Thursday, June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Yesterday was my roughest day thus far. They placed the balloon in the affected area with seven wires sticking out to receive the radiation. Although I slept through the procedure, it was very painful when I woke. Pain medication soon became my best friend and helped me sleep through the night. Today was much better. We took more CAT Scans today to determine whether the balloon was placed correctly. Forunately, it was and I had my first radiation treatment this afternoon. One down......nine to go. We go in first thing in the morning for another CAT Scan to make sure everything is going well and then hopefully more treatments. We appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, food and visits. God has blessed us with many friends and family to encourage us and continue to lift us up during this time.
Monday, June 13, 2011
June 13, 2011
Well, much has happened over the last month. First, Jessica completed her Junior year and is now, officially, a SENIOR!! A funny thing is Jennifer will also be a Senior after this summer session. However, Jessica will graduate next May, while Jennifer will graduate May, 2013.
Last week, Jessica and I attended the FCCLA Officer Leadership Training week in Navasota. It was such a good week. The officers planned the State and Region Meetings. Our theme for next year is Highway to Success. The week was filled with renewing friendships, while making new ones. This was Jessica's last Officer Training as an officer. After four years, it was a little emotional for her, but she really didn't have time to ponder this, as she prepared Saturday to go to Girls State at Seguin. So early Sunday morning (4:00 am), we placed Jessica on a bus with 12 other girls. She called that night and said that everything was going very well.
Today, I had my procedure done. Our dear friends, Steve and Connie, came to sit with Elven. It was fabulous knowing that Elven was taken care of while I was doing my thing. The procedure went very well. There were no complications and we were finished in about an hour and a half. I was feeling so good that we went to eat lunch afterwards and did very light shopping (10 minutes). I slept very well afterwards. I start my radiation Wednesday first thing in the morning. Hopefully everything will go as smooth as it did today. Thank you all for all the thoughts and prayers.
Last week, Jessica and I attended the FCCLA Officer Leadership Training week in Navasota. It was such a good week. The officers planned the State and Region Meetings. Our theme for next year is Highway to Success. The week was filled with renewing friendships, while making new ones. This was Jessica's last Officer Training as an officer. After four years, it was a little emotional for her, but she really didn't have time to ponder this, as she prepared Saturday to go to Girls State at Seguin. So early Sunday morning (4:00 am), we placed Jessica on a bus with 12 other girls. She called that night and said that everything was going very well.
Today, I had my procedure done. Our dear friends, Steve and Connie, came to sit with Elven. It was fabulous knowing that Elven was taken care of while I was doing my thing. The procedure went very well. There were no complications and we were finished in about an hour and a half. I was feeling so good that we went to eat lunch afterwards and did very light shopping (10 minutes). I slept very well afterwards. I start my radiation Wednesday first thing in the morning. Hopefully everything will go as smooth as it did today. Thank you all for all the thoughts and prayers.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Corder Family Update for the Week of May 9-14, 2011
This last week was an exciting week in the Corder Family. First of all, on Monday, Jessica had an interview to attend Girl's State. This is sponsored by the American Legion and will take place in Sequin, around Austin, on June 12-18. She was a little nervous about the interview because it was the typical interview. Another girl was there at the same time and I sat in on it and was asked questions as well. So, we didn't knoow what to expect. However, later that night, she received a phone call and was accepted to attend Girl's State. She was very excited.
Tuesday morning, we awoke to the shock that the suburban was broken into. They didn't take much. We thought the GPS was gone, but for some reason they left the charger in the back seat on top of Jessica's interview suit and the GPS on top of the car. However, they did take my most valuable cassette tapes from high school (I had the majority of them on cd's) and Jessica's dance bag. The dance bag was probably the most expensive item since it has six of her dance shoes that she needs for her recital in a week. We reported it and the police officer was very helpful.
Wednesday, we received news from the realtor that we have a very strong potential buyer. We will see what the bank says.
Thursday was my big day at the doctor's office. All the Genetics's tests came back negative. Yippee!!!! So, no mutations in my genes. We scheduled my procedure (yes, NO SURGERY) on Monday, June 13. It will be done in the office with a local, followed by 5 days of radiation. We are very excited. Good news all around.
Friday, Jennifer moved out of the dorm for a week. She will be moving into a different dorm in a week to work her summer job of dorm assistant for the summer camps at Texas Tech.
Finally, we were able to spend Saturday with our good friends, Tracy and Pam Sherman. We received an added surprise with Katy showing up as well. We had a great time! We even spent time with the Wood family as well. Overall it was a great weekend that didn't last very long.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We ask for your continued prayers for us and our adventure. We know that God has great plans for us and we are grateful for all the many blessings that He has bestowed on us. May God bless us all.
Tuesday morning, we awoke to the shock that the suburban was broken into. They didn't take much. We thought the GPS was gone, but for some reason they left the charger in the back seat on top of Jessica's interview suit and the GPS on top of the car. However, they did take my most valuable cassette tapes from high school (I had the majority of them on cd's) and Jessica's dance bag. The dance bag was probably the most expensive item since it has six of her dance shoes that she needs for her recital in a week. We reported it and the police officer was very helpful.
Wednesday, we received news from the realtor that we have a very strong potential buyer. We will see what the bank says.
Thursday was my big day at the doctor's office. All the Genetics's tests came back negative. Yippee!!!! So, no mutations in my genes. We scheduled my procedure (yes, NO SURGERY) on Monday, June 13. It will be done in the office with a local, followed by 5 days of radiation. We are very excited. Good news all around.
Friday, Jennifer moved out of the dorm for a week. She will be moving into a different dorm in a week to work her summer job of dorm assistant for the summer camps at Texas Tech.
Finally, we were able to spend Saturday with our good friends, Tracy and Pam Sherman. We received an added surprise with Katy showing up as well. We had a great time! We even spent time with the Wood family as well. Overall it was a great weekend that didn't last very long.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We ask for your continued prayers for us and our adventure. We know that God has great plans for us and we are grateful for all the many blessings that He has bestowed on us. May God bless us all.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Donna's Medical Update
For those that do not know, on March 30, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now before you react like most people when they hear the "C" word, it is not as bad as it sounds. I have what they call ductal carcinoma insitus. We visited with the surgeon this last Tuesday and she was "totally underwhelmed" with my cancer. It is at Stage 0, which means that the cancer is at the very beginning stages. In fact, the radiologist, that found the cancer, did an excellent job according to the surgeon.
What do we do now? Well, I had genetic testing done on Friday and now we wait. If the tests come back negative, meaning that I do not have any gene mutations, then we will more than likely do a lumpectomy and radiation treatment (not chemotherapy). If it comes back positive, then we may be looking at other options. Either way, it is good and proves that we are in God's controlling hand.
Through your mighty prayers, I am uplifted and our family is reassured. We ask that you continue your mightly prayers that the test results will be negative and that this cancer will not take ahold of our life. God is in control and He is good ALL THE TIME!!!!!
What do we do now? Well, I had genetic testing done on Friday and now we wait. If the tests come back negative, meaning that I do not have any gene mutations, then we will more than likely do a lumpectomy and radiation treatment (not chemotherapy). If it comes back positive, then we may be looking at other options. Either way, it is good and proves that we are in God's controlling hand.
Through your mighty prayers, I am uplifted and our family is reassured. We ask that you continue your mightly prayers that the test results will be negative and that this cancer will not take ahold of our life. God is in control and He is good ALL THE TIME!!!!!
FCCLA State Leadership Meeting
At the FCCLA State Leadership Meeting in Houston April 14-16, Jessica received State Vice President Public Relations. Donna received Master Advisor. We also had one STAR Event competitor placed 4th and one competitor placed 1st and will be going to Anaheim with the family this summer for the National Leadership Conference. All in all, the meeting was a success and a threshold for the upcoming year.
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