She's having fun now

Word of warning I'm not a writer and my typing doesn't always keep up with my thoughts.
Wednesday when Amy finished registering they sent her to get chest x-rays, they drained fluid to take to the labs to test again and started more blood work. Can you say "pincushion"?

Today she was at home relaxing, taking care of things before tomorrows long day.Tomorrow she goes back to MD Anderson for a PET scan around noon then she has to find something to do until 9pm when they will give her another MRI. She figures they'll explore the area and grab a bite to eat then explore some more.
Amy had a visitor from Cook MS, Judy Luchack & her son Austin stopped by. With them they brought Cards, a beautiful prayer shawl, well wishes, and a collection to help defray costs like parking, gas and lunches. Amy says she can't find the words to describe her feelings, but in our conversation she was overcome with emotion with the generosity she has received. She can't believe how truly blessed she is with friends who are willing step up however they can to help her on this crazy journey.


Next week on Tuesday she and her parents will attend a New Patient & family orientation.

Then on Wednesday next week Amy will meet with her doctor to figure out what course of treatment they will follow. The cancer Amy has is in her cells and not a lump or tumor where they could go in and surgically remove and/or test. There's a chance she may have to have a needle biopsy to finalize the route of treatment. Amy's not so sure about that needle but she'll do what it takes.

Dr Tsao (Amy's doctor and yes like the Chinese food we all like) concurred with doctors at Willowbrook Methodist that once treatment begins the fluid should begin to dry up and they will be able to remove the drain. Amy's only allowed to drain it once a day.

So keep Amy in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow. She doesn't think she'll be home until after 11pm so I won't know anything new to post until Saturday.

Amy plans on facing this with humor and she's good at it. We were both laughing when we said good bye until we talk again.

Several folks have asked about getting Amy's grandchildren some gifts since Amy hasn't been up to shopping so I was told to post their sizes.
Jasmine is 3 almost 4 wears a 4T and 7 1/2 shoe. When Officer Sandy asked what toys Jasmine liked Amy's mom said she had the Toys R Us sales flyer where Jasmine circled toys she wanted. We had to laugh.... almost everything was circled.
Christian is I believe 5. He wears an 8 or an 8-10 in shirts and pants. He likes anything spiderman, toy story or from the movie Cars. He has a Nintendo DS and was wanting a game with Buzz Lightning.

That's it for tonight. If I happen to hear anything tomorrow I'll let you know.
Again Thank you Cook Warriors for you support and generosity.

Have a blessed night
Carla