Kristi's War

//January 4th// Specific days are interesting. Looking at the date on the calendar can bring back so many memories and emotions. It’s fun to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries and see how far you’ve come. There are dates that you didn’t intend to necessarily remember; they aren’t written on any calendar, yet you know. I know … Continue reading January 4th

// 12.7.22 PET Scan All Clear // We met with the oncologist today to review the PET Scan. There are no signs of cancer. We are so grateful! I’ll go back in 6 months for the next one. In 3 months, I’ll go in for some blood work. Thank you so much for praying me … Continue reading PET Scan All Clear

//12.3.22 — scanxiety// So this word isn’t actually in the dictionary, but just type it in google and you can learn all kinds of information. My next PET scan is Monday (Dec 5th), exactly 5 months after my last one. I have been feeling well and have no reason to think they will find anything. I’m … Continue reading SCANXIETY

Today Kristi went to her first post cancer checkup. Three months since she was released from the rigorous chemo regiment. Three months since she has been given a new shot at life. Three months of walking cancer free. As we sit in the waiting room to see her oncologist, we look around and see patient … Continue reading 3 MONTH FOLLOW UP

//8.9.22// VNG Results // Quick update! I had the VNG done this morning. What a crazy experience! While wearing goggles to record my eye movement, there were several tests which included following lights and different positions. Then they then filled each ear separately with cold and then hot water. When the water drained it made … Continue reading VNG RESULTS

//08.8.22// PET SCAN, MRI, ULTRASOUND AND MORE // We realized we left you hanging a little, especially if you aren’t on Facebook. I apologize for that, and I obviously blame Ray.  On July 6th, my oncologist informed us that my PET scan looked great, but….. and here’s the reason that we didn’t rush to inform everyone that all … Continue reading PET SCAN, MRI, ULTRASOUND, AND MORE

// 7.6.22 - Into the Unknown // If you have small children, grandkids or just like animated movies, you have heard of Frozen and Frozen 2. I had the song, “let it go” stuck in my brain for months on end. (Great, now while writing this, the song is back in my head! Ugh! Sorry!) … Continue reading INTO THE UNKNOWN

// 07/5/22 - PET Scan Here in a few moments, Kristi will undergo a PET Scan that will show us what’s next. We are expecting the scan to be clear. We are also open the possibility that more needs to be done in Kristi’s war. The past 6 weeks have been full of rest, trips, … Continue reading PET Scan

// May 30, 2022 - Bittersweet // We are almost a week out from Kristi’s last chemo treatment. It’s hard to describe what we are feeling. We have discussed at length the feeling of holding our breath, anticipating a good outcome, fear, and hope. A friend called this cautiously optimistic. It’s like optimism and hope … Continue reading Bittersweet

// May 24 2022 // May 24 has been on our calendar and mind for months now. Although there is still a journey of healing and recovery ahead, Kristi celebrates her last chemo today. In an hour or so, we will watch as the chemicals flow through the IV into her veins to search for … Continue reading 6th Treatment