Friday, January 28, 2011

Finally, some pictures from the Christmas season!

These are from Advent. We couldn't make our schedules work to light one every Sunday for four weeks, so we lit them all on Christmas Eve.

Michael listening....

Paul lighting the first candle....


Mark lighting the third candle....


Our Advent Wreath....


White Christmas Tree on the porch....


Green tree in the living room....


The guys opening presents on Christmas morning...

Mark...


Paul and his hair...


Michael....


Sweet Toby!

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Update on doc visit....

I saw the doc yesterday and got him to take me off the chemo pills, folic acid, and reduce the prednisone. He is weaning me off the prednisone and I should be off of it in three months. My eyes are still not producing tears which indicates that the chemo and prednisone high doses didn't seem to help. However, I believe that I am producing a little bit of saliva. I am praying that tear production begins.

Oh, he reminded me that extended high doses of prednisone can make one diabetic. ugh. I had forgotten he told us that back in October. Anyway, he's running blood work for that disease. I do not want to be diabetic.

We discussed a diet and exercise program to take off weight. Mark and I both began today. My goal is to take off at least 30 pounds by the beginning of May. Surely, that is a doable goal. I am giving myself 4 months, so the average weight loss would be around 2 pounds a week. Please pray that we are successful.

Christmas was wonderful. I'll post pictures and tell about it in another thread.

I hope everyone had a joyous holiday season and that this New Year brings blessings and joy into your lives.

Hugs and prayers,
Debbie