Just in case you were wondering

Today is a day of hope. I finally after about two weeks nearly am starting to feeling a little bit of energy. I shouldn't have but I shampooed my carpet. The dogs have been out of control and I hadn't had a chance to keep up with them in the shampooing department. But I just couldn't stand it any longer! It's a problem. I've been telling Matt we need to put Rex down. He want's to put Depends on him!! He is 15 years old. It's sad and I feel bad. As far as my dog....She is 9 and still has her moments. She is going to have to find a new trainer!! I haven't done so well with her!! Aside from that I went out side today for the first time in 2 weeks. I've been so sick, I never really even cared, but today it was the day to go to lunch. I'm so glad Jaynie called and that's just what we did. It felt like there is life outside that door and off the couch or bed. It was great! She and I had fun and we have our own little secret! We might tell someday! I love that girl and appreciate her so much. She has a great deal of wisdom and insight (for being so young) well, I beat and will sign off for now. One thing I know today....the Lord is in charge. Love to all, Karla

Hello my family and friends. Today I've still felt very weak and tired. I have rested just about all day. Matt's son and his girlfriend Kim came by this evening and we exchanged presents. I'm so concerned about getting around people right now since my white blood count is at a zero. People are getting colds etc. and if I get anything it could be serious. My respirtory has been trying to come down with something so I've been wheezing and coughing but only slightly. I'm taking an asthma medicine called Advair and it's suppose to help. I also did start the antibiotic tonight just to be safe. I'm sure most of you are trying to stay healthy yourselves. I wish you all the best in that endeavor yourself! I got a digital camera from my sons and an antique looking picture of the SLC Temple. It's beautiful. One I didn't expect. I put some pictures on the website once I figure out the workings of it all. I'm so excited to have the camera and Chad, Matt's son gave us a Digital Photo Frame! It's cool! I'm really starting to feel like I'm getting into the new electronic fazes of 2008. It's fun. Yeah for Christmas! We are receiving so many kind jestures from so many of you. Thank You also for the delicious meals. Tonight Donell brought roast beef,green beans,mashed potatoes,gravy,jello deseret,rolls. Thanks You again,
Happy new year to come with good fortune and health! When this is all said and done....I want to do something big! Maybe I can run a marathon or go to Africa....Dreaming again. Love, Karla

Hello to all,
I've been unable to post for awhile. 1st thing, my computer has been not working and then works occassionally!!! I will be getting a new computer onces the new Apple comes out in January! Horray!! Daniel (my son, has completely talked me into a Mac computer. I think he is right that will be a good computer to get. The second reason I haven't posted is that I have been VERY sick this second round of Chemo. It completely leveled me! It's been really bad!!! Today, Christmas I think I'm just now maybe seeing the light today! I sure hope so. It's only about 6:30am so I will see how things go today. My white blood count is suppose to be up around 1500 and mine is a whopping zero!! My platelettes are bottom also!! It's kind of scarey when they tell you that. If I get a slight fever off to the hospital I have to go. I've not been able to eat or drink much at all so I ended up going into the office and getting fluids pumped into me. My blood pressure was a very low 84/62. I've been so weak it's just hard to do more than stand up and move around. The Dr. gave me an antibiotic called Leviquil....something like that and if anything starts to seems suspicious I have to take it right away and call them. I've had quite a few "Pitty Parties" but I think today Christmas I will be feeling a little better. My boys and Daniel's wife Shannon and Blakely as well as Matt's son Chad came to our house yesterday and we had ham sandwhiches, plus some of all the goodies that so many of you my friends have been so kind to bring by the house. Heleena Malone brought some fabulous Clam Chowder Soup that she made a big bunch of and it was wonderful! She also helped me put some gifts in bags since I thought I'd be better by now to have done so. I thank all of you for EVERYTHING!!! SO MANY of you have been a wonderful blessing to us. Shannon Hossfield was a ANGEL the other day when she came to help!! I should definitely be feeling better in two to three more days. I love all of you and I'm SO GRATEFUL for your friendship,love ,phone calls, and help! Love and Merry Christmas, Karla

Hello Everyone,
I figure that I'd better do some updating on this blogspot since I have it! I have had such a good week this past week and have been so busy. It's funny how much better I've been feeling that I just act like I'm just the normal person that's not even fighting anything let alone cancer! I've really just have done too much and I really seem to pay for it by the early evening. I'm so ready for bed about 6:00pm or 7:00pm that I have to fight to keep from going to bed that early. When I do, I wake up at about 3:30pm and come downstairs....putts around, get on the computer, eat (yes, I've had a normal appetite! Darn!) I even put on some weight after that first week of being so sick and loosing about 8 lbs at least! I'd better watch out! Next week is my Chemo again on Dec. 16, who knows what's going to happen after that. I'm storing like the bears do...that's what I'm doing! I have a friend that is coming from St. George this Friday. I'm so excited to spend some time with her. She and I are going to a good friends wedding. Singer, song writer John Cannan is getting married in Draper. We are so excited for him. I'm so thankful for all your friendship and your love and concerns. I had the best time yesterday with Joyce Winn. She and I went and tried on Wigs. It was a blast!! We will be the new girls on Sunday in the Library. We are the new Librarians!!! She got a wig too! I think she is trying to just make me feel better and not so alone and different! It will be fun. I got three of them!!! One was for only 15.00. pretty good. God Bless All of You! Love and Hugs, Merry Christmas Karla

Thought I'd update, since the two movies we just finished are over and I need a distraction. We watched "At First Sight"....(I've been wanting to see that since I've had it for a few years) "Ghostbusters" I haven't seen that on in years!! I was looking for a little comic relief....it's sure a silly movie! I saw the Dr. this morning for my "shot" and I told him how I've been so sick to my stomach, but not nausea. Well, he said to take my nausea pill of which I've only taken once the night of Chemo. I'm sure hoping that will help. I don't seem to want to eat anything because my stomach does summer salts....Hopefully, that will be the answer. I'm very weak and achey and I do try to eat....I had some Egg Nogg yesterday. It was good! I've taken the milkshake that takes pretty good. Also, I've been spoiled with some of Donell Miller's white bread. That tasted pretty good too. This is a crazy way to loose weight, but I think it might work. Matt, keeps reminding me I'm only just beginning! I just can't imagine this for several months. I'm pretty much out of it and by the night time my temperature spikes and I just freeze and ache. What am I to learn from all of this?? I know that I will be more dependent on the Priesthood and my family. Matt doesn't really know what to do or think. Pray for him too! Love to all, Karla

Crissell Paskett just set up this Blog for me!! I'm so excited to get to have this.....She is just the sweetest person in the world....(So is Spencer) I love them both!
For any of you that might be interested in my progression! I guess that's the best word to describe it at this time. The Chemo is trying to reduce and kill the "bad" cells but at the same time kills the "good" cells. I'm really on a learning curve at the moment. But, if I had witches powers like in the Wizard of Oz I'd sure put a house on that bad cell!! Well, it is what it is....and here goes the ride on the broom. I have inflammatory breast cancer that has large cells in the lymph nodes. I will be on Chemo for 4.5 mo. with shots just about everyday here and there. Ogden Regional,McKayDee,Davis...the shots are the pits. Just to let everyone know it grows very quickly and that's why they didn't pick it up 6mo ago on the mammogram that I had. Craziness. Those of you that have some encouraging words for Matt he's devistated! His previous wife died at age 40 after suffering one year with her battle. It's a bad dream that he is very worried about having to live thru again. I don't know if I have the strength to keep him going but I'
m trying as feeble as that is. Thanks for your Prayers, Karla