As you can see, I started this on Wednesday, finished it Thursday, hoping to post last night....well, I did even finish the guts of the posting......and it is Friday AM?so pretending you are on March 11th.
Today was the day. The drive to Boerne was pleasant! Of course AJ and Keli were talking about what restaurant where we were going to eat lunch...Italian, Bistro Style or so much to choose from, after all ‘it’s’ Boerne, Texas! I ate vanilla ‘light’ yogurt, my pain pills and water.
Get to Boerne and the doctor’s office is small~townish. I like it. One level, lots of windows, very clean. Keli notice that behind me on the wall was a beautiful quilt. It was just a 4 patch, an easy pattern that I have done several times. But what made this quilt so lovely was inside of each square was a “ribbon pin” all different colors~the different colors that signify the different kinds of cancer; pink for breast, and a website~ www.choosehope.com. Multi-Myeloma is “burgundy!” Couldn't’t have asked for a better color!..........(Linda please don’t go there and by the their cancer junk….j/j) Pam told Keli that she still have my bridesmaid dress and would make headscarves, book markers, etc from the remains of the dress. Just the same exact shade! I love it.
They took just 1 vial of blood, and of course, NO weight loss, and I asked if the results from the biopsy were here, and the nurse immediately called San Antonio Methodist and had the sent STAT. I like that! We were waiting for Dr. Dice and she came in the exam room ready to get to business. First she asked me how I was doing, she was consoling about the extensiveness of the biopsy, but expressed the necessity of it all it all and handed me the report. The bone and mass areas’ final diagnosis was “plasmacytoma,” from the family of multi-myeloma, but different. I was please to hear it all had a name. Well, not of it, but at least the bone area and mass. It is better than we could have expected!
I am exhausted…will write more, tomorrow, it is Thursday night ….yesterday I just got burned out. Prayer groups, kept it up!
Love,
T.
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Last weekend we were able to visit with Terry and her family. For those of you that have not had the chance to put your eyes on our dear friend Terry and take in a moment of her courage and that of her family let us say that it was comforting and encouraging. Our minds draw images that produce deep fear and a moment with Terry will remind all of us that she doesn't live through fear and that her strong faith is guiding and comforting her.
ReplyDeleteIn typical Hausman fashion her room was filled with loving family, friends and humor. Standing room only! Linda moving quietly about anticipating Terry's every need as only a loving sister and an obviously well seasoned caregiver can do. Keli piled up in the bed with her mom, boys and friends holding up the walls, most of us playing musical chairs and AJ's adoring but concerned eyes looking on.
Let's just say it was a good day for observing. We have heard that there have been so many that weren't leading up to that day. We count ourselves as the fortunate to have once again been able to share in the Hausman Spirit, Love and Faith that "WILL" sustain them through this hilly journey.
We left knowing that AJ and Terry, as always, are taking excellent care of each other, united in their decisions and direction. Upon leaving our marching orders were crystal clear. Prayers for healing and strength to continue to climb those hills and peace on the plateaus.
We love you all.
The Stein Family