Hey guys! Finally- a post from ME! Thanks to my super supportive husband, y'all have been kept in the know with my situation but I know, it's always nice to hear from yours truly. :)
Radiation has really been kicking my butt. I never thought it would be worse than chemo but it has proven me wrong. Tomorrow I finish round number 15 and I can't be more pleased. Once I returned from the hospital I started experiencing horrible nausea and vomiting along with what feels like acid reflux but really is just the radiation burning my esophagus. Nice. I've lost a total of 14 pounds since I entered the hospital. Eating has been a great challenge and I've tried every liquid antacid there is. I get a push of zofran for the nausea and pepcid for the 'reflux' everyday at the canser center through my port which has really helped. And the 3 day weekend was much needed- lots of napping. I've gotten a lot of my energy back and the last few days have kept my 'meals' down.
Next Wednesday we have an appointment at the Indiana University Medical Center in downtown Indianapolis to see if I qualify for a clinical trial. I'm nervous but excited about it. Somehow it feels like we are running out of options.....I know that's not true and not my usual way of thinking but these times are scary. I've been SO emotional lately too. It's all just so overwhelming. All I have to say is FAMILY. And my best friend JC. :) Lots of praying. Lots of being wrap in love by both.
This weekend we are headed up North to the lake (my daddy's) for a birthday celebration for myself and Chas who will turn 2. I cannot wait to get away and relax. I'm hoping I'll be feeling good- I've been running a slight fever the last few days- not sure what's up with that. I need this. Family, water, paddle boat rides, bonfires, s'mores, little ones, laughs, good food (hopefully I can at least eat some cake hehe), blooming pink peonies, late night talks......good times. I plan to start my picture-a-day this weekend too. I have a crazy suspicion my dear husband has gotten my something for my birthday that might add it that. :) You can't keep a secret from me. ;)
BTW, If anyone is in need of our new mailing address, please feel free to email me. alikline at gmail. com
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Thomas and Alison Kline, April 2008
- Alison
- Middle Of, Indiana, United States
- Ali was diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer (Neuroendocrine Small Cell) when she was 25 years old. Her battle with cancer was one more way her beauty shined through. She was grace and strength. Her faith and spirit are what drives her husband, family and friends. Tom's still writing at "Our Lady, Star of the Sea."
28 comments:
Don't be discouraged by this bump we've experienced, sweet stuff. We're in the same place we were, only our thoughts have changed.
Welcome back! I am a fan of yours (and a blogger) and am very happy that you feel well enough to post again. Your love and your life are precious, beautiful and inspiring. God bless you and keep you and your dear husband.
Yea! Good to "hear" from you :) Lake time and birthday fun whoo hoo...have a great time! know that I'm praying for you. None of us really know how much radiation sucks but, no one likes to feel yucky so get to feelin' better soon :)
YAY!!! I was so glad to see that you posted. You have been in my thoughts lately and I have been praying that you will get well soon.
Your strength and positivity constantly astound me. :D
So glad to hear from you. Keep the faith and keep that head held high. I have no doubt that God will heal you. There is light at the end of the tunnel! Just know that I love you dearly and I am always an email or phone call away! Take some pictures of those beautiful Peonies if you see any! I love those!
xoxo
Marissa
Soooo good to hear your voice! I have been thinking about you and praying like crazy. Have a great weekend and a Happy Birthday! Miss you like crazy!!!
Love,
Katie Blum
I'm so glad you are back and feeling (sort of) better. I'll keep you in my thoughts!
Hello Alison,
I'm so happy to hear from you! Thanks to your hubby for keeping us all up to date. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard you were sick. You are a very strong girl and I have faith that you will overcome this too. Enjoy a well deserved cottage weekend and happy birthday.
Take Care,
Lisa
Sweet Ali,
It is sooo good to see that you are up to checking in and reporting on your situation to your cyber fans.
May your birthday weekend be everything you hope for and more!
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
xoxox,
Susan
So good to hear from you again! We miss you so much in Beaufort!
Love, Becky, Scott and Diana
I was so excited to see the title of this post :-) I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family and get to feeling better soon! Praying for you always!
Kelly
Keep your head up! Hopefully you will start to feel better each day. I read your entire blog from start until this post. Enjoy your weekend and enjoy that cake!! :)
Take Care!!
Love,
Mandy Perz
So glad that you are feeling well enough to post. I hope that you have a wonderful time with your family celebrating! :)
Ali & T,
Y'all don't know me but I'm a friend of a friend in Beaufort. I have been following your journey (and incredible love story) and wanted you to know that you have impacted so many -- even those you've never met.
Know you are in my prayers.
Love and blessings,
A.
I'm so happy to hear that you might be able to get away for a few days. Enjoy every minute and Happy Birthday. You are thought about constantly.
Andrea
Hi Alison,
You don't know me either, but it is just so glad to hear from you here - I hope you have a great birthday and tons of fun up north at the lake!
Hi Ali,
Not sure if you remember me :) I am a friend of Kim McDermott and also went to nursing school with her! I met you during my clinical rotation about a year ago. I am also an Indiana girl! You have been in my thoughts many times, that one meeting made quite the impression on me! I am glad to read your blog and get updated on everything. You have such an amazing spirit! My husband and I have been transferred to Hawaii, so know that someone way out in Hawaii is praying for you everyday!
Dani
Hi Alison, You don't know me either. I found your blog some time ago when your SIL Penelope wrote about you on her blog. I'm thinking of you and your family, and wanted to sent you all a great big cyber-hug {{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}
so good to hear from you. And YEAH for a trip up north! The weather was so nice so I hope you had a blast!
Hope you find some food that agrees with ya... we can't cut eating out, A!
Smooches. Thinking and praying for you bunches.
Happy Birthday! Hope you had a wonderful, wonderful weekend...
Hi Alison, I met you through Penelope's blog. I am sending you positive vibes and wishes. I went through treatment for Hodgkin's Disease when I was 32 and my son was a newborn. I had the same experience you describe with the radiation. Pepcid helped alot and my trusty blender. My heart and thoughts are with you.
hi Allison! I also met you through Penelope´s blog. :) I hope you spent your birthday well and I´m sending lots of positive vibes to you all.
It´s good to see that you´re posting again! :)
Glad your back, we missed you Allison. Have a lovely birthday...
I know of you through Penelope, wishing wishing wishing you well dear Alison, I am fighting too and know the scariness of this battle and am thinking my most positive and fighting thoughts for us both!
thinking of you!
andrea
Hi Allison,
Thinking about you and hoping that healing and hope are both surrounding you.
Dawn Marie
Praying for you everyday Alison and keeping up with you by reading your hubbies blog :-) I will definitely be praying for good results on Tuesday. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!!
Love Kelly
Welcome Back Alison~
I hope you have a beautiful time!!
supa hugs,
Mindy Wilson
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