It has been awhile since I have given an update so I better get on it! I have been preparing to have my 3rd round of chemo this week and went to the doctor on Wednesday and my blood levels had not recovered enough so it did not happen. I wasn't completely surprised knowing my levels were pretty low the week prior and not rising quickly at all. The doctor didn't seem too concerned but does hope my body will make some progress in the next week. The doctor did look at some blood smears and saw some maturing white blood cells and did not see anything concerning so I was very relieved. So, chemo has been rescheduled for October 2nd, 3 days before my wedding anniversary (sorry hun). My sweet husband has been so patient and supportive through all this and I love and appreciate him so much! I know that everything happens for a reason and I continue to trust in my Heavenly Father and in his plan for me. Cancer is so unpredictable and treatments are not all going to be perfectly planned. I will enjoy this time of feeling good and take advantage of every minute.
Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers that you send my way. I feel them and draw strength from them. My family and I continue to be blessed with the love and support of so many good people. It is so hard for me to be on the receiving end but our lives have been touched with the acts of service done in our behalf. I am grateful for parents, family, friends, ward members, and many others who continue to serve our family. There is still a long road ahead with 2 more chemo treatments and we will continue this fight! Please keep the prayers coming!!
Shantel, you are one amazing woman. I'm sorry that you have to go through this difficult experience. You are an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update Shantel. You are an amazing woman with tons of courage. I think about you often. Keep doing what youre doing!
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Shantel! I have been thinking about you and how you are doing! I dropped my cell phone in a pool :( and lost all my contact numbers, so I don't have yours anymore to text you and check on you! :) Send me a text... I would love to have your kids over sometime so you can have a break. We miss you here on Huntsman 4- glad I found your blog. Sorry your counts are so low and hope you recover quickly! Rachael Alexander
ReplyDeleteHi Shantel! I am just getting on your blog for the first time. I am praying for you and your family and wishing you all the best. I am so sorry you have to be going through all of this and I admire your positive attitude. Let me know if there is anything we can do for you, your family, your parents, etc. Much love always, Jennifer Graves (Annette [Davis] and Charles Graves daughter)
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