Lisa's Journal

I want to keep everyone up-to-date on what is going on in my life and how they can specifically pray for me. I was recently diagnosed with tonsil cancer and will soon be receiving treatment. I plan to go to U of M for treatment. Please pray for courage, strength and for me to hear God's voice.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

We got back from U of M Friday night. We first met with a surgeon, he was incredible! He was friendly, compassionate and very informative. My hope for that day was also to see the Radiation Oncologist......and I did. We had hopes that he was only going to radiate the right side, but he wanted to look at my PET scan CD's and he was having trouble downloading at that particular office. He will review them and deterimine if he wants to radiate the left side as well . I will go back to U of M next Thursday and see the Radiation Oncologist again and an Oncologist. I will also have CT Simulation to prepare for radiation. They will be using the latest technology called IMRT which is Intenisty Modulated Radiation Therapy. It is a more precise radiation which will help protect my salivary glands as well as minimizing the radiation to healthy tissues. It is a very detail computer software. It will take up to 10 days before I can start treatment. I was concerned about this, but the Radiation Oncologist said it was worth the wait for the benefits of long term sie effects. I met with a dentist at U of M as well for special mouth guards during radiation. He advised me to get my two bottom wisdom teeth out, to avoid problems in the future. I was really bummed.......one more hurdle.I am doing well. I know this is all out of my control. I can only control my attitude and my connection with God. I talk to God constantly and ask for strength. My hardest moments are when I am alone with the girls. I can't help but to feel robbed of this special time of motherhood, but I will battle this next three months for them. My hope , my prayer is that God will heal me in this three months and I can continue my life like it once was before.Please continue to pray for the Dr's wisdom to design my protocol for radiation and for my strength. Thanks for all your support and prayers. I cannot describe how wonderful it is to know there are so many people lifting me up in prayer. God hears you and will continue to listen....please keep talking.Love,Lisa
6:51 AM

posted by Lisa @ 8:57 AM  

17 Comments:

  • At 9:46 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    What a great idea this site is Lisa! It looks like a great way to keep us all updated without you having to make a million calls saying the same thing or wondering who you told what to yet.

    Know that we love and support you and are praying for you!

     

  • At 10:32 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I agree, this is a fantastic way to communicate with everyone! Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Remember that I am home Sunday -Friday and am wanting to help with whatever you need.
    Also, don't forget that Spectrum has a Close Enough to Care program that can help you if this treatment gets in the way of normal work / pay.
    Lisa, you and your family are in our prayers!
    Carol

     

  • At 11:00 AM, Blogger Lisa said…

    I just wanted to share a great verse I just read from Matthew 18:19-20

    Jesus said,"I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name , there am I with them."

     

  • At 11:58 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Thanks Lisa! I've been wondering how you're doing, but I didn't want to bug you. This is a great idea! Kalene sent us a little "Pray For Lisa" thing that we put right on our fridge so I see it all the time and pray for you. You are so strong! Just reading what you've said it's obvious that your faith is strong! You'll beat this Lisa! Let me know if you need anything!! The girls can come over and play for a couple hours if you need a nap or something.

    God bless!!
    Shannon

     

  • At 6:57 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lisa, I wish that I lived closer so that I could help out with the girls, laundry, yell at Ray for you etc..I do have to say though that I have never heard you sound so determined about something and I know that you WILL beat this. Keep me posted about the whole UofM thing. I'm praying for you little bird! big bird

     

  • At 8:53 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Cancer is so limited.
    It cannot cripple love.
    It cannot shatter hope.
    It cannot corrode faith.
    It cannot eat away peace.
    It cannot destroy confidence.
    It cannot kill friendship.
    It cannot shut out memories.
    It cannot silence courage.
    It cannot invade the soul.
    It cannot reduce eternal life.
    It cannot quench the Spirit.
    It cannot lessen the power of the resurrection.

    This is a little essay from an unknown writer.

    Numbers 6:24-26

    The Lord bless you and keep you;
    The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
    The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
    Remember singing this???

    I Love you Lisa and think of you all the time. I talk to God about this deal and know that He is working on getting you out of this mess because you are now going to U of M .....God did that through your friend at work and the one she knows who gave you all the info. Also, I posted my hours for the two weeks in June and the very next day all of them were filled up. That was God as well. Remember our trip to Hilton Head......I came over to say goodbye and you were crying because you received bad news and we ended up driving down there together. I found people to work for me that very morning for the next few days that we'd be gone. We got there and all wonderful things happened for you. You were blessed over and over again....you have a great career, husband, two beautiful girls, and now you live right here near everyone! So now we will just do it again and this time I will drive :-) I will watch out for potholes or dogs, whatever wanders in our path. Maybe, I will pick up some great husband along the way!

    Lisa, we've been friends for twenty-one years so this makes us legal and friends for life.

    Best friend as always,
    Kathy

     

  • At 7:09 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lisa,

    Christy and I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maybe we can take the girls off your hands for a night and you and Ray can have a night out together. We WANT to help in any possible way we can.

    Brady and Christy

     

  • At 7:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lisa, we'll be thinking of you and your family during your treatment. Good days or bad days, don't hesitate to call friends and family, you shouldn't feel alone. You know Georgia and I are available anytime. Hope to talk with you soon. Hugs to you!
    Katie

     

  • At 6:51 AM, Blogger Lisa said…

    We got back from U of M Friday night. We first met with a surgeon, he was incredible! He was friendly, compassionate and very informative. My hope for that day was also to see the Radiation Oncologist......and I did. We had hopes that he was only going to radiate the right side, but he wanted to look at my PET scan CD's and he was having trouble downloading at that particular office. He will review them and deterimine if he wants to radiate the left side as well . I will go back to U of M next Thursday and see the Radiation Oncologist again and an Oncologist. I will also have CT Simulation to prepare for radiation. They will be using the latest technology called IMRT which is Intenisty Modulated Radiation Therapy. It is a more precise radiation which will help protect my salivary glands as well as minimizing the radiation to healthy tissues. It is a very detail computer software. It will take up to 10 days before I can start treatment. I was concerned about this, but the Radiation Oncologist said it was worth the wait for the benefits of long term sie effects. I met with a dentist at U of M as well for special mouth guards during radiation. He advised me to get my two bottom wisdom teeth out, to avoid problems in the future. I was really bummed.......one more hurdle.
    I am doing well. I know this is all out of my control. I can only control my attitude and my connection with God. I talk to God constantly and ask for strength. My hardest moments are when I am alone with the girls. I can't help but to feel robbed of this special time of motherhood, but I will battle this next three months for them. My hope , my prayer is that God will heal me in this three months and I can continue my life like it once was before.

    Please continue to pray for the Dr's wisdom to design my protocol for radiation and for my strength. Thanks for all your support and prayers. I cannot describe how wonderful it is to know there are so many people lifting me up in prayer. God hears you and will continue to listen....please keep talking.

    Love,
    Lisa

     

  • At 6:54 AM, Blogger Lisa said…

    Kathy,
    I loved, absolutely loved your message. I cried and laughed at the same time, Lexy kept asking ,"what's the matter mommy". Look forward to spending time with you during this journey.

    LISA

     

  • At 5:08 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    How good to hear God working through this (and you). I am glad to know more specifically how to pray. I will continue to lift you, your family and the medical staff up in my prayers.

    God Bless and keep you.
    Love, Jennie

     

  • At 6:57 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lisa/Ray,Ray,PGA-
    We are praying!

     

  • At 7:19 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    It sounds like you are going to be in great hands at UofM lis. You really are getting the best of the best there and from what you've said it seems as if they are not just treating the cancer but you as a person. I'm so happy that you took matters into your own hands and got the 2nd opinion. I am also so pleased that you set up this website to keep us all informed of what is going on with you ( I guess it cuts down on all of the phonecalls asking how things are going! hope i wasn't too annoying!) We think of you, Ray and the girls often and I am praying for you.

    I love you so much my dear friend.

    Tanya

    Love you Tanya

     

  • At 8:30 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lisa
    Just wanted to say that you're in our prayers as well. We miss you & I hope to see you this summer. This web site is a wonderful idea for your family & friends. God bless & your in our hearts. Give Ray & the girls our love too.

    Love always,
    Lissa & Tom
    Aunt Cheri & Uncle Jeff

     

  • At 6:45 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Lisa - Believe me... we know what you're going through! Your young age is what makes it much tougher. As Doug found out and is still finding..... attitude is everything. Keep that chin up and you'll be a survivor! Trust me. If we could share all the prayers that have been said for Doug.... you'd be all set! We'll see what we can do on that line!
    Doug and Pat Frishett

     

  • At 5:30 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Lisa,
    It is so good to read your updates..I can hear you talking. We miss you at work and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You can do this thing.
    Love,
    Kris

     

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