1-30-12 Trip

The more and more I go to Memphis the more and more I hate going. We spent 14  hours in an airport trying to get to Memphis. We make this trip every 3 weeks. It was also our 3rd attempt to get there. So after we get there we have to get a cab which is very scary st. Jude's usually has a company there to pick us up which is a lot safer! But it was to late for this company to run. So we took a cab. We got into our room at 12:30 A.M our first appointment in the morning is at 8. So we went to bed and got back up in the morning and got going. They always tell you not to eat if you are having any test done just in case you get contrast ( I do anyways!). I had CT, echo and EKG. So I got those done and I was done for the day. Wednesday I had MRI which takes about an hour and a half and then I had a meeting with my doctor and then I got my chemo packed and came home thank goodness there were no delays and no cancellations! My scans came back good there was some shrinking and some were even gone! We are planning on moving the medicine from Memphis to Peoria after 3 more times!! I am so tired of the trip I am grateful for everything Memphis does and st. Jude has done they have given me an extended life that I would not have had but I have truly just ran dry of energy. So if these next scans come back improved and still looking good We will move this to Peoria! Which means I will be able to be in school more and home alot more! I love being able to spend time with my friends. They mean the world to me and I know I can call on them at anytime with anything and they will be there for me! Thank you so much for everything you guys have done and given me support. This morning I woke up feeling sick. But I had to get up I had a doctors appointment my doctor is pretty cool we are alot like family. We call him doctor Al. My blood counts came back good and almost normal and he said he thought I looked good. They are doing so extended blood tests to check my thyroid because I have where I am really hot and really cold back and forth. Tonight is my dads birthday so we celebrated and now are watching movies. Frank is coming over later but for now this is all. Feel free to leave me a note! Thanks