Journal Entry for October 13, 2007
October 13, 2007 12:06am
Well, sadly I am no longer a caregiver. My grandother died last night. She was in the hospital for two weeks fighting hard for her …
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sippiek
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About Me
I am an ovarian cancer survivor. I just finished my chemo on June 28, 2007. Tests say I'm cancer free. My hair is growing back and I feel great. School just started recently so I'm back as a substitute teacher. While recouperating from my cancer surgery, my grandfather, whom I was extremely close to and living with to take care of, passed away.
Interests
Currently coordinating a meal ministry program at my church.
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Journal Entry for July 1, 2007
July 1, 2007 2:55pm
I had chemo last Wed and Thursday, so I'm writing this later than usual. I just didn't feel up to writing before. It just so …
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Journal Entry for June 7, 2007
June 7, 2007 11:17pm
I only update this thing during chemo days. I read everyone else's journals on my list...but I just dont post. I guess you could say …
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Journal Entry for May 4, 2007
May 4, 2007 3:53pm
Well, I got good news and bad news. The bad news is that I have to have two more treatments. The good news is that I'm going to wait until after …
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Journal Entry for April 13, 2007
April 13, 2007 9:33pm
Well, I finaly puked. I haven't had any puking until now, after my 3rd chemo treatment. I really wanted to get through this whole process being …
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Hey good looking - miss you! quote of the day: Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. xo Sandi
Flower
Here are some Spring Flowers for you! Spring has peeked its tenative head out here in Pittsburgh. Hope you have a Great Week. - Julie
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Hello! Enjoy the afternoon.
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Flower
Have a HAPPY EASTER. Here are some Spring Flowers for you.
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Hug
Here is a hug, haven't heard from you in a while. Hope all is well and you just have been busy and not needed support. Have a great weekend. - Julie
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a RelativeI lost my grandfather on January 27, 2007. I had been living with him and my grandmother to help take care of them. I had surgery to remove ovarian cancer on Jan. 11. I have been living with my parents while recuperating. I knew that when I moved back with my grandparents that my Pap would be gone. He had gone downhill quickly in the last 2 months before his death. We were all around him when he died. I got there just in time to see him take his last breath.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- One of the last times I went back to his house, I went into his bedroom, also the place he died, smelled his cologne, and grieved through crying.
- Writing Working / Worked
- On the night he died, I wrote him a letter. I read the letter at his funeral. Days after, I continued writing him letters.
Close Ovarian Cancer
Everything happened so fast. I went into the ER with tremendous pain. I hesitated for 6 days b/c I didn't have insurance. They found a large mass. Scheduled surgery a week later. They took out a basketball size tumor, found it cancerous, so did a hysterectomy. Soon, I'll be starting chemo for measures of precaution.
Treatments
- Carboplatin Working / Worked
- Started Wed., Feb. 27, 2007. Finished June 28, 2007
- Chemotherapy Working / Worked
- Finished June 28, 2007
- Hysterectomy Working / Worked
- Doctor said he got all the cancer by removing everything.
- Taxol Working / Worked
- Finished June 27, 2007.
Open Adoption
I'm 27, but since my college days (8-9 years ago), I always felt that I would eventually adopt children. I recently had a hysterectomy to remove cancer, so now, it is inevitable that I will adopt. I'm not ready yet, but eventually will be. I mostly see this as a sign that my intentions were right.
Open Caregivers
It's just Gram and I now. Pap passed on January 27, 2007. She's not as much to handle by herself. I miss my Pap though.
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