tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46956283962724493362024-02-20T16:14:22.353-05:00Anderson family updateAnderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-71190078275633840462012-09-10T21:55:00.001-04:002012-09-10T21:55:32.289-04:00The kids are all right...and dad...we'll seeI thought that movie title was a good one for today's blog, because my kids are doing all right.<br />
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Dawson started first grade this year at a Greek charter school. His first day he told the family he loves it. The next day he told us he hated it. Upon further exploration, it was deteremined (by him) that he didn't hate it, but it did take too long. When my father asked him how long school should take, he said, "One second." Pop (a.k.a. my father) then tried to help him realize getting a job with only a few seconds worth of education probably won't work. He promptly informed my father that he was going to live with the animals, skin some of them for food, and eat others in order to survive. I couldn't make this up if I had to, but the befuddled look on my father's face was priceless. So that makes the score now Dawson 1 and Pop 0. I have a feeling Dawson will be cursing me out in Greek pretty soon. I plan to laugh. His biggest accomplishment this summer was learning how to boogie board. Next stop is learning how to ride a bike without training wheels. A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children here we come! I hope they have a frequent flyer program.<br />
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David is in fourth grade and starting in a new school. He's still in the gifted program, and is glad to see a lot of his friends. He's not too excited about the homework though. Today, he reminded me that I promised to enroll him in karate. What was I thinking? I already go at 900 m.p.h., now I've gotta fight a soon-to-be Ninja? Guess I better get ready. He's also turned into a ladies man (somebody just needs to let him know that). I like to think he's a chip off the old block. He met a girl at camp this summer. She informed my sister-in-law that she thought he was "the cutest thing." Then I saw her picture. I was proud. Then I heard she was 13. I passed out. Guess I have a "birds and the bees" talk in my near future. Maybe I should tape the whole thing in case I need a laugh later on. David also learned to surf with me. We both "bit it" quite hard, but riding a few waves was worth every minute of being bounced off the ocean floor. <br />
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As for me I'm pretty much plugging along, until recently. I found out a dear friend from college and the father of one of my co-workers both have cancer. I HATE THAT @#$% DISEASE. I'm in the Relay for Life this year with several of my co-workers. We'll be walking. Right now, I'm so pissed at that disease I might just walk all night. I might just drag the boys with me. We'll see. <br />
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Today was rough, but I made it through with my sanity in tact. Thank you all for your prayers, notes, and support.<br />
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Hope you all stay safe and stay blessed.<br />
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Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-12639510422522641702012-03-21T23:00:00.002-04:002012-03-21T23:13:14.295-04:00Running at 900 MPHI can't believe I haven't posted since last August. Sorry folks! <br /><br />Anyway, I'm still alive and working in the Fraud Department at Bank of America. We had a better winter this year, because we've had a lot fewer trips to the doctor. Thank God.<br /><br />This past weekend was awesome. I turned 40 (that was not awesome), but the surprise party sure was! Some long time friends of mine conspired behind my back (you know who you are and I'm going to cake you at your next birthday), and threw me a surprise birthday party. There were lots of people and lots of food. Two of my favorite things in the world. Thank God for great friends. I hope he blesses them big time for their kindness to me.<br /><br />Hope you all are doing well. Keep looking up.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-10261011091985658702011-08-13T22:25:00.003-04:002011-08-13T22:35:27.630-04:00It's been a while...It's been a while since I put up a post. Sorry. Since my last post, I graduated, gave my graduation speech (which was absolutely terrifying), and have been working so much some people have started accusing me of being a workaholic. I respectfully disagree. I'm just trying to tread water.
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<br />On a more positive note, the boys and I are enjoying a wonderful summer. David is at camp and loving it. Dawson spent a week away from Daddy all by himself with his grandparents in Arkansas. He loved every minute of it. I wasn't sure he was going to come home, but he decided that Daddy shouldn't have more than 1 week without his supervision. He's probably right. David comes home this coming week. I can't wait.
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<br />I took off this coming Monday. I need a mental health day.
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<br />Hope you all are enjoying your summer, and I hope to start posting more often. Take care, God bless, and thank you for your prayers.
<br />Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-3894621056557076072010-12-22T11:42:00.003-05:002010-12-22T11:49:21.385-05:00A Bad Country Music SongI feel like my life has become a bad country western song. Don't get me wrong, I love country music. It's one of the genres I listen to most. But think back to when you were a kid and heard a really bad one. One that goes something like the dog died, my wife left, the farm foreclosed, (and think of someone who can't sing that is singing it) etc. - you get the picture. Three weeks ago, I came down with a sinus infection. I am still coughing from that one. Two weeks ago, Dawson caught a sinus infection, and the heater broke. This past weekend, David was outside playing with a friend and rolled his ankle. We went to the local medical clinic and they took an X-ray. Sure enough, he broke it, and right near the growth plate. The doctor said everything should heal well, but since it's near his growth plate we need to keep an eye on it as it might prevent that part of him from growing. The doctor assures me it is a small chance that will happen. All I could think of was, "Have you met my family?" Later, my pastor called to see how David was doing. He asked, "Would it be all right if I prayed that your family would have a dull 2011?" To which I practically screamed YES! <br /><br />Thank God for good doctors and good health insurance. I wonder if the medical community has a frequen flyer program?Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-52638627742180651312010-10-23T22:13:00.002-04:002010-10-23T22:23:22.230-04:00Tyler Perry was right. "I can do bad all by myself!"Well this past week hasn't been pretty. The boys got sick for a few days, and I stayed home to care for them. They definitely watched way to much TV and played way to many video games. I'm pretty sure we missed a teeth brushing once or twice, and we definitely had at least one day where they didn't get out of their pajamas or as I prefer to call it: "pajama day." (I think that sounds better don't you?) Any way, big thanks to my in-laws and parents for helping and thank you to all of you for your prayers and support. Friday marked the last day we received meals from our church friends and our neighbors. They have really come in handy and have been a tremendous blessing. However, you know what this means. Daddy gets to cook, or as my children prefer to call it, "Run for your lives. Daddy's setting stuff on fire again!" Today was my first attempt. David asked for waffles. My response was to give birth to a cow. When I recovered, I forced myself into the kitchen. I went through three boxes of Bisquick, and I'm not sure how much milk and eggs. It wasn't pretty, but I managed to create 6 waffles. For those of you who read this and are my neighbors, pay no attention to the fleet of fire trucks that are sure to come to our house this coming week. For the rest of you, if I don't update this blog in a few weeks it's because I burned down the house trying to make toast. Until next time, stay safe and God bless.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-87204081308524655652010-10-09T21:43:00.002-04:002010-10-09T22:05:00.425-04:00I miss MommyWhat does a father say when his little boy is crying in bed and says, "I miss Mommy. I miss it when she used to sing songs and scratch my back." I wish I could bring her back, but I can't. I wish she were there scratching Dawson's back and singing to him, but she's not; and she never will be again. That is quite a hard thing for this father to handle. Right now I'm swallowing harder than I ever have before. But I did sing (badly I might add) and scratched his back. Fortunately, he smiled and rolled over just like he used to do for her. David said, "Dad, do you want me to talk to him?" He's such a good big brother, but I fear he's trying to be a bit too brave. <br /><br />This week seems like our long crawl back into reality. It stings quite a bit. Yesterday, I visited a friend in the hospital (oh how I hate that place). I went because I love him and his wife, but the sound of those machines practically made me jump out of my skin. Tomorrow, we go on the walk in Wilmington to raise money to fight cancer. It's going to be gut wrenching, because Barbara won't be there. However, I look at it as an opportunity to raise money so we can hopefully one day find a stake to drive into the heart of that aweful disease. I hope I'm there when that happens, because I'm going to twist that stake over and over again.<br /><br />The boys have started acting out. When I ask them why, they say I don't know, and while they might not, I do. I realize you can't blame everything on them losing their mother, but it is a factor. Some of it has to do with me too. I'm not there enough and it shows in their behavior. Often, it feels like a daily struggle. Should I just quit school and spend every second with them? On the other hand, Barbara and I (mainly Barbara) sacrificed so much so that I could finish. How would that honor her? I feel like I'm in a race against time.<br /><br />While I go through all this, it so nice to have a Savior to hold your hand. Thank God He knows the way. He gets me through it mostly by little graces - a hug from a friend, a meal, a slap on the back, a friend who looks at me and genuinely asks, "How are you?" It's times like these I whisper a quiet prayer and say, "Thank you so much, Lord." I don't know what I would do with out Him and the people He sends my way.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-31010173223946021302010-10-01T22:26:00.002-04:002010-10-01T22:36:39.013-04:00SurvivingSince Barbara's death, some folks have asked me to keep the blog alive by keeping regular correspondence. Other people want me to publish her work. For now, I'm just going to try to survive. I can barely handle grieving, work, parenting, and grad school. Trying to find a publisher at this point would probably put me over the edge. While Barbara was a prolific author, my plan is to make an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occasional</span> post. First, let me start off by saying thank you. Thank you to all of you for your cards, your financial support (I was totally surprised by that one.), your flowers, your delicious meals, your thoughts, your prayers, your visits, your hugs. That list could go on and on. It's really been wonderful. You have all been wonderful to me and my family, and I really appreciate it. I would also like to thank Barbara for doing her best to prepare her husband for single parenting. She was one amazing woman. Finally, and most importantly, I would like to thank Jesus Christ for His amazing grace - most of which shows up in the form of you her readers. Thus far, the boys and I are learning to take things day by day (and sometimes minute by minute). We've had a few ups (i.e. receiving your encouragement) and a few downs (David has gotten sick twice once with some stomach thing and now a nasty cough. Dawson seems to be picking up his own cough now.) At any rate, Barbara soldiered on through thick and thin, and so will I, even if it means I burn the house down trying to cook my first meal. May God bless us all.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-15519971747681903832010-09-18T10:36:00.001-04:002010-09-18T10:37:27.128-04:00Thank you<div>The outpouring of support for Barbara and the entire family has been both overwhelming and heartwarming. </div><div><br /></div><div>The list of people who provided emotional support, meals, cards, visits, and so much more is just too numerous to mention. Please know that your words and actions have been a tremendous blessing during such a painful time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to each and every one of you.</div><div><br /></div>Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-13493624439122064902010-09-11T15:32:00.003-04:002010-09-11T15:38:21.945-04:00Barbara Viewing and FuneralViewing: Monday Sept. 13th, 6PM - 8PM<br />Funeral: Tuesday Sept. 14th, 11AM<br /><br />Both are held at Faith Presbyterian Church<br />720 Marsh Road<br />Wilmington, DE 19803<br /><br />For those wishing to send flowers, please send them directly to the church<br />For those wishing to make a donation, Barbara requested that donations be made to the <a href="http://ww5.komen.org/">Susan G Koman Breast Cancer Foundation</a>Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-85737229289815548572010-09-10T12:05:00.001-04:002010-09-10T12:07:21.027-04:00Barbara lost her battle with cancer todayBarbara lost her battle with cancer and passed away at 9:45 AM today.<br />Her family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support<br />Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they're availableAnderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-45901652851668771282010-09-01T19:58:00.002-04:002010-09-01T20:02:52.757-04:00Hail Mary PassFrom Dave: Barbara has decided that she has three goals. First, she would like to try to live to her birthday. If she achieves this, her second goal is to live until our son David's 8th birthday, and her last goal is to live until our youngest son Dawson's birthday. She met with her oncologist and they decided together to try a dose of chemotherapy. Please pray that it will work, she can come off the ventilator, and that she doesn't develop an infection as a result of the chemotherapy. We are grateful to Jesus for great nurses, wonderful family and friends, and a talented oncologist. Thank you all for your support and prayers.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-60108508336399924022010-08-28T12:09:00.000-04:002010-08-28T12:10:42.746-04:00Please no visitors on Saturday, 28-AugustGiven the amount of effort Barb exerted yesterday, we are requesting no visitors outside of family today. <div><br />I'm sorry for being harsh, but she really needs to rest. Thanks for your understanding.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Dave</div>Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-88585109819393453352010-08-28T11:09:00.001-04:002010-08-28T11:10:30.264-04:00Barb hospital update - Saturday, 28-AugBarb is still in the hospital on a ventilator. Fortunately, she's still alert enough to tell us all what to do. :) -DaveAnderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-25802112145761842592010-08-23T18:03:00.002-04:002010-08-23T18:19:57.159-04:00Not the change of scenery I was looking forI was admitted to Christiana today. I knew something was not right this weekend and today called the doctor. I was having so much trouble breathing all of the time and needed my oxygen all the time. I slept most of the day on Friday and the boys loved watching DVD after DVD!They did a chest xray today which showed more fluid around my lungs which is probably the cause of my difficulties. We are going to drain this and I am not sure what else is happening yet. <br /><br />Please pray for my family as we deal with this unexpected roadblock. Big thanks to Dave's parents too for all of their help.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-10713573999160910612010-08-14T10:05:00.001-04:002010-08-14T10:07:08.627-04:00Off I goLeaving for the airport to pick up my boy!!!! Praying everything goes smoothly today with oxygen, wheelchairs etc. I will finally get to see David tomorrow!Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-17906087795167385152010-08-11T11:36:00.002-04:002010-08-11T11:42:26.741-04:00David at campDavid went to his Camp <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kesem</span> in NC on Monday and they have a blog and are updating twitter too. If anyone is interested in seeing some pictures of him and he is also doing some serious <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">breakdancing</span>, you can check him out on <a href="http://www.campkesemnc.tumblr.com/">www.campkesemnc.tumblr.com</a>. The blog is password protected so please email me at <a href="mailto:davidbarbara.anderson@verizon.net">davidbarbara.anderson@verizon.net</a> if you are interested. On twitter, it is "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">campkesemnc</span>." He is one seriously missed boy around here - even the neighbors! I will see him on Sunday!!Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-22348917217985854432010-08-07T21:07:00.004-04:002010-08-07T22:02:37.759-04:00Cyber knife is over!<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwmfXJT6twZ8HZUNqacLFUENx3jlB8YDp5ubDAi-iI_lftQb-vCaw8vIVyA1wRkQRnmyoCFodbTNED0bqDYqQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><div>I finished my treatments on Wednesday and ended up taking 2 naps that day. I had chemo on Thursday and it seemed like the longest day of my life. Everything was behind that day and I was so happy to finally be home and rest. I had a busy day <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">yesterday</span> too with a 2D <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">echo</span> of my heart and general errands. But, I decided to give the scooter at Target a whirl. I felt ridiculous but that store is so big and by the time I get through it, go back to the pharmacy, pay, etc., I am so spent. The scooter really made it much more enjoyable. On Monday, I should be able to physically do more and I will also begin my tapering down of the steroids tomorrow. That means I may be able to fall asleep BEFORE the wee hours of the morning. </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502849188338124050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEST1BzhxbJ0XQ_jtLd5Sb0xq2NPR3v8WPFSGrXol9ed0faL3akT8BEDbROQgV2aZBvEbcJZnEImW9HfEQzd1NTLDDR3N2DPilqnjbiphFqYq8JhPKC3DAUVcZwHxoUjufL090cRrDhzg/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I spent the morning doing nothing so we could go to a wedding this afternoon. We really had a great time and I am ready to put my feet up! I get so tired but those steroids just have a knack of keeping me from sleeping. I can't wait to get off of them. </div>Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-4182601706922977272010-08-02T11:00:00.006-04:002010-08-02T11:18:01.585-04:00Nice weekendWe really had a great weekend. Lots of relaxing, fun at the pool and some dress shopping. My wonderful husband and son rolled me around the mall on Saturday evening so I could get a dress. I just thought doing it by myself would have really sucked too much energy and would not have been fun. I didn't even make them suffer through shoe shopping! I already had a pair to match. Dawson and I went to see a local community show at the high school on Saturday afternoon as well. Needless to say, I was ready for bed at the end of our day but it was worth it.<br /><br /><br /><br />I have been feeling so much better without the humidity outside and hope this lasts. Dawson and I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">went to</span> the pool late yesterday afternoon and he jumped off the diving board for the first time! He loved it and just kept going back for more.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500830445102891938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosAaDMzasgCkRsSlg_HoG2gaRXbQXr_H6T6lAgvrAGJZk0Op7a58bFUdeh8p_JCWiju5DMRKuPevt1R4pLKRV5vgZNVDFA_bea157NFri519FuY6Fr5xHQtK7nGKwVwR4JkV17n1Pbtc/s320/Dawson+0801001718.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500830436818021010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3l9DVRn_rljfyqTh9kLHJB2zCdKfrRxu6L_i3dYBdcQ2_MGkHqQpWS0PENwYMJgS6LWqNWBjE1ZRFZJR8cdxDxOk4s7_XaoeRv3wGU7O-O62dYMIalYVam4nAE17y6KUq9iuU7WTe7w/s320/Dawson+0801001719.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong>CANNONBALL!</strong><br /><p>David couldn't believe Dawson had done this when I talked to him on the phone. He just kept telling Dawson how proud he was. </p>Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-55393402495239932742010-07-29T20:14:00.002-04:002010-07-29T20:17:59.007-04:00Cyberknife todayI was pleasantly surprised when the actual zapping only lasted 12 minutes!!! I did notice a little extra fatigue at naptime today but other than that, it was a piece of cake. I will continue the same treatments on Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We went out for a celebratory dinner tonight because something was easy!Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-70805896701727822342010-07-28T19:43:00.002-04:002010-07-28T19:48:56.171-04:00Cyberknife tomorrowI <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">will</span> begin my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cyberknife</span> treatment tomorrow afternoon. I know I will have 5 treatments but they can't tell me how long they will take. That blows my mind! I told them I will need to take breaks and she reminded me the more breaks, the longer it takes. Spoken like someone who has never endured <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cyberknife</span>! Fortunately, this is my week off chemo and I will be done the treatments on Wednesday, the day before I go back on chemo. I am also happy it will be done before David is done his camp in NC and I will be able to get to see him at his closing picnic in August. Just want to get this done so I can move on.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-8292568298781612432010-07-26T17:48:00.003-04:002010-07-26T17:51:46.535-04:00Longwood Gardens<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHyuVKDHi-Z2mtuVz_0eEnXmGstbsZqarVh9yJc8dCsy4U0cENt2CF7VLdVTSYLKYyCz23GWtAwU2aiUhcMQPhZDdE9w7PKP5wfMcj3oAWed8skslUQ_abwP5JfKD84l_1YhxZHx0gjc/s1600/longwood.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498335480743202034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifHyuVKDHi-Z2mtuVz_0eEnXmGstbsZqarVh9yJc8dCsy4U0cENt2CF7VLdVTSYLKYyCz23GWtAwU2aiUhcMQPhZDdE9w7PKP5wfMcj3oAWed8skslUQ_abwP5JfKD84l_1YhxZHx0gjc/s320/longwood.jpg" border="0" /></a> My younger brother and his wife are in town and we went to Longwood Gardens on this beautiful day. The scooter was the way to go! Dawson didn't even hitch a ride until the very end. We really had a great time.<br /><div><a id="myphotolink" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4468620&id=522268602"></a><a id="myphotolink" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4468620&id=522268602"></a></div>Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-69056018061056802752010-07-22T15:49:00.003-04:002010-07-22T16:07:04.424-04:00Praise Jesus with me!The CT scan of my head is done! I really was very worried about this and was praying all morning. I left early for the scan because I just couldn't wait any longer. I called my parents to pray for me before I walked in and I knew many others were praying too. I had a team of nurses with me who were holding my hands and comforting me through the whole process. It got scary when they had to put the mask on briefly without my oxygen and my O2 level was dropping more than they like. But, the scan is done. The next step is the mapping and the treatments should start sometime next week. I will be able have the oxygen but the 5 treatments could last 30-45 minutes. That is another week for Tuesday's chemo to keep killing those cells and relaxing my lungs.<br /><br /><br />I almost didn't believe it when it was done. I praise Him for his abundant grace. I was surrounded with prayer and angels and I left the cancer center knowing that I am loved.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-47148012077918941882010-07-22T08:23:00.002-04:002010-07-22T08:38:47.649-04:001 week laterWell, I was scheduled for 2 scans last week, which <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">require</span> me to lie flat as a a pancake. My lungs were not having any part in that! The staff gave me oxygen and we tried all kinds of tricks, but ultimately, I was not able to lie down long enough for the scans. My oncologist said the CT scan can wait because it is obvious by my appearance and breathing that the chemo has already begun to take effect. The CT scan of my head is the more pressing need so I can begin my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cyberknife</span> treatment. The scan is to simulate the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cyberknife</span> and the final step is starting the treatments. I am scheduled to try and get this scan again <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">today</span>. I will be fitted for the mask and "marked" for placement in the machine. Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Grubbs</span> said that if I continue to have difficulty again today, don't stress. I am on steroids if the tumor starts to swell, the tumor is not too large and it won't take long for my lungs (on chemo) to get me to lay down. Still, I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">not</span> crazy about this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">tumor</span> and its location. After I get the boys settled this morning, I plan on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">doing</span> a little simulation myself. If I can't lie flat here, Christiana won't be any different. Please pray for my lungs to fill with air so we can proceed with treating <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">this</span> tumor. I am also continuing my recovery from chemo on Tuesday and it has ben challenging.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-84417782239191108432010-07-15T12:56:00.002-04:002010-07-15T13:03:14.105-04:00I never really get used to this.It is hard to get used to this "I have just been hit by a truck" feeling. Although this chemo is generally tolerable, it does have its less tolerable moments. Today, the nausea is overwhelming. My boys have been very understanding and cooperative through it all. There are times like these when they step up their game and really make me proud. I am so thankful that God gave me such sensitive, caring children. This is not to say they don't have their "brother" moments, but they really handle things well when I am sick.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4695628396272449336.post-70356117599577011982010-07-12T17:41:00.002-04:002010-07-12T17:46:27.868-04:00So . . .I went in for my surgery today and it had to be cancelled due to complications caused by the cancer in my lungs. The medical center personnel suggested I speak to my oncologist as soon as possible and within an hour or so, I was hooked up to my chemo. It wasn't the day I planned but I am glad we are treating this cancer before I start getting really uncomfortable.<br /><br />Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.Anderson Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619576816206370856noreply@blogger.com2