Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Digging in my sneaker heels

Well, last week was difficult.  I was admitted tonthevHospital where they did something like a plural sac cardiac sac window to drain fluid out of the sac around my my heart and lung. They got a disgusting amount. Almost 2 liters. I was in the icu for a bit then moved to thebHrart Center which was pretty comfortable.
Anyway, bad news is that is t is possible cancer has spread to these sacs and I may continue to produce fluid.  I haven't been able to breath for a while but we chalked that up to asthma and allergies.
Today I go for a cat scan so they can get a better look at my chest.  If it is cancer that means more chemo, not sure what type.
I was not sure I was up to it yesterday, but I have to fight with everything I've got.  I'm pretty sad and run down.
Things that I thought where important or essential to me seems fuzzy and frivolous now.  Not really tolerant of some things so I am a bit moody. Visit if you dare.
Dr did not give the best prognosis but , hey, I have been hearing that for a while.
Please add my kids to you prayer list for strength,
Pray for grace and peace for me and Rick
My Mom and Mom and Dad in law
And for healing
Thanks so much

Joann

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Just a quick update
I was admitted to Holmes because I was having increased problems breathing. Both of us thought this was due to my asthma. Well it was a cardiac issue. That night at 6 u had a window cut in my pericardial sac( heart bag) and one in my lung bag. Nice phraseology. Any about 1 1-2 liters were drained and a chat rube put in to keep it draining. I will be in the hospital for a week. M super weak and very overwhelmed about what to make of everything. I see Dr Scheinbart today when he does his rounds here. Not sure what the next plan is since it was to go on a new drug, but we thought my heart was ok. I guess not. I think this is going to be a long winding road. I would appreciate prayers for strength and perseverance for me ,Rick, my kids and mom and inlaws and other friends I lean heavily  on
Thanks for everyone wanted to come and visit but right now I'm just worn out and not too pleasant to be around. Poor Rock has taken the brunt if my frustration but get, that's his job and he doesn't complain. He brings me tea. My sweetheart. My kids are being taken care of by Ricks parents. They are all ok.
Hopefully next week I'll be home or will be feeling better to have visitors. Right nuw I'm keeping the number low because aside from crankiness, I'm pretty tired. Thank you for prayers.
Much love
Joann