. Consider this ... light extra candles in your living space when you arrive home to enhance the magic of lighting and celebrate the darkness.

After Thanksgiving, or maybe the week of ...  string little twinkle lights around your living space for some added playful light. Continue to add twinkle lights in spaces you may not have thought of before ... Bathroom mirror, kitchen window, around the desk, strung along the mantel with festive decorations in front of the lightening. Outside and inside ... get creative and play with twinkle lights.!

This time of year can become drab and worrisome, so lighten up your Spirits and Play with lighting. Go to the pool for a swim in the wee hours of the morning light or in the darkness after work. Drop in to a Yoga session and feel the day lift away from your soul as you stretch, bend and twist away the fatigue. Consider an early afternoon walk in the moist and pleasant trails in the area. When was the last time you went to Bloedel?

Tonight embrace the fact that seasons change, life changes and we change.