Leigha's funeral notes

I'm not sure how many of you are still following...but here are the notes from the funeral for those of you who couldn't make it.

Leigha Wieman funeral

On behalf of the Jennings Road Church of Christ, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Leigha Wieman. She was a loving daughter and sister, and a faithful friend. She will be missed.

Psalm 23
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Leigha’s mom, Olga, asked that today be a celebration of life, and for those who knew Leigha well, know that that girl could celebrate life. So, that’s what we will do.

friend – poem
friend – song
cheer coach – share
band director – share
Bri- share

See, I told you there was much to celebrate about Leigha’s life. There are plenty of tears today, and rightly so. For someone so young to touch so many lives is a testament to who she was in such a short amount of time. She made the most of every moment. Leigha once told me that she couldn’t wait to beat cancer so that she could be a witness to others that were hurting, and I told her that she didn’t have to wait – she had all ready touched so many with her spirit and fierce determination, just by simply being herself.
Speaking about being herself, that girl could smile, couldn’t she? Did you notice in all the pictures you find of her around here there are two constant themes in each? For one, she’s never alone – there always seems to be someone else in the picture with Leigha. The second? She’s smiling in all of them, and so is everyone else that is around her. Leigha could make us smile, and she still does today.
So today I smile when I see that Bengals jersey that she loved to wear to church. As a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I want to ask that no one tell my dad I just said that. The first time Leigh wore that to church, I looked back to say good morning to her as the service had just begun, only to see her dressed in that thing! I reminded her that even though our church doesn’t have a dress code per se there are still some things that even God doesn’t want to see in his house and that was one of them. Her response to me isn’t fit to share in mixed company, but it made me smile.
So, this is for you, kiddo. Just distract God for moment so he doesn’t see me do this. (jersey)
These jerseys remind us that Leigha was a passionate person, and it didn’t take long being around her for you to know what she was passionate about. Her coworkers at CJs. Her “kids” at school, in cheer and band. Her family, regardless of how long she had known them. And the God that she believed would heal her, and he did, just not here. So, I smile when I see you all here today and I know that I was right – she did have a big impact on those around her.
I smile when I see that picture that she drew so long ago that would mean so much today. A simple picture drawn for a grade would become a picture that would draw long lost sisters together, and unite a family that no longer was. If you look close enough, that picture makes no sense. On one side you see a cross and a crown of thorns, instruments of one of the cruelest ways to die…like cancer. On the other side, a laughing Jesus. It makes no sense, unless you know what Leigha knew, that when Jesus enters the picture of your life, he laughs at death.
The Bible tells us that to Jesus, and to those who know him, death has no victory. Death has no sting. To those who belong to Jesus, death is defeated by the cross, and that death as we know it isn’t the end but the beginning of eternal life with a God that loves us and welcomes us home…where Leigha is this morning. And that makes me smile.
It makes me smile to think that the Bible tells us that Jesus screwed up every funeral that he ever attended. Think about it; the centurion’s daughter? She didn’t stay dead; she’s only sleeping, Jesus said before bringing her back to life. The widow in Nain, who’s only son had died? Him too. And his close friend Lazarus? Who doesn’t know that one.
I wish he would do that today. To Jesus death may not hold any sting, but it sure hurts us, doesn’t it? And yet in the three stories I told, statements that Jesus made then ring true today as well. Leigha is just asleep in a sense, but when she opened her eyes in heaven she found herself in a place of no pain, no tears, and a Savior that told her well done.
Jesus told the widow not to cry, not because she had lost a loved one, but because he alone holds the power over death and he does today too. And he told Lazarus’ sisters that he was the resurrection and the life and all they needed was to believe in that.
And it makes me smile to know that Leigha believed that about Jesus too. Don’t believe me? Listen to her own words from her blog:
With Him and prayer, I will continue to WIN THIS FIGHT!! God is in control.

I will completely trust in God and know He will get me through this. God will prevail!!

God is in contol. Keep praying. Because I am trusting in Him with all my heart. GOD IS GOOD!!!!!
I know God is healing me in His time.

I have complete faith in my Savior and you should too!

God is still working even when I was incohorent lol. God is awesome! =)
Satan keeps trying to throw up road blocks but with God and the power of all your prayers, we just keep knocking them down.
I'm just so thankful to God for everything He's done. I pray that He continues to heal me and bless me through this. He is such an awesome God......wow. I am so thankful to Him!!!!

God will continue to heal me and bless me. I am so thankful to what He's done so far with me spiritually. If it weren't for Him and my faith.....I don't know where I'd be today. =)

And I smile because I do know where she is today, in a place called heaven, all because she believed. In the end, Leigha believed what she would want all of us to believe; that for those who believe that Jesus Christ is their lord and savior can know victory over death, regardless of who young you are and how unfair this all is.
I smile when I think she knew where she was going, too. Here it is in her own words:
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009
Going Home-FINALLY
Going home today, and I could not be happier!!! Before I go home though, they decided that I needed to get a unit of platelets and a unit of blood. So, the platelets are in now we're just waiting on the blood to come up so we can start that. It's 12:30 right now. By time they start the blood and everything and it's all finished and I can FINALLY go home-it'll be probably around 4, maybe 5. But, that's ok cause I'm going HOME!!!! =) Praise God I'm going home!!!
So, in the end, the transplant worked after all. Not the one that we had hoped for when she was in the hospital. No the transplant that happened when Leigha gave up her doubts and God replaced it with salvation. When God replaced her sins with his grace. Her guilt was replaced with God’s forgiveness. Her pain with His peace. And her cancer with a new body, one that can never be sick ever again.
So, this morning I smile when I think about the gal that loved her shoes that now walks on streets of gold. I smile when I think about the gal that couldn’t live without her cell phone in her hand now talks face to face with the Savior she loved and trusted, and wants us to join her there some day as well.
Don’t believe me? One more time, in her own words:
I may not make it back to school this year but at least I'll be 100% next year!!! I am just so ready to be cancer free for good!!! God has a plan and not even I know for sure what that is as of yet. But I trust in Him with all my heart and know everything will be ok. =)

So there it is. I hope you all can still feel her as strongly as I do. I MISS AND LOVE YOU MY SISTER, MY FRIEND!!

Home to heaven

Hi all. This is Bri, Leigha's sister and best friend. I wanted all of you to know that this will be the last blog from her spot. Leigha passed away this yesterday morning about 4:15 in my mom's arms. All day Monday she was really tired and drained; didn't really eat much. But in good spirits as she always was. She knew she was being healed. What we didn't know is that she was being completely healed. Healed so well that she will no longer suffer or feel any pain. I know for a fact that she is looking down on us right now, probably saying, why are you all crying? I'm in my fathers house and am healed!! She's got her hair back and her health back and no longer has to be carried by our heavenly father. She now is standing beside him with our grandma. Although her shell is still here on Earth, her beautiful soul is in heaven.

Leigha was an amazing person and an awesome waitress for God. She left behind so many friends and family who loved her so very much. During her fight with the disease she called Canser, she became an inspiration to so many. Her faith in God was strengthened during the course of her fight. She was so strong and knew that she was going to be healed by God's grace.

To her "kids" and staff at Coldwater schools, thank you so much for taking Leigha in and making her one of your own. All the fundraisers you all did was amazing. It really showed her how much you all cared.

To the staff at Parkway and her old cheerleaders there, she loved you guys too. Being an alumni from there, you all held a special place in her heart.

To her CJ Highmarks family, you were just that...family. The golfers, the staff...you are all awesome. She had so many friends there that I probably don't even know you all.

Leigha's smile was contagious. As was her laugh. I can remember laughing just because she was laughing. She had that twinkle in her big brown eyes that was so beautiful. Not only was she beautiful on the outside, but even more so on the inside. And that happened during her fight. Even though the disease tore up her insides, it didn't take away fromou heart her inner beauty.

I just want to share a few of her favorite verses that one of her friends shared with me. They really helped me be able to feel a little better about her passing.

Psalms 27:13-14
"I am confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord."

Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own
understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him
and he will make your paths
straight."

This one was her absolute favorite.
Phillipians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

This verse was shared with me by one of Leigha's friends in hopes to comfort me.
Lamentations 3:32-33
"Though he brings grief, he will show comopassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men."

I know there is so much that I am missing. If I have anything else to share, I will definately post it. Again, thank you to everyone for your unfailing love and continued support and prayers. Even though she is no longer living here on Earth, she is living in our hearts where she'll be forever.

I love you my sister. I miss you and cannot wait until the day we meet again. Until then, I will be continuing your undying faith. I will kiss the boys everyday for you and I will keep your memory alive in them. Remember: Always my sister, Always my friend, Standing together, Straight till the end. Through thick and thin, hopes and fears, there for each other, all through the years. Standing together, Straight till the end, Always my sister, Forever my friend.

sorry for the delay

I know its been awhile but I havent really had a signal and I'm hoping I have one here long enough to get this posted. Things have been going good since being at home. I've needed platelets twice, which we need to pray I no longer need those,as the dr said he wont approve anymore. The dr believes theres nothing more that can be done for me. Discouraging to hear but I KNOW without a doubt that God is healing me along with the vitamins. I have such a huge ministery to share once Im healed. And I know that God is healing me. He is such a strong and powerful God. I will not give up. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERS!!! =) GOD IS IN CONTROL.

Quick blog from home

This is going to be short as I never know how long I'll maintain my signal. This have been treat since being home. Sleeping in your own bed and just being at your own house makes all the difference in the world!! I've been feeling good, taking lots of vitamins for my treatment. I've had so many visitors this week!! But, it's been good. Feel free to come visit. I'm at myapartment in Celina. I just ask that you call ahead so I can plan for your visit. God is forever working in me. I thank you all for your continued prayers and support. With Him and prayer, I will continue to WIN THIS FIGHT!! God is in control.

home

Going home tomorrow......pretty much against dr's orders but we're not sure theres much else to do. We ask the dr's and they say there isn't anything left but wait and we will NOT do that. So we're going to go home and trust in God. We're going to do some holistic medicine, all natural meds. I will completely trust in God and know He will get me through this. God will prevail!! So keep praying please. God is such an awesome God and I know I'll get through this with Him and my family. Blessed be the name of the Lord!!!

Coing home soon.....but not for what you think

Well, we've reached a deadend to my treatment.The last case was pretty rough on me, sending me to the ICU. They're afraid that could happen again only worse. The leukemia came back or stayed around 33%. So, we're planning on going home and fighting thing this ourselvs, tooth and nail. We're going to use herbal methods and so on. We know God is with every step of the way. My sister and I have both seen double rainbows and my mom saw one the day I was diagnosed and again today. God is in contol. Keep praying. Because I am trusting in Him with all my heart. GOD IS GOOD!!!!!

Not giving up

Well, the biopsy still showed signs of leukemia.....not what we were hoping for. But, I know God has a plan and I am going to be healed. We'll find out Monday from the dr what the next step is so keep praying. I know God is healing me in His time. And I will fight this and BEAT this!!! As for the absess on my stomach, dr said it's looking much better and smaller which is good news. So, some good news and some bad news. But, we know God is still healing. So, thank you for the prayers. Keep them coming!!! We will win this!!

Mailing address

In case you wanted to know how to send me something ;)

The James
Attention: Leigha Wieman Room 1065 south
300 W. Tenth Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210


I'm getting a biopsy done on Thursday so pray it goes well. Once in remission, we'll do the transplant by the end of the month!! Keep praying!!

Realization's

Mom came back last night. She came after Bri, Logan, Owen and Aunt Julie were here which was awesome. It was so great to see them. Logan was so good while he was here!! I loved seeing the kids. It really brightened my day. It's nice to have mom back though too. At first, I told her she didn't have to be there, I was fine on my own. But, then we started talking and she told me some things that I wasn't aware of. Like the absess on my stomach was now being considered a tumor and the leukimia had come back again which is why I had much stronger chemo in the ICU. I guess I just didn't realize how bad it had gotten. Honestly, she scared me. But, she also reminded me that fear is not of God. So, I put thee behhind thee!! God is still right here, getting me through and He has not left. I am so thankful to still be here and am going to kick this thing in the butt!! We're going to hit remission this time and get the transplant and be cured by the grace of God!!! I have complete faith in my Savior and you should too! Thank you for your continue prayers! Keep them coming!! God is still healing and will heal until I'm cured.

Still here

Sorry it's been so long. When we came to the OSU ER, I ended up going to the ICU, which I didn't expect and kinda don't remember a few days. Apparently they moved me to ICU because the chemo they were going to start was stronger than anything I'd had before so they wanted to keep close eye on me. Well, I can tell you I dont remember a thing. I've been coherent for a few days but its been so hard to get on the computer-due to being confused for a few days, and my finger tips have been hurting because they've been testing my sugar. Fingers still hurt but not confused and able to function better =) I'm now in room 1065 south I believe. There's nothing in here to tell me for sure that's right but I'm 99% sure lol. Feeling much better. Missing my family-Bri and the kids mostly as mom and Rich have been here like the entire time-THANK YOU! So, call or text and come visit. Send stuff. Whatever you want. Getting bored but am going to be here awhile. Once my counts are good, and I'm stable, they'll do a marrow then hopefully I'll be ready for transplant!! So keep ipraying!! God is still working even when I was incohorent lol. God is awesome! =)

Quick update

Just wanted to let you know that they are ggoing to me moving me to the ICU. This will only be sure I stay healthy. This new chemo is very, very strong so they want to sure that I stay could so we can proceed with the transpant. I'm slightly nervous about gong to the ICU, but I know GOD will get through . I'll conitne to stay stong in my faith. God will get me through as He had.=) Keep up though prayers and thoughts. Sorry for the shot blog. I do no feel well. Talk to you all so!!

I can almost see it

The stomach issues are getting better, PTL. The anti-biotics as well we the pain pills seem to be doing there job. So, I'm praying that it will go away. Had the bone marrow biopsy yesterday. Painful as always but I made it through with my mom and God by my side. Today the doctor came in to give us the results and unfortunately, they were not good. The cancer is back. Honestly, all I wanted to do when he told me this news was to grab him by his doctor's coat and shake him as hard as I could and just scream at him. WHY??? WHY ME???? WHAT DID I DO FOR THIS TO COME BACK???? YOU'RE DOCTOR-FIX ME!!!!! But I didn't, I just sat on my bed, silently listening to what he had to say and trying to not look at my mom because I know she was crying and that was something I didn't want to do. So, I start chemo again tomorrow. 5 straight days of even rougher stuff then before. Once I've completed that, the doctor said we should hopefully be able to proceed with the transplant but we need to make that I'm healthy and the cancer is NOT coming back. So, more prayers!! We serve such an awesome God and I know He is going to heal me 100%. There will NO more bumps, NO more hills, and NO more mountains. I will get through this with everyones help and above all, God's help. Below are some lyrics that kinda fit. It's by Miley Cyrus, who I'm not the biggest fan but oh well =)

The Climb


I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreaming, but
There's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it
Every step I'm takin'
Every move I make
Feels lost with no direction,
My faith is shakin'
But I gotta keep tryin'
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No I'm not breaking
I may not know it, but
These are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most
I've just gotta keep goin', and
I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, but

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

Keep on movin'
Keep climbin'
Keep faith baby
It's all about, it's all about
The climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, woah

update

Still in the hospital but thankfully, they've figured out what it is. It's a golf ball size abcess on my stomach. They don't want to do surgery cause it takes to long for my body to fight off the infection. The other option was to stick a needle in it to drain it out. But, as of today, they decided to treat it with antibiotics and pain meds. I'm feeling a little better but not 100% yet. I'm praying this goes away quickly so that the transplant doesn't get delayed. As of right now, it's delayed but I haven't heard how long. They're doing another bone marrow biospy on me tomorrow, which I'm not looking forward to it but again, I know it's needed in order to make sure everythings still going as planned. So, keep those prayers coming. Satan keeps trying to throw up road blocks but with God and the power of all your prayers, we just keep knocking them down. And we will continue to do so!!!! Keep the faith......Win the fight.

Slightly early arrival to James......

Well, after attempting to deal with my stomach pain, I finally said enough is enough and had Richard, my step-dad, bring me to the OSU ER. And it's a good thing we did. Apparently, I have an abcess on my stomach the size of a golf ball. They don't want to do surgery as that would delay the transplant quite a bit, so they're looking into anti-biotics and possibly draining some of it out with a needle. I'll know more tomorrow morning. It has not been a fun night/day. We got to the ER at 5pm Monday and didn't get into an actual room until 7am Tuesday. I've had like no sleep....I'm so exhausted. They've done a ton of tests and I'm not even sure if they're done yet. But, as long as they figure out what's wrong and fix it quickly, so we can stay on track with the transplant. So, keep those prayers coming!! Right now, my pain isn't too bad but they're trying to keep it under control. I'm definitely ready for the pain to be gone for GOOD!!! And to move onto the transplant stage. But we can't do that until this infection is gone. So, I'll keep posted. I know I haven't blogged much but between the pain and my internet at home being temperamental.....it's been rough. Well, I'm so tired I keep dozing off in front of my laptop. Keep praying!! God is still working, even with all of these speed bumps the enemy keeps throwing in my face. God and I will prevail through it all!!!

quicky

Not feeling the best so this will be short. My stomach is still bothering me.....not sure if it's still the infection from the hospital so I called the dr today. Just waiting on a call back. Hoping he can give me something to fix it. The pain is sometimes just awful and it's so annoying. I can't seem to do anything. So, pray it goes away. And that the dr gives me something that takes the pain away completely. My next appt is Tuesday. Another long day of testing. Then, I get aditted on the 9th for a long stay in Columbus. So, keep those prayers coming. God is still working. Pray that Bri stays healthy as well!! =)

Praise God for awesome news!

The biopsy results showed no signs of disease which means it's time to move onto the transplant. So great!!! I'm excited yet nervous at the same time. It's crazy!!! My admittance date is June 9th. From there, I'll be in Columbus for quite awhile. They're saying 100 days so there goes my summer!! But, I'm getting a very good potential cure so it's worth it. I went through more testing today. We were there from 830-445. Way to long!! I go back for more on June 2nd. On that day, I have to get a PET scan as well as the IT chemo. Not looking forward to either of those but know they are necessary so I'll deal with it. I'm just so thankful to God for everything He's done. I pray that He continues to heal me and bless me through this. He is such an awesome God......wow. I am so thankful to Him!!!!

Tomorrow's the day!

Well, tomorrow is my dr's appt. I'll meet the transplant dr and he'll let me know whether or not I'm in remission, which God willing, I will be! So pray for good results!!! I've still been having quite a bit of stomach pain so I'm going to have to speak to the dr about that as well. Hopefully it's nothing but we'll have to see what he says. After my appt, I go and finish testing for the transplant. Apparently I'll be there until 4 which will make for a very long day. But that's ok since it's all leading to a cure!!!! Praise God for that!!!May He continue to heal me and bless me. Thank you for your prayers! Keep em coming!

Quick update

Biopsy today went pretty well. I was slightly nervous with someone completely new and different doing it but it went ok. She numbed it completely to where I couldn't feel a thing. I'm feeling it now though, let me tell ya!! I am so sore. I have to watch how I sit and lay. Not fun. But, I'm pretty sure it went well and with God's will, I'm in remission. I have an appt next Weds with the dr to find out and start going over stuff for the transplant. They want to get it going right away. This part I'm kind've excited about and also nervous. I'm so ready to be cured and back to a normal life! I'll have to spend another 3-4 weeks in the hospital, which I'm not looking forward to but hey-if that's what it takes!! =) God will continue to heal me and bless me. I am so thankful to what He's done so far with me spiritually. If it weren't for Him and my faith.....I don't know where I'd be today. =)

Biopsy

Tomorrow is the dreaded bone marrow biopsy day. We have to be at the James by 10:45am for the procedure. I'm slightly nervous because this is someone completely new and different doing this procedure on me......please keep me in your thoughts and prayers!! Pray that I get through it ok, with little pain! Also, that the results will say I am in remission and we can get going with the transplant!!!! I know God is still healing me and I am definitely in remission. And we'll be doing the transplant within the next month. God is so wonderful and good. He has truly blessed me throughout this and I am so thankful. Please pray we have a safe trip tomorrow, there and back. My car is all fueled up and ready to go. During the move, the passenger outside mirror got knocked off. Thankfully, my dad found another one and put it one yesterday. I was not very sure in driving clear to Columbus without one so I feel much better. This has definitely been a weird week. I've basically been scared to do just about anything, for fear of getting shoved back in the hospital. I know I'm crazy but I can't help it. I was there so long!! Plus, I still have that stupid stomach infection so my stomach has still been hurting. I've been having some low grade fevers, which are nothing to worry about but I do anyways. Like I said, I know God is healing me. He is healing me every day =) And I praise Him and give Him all the glory for it!! Keep me in your prayers!!!

Home

It feels so wonderful to be home!!!!!! Sleeping in my own bed, showering in my own shower WITHOUT all those tubes hanging from me. It's great! There is quite a bit to be done here though as I got moved while I was in the hospital. But, I'm not going to over do it and do to much at one time. I'm going to take my time with it and it'll all get done in a few weeks. Thankfully, my mom has been here with me today helping me. She stayed last night and is staying tonight so it'll be weird when it's just me. Especially after staying in a hospital for a month!!! Tomorrow I go and meet with a local oncologist in order to have a local place to get labwork and in case I need platelets or blood. Then on Friday, I go for the dreaded bone marrow biospy. Not looking forward to it but I know it's needed. So, let's pray I make it through as it's not my normal person doing it, it'll be someone completely new to me. I'm praying it goes well and I know it will show I am in remission. Then on the following Weds, I go and meet with Dr. Blum, who is the doc in charge of the transplant. He'll let us know the biospy results and what to expect next. So, we'll see. God willing, we'll get right in to transplant. God has been so great through all of this I know He will continue to bless me. But, keep me in your prayers. There's still a little bit to go yet!

Going Home-FINALLY

Going home today, and I could not be happier!!! Before I go home though, they decided that I needed to get a unit of platelets and a unit of blood. So, the platelets are in now we're just waiting on the blood to come up so we can start that. It's 12:30 right now. By time they start the blood and everything and it's all finished and I can FINALLY go home-it'll be probably around 4, maybe 5. But, that's ok cause I'm going HOME!!!! =) Praise God I'm going home!!!

TOMORROW!!!! =)

I GET TO GO HOME TOMORROW!!!!!! I am SO EXCITED!!!!!!! And READY!! I'll have to come back the 15th for a bone marrow biopsy (let's all pray I'm in remission!! I know I already am with God by my side), then come back that that following Monday to meet Dr. Bloom (he'll be doing the transplant) and get the results from Friday's biopsy. We'll also go over stuff for the transplant and hopefully get it scheduled. The doctor I had a couple of weeks ago, Dr. Jones, said that if everything looks good with the biopsy, they'll want to hurry and get the transplant scheduled. And I'm so ready for this transplant and to be cured. Our God is an awesome God and He has been so great through all of this and I have no doubt that I will be cured with this transplant.

"You turned my way
You heard my cry
You turned my mourning into shouting
Sorrow may last for a night
But with the light I am seeing
I am singing
You lifted me out
You lifted me out
And set me dancing, dancing
Free, now I am free
Your love rescued me
Now it's the anthem I'm singing"

Good News

The doctor told me today that I'm probably either going home Saturday or Sunday!!! YAY!!! PTL!!! I am so excited! It'll probably only be for a week as they said at the end of the week, I'll have to come back for a bone marrow biospy....yuck. Totally hate them but totally needed in order to see if I'm in remission or not. Not sure exactly what will happen after that week but if I'm in remission, they'll getting ready to prep for the transplant. I've been having some testing done to get ready for the transplant. Today was to test my heart. The test was called something Muga? It tests your resting heart rate I believe and takes 3 pictures. Not too bad but I had to get up at like 7:30. Too early for me!!! I think there's a few more left but they said I'd do them as outpatient. I'm just so GLAD to be getting out of here!!!!!!! Get to my new apartment that I have yet to sleep in! I'm defintely going to need my mom to help me get things organized in my apartment since nothing is where I want it but oh well. We can take out time. I just want to relax and rejoice in being HOME!!!! Because when I come back for the transplant, I'll be here for 3-4 weeks......yikes. But, I made it through this time so I'll make it through with flying colors then. Plus, when I leave, I'll be in remission for good!! Wow, God is so great. I am so thankful to Him for healing me and for continuing to heal me.

Getting closer

I think my counts are definitely coming up!! On the 4th, my white count was 0.3, the 5th, 0.5, and today, 0.9. My hemoglobin and platelets keep fluctuating but for the most part, I believe they are coming up!! PTL, PTL!!! The doctor was definitely happy with what she saw. So-good news there! =) I also started my bone marrow transplant testing today, which means Bri will also have to do the same testing. Today was lung function. Tomorrow they are testing my heart. The reason they're doing all this testing is after the transplant is complete, if by some chance, something goes wrong (which God willing-we know it will not =) they have these tests to go back on. Like if something was wrong with my lungs, they'd go back and look at those tests. So on, and so forth. Plus, they want to make sure everything is functioning ok before the procedure as well. So, yeah. Not hard tests. At least not so far. Tomorrow's doesn't sound bad either. So we'll see. My infection is getting better I think. The pain in my stomach isn't quite as bad. I'm still on a couple different anti-biotics. But-I still have to say-I am so ready to come home!!!!!!! I know God is healing me from all of this and will continue to heal. I am still amazed at how awesome of a God we serve. He is so incredible, isn't He?

CT scan results

Well, I just spent over a half hour blogging and another page I had open froze and go figure.....I closed it and it closed all my pages. So, blog lost. UGH! So, we start over. And we wait to open any other pages apparently.

Anyways........CT results came back today. Chest was clear, which is good. Stomach on the other hand-first off, the sample came back that I had an infection. So the CT of my stomach was abnormal. The infection that I have is called C-DIFF. And its been causing my stomach to hurt very badly, plus some other things. Thankfully they've started me on anti-biotics and I've been on pain meds which they increased due to how strong the pain was getting. So, very thankful it wasn't anything worse but glad they found it and it's being treated quickly. Definitely can't deal with this pain much longer. Plus, I really haven't been eating cause it makes it worse. And surprisingly, I'm not hungry. Thank the Lord for that. On top of the infection, I thought I had something in my eye, so, obviously I was rubbing it-hoping it would come out. Nothing. Used some contact solution-nothing. Nothing was working. Then I noticed a small blood spot on my eye so I called the nurse. She used her little light and didn't see anything but said not to rub it as it would make it worse. She called the doc and he said to put a cold, wet cloth over my eye and if it wasn't better by tomorrow, he'd take a look at it. So, I can not win. It's not bothering me at the moment, PTL. I still have the spot on my eye so we'll see what the dr says tomorrow. All I know is God is giving me such a testimony with all of this! This has been such a journey........wow.

Mom left tonight. I was so glad she was here for 2 days. Really glad she was here yesterday with everything I went through. I know she hates leaving and I wish she could stay longer but it's ok. I'm fine here by myself. And, God willing, I'll be coming home soon!!! My counts today were actually fairly good. Which could either be because A: I got platelets and blood yesterday or B: they're starting to come up. I' going with B and like I said, God is healing me and I will be going home soon!! We'll see what tomorrow's counts say!



*All things bright and beautiful You are
All things wise and wonderful You are
In my darkest night, You brighten up the skies
A song will rise

I will sing a song of hope
Sing along
God of heaven come down
Heaven come down
Just to know that You are near is enough
God of heaven come down, heaven come down

Weekend = ???

Well, this was a.....hard to say really. This entire week was just up and down with the testing and cultures they had to do......ugh. The greatest part of the week was finding out that Bri was my marrow match. And a PERFECT match at that!!! That, by far, was the greatest part of my week. But, this weekend was not the best. I had to have a total of 4 blood cultures done this week because at night, I would spike a fever of over 100 and they would kinda flip out. Well, by the 3rd and 4th culture, I was very annoyed. I told the dr the morning after culture #4 that the reason for the fevers was that my PICC was probably infected. If you recall, I had a hemed when I was first diagnosed that did the same thing as what the PICC was doing. I told the dr this info and finally today, she came in and said that they would take out the PICC today. Finally!! I also needed a unit of platelets and 2 units of blood today. I'm on my second unit right now. Taking the PICC out was not fun. They basically just pull it out of your arm as you take some deep breaths. Kinda sore. Then they re-accessed my port, and stabbed me in the hand to get another IV. My hand still hurts but I'll make due. I'm just glad to have that PICC line out. No more fevers or cultures!!! I had to have a CT scan today on my chest (to make sure there's no infection from the PICC) and also of my stomach (I've been having the worst stomaach pain). I had to drink this stuff that did NOT taste good lol. Praying that those results come back good. So, just been a rough week. My mom came last night. She got here about 845pm and says she isn't leaving until Monday. Which I'm very glad because I get kinda down and lonely and it's nice having her here. I am so ready to get out of here!! Which I know I probably say every blog but oh well. I miss my sister and my little newphews so bad. Yesterday was Brandt's 8th birthday. He's getting so big!! And Logan is so funny. And I'm sure Owen is getting big,. I miss working. The band went to state on Friday night and got a 1. WOOO HOOOOO!!!! Congratulations Dan and the band!!! I so wish I could've been there. I can't wait til next year when I'm cured. It is going to rock!!!! I miss my house!!! Granted, I've never slept there but still. It's home and not a hospital. God is healing me daily. I have no doubts about that. So, I will continue to praise God for everything He has done for me so far and continue to pray for my healing. We serve a mighty God and I am so thankful for that!
*What a Mighty God we serve, What a Mighty God we serve.
Angels bow before Him,Heaven and Earth adore Him
What a Mighty God we serve!!!!

quicky comin' at ya

Well the past fews days have not gotten better. I've had up and down days on how I feel. I've had to have 3 cultures done this week due to having low grade fevers. Last night was the most annoying because it was like 11pm and I just wanted to sleep!!! The night before I had a CAT scan (came back fine). I thought I was going to have a chest xray but they never came and got me so I forgot about it. WRONG!! They came and get me at ten til ten!! I was NOT happy. I missed the end of Idol!! And as far as i know, it came back fine as well. So, they're not finding any infections which is good but I'm getting sick of all this poking and prodding!! Today, my stomach is hurting very badly so they're checking both a urine and stool sample. Fun. Counts are stil the same.....just waiting it out. So, keep praying. Even though I'm getting so frustrated, I know God is still with me and is healing me. God is in control.

Keep praying

Well, after my amazing news this morning, the rest of the day was awful!! I got a horrible headache that would not seem to go away, then this afternoon, I got a slight fever (which I still have) so they had to do cultures again. And since my headache wouldn't go away, they did a CAT scan. I tell you what......I am so ready to go to sleep and tomorrow be a much better day! So please continue to keep me in your prayers. Pray God continues to heal me by taking the headache away, for the scan to come back normal as well as the cultures. God is good and I know He is still healing me. I am still SO THANKFUL for this morning's news. Bri is my marrow match!! Praise God!! There's no date yet for the transplant yet as my counts are still super low and they have to come up so I'm healthy again first. Then they'll do a biopsy to check for remission and then they'll schedule the transplant. So keep those prayers coming!!! God is good and is continually working and healing me!!

Rejoice in the Lord for He is GOOD!!!!

I got the most wonderful news this morning from my doctor........BRI IS MY MARROW MATCH!!!!!!!!!! PTL PTL PTL PTL PTL HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!! That is the BEST news I have heard in months!!!! I am so happy....words can not describe how happy I am!!! I am going to be cured from this disease!!!! Praise God!!! Bless you my sister....you are the greatest sister EVER and I love you so much for doing this for me!!!! I owe you my life!!! It'll still be a month or more probably before we do the transplant. I still have to wait until my counts are up before I can go home. I'll then go home for a week or two then come back for a biospy to be sure I am in remission. Which we know God will keep me in remission!!! Then we will do marrow transplant. I'm not sure how long Bri will be in the hospital but I know I'll be here for 3-4 weeks and then have to stay with a friend here in Columbus for a week or two to continue to get checked to make sure everything is still ok. But, I know God is healing me and will continue to heal me. He is such an AWESOME God and I can not thank Him or your all enough for your continued prayers!!! THEY ARE WORKING!!!! Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say REJOICE!!!!!!

Still no results from the ultrasound yet but I'm sure it's nothing. Dr said it's probably just from some of the medications I'm on. He said he should know by this afternoon.

Thank you again for all you prayers!!! Keep them coming because God is working so wonderfully!!!!!!!

Bad day

Well, today has been a bad day. My counts were pretty low. Low enough to need both platelets and a blood trasfusion. So, they gave me my premeds for the platelets (I've never had a reaction) and started them. They had just finished when I started itching. And it was getting worse. They gave me more benadryl and hydrocortisone. They also took some blood cultures because the Dr said I just looked awful. I felt awful!!! I slept for a couple of hours and the hives are finally gone. They going to try to give me the blood this evening so pray I don't react to that!!! Also, my liver is slightly inflamed so they're going an ultrasound on that at 5:30. I'm not allowed to eat or drink til after and I haven't had anything since like 11. I'm starving!!!! So, hopefully it's nothing and it's just from the medication. I should know tonight so I'll try to blog agai with results if I have them. So-a very sucky day to say the least!!! I'm ready for some good days and to get out of here pronto!!

rough weekend

I have had a bit of a rough weekend, which is why I haven't posted in a few days. It all started Friday night. I thought it was going to be a good weekend. My sister, Trina came up with Kylee, a friend of her's from church. We went outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather for a couple hours. It was awesome. I started getting hungry but was expecting some other visitors who were bringing me supper. It got to be about 6:30, and I just couldn't wait any longer so Trina went downstairs and got me Wendy's. I ate and thought I would feel better but it was the complete opposite. I felt terrible!! I thought I was going to be sick. I called the nurse for some drugs and just wanted to sleep. I felt bad as Trina and Kylee had to witness me not feeling well and left. Thankfully, it was a nice visit before I felt ill. Anyways, the nurse came in and also took me off my PCA pump (the pump that was giving me pain meds for my back). They decided that since I was pushing the button as much, I could just use pills or IV if needed. Well, if you remember back to when I was in Lutheran when I first got diagnosed, they took me off the PCA pump that had morphine in it. I got this weird, heeby jeeby feeling and had like these seizures. It was very strange. They had to give me small doses of morphine to get it stop. So-the exact same thing happened with these pain meds. It is the worst feeling ever. So, Friday night was not a good night. I barely slept so come Saturday, after they kept giving me small doses of pain meds, I slept pretty much all day. I didn't wake up til 3:30. And even then, I didn't want to get out of bed. I was miserable. Yesterday wasn't too bad. I woke up to a text from my sister. She had went to one of our friends bachlorette party's, which I was supposed to go to as well. It was a picture message of her and the 2 girls we grew up with. The text said "Something's missing....oh yeah YOU". And that did it. I started balling. I miss my sister and my nephews. I hate that it's to far for them to come visit. I'm sick of being here when I feel absolutely fine. But, my counts are still way to low for me to go anywhere. The doctor actually came in when I was crying, which was just great. I told him I just wanted to go home but of course he said I'm doing great and by this time next week, my counts should be looking pretty good. So, I'm going to be here at least another week, maybe more. BLAH!!! Anyways, my dad came up with his friend Earl from church. I wanted to get outside, so we went out and sat in the beautiful weather again. Only I started feeling light headed and nauseous. So, we came back inside so I could get some proper medicine. I didn't feel quite as bad as the day before, but still pretty crappy. They left about 6. I rested a bit and watched TV as I waited for my mom to come. She didn't get here til around 8:30. She stayed the night and spent today with me, which was nice. I think I really needed it. We sat outside for a good 2 hours and walked quite a bit. More than I've walked in awhile, thus making my legs and lower back hurt. I hate that she has to leave but she has to get to work tomorrow, which I understand. Next weekend, she said she's going to try to come up Saturday and stay til Monday. So, the weekend was a bit of a rollercoaster. Today was probably the best day, even though I still haven't felt the greatest. So, pray that I start to feel better. Because I am sick of feeling this way that's for sure!!! But, I know God has a plan and He is still healing me. This potent chemo is still working to make sure all the canser is dead and gone for good so we can do the transplant. Still no word if Bri is a match. It'll take a couple weeks but I KNOW she's my match. So, keep praying. God is still working. Come visit. I'm getting very bored. Text or call though before you come. Please don't just show up lol. I need time to prepare!! ;) Well, I'm signing off. I do not feel well and have a headache to top it off. Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers!! I know God is with me daily, helping me through this.

Still crashing

My counts today were even lower than yesterday, which surpised me. The doctor didn't seem to be surprised though, which is good. I had to get platelets today. And if my counts don't come up, there's a good chance I could have to get blood tomorrow so we'll see. Hopefully, my counts will start coming up though. I've been getting the Neupogen shot every day, which is supposed to help in raising your counts. And, when my counts come up and level out, I can come home for a bit! And man do I want to come home!!! I miss my own bed!! I've been here at Columbus for almost 3 weeks. I was only home 2 days from being at Lutheran for a week before I came here. So, I've been in the hospital for like a month!!! Crazy!! Stupid canser. I need this transplant so bad to cure it.....to get rid of it for good. I want to get back to my life, my job. I miss it! I miss my students, my own place (which is a new apartment that I have yet to come home too). I'm sorry....I shouldn't be complaining. I know God is healing me. He has a plan and I don't know what that plan is but I know He is healing me. Bri is my marrow match and will cure me. Staying positive =) and continuing to pray. My sister Trina is coming tomorrow. And the weather is supposed to be awesome so we're going to go for a walk and sit outside when she gets here. I'm excited to get outside and get some fresh air. And some exercise!! So, tomorrow will be a good day. I pray my counts are better than today!!

Bruises

I am so exhausted today. I had thought my counts were as low as they were going to get but my hemoglobin and platelets dropped again today. So, I am totally exhausted today. I've wanted to nap all day but it hasn't happened. Doctor said this morning that my counts should be on there way up now so we'll see how they are tomorrow. I got my Neupogen shot again last night. It was slightly sore afterwards but I didn't think anything of it. There was like a hard bump where I got it but I figured it was just from the medicine. About an hour went by, and I started getting a bruise. By the end of the night, the bruise was huge and awful and today it's even worse!! Here's a lovely picture of it.


Nice huh? I get the shot again tonight but it'll go in the other arm. I asked the nurse to please not make them matching lol. The nurse last night apologized and said she probably just hit a blood vessel. No biggy. I'm used to bruises with all this stuff. Here's one from an IV that got taken out.....not pretty, but it's starting to look better!


And, finally, here is a picture of my lovely piccline. They put it in after I'd been here for a couple of days. Yes, I have the port but it only has one line. With the new chemo's I was going to get, they needed to have seperate lines and rather than continually stick me, they decided to do the picc. Which is fine with me. No more pokes!! Not sure how long I'll have it but thats ok.


Yes, so now that I've learned how to post pictures, and with as bored as I get, this could get fun =) haha So, continuing to stay positive. I know there are lots of prayers going up for me as well Bri that she is my match. And I know she is. I have no doubt that I've gone through this relapse for her to cure me. We just have to wait.....and be patient which is very difficult for me!! But, God will get me through. My faith in Him has not wavered. I will continue to lean on Him and trust in Him. Thank you all for you prayers!! Keep em coming!!

Boring day

Today was a very long, boring day. But, the doctor said he'd rather I have boring days then exciting days. Boring days mean I'm doing good and on the upswing. If we had exciting days, then I could be sick or something. So, boring is good. Bri got tested today. And I am so positive that she is my match. God has made her my match and she is going to heal me. So-stay positive and keep praying everyone! We won't know for sure for about 2 weeks or more. It takes some time to get everything tested correctly. So, more waiting. My new room is actually pretty nice. Bigger than what I had and I actually have stuff to look at out my window =) But, other than that, my day has been internet, watching TV, and napping. Fun stuff. And more of the same tomorrow =) Keep praying. God is still working.

Room with a view

They have moved me to a different room. I was originally on the transplant unit because that was the only place there was a bed available. They had a transplant patient coming in either tonight or tomorrow morning and needed the room so they moved me up to the oncology floor, tenth floor;room 1037. Here is the change in my address:
James Cancer Hospital
Attn Leigha Wieman Room 1037
300 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
It's nice up here. Nice everything except the TV. It kinda sucks. But oh well.....just a tv. I actually have a view up here on the tenth floor!! Kinda nice. And from this view I just saw the most beautiful double rainbow.....it was so bright. The funny thing is I had just been talking with my cousin Laurie about how we've been praying that Bri will be my match and suddenly she noticed the rainbow. (Kinda hard to see it from my cell phone pic, but it was beautiful!!) I believe it is a sign from God. Bri will be my match and He is going to cure me from this disease. We serve a truly awesome God and I know He will never leave nor forsake me.

Good Sunday

Today was a pretty good Sunday. Well, mainly the afternoon was good with my visitors =) My friend Jason came and saw me. Then Bri, Keith and the kids came and saw me which was wonderful. It totally lifted my spirits to see those little boys. Logan's face lit up when he saw me. But he saw me hooked up to all my IV's and asked if I was sick and I saw no, just had some owie's lol. So cute. They were here for a couple of hours and left about 6:30ish I think. My mom showed up about 6ish and she's staying til tomorrow. The nurses here talked about moving me to the 10th floor. Right now, I'm on the transplant floor which I vaguely remember them telling me when I first got here that the room I was getting was temporary until another room came open. I just completely forgot about it since it's been almost 2 weeks. So, who knows. If they move me, I'll let you know!! So far, so good on counts. They're pretty low, which is good. The Neupogen hasn't done anything that I've seen so far. Doctor said this morning that he can't give me a timeline as to when the biopsy, transfer and all that jazz. In about 2 weeks or less, it sounds like I could go home for a bit, just not sure how long. Pray that I am in remission once they do the biopsy. That way, we can do the transplant ASAP. Otherwise, it'll be back to a clinical trial hardcore chemo course. But, I know I will be in remission. God is so great and is giving me a totally fresh start. Then we'll do the transplant, which I'll be here for 3-4 weeks. After that, I can leave the hospital but need to stay close to Columbus due to having to get checked almost every day. The hospital apparently can set me up with an apartment that my insurance would pay for but I don't want to do that. My friend Am said I could stay with her, which will be a huge help. Not sure how long I'll have to do that, but after that, I believe is home!! So, it sounds like pretty much my entire summer is going to be this. But, as long as it gives me a fresh start for the new school year, I'll be happy!!! And I know that is exactly what God is giving me. And I am so thankful and blessed for that!! Thank you for your continued prayers! Keep em coming cause God is working!!!! =)

Pray

We need to pray and be positive that Bri is a marrow match for me. She is the most logical match as we share both a mother and a father. My insurance will pay for the test IF she is a match. If she's not a match, and her insurance doesn't cover it, then it's anywhere between $600-$900 bucks out of pocket for me. Then we have to go to the bone marrow database. So, I am being positive in saying SHE IS A MATCH. SHE IS GOING TO CURE ME. My insurance will cover the testing and the procedure and all will be well. =) On a side note, those of you that say you would be willing to get tested need to understand that you're insurance would have to cover it or you would have to cover the test out of pocket. I appreciate all the offers =)

I am so ready to get out of here. Moving apparently went well today. Not sure when I'll be there to see it and sort it and make it home but I was told everything got moved. It was kind've depressing not being there to help......being stuck here instead. I'm just getting very.......pissy I guess. Knowing I have to be here for almost 2 more weeks, then the biopsy and finally the transplant. I said in yesterday's blog it's 3-4 weeks in the hospital after the transplant, which is true, but then it's a couple weeks somewhere close here in Columbus because I'll have to come back to get checked a few times a week. My friend, Amber, said I could stay with her and her husband, which is wonderful. Thank you! =) She's been so great during this....coming to see me and keep me company as much as she can. Love ya Am!

Tomorrow, Bri is coming with the boys, which I can't wait!!!! I can't wait to see them and her. Those little guys cheer me up so quick and boy could I use it!! I just really need a good pick me up right about now. Being stuck here, with my thoughts, is not good lol. But, I am going to stay positive and trust in God because I know He is taking care of me and will provide for me!! I was supposed to be at prom tonight, chaperoning. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful time. I can't wait to see pictures!

In regards to your comment about coming to see me Ang C-just shoot me a text =)

Now we wait

Yesterday was my last chemo injection, which I'm very glad. God willing, it'll be the very last EVER!! Now, we wait for my counts to drop and I mean drop. They want them to bottom out completely, which my white blood count is only 0.4 right now. Very low. I have to wear a mask if I go out, just to be safe. The doctors are giving me a shot called Neupogen. It's supposed to help raise your counts. I'll be getting every day for a few days. I can't remember exactly how long they said I'd be getting it. It kinda hurt a bit getting it today. Stung is more like it. Definitely not something I'll look forward to getting every day but oh well. No biggy. Doctor said I'll be here for at least 2 weeks yet. So, come visit!!! Call me beforehand and let me know!! But, definitely come visit!! =) I like having company. Today, my friend Amber came to visit again (love her-she comes as much as she can=)We went outside and sat for like an hour. It was so awesome to get outside! I haven't been out in over 2 weeks. So, that was nice. My pastor came too, which was great. My brother, Dustin, came this afternoon with some movies for me. Anyways-lets go back quick to what the doctor said this morning. At least 2 weeks here, for counts to crash and come back up. Then, I'm not 100% sure what happens but I do know that once my counts are stable, we'll do a bone marrow biopsy to check for remission, which we know I will be in. After that comes the bone marrow transplant. After the transplant, I'll be here about 3-4 weeks, then I'll finally be able to go home. And home will be a completely different place then when I left, which is kinda weird. Tomorrow is moving day. My mom, dad and step-dad are all doing it for me, obviously since I can't be there =( They've got other helpers as well so it should all be done tomorrow. I sent a detailed list to my step-dad of what gets moved and where and what doesn't get moved. A lot of the stuff will go to their place so I can sort it later for a possible garage sale. So, I'll be coming home to a new home. I'll just have to move things and place them where I want them. Fun, fun. It'll be kinda nice to have a fresh start. I know that is what God giving me. =) And, I'd like to ask everyone to pray for my financial situation. I don't want to go into detail but with me not working at all this summer, I don't think I need too. I also know that God will provide. He always does. As I've said before, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink or about your body,what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:25-27
So, no worries!!

Last day

Last day done..........again. It's kinda like Woo Hoo, considering I've been here before. But, I am praying that this is the last one and I'll be getting the transplant soon and be healed for GOOD!!!! Now that I'm done, I basically just sit here and wait. Wait for my counts to drop then come back up. The dr said they'll give me neupogen shots for the counts to stable out. Once thats done, we'll do a bone marrow biopsy, yes biopsy, to make sure we're there. Then, it's transplant time. We're still checking with insurance to make sure it's covered, so pray, pray, pray that it is!! Not only for me but for Bri or for whoever is compatatable with me. I can not wait until all this is over and I am HEALED!!!!!! It seems like its going to be a pretty long process but it'll all be worth it in the end. I may not make it back to school this year but at least I'll be 100% next year!!! I am just so ready to be cancer free for good!!! God has a plan and not even I know for sure what that is as of yet. But I trust in Him with all my heart and know everything will be ok. =) So, keep praying.

One more to go

Well, round 4 is completed meaning the final round is just around the corner!!! Tomorrow is the final day of treatment. And it's been a pretty rough round. Thankfully, I haven't felt sick at all. I only had one day of fever and that was the first day, PTL. After tomorrow, the doctor said they'll let my counts drop. I'll more likely get the Neupogen shot, which is supposed to help your counts. He said we'll let my counts drop for a week or two then I'll get the shot and be able to go home for a couple weeks, which I will love!! I hate missing......especially when I know I'll be missing things I was looking forward too. Like today, the senior choir members went to a dinner theater type thing. Guess who was supposed to and couldn't? And in 2 weeks, the band goes to compete at State contest and I'm not sure if I'll be out by then or not. That's something to definitely pray on and leave in God's hands. Whenever I do get out, I'll be out only for a couple of weeks. Once I come back, they'll do a bone marrow biopsy, yes biopsy, to be sure I'm in remission, which I know I will be with God's awesome graces. Once we're there, we'll do the transplant and I'll be healed =) I can not wait to be healed. And I know God has been healing me this entire time, as well as teaching me and guiding me along the way. As for my sister being a match, they should be sending her a packet to get tested. Right now, they're dealing with insurance to make sure all is covered. I pray she is a match for me. It would be such an awesome thing for her to match me and do the transplant with me. But, that is ultimately up to God. If she does not match, they'll go directly to the bone marrow database. So, pray for a match. I hate that I'm going through this again but I know God has a purpose and a plan. And I have no worries or fears as I know He will provide for me. So again, please continue your prayers. I know God is listening.


"Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
We will wait upon the Lord
Our God, You reign forever
Our hope, our Strong Deliverer
You are the everlasting God"

Round 3= DONE

So, in about 2 hours, I'll be done with Round 3. I'm just sitting here watching TV and onmy laptop. And sweating to death. It is so hot in here. And, I'm completely exhausted so I keep half dozing off and and jerking when I wake up. I slept good last night until about 4 when I got up to go to the bathroom. The nurse saw me come out decided to do vitals. Note-I had warned the nurses that the one type would give me fevers and not to worry about it. Well, low and behold, my temp was 102. So, they had to do blood cultures from 3 diffefent places. By time that was done, it was 6ish and I was so ready to sleep!!! Went back to sleep until about 8, when the first doctor came in. I honestly can't remember what she talked to me about because I was so out of it but it must not have been bad (sorry mom!). She left, back to sleep. 10 came and Dr. Benson came (head doc basically) to see how I was doing. He said the cultures were just for safety's sake which I understand. He said if the fevers happen again, we'll just note it as a side affect. He said things are looking great. 3 more to go(well now 2). Once those are complete, we'll watch my counts, possibley get the Neupogen shot to help them lift. He said I should be able to go home before school's out, which was great news, but of course it was a "we'll have to wait and see" but I'm staying positive in knowing I will be. At least for a couple of days before I go back in for the transplant. So, for the most part, things are going well. I'm usually always pretty tired and could sleep all the time but that's how it is in hospitals. You can't seem to get a full nights sleep here.

Someone asked me how I was doing here and if it was hard not to question God in all of this. And honestly, it was very hard not to question God as to why He allowed for this cancer to return to me but then I recall Jeremiah 29:11-"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". It's definitely been hard, knowing the cancer has come back....definitely tough to take at first. But, then I realizd that there must be a reason so I will continue to fight it until it is dead and gone. And God will be right here beside me, fighting all the way.

Round 2 = DONE

Another round complete and feeling ok. They added a 3rd drug to the regimine too. It will only be added for 3 days of the 5. Once the 5 days are over, I'll be getting the Neupogen shot which helps with the counts so they don't drop completely. Then, I'm assuming will be a bone marrow biopsy, which isn't fun but I know it's what needs to be done. Once the results come back that I'm in remission, we'll go to the transplant. The doctor told me today that I'll get to come home between remission and transplant. But, when it's time for the transplant, I'll come back and have to stay here for observation for 50-100 days. Crazy I know. He said it could be shorter (which I'm hoping for) depending on how things go so we'll see. At least it's at the beginning of the sumnmer so I can get it done, get healthy, and be back to school for cheer and band. I'm SO READY to be done with it all.....healed 100% by the wonderful grace of God. So, keep praying. I'm not done yet and I am going to continue to fight and fight and FIGHT!!!! With God by my side, all things are possible.

As for moving, my parents are going to try to get me moved this weekend, that way its done when I'm out. Things won't be where they're supposed to be (or where I want them to be more or less ;) but at least they'll be moved. So, we'll see. I know it will all work out in the end.

"I'm letting go, of the life I planned for me
and my dreams. Losing control of my destiny
Feels like I'm falling and that's what it's like to be believe
So I'm letting go"

Round one = DONE

Round one of chemo is DONE!! I received 2 differrent kinds. The first one I've never had before so we'll see how I respond to that. The second one I have had before but I believe this may be a differrent dose (stronger). It's the chemo that caused me to have such high fevers, so this should be interesting. I'm praying that I have no fevers at all and I know that with God workng, He will be sure that the fevers do NOT happen. The doctor said we'll do this 5 days in a row. Now sure what will take place after that but we will see. I'm just glad we got it started. One step closer to remission!!!!! Right now, I am in a lot of pain. My hips and legs are so sore, I could cry. But, I know God will heal me, He always has. Keeping the faith!!! As for visitors, there are only allowed 3 people per room at a time and no one under the age of 12 is allowed in. They would have to go to the family waiting room. Also, if you plan on visiting, please call me and give me a heads up with a time you will be arriving. This will make it easier to make sure I am ready and not in the middle of something. Thanks a bunch =) I look forward to the visitors!!

Thank you for your continued prayers. I know God is working and will continue to do so.

Quick update

Well, today wasn't too bad. The pain was slightly better than it has been the apast few. I have to admit that I woke up at 5 am to use the restroom and I almost couldn't walk there. My legs and hips were so sore and so stiff. But, I made it and made it through the day. I am almost constantly tired, which is normal for canser but a little rough for me. I'm sitting here trying to type and I can't seem to concentrate and all I want to do is close my eyes. But, funny thing is, I'll get off here and watch TV and be able to stay awake. Weird. My sister Trina and her husband and kids came and saw me today. Only when they got here, They were told the girls could not come in the room. No one under the age of 14. So they sat out in the family waiting room with Matt while Trina and I visited. I had to get an MRI done at 6:30 so they went to get something to eat while I got tested. After the test was over, I came back to my room and Trina was there shortly after. They brought me food =) Thank you again =) Then, Trina went to sit with the girls so Matt and I could visit. He prayed with me which made me feel better. I know I can do this...I can beat this again. I'm so ready to beat this and get out!! Keep praying. I know I am. God will make a way...when there seems to be no way. He works in ways, we can not see, He will make a way for me.

One more thing

I thought I would post my address if anyone wanted it. It is :

James Cancer Hospital

Attn Leigha Wieman Room 358

300 W. 10th Ave.

Columbus, OH 43210

James Rhoades Cancer Center

That's where I am. It's in Columbus. Not sure how to get here as I was in an ambulance but, it''s a nice hospital. They've done about a millon tests on me. They're trying to get my pain under control as I'm still having pain but my back, hips, and legs. My back isn't in to much pain, PTL, but my lower back, hips and legs are pretty sore. It's very hard to get up and walk around. I shake like a leaf. It's slowly getting better, PTL. I think they're going to start chemo tomorrow. Doctor said they're going to try to do a chemo that I've never had before so we'll see. This is just all so crazy. I thought I was done. DONE!! I'm so bummed that I've hit this speed bump. But, I know God will get me over it. I have no doubts about that. But, I have to admit I'm scared. Scared to get more chemo-I hate getting sick. Scared of the transplant, though I've heard it really isn't that bad. My sister is going to get tested to see if she is a match for me. If she's not, then we have to go to the database list and find a match. I know we'll find one. God is a healing God and He is healing me as we speak.

As you've probably figured it out, I was not allowed to go to NYC with the band and drama troupe. Very upset about this. But, I know my health comes first. I've just been looking forward to it since last year =( Oh well. There will be other trips.

I'm still not sure how long I'll be in here. Hopefully not long. School's almost out and I'd hate to be the hospital for the last few weeks of school. Especially since I was out the first few a weeks in the beginning. This is just crazy..........I'm at a loss for words. Please continue praying for me. I know God is working and is healing me.

Keep praying

I apologize but I am to exhausted to blog. It would come out all weird and make no sense. So, instead, I'm going to go to sleep and wake up in the morning refreshed and fill everyone in on what is going on. God Bless and keep those prayers coming!!!!

Headed to Columbus

Well, tomorrow at 7am, I will be headed to columbus via ambulance to there clinic down there. From what I was told, I will probably be there 3-4 weeks. It sounds like they'll be doing extensive chemo to get me back in remission, then once I'm in remission, they'll do the bone marrow transplant. Crazy!! I'll have more details once I get there, this is just what my doc said but wow! Whatever it takes to get me healthy so I can start a fresh school year next year. Once I have an address and stuff, I'll post it so you all have it. Just keep me in your prayers! I have absolute faith in God right now with this and am not worried. I am scared a little but I know He is always right there beside me. So......the next time I blog, it'll be from good ole columbus..........wow.......time to get healthy!

I wish when something bad left, it would STAY GONE

Well, I'm home from my week long stay in the hospital. Wow, the week actually went fast. And despite all the pain, it really wasn't that bad...until today. The surgery went well. The surgery (called vertebroplasty) was kinda painful as I said before. I can't even describe to you how it felt......ugh. Anyways, they decided to take a biospy of the area just to be safe (as they weren't 100% sure as to why it had re-fractured anyways). I got through yesterday. Today was even better. Less pain daily, which I pray continues. The doctor came in around 2:00 to speak to me/send me home. I knew going to NYC was out of the question by the conversation's we had previously. I was very much bummed.....this was something I've been looking forward to since LAST school year!!!! But, it's ok. My health comes first. Anyways, they asked if I wanted to go home and of course I said yes. Then they said they had some bad news from the biopsy they took. The cancer is back. I was stunned. I just had a bone marrow biopsy done 2 weeks ago and the marrow looked great. So, this has come back in less than 2 weeks. I could not believe it. I didn't want to believe it. The doctors didn't want to believe it. Thankfully, it was Richard, my stepdad there with me. My mom would have freaked, causing me to freak. I cried.......asked how, why? This isn't fair....because it's not fair. They're not really sure how and of course no one knows why. So, I have an appointment with Leslie and Dr. Aggarwal on Monday morning to discuss everything and go over options. We can now look into possibly getting either a bone marrow and stem cell transplant. Hopefully, one of those is an option and it completely cures it. Otherwise, it's more treatment only rougher. I know I can get through this. It just sucks. I was so ready to be done. So ready to start fresh!! So excited about next school year already!!! But, we hit a speed bump. And, since it's only been 2 weeks, it's a very small speedbump that I KNOW God is going to get us over quickly!!!! So keep praying. Pray, pray, pray because I will not stop until this is gone for GOOD!! And it will be gone before summer. I promise you that and I promise myself that!!!! I am strong and powerful and my God is even more strong and powerful than I and I completely trust in him. Let's trust in him together.......

So far, so good

Well, everything looks ok according the doctor. I'm stil not allowed to go home yet but they are hoping for tomorrow afternoon. I'm still not sure about weather or not NYC is still in the picture. I will be so bummed if I'm not able to go =( The doctor said he won't make a final decision until Saturday morning so we just have to keep praying!!! Whatever the answer, is God's answer and I will be ok with it whichever it may be. Well, it has been a crazy day so I'm signing off for now. Nap time

Successful but painful surgery

I was actually able to sleep last PTL! But today was slightly nerve wraacking and painful.They took me down for surgery about 8ish, I believe. They gave me somethign but, not sure what. I honestly don't rememeber much of what happened beause I was in so much pain. The next things I knew, they were like literally hammering nails or something in my back. WOW. PAIN!!! They did it 4 times,plus everything else they did. I was trying to stay calm and breathe but......yea. It was pretty rough. I have no idea exactly what they did but I will tell you that was the most painful thig EVER!!!! Beyond bone marrow. Doctor said it went well and should heal fine. So, keep praying. Thank you for your prayers during the surgery. This has definitely been a rough 2 weeks but I hope and pray it's over now!! We're supposed to leave for NYC on Sat night........I will he so sad if I can't go. I know my health is first....but please pray I can go. Well, I am whooped so I am going back to my bed, watch AI and go to sleep. Keep Praying!! God is always working!!!

BTW-Pastor Dave-thank you for stopping up today!! I greatly appreciate it!!

posting issues....sorry

I pray this is the last time

Back in Lutheran again. Sunday after church, my back started hurting very badly, to the point where it hurt to move let alone walk or stand. I called my mom and begged her to come down, and of course she did. I really didn't want to go to the ER again so I toughed it out all night. Very rough. Didn't sleep at all. My back just kept spasming and hurting. Nothing I took was helping and nothing I did was helping. Finally, at 8 on Monday morning, I called my oncologist. She said she would need to see me before she could really do anything for me. So, mom and I hopped in the car and headed to the office. Once we got there, the dr said she thought that maybe I had another compression fracture in my back. She immediately sent me to Lutheran. Mom drove us but I was in so much pain I almost wish we could've gone in the ambulance, just to get there faster. But, I made it. Before they could do the MRI, we had to get my pain under control, which took a little bit. I was just ready to not be in so much pain!!!!!! MRI went well. I think I dozed off during it due to the pain meds and lack of sleep. But, here's the bad news: I have to have more back surgery. The second fracture I got last year in my T8, was unable to be fixed when they found it. They said that it would heal itself over time. Well, it SHOULD have but it didn't. Due to all the steroids and other meds I'm on for the cancer, plus with how flimsy my bones are anyways, it did not heal. It was a 10% fracture.....it is now a 30% fracture. Plus, the T9 and 10 are compressing against it, more or less causing it to be inflamed and even more sore. Soooooooo, I saw a specialist and we're going to do the vertiboplasty tomorrow (the cement stuff). So, keep praying for me. God is still working in me and healing me. Saturday is the day we leave with the students for NYC. I asked both dr's and the specialist, and they seemed to think I may still be able to go. But, we'll see. I will definitely be bummed if I can't go but I know my health is first. So, please keep me in your prayers. Pray the surgery goes welll and I make it through with flying colors! Well, I am exhausted still, from lack of sleep and meds so if this post is a little strange, I apologize. I kinda keep dozing off as I type =)

An interesting 24 hours

Well, my pain did not get better last night. It got to the point where I kinda freaked myself out so I decided to go to the Mercer County ER. Bad idea. Being as I've been dealing with this stuff since last year, I know my body and what's wrong and what needs to be done. The ER doctor did NOT. I got to the ER at about 11:30. Strangely, my blood pressure was 60/35......way to low. I about passed out. I laid down and they gave me an anti-inflammatory for my back. Within a half hour, I felt so much better..ready to go home! But, the doctor decided to run a bunch of tests. Basically, he wanted more of my money. He ran a CBC, blood cultures, EKG, and a Cat scan. All a waste in my opinion. Everything came back ok except for the CBC. He said my white count was elevated to 20,000. A normal person's is only 10,000. I told him I had just received chemo the day before and started a bunch of new meds, which is most likely what was causing the sudden rise. He, on the other hand, started rambling on about how it could be all these other diseases. Okay buddy. I have leukimia!! I just had a bone marrow that turned out wonderful. Give me a flippin break!! He called Lutheran and got the on call doctor. Foreign guy who knows nothing about my case. The ER doctor proceeded to tell the on call oncologist what he thought was wrong with me so the on call doctor told him to send me to Lutheran. I was not happy. I TOLD the ER doctor I was fine, I did not want to go to Lutheran. I said just send me home, and if I still feel bad the next day, I'll call my own oncologist and see what she wanted me to do. Apparently, he decided not to adhere to my wishes as he said he was sending me anyways. Definitely not happy. So, I laid around in the ER until 6am....NO SLEEP except for maybe an hour. At about 6:30, the squad arrived to take me to Lutheran. What fun that was. No lights thank goodness. It should be a lovely, hefty bill though!! I got to Lutheran about 8am. I just laid in bed and watched TV til about 9:30, then the oncologist (different guy then who the ER doc spoke too) came in with Mary (she's an RN assistant to the oncologists). I told Mary to get me the heck outta there. (She was always there when I was first admitted.....great lady!) She laughed and asked why I was there cause I looked great. I said, yeah I know. I feel fine! I told her my story from the night before and that I tried telling the ER doc I didn't need to go to Lutheran but he didn't listen. She said everything seemed and looked fine from what they got from Mercer so she would talk to the doctor and get me out of there. Thank goodness!!! The doctor went ahead and ordered another CBC to double check my counts. White counts still elevated but low and behold, the doctor said it was due to my new medication. HELLO!!! Did I NOT tell the ER doc this???? He said I was fine and I checked out at 12:30. So, not happy about this little experience. Small town doc doesn't know how to react to cancer patients. Well buddy.....listen to the patient!!!!! So, I'm home, I'm fine. Only a tiny bit of pain but it's normal. And I'm exhausted!!! I can't wait to get in my own bed and SLEEP!!!! So tired!!!! Very interesting evening. I am not excited to add this to my medical expenses thats for sure. But God will provide! I have no worries there. =)

I am so excited to move into my new place. I'm right in my friend Christa's back yard, which is great!!! Moving is going to stink, as I hate doing it but that's life. I won't be moving everything thats here, there. I'm going to get things sorted. I have way to much junk. My grandpa, who turned my mother into a packrat, is some what wearing off on me and I am going to try to break it!!!! =)

So, I am so thankful to be home. NO MORE HOSPITALS FOR ME!!!! I am healthy once againand will continue to stay that way. Thank you for your continued prayers. I greatly appreciate them. I definitely can not fight this disease alone. God is always by my side!!

Miserable

I think I'm home free and everythings a-ok and I hit a stumbling block. Last night around 9, my upper back started hurting and I was getting short of breath. I took some tylenol and went to bed, hoping it'd be gone by morning. No such luck. I was still short of breath but I thought, well I'll go to work and see what happens. The pain in my upper back got worse and was still short of breath. I am now completely miserable. It feels like dejavu from last summer!!! The pain is in the same spot as where the second spinal fracture was, which worries me. I called my dr and talked to her and she thinks it may just be inflammation around where the fracture used to be, as it should be healed. So, I'm supposed to keep an eye on it and give her a call tomorrow. She said if it gets worse, to go to the ER but I hate hospitals so I'm trying to tough it out. I took some hardcore pain meds and they've kinda helped but not much. The shortness of breath isn't so bad but man does my back hurt. SO BAD!!!! I just want to cry but crying makes it hurt worse. I pray that it's not fractured again and it is just inflammation and it will be gone by morning. If not, I'm worried as to what the doctor will want me to do. I just can't seem to win!!!! The dr said that it's not the disease so no worries there. But I'm still freaked since the pain is in the same area as the second fracture and feels about how it did last summer. So, pray for me...again. I know God will heal me yet again. As for the hip and neck pain, thankfully that's gone. But I'd rather have that pain than this pain!! I am absolutely miserable!!

I signed the papers on my new apartment today =) YAY!!! I am definitely moving on April 9th and 10th (thursday and friday) and if we need too, we'll finish up on Saturday. I start paying rent on the 10th though so I'd like to have everything moved by then. Again, any and all helpers are appreciated!!! =)

Time to PARTY!!!!

Biopsy came back GREAT!!! I am officially in maintenance!!!! And I am so excited!!!!! Once a month for about a year and a half. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not even describe how wonderful I am feeling right now!!!! I made it through! God got me through! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. They definitely worked!! What an awesome God we serve! He has taught me so much during these 7 months and has changed me for the better. It is now time to celebrate kicking this things butt!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I think I found (and decided) on an apartment. I'm hoping to move Easter weekend but I don't think I'm going to have a garage sale before hand. I'm just to busy to try to plan it. So, instead, I'm going to try to sell the couch, loveseat, coffee table and end tables, and desk I have so it'll give me less stuff to move. Than, while I'm packing/moving, I'll sort stuff into a "garage sale" pile. So, if you know anyone who needs the stuff I listed above, let me know!! And, like I said, we're going to need help moving! Friday the 9th and Saturday the 10th. Last time I moved, I couldn't seem to get much help so hopefully this time, I can find more volunteers. But, we'll see =)

NO MORE CANSER-NO MORE CANSER-NO MORE CANSER!!!!! PTL PTL PTL PTL!!!!! =)

Garage sale time!!

So, I think I found a place and it's here in Celina. Nice place, decent rent. But, I have way to much junk to fit into it so I'm going to have a garage sale next weekend. I'm just praying the weather is nice for it and a lot of people show up. I have furniture to get rid of plus loads of other stuff. So, hopefully it'll go well and I'll sell everything. I think I'll be moving Easter weekend. Good Friday and Saturday. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!! Please get ahold of me if you can help!!

Tomorrow is my first day of maintenance. I should get my bone marrow results, which I'm praying are good and I'm sure they will be. I have to be at Lutheran at 8:30am for I.T. chemo. YUCK!! But I.T. is better than a biopsy any day!! Then, we'll head to the office for a doctor's visit and a quick chemo push. Shouldn't be too bad of a day. My hip is still bothering me and gets to hurting pretty bad. My neck hasn't been bothering quite as much today so I'm hoping that is going away. Not sure what's up with my hip though. Have to see what the dr says tomorrow. So, keep those prayers a coming!! God is continually working and I am so thankful for everything He has done in my life!!

Great Season Cavs!!!

What a busy day!! This morning started out with Junior High solo and ensemble. I had to be at Minster at 8am. Too early lol. But I made it through and the kids did pretty good. I went straight from Minster to the school to leave for the basketball game in Bowling Green. It was a great game but sadly, the Cavs lost. What a great season though!! Congrats Cavs on an outstanding season and all the excitement!! It's been great cheering them on and I can't wait til next school year!!

On another note, I am in so much pain. My back is sore from where they went in for the biopsy, my hip, butt and leg hurt from the dr hitting the nerve. Driving kills and even being a passenger hurts. Needless to say, after the long drive to and from BG and sitting through the game, I am miserable. Sitting is uncomfortable and trying to sleep is not fun. I'm praying that it heals and stops hurting, which I'm sure it will. It's just a little rough waiting for it to get better. So keep me in your prayers. Pray for healing and a new apartment!! God is always working =)

Time for more prayers

So, I found out today that I have to be out of my house by the end of April.....wonderful. I knew it was coming but I didn't think it would be this quickly. And it sucks cause I love this house. But I understand that they have to try to sell it or get a renter in here that they can make some money off of. It just sucks that I only have about a month to find something. Next week is going to be crazy with cheer and if the basketball game makes state and then the following week I'll be in NYC. So that leaves me with about 3 weeks to find a decent place and move.....AGAIN. I hate moving. So, time to pray me into a new house. I'd like to continue renting. I can't afford to buy anyways so renting will work fine. I just need a big enough place to hold all my stuff. So, pray God leads me into something nice.

Tomorrow is going to be a very busy day. We have junior high solo and ensemble until 3 and then we leave for BG for the game at 4. So a non stop day!! Hopefully the Cavs bring home a victory. Then we'll be off to state next week!! GO CAVS!!

I miss you too Am! Get ahold of me when you're in town next!!

Made it through

I made it through the biopsy. And PTL, it didn't hurt as badly as the last time. The doctor used more numbing medicine then last time which REALLY helped. Only problem we had was when she was going in for the marrow, she hit a nerve in my butt, which caused a shooting pain down my leg to my foot. Very painful. But, other than that, it went well and the marrow looked great. I start maintenance chemo on Tuesday. So glad to be done and have made it through!! Praise God for helping me through!!!! He truly is an awesome God! I'm still sore today. My butt hurts and I keep having slight pains in my leg from her hitting the nerve. It's hard to get comfortable sitting and especially sleeping!! I was able to make it to the game last night though, which was great. I didn't drive, as driving is very painful after a biopsy. The game was great and we WON!! We now play again on Saturday in Bowling Green again. I'm so excited that our team is doing so well!! It would be awesome if we made it to state! GO CAVS!!!

Biopsy day is looming

Tomorrow is the day......YUCK! I am so not looking forward to getting my biopsy tomorrow morning. And it's bright and early too, at 8:00am. Not fun. I have some meds I'm going to take to chill me out and help with the pain so we'll see how it goes. Pray that I get through ok and the test results come back great. Once we get the results back, I'll start maintenance chemo. I've still been having some hip pain and I think I pulled something in my neck as well. Either that or it's hurting due to stress from worrying about this stupid biopsy. I feel like I should go to the chiropractor but they scare me now with the whole issues with my back. So, we'll see what the doctor says tomorrow. I'm excited about the game. Definitely not excited about the long drive after getting drilled in the back but excited for the game. Hopefully the Cavs come out on top!! So tomorrow is going to be a busy day. Hopefully it is a good day!! GO CAVS!!

Weekend in review

This has been a very busy weekend. And it's going to be a very busy week! My sister and I were going to go to Winter Jams on Friday night at the coliseum in Ft. Wayne. The doors opened at 6 so we got there at 6. And WOW. I have never seen a line as long as the one of people waiting to get into the concert. Needless to say, we didn't go. 2000 people weren't able to get into the concert due to all the seats being taken. (It was a $10.00 donation concert of a bunch of christian bands) I was bummed that we weren't able to go so I'm hoping we'll get to go next year. We'll just plan on getting there even earlier!! So, after we failed at that, we walked around the mall instead.

Yesterday was busy with the district basketball game. It was a pretty exciting game. The Cavs went into the half down by 11 so I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. But they came back out ready to win and win we did!! So, now we play in Bowling Green on Weds. night. I'm excited for the game but Weds. is not going to be a fun day as I'm to get my biopsy at 8:00am that morning. I'm praying that it doesn't hurt as bad as it normally does and that I'm not in to much pain afterwards. It's going to be a rough trip to BG though, that's for sure! So keep me in your prayers for that day!! As long as the test comes back good, I'll start maintenance chemo, which is once a month. I'm so thankful to be done with all the rough stuff!! Praise God for getting me through the past few months!!

Today was our end of year cheer banquet. It went very well. It's strange though to have the end of year banquet and yet still be in season. But, it's also very exciting!! This week starts cheer clinics for next year's tryouts. If we continue to advance in tournament, I'm going to have to do some rearranging for tryouts but I think I've got it figured out. It would be so awesome if we made it to state!! Go Cavs!!!!

So, all in all its been a pretty good weekend. I got to see my sister and her family, and also my parents yesterday. We went there for dinner, which was nice. It's always great to spend time with my nephews....and of course everyone else =) My left hip has been bothering me this week. It went away but then it came back today. Very painful and I'm not sure why. I'll definitely be notifying my doctor about it on Weds. I'm sure it's nothing but still....better safe than sorry! So keep praying!! Almost through it!! God is definitely still and always working.

Let's go Cavs!

Well, we won our tournament game last night, which was so exciting!! It was a great game! We now play on Saturday at 1:00pm for the District title. Should be another exciting one!! =)

My bone marrow biopsy is scheduled for Weds. morning. Not looking forward to it but I know I'll get through it and be fine. Just keep me in your prayers!! Pray that it's not too painful and the results come back good (which I know they will!). The kicker is, if we win Saturday, we'll play on Weds. night. Which will be interesting after a biopsy but I know I'll get through.

I was hoping to start back up at Highmarks next month. Once the biopsy results come back and I start maintenance, I think I'll be ready to start working again. I had thought that I was going to be able to get my Weds. night bar shift back. I recall being told that it was there for me when I was well enough to take it back. But, apparently, the girl who took it over can't afford to give it up-which I understand.....but still. I never wanted to stop working it in the first place....I kinda had to due to my health. And I was under the impression the entire time I was fighting canser, that I was going to be able to get it back when I was ready. But, I guess not. Yes, I'm upset. I loved that shift, especially with golf season coming up and my golfers. But, I am trying to be positive and know God has something planned for me. Like I told my sister, maybe God is telling me I'm not ready to start bartending yet. And, I know that if a shift becomes available, they're going to notify me. And the girl working Weds. night bar is moving in August or September and I'm able to get it back then, if I want. So, we'll see what happens. I've definitely got to do something to get me through the summer with household bills and medical expenses. Yikes!! No worry's though. God will provide. He always does =)

Do not worry

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink or about your body,what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:25-27

Turn of events

Well, no bone marrow biopsy for me tomorrow! And I can't say I'm upset about it lol. My counts are slightly better than before but still not high enough for a biopsy so, we're rescheduling it for next week. So, I get a week off. The basketball game is back to being on weds now only it's not starting til 9! Kinda late in my opinion but I'll be there! On a side note, I'm typing this post on my phone as for some unknown reason, my internet on my computer is acting up. So if my post is all screwy, it's because of my phone. But anyways, here's to a great week off! =)