"You Should Start a Journal " part 4

Our sweet Blue died of complications of lung cancer on October 8th.

Endometerial Stromal Sarcoma

The first major step of finding what was the cause of the lung tumors was to undergo a fine needle biopsy.  (I really don't need to go into every step of this nine year journey.)  But they inserted the needle into my back very close to the spine. No, it was not pleasant, but God got me through it.  Even as they took samples from the tumors they were testing each one. Yes it was malignant, but was not lung cancer . It was a metastasis from another site....a mother  site.  

My Dr. sent me to a special cancer diagnosis clinic at the hospital where  I was thoroughly examined and discussed by a team of specialist doctors. With the agreement of all, it was determined that I would undergo a procedure where they would go in and take a sample . (VAT)  After this surgery we found out that I actually had a uterine cancer called Endometeria Stromal Sarcoma.  Stage 4 ..non operable. (Google if you want to know what this is.)    The good news was that it was atypical and asymptomatic  and was a slow growing cancer.  (Google it.)  With medication it was possible that I could live five years.  ( I found out recently that they really did not expect me to live a year..)

(To be continued)

By the way , when we told our granddaughter that Blue had lung cancer, she asked if Blue had caught it from me !!!

Have a blessed day !!

Soapboxing !

Ah, the days are getting cooler and the days are shorter. What a special time to light candles in our homes. They brighten a dull day and add that right touch to all our holiday gatherings.  I LOVE candlelight.  But, only from odorless candles. Because of my asthma and allergies scented candles ( also those things that plug into the wall or hang from car mirrors ) can actually cause headaches and illness that can last for weeks. 

Now, I am just not speaking for myself.  Several friends have asked me about how to handle this so real issue when they are invited to parties and homes for meals. There are many who suffer from intolerance to scented products and have allergies and asthma that is triggered by such.

Visiting in other homes, fellowshipping with the saints is such a joy.   Do not deny yourself this blessing. Ask your hostess  if she plans to use scented candles and explain that you are very sensitive to them.  You could even invest in several unscented pillar candles and offer to bring one as a hostess gift.  This is your health we are talking about. Do not feel shy. Those that love you will understand .

May God bless you all !!