Thursday, January 21, 2010

Cancer Haiku

Cancer go away
My sand is not yet empty
Life is still a BEACH!


Liz and Mark on the beach at Monterey, CA January 2010.

Scan Me.


Liz had her full-body scan yesterday. Nothing like trying to sit still while strangers take pictures of your insides...especially when you are not particularly good at sitting still at all. Ever.

Results are expected in a few days. We're ready for some good news. If no cancer is detected anywhere but the abdominal area, radiation (accompanied by an oral chemo-pill) is set to begin the first week in February. Her oncologist has her set up with medications to control any side-effects and her new inked-up stomach is ready to be zapped.

She is really feeling very good...too good to believe that all this fuss is even necessary. But alas, she knows there is a plan for her. Liz has never shied away from a challege (remember how crazy we all thought she was when she married Mark???). This is no different. There are beaches waiting....

4 comments:

  1. What a great picture of these two! I just love them to pieces! We're crossing our fingers for a good report!

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  2. Liz, that is such a great picture of you and Mark. We continue to pray for you and your family. This is just a bump in the road on your beautiful journey. Hang in there my friend!!! Love to you all, Claude and Rhonda

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  3. You're in our prayers. Here's hopin' everything turns up roses. We love you my friend - ink and all.

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  4. Hi Liz, Mark and family.
    Know that Bev and Dennis and our family are pulling for you! We really do miss the ward family we had in Livermore and you were a wonderful part of our life. Know you are in our prayers for a New Year of better health and happiness. May the Lord Bless you with his love and
    comfort.

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