Greetings from Stephi

Hi everyone.
It seems like I have some mountain climbing to do but I will do whatever it takes to get this battle under control. Sib has been staying with Ken and I and she couldn't have come at a better time. My oncologist gave us more information about my cancer being in the third stage which is the last stage for myeloma and that shook us all up; but, we will be charging ahead with the treatment. While Sib was here Ken's sodium levels dropped way off and he had to go into the hospital. Since I can't be around crowds of people, she waited in in the emergency room with him for 7 and 1/2 hours. The waiting room was filled with people who had fallen on the ice and been in car accidents. Thank goodness she is patient and loves me. The doctors are going to keep him in the hospital for a couple of days.

I try to stay positive and not let the pain get the jump on me. Taking the pain killers every 12 hours allows me to cope better with all aspects of the disease and helps me not to get stuck on my having cancer spiraling around in my head. Sib is trying to help me get into some support groups and into a yoga class. She helps me do whatever needs to be done.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers please. I appreciate all the support you have given me personally and through the blog.

Love,
Stephi