6 month check

Hi everyone, Warren and I got back from Seattle today from having my 3 mo. checkup. I have been feeling so good, and my swelling has been down a lot more! We planned on having the CT scan and returning home after just a routine check. After 5 hours there, a scan, visits with 3 doctors and my surgeon, we found that a new nodule was found in my left lung. I have several others that showed up before, but they had not changed. I didn't have this one before. They plan to wait 3 months and recheck it for any changes. If it has then they think that they will need to do surgery. They said that sometimes they show up and then disappear, so we are hoping and praying for that. They seemed to think that the chemotherapy had arrested the other ones.
I have had one place that has still not entirely healed from the incision, and it is seeping. They put me on an antibiotic for two weeks again, and also took a culture.

I'm not worried, about the nodule or the infection, as God knows what he is doing. I know personally who is in control of everything! It did take me by surprise though, as I feel so good.
If you do think of me, would ask God to take away the infection, and the nodule? It's good to know that his mercy is new every morning!

I am so loving this beautiful weather! I love being able to take walks, plant flowers, eat outside, watch our grandkids play outside, and feel the wind blowing in my hair! (all 1 inch long)
I hope you have had a blessed summer, and loving everyday!

Love to you all, Ladeva

Happy 4th of July!

Hi, I trust that you all had a good 4th of July! We had a wonderful day, with our friends, Sandy and Doug Macomber. Afterwards we came home and sat on our deck and watched the fireworks over Chehalis. We had 8 of our neighbors come over and watch with us, so it was fun and a warm night to be outside! We have to be very thankful that so far our country is free. We have only known freedom, and it is so easy to take it for granted. I couldn't help but think about our 4th last year! Warren and I watched from the hall of the U.W. hospital as the fire works were set off over Lake Union. It was a wonderful show, but I'm so glad to be home watching some home fireworks, and feeling free! It is so good to be home. I am still getting more stamina, and the swelling in my leg has not been as bad.

I will be going back to Seattle for my three month's check up on July 21st. They will take a CT scan on my chest, as that is where the sarcoma sometimes shows back up again. I do believe that I will have another good check up. I feel good, don't have any problem breathing and no coughing. I thank God every morning when I put my feet on the floor, that I can take care of myself now, and feel good.

Please continue to pray for my sister, Edna. She is still weak, and some days she is in a lot of pain. She also has a problem with her throat, so somethings are hard for her to eat. She still has staph infection in both elbows, so she cannot have a shot in her back to relieve her of pain, until that clears up. Thank you so much for praying for her. Our whole family appreciates it so much.
Brother, Dean is also having a lot of pain in his feet and knees, and would love to have you remember him in your prayers!

Now, a happy note before I end this. I have hair that is about a quarter of an inch!!! It is coming in curly, so I just wet it and go! That is a real blessing after losing my hair twice. I have put away my wigs, and only wear a hat on occasion. I'll bet I will never have a "bad hair day," from now on.

Please enjoy what's left of summer, they already have fall decorations in the stores! God bless you each one, My love, Ladeva