So much has happened over the past month, I hardly know where to begin! Sorry that it has taken us so long to update again, we just never seem to have enough "time".
Let me start with thanking you all for supporting our family at the bull roast. The bull roast was AMAZING and a true work of art from Paul and Becky Borowski. I also want to again acknowledge all the people who gave donations, time, and money for the event. The event would not have been a success without you. It was wonderful seeing the great support network that we have. Your support and friendship will never be forgotten.
After the bull roast, I had my end of chemo PET scan. The scan did not go exactly how I imagined (I wanted the cancer to be gone). The scan showed some response to the chemotherapy as some liver tumors were gone and some were smaller, however, two very small new tumors have developed in my lungs. We are now trying to figure out how to continue to contain the cancer while also trying to kill it. I was assigned a new chemotherapy regimen that I started on 11/14/13. I receive three separate chemotherapy drugs throughout the day. This cycle will repeat every 21 days until the doctor orders another PET scan. I meet with the doctors again this week to see what other treatments I will receive in the next few months. I also received a new mistletoe viscum from my complementary doctor.
After the recent news, I decided to go COMPLETELY vegan. Anything with "eyes" is a no go, including dairy. Research and recommendations have led me to conclude that a true vegetarian lifestyle with plenty of protein and low sugar is one of the keys to my survival. As hard as it can be, I truly feel better eating vegetarian and I know my body thanks me. Dan completely supports this change and has decided to convert with me. He has already trimmed up, toned up, and said he feels like a new person. For those of you who help us with meals, I truly understand if this change imposes too much burden on you and you cannot continue to help prepare meals. Once we got over the initial shock of replacing dairy with almond milk and meat with tofu and beans, it all came together!
I posted a photo of the flyer for another function to benefit us on December 7th. The Stables Restaurant in Westminster, MD expressed interest in hosting a night out for us. A live band will be playing and it will be a great time for all! Everyone is welcome so come have a date night with us if you are free!
For those of you who ask how you can continue to help, updates are coming to the www.kristincare.com website.
Check out some of the new photos that we posted! I love you lots!!
Let me start with thanking you all for supporting our family at the bull roast. The bull roast was AMAZING and a true work of art from Paul and Becky Borowski. I also want to again acknowledge all the people who gave donations, time, and money for the event. The event would not have been a success without you. It was wonderful seeing the great support network that we have. Your support and friendship will never be forgotten.
After the bull roast, I had my end of chemo PET scan. The scan did not go exactly how I imagined (I wanted the cancer to be gone). The scan showed some response to the chemotherapy as some liver tumors were gone and some were smaller, however, two very small new tumors have developed in my lungs. We are now trying to figure out how to continue to contain the cancer while also trying to kill it. I was assigned a new chemotherapy regimen that I started on 11/14/13. I receive three separate chemotherapy drugs throughout the day. This cycle will repeat every 21 days until the doctor orders another PET scan. I meet with the doctors again this week to see what other treatments I will receive in the next few months. I also received a new mistletoe viscum from my complementary doctor.
After the recent news, I decided to go COMPLETELY vegan. Anything with "eyes" is a no go, including dairy. Research and recommendations have led me to conclude that a true vegetarian lifestyle with plenty of protein and low sugar is one of the keys to my survival. As hard as it can be, I truly feel better eating vegetarian and I know my body thanks me. Dan completely supports this change and has decided to convert with me. He has already trimmed up, toned up, and said he feels like a new person. For those of you who help us with meals, I truly understand if this change imposes too much burden on you and you cannot continue to help prepare meals. Once we got over the initial shock of replacing dairy with almond milk and meat with tofu and beans, it all came together!
I posted a photo of the flyer for another function to benefit us on December 7th. The Stables Restaurant in Westminster, MD expressed interest in hosting a night out for us. A live band will be playing and it will be a great time for all! Everyone is welcome so come have a date night with us if you are free!
For those of you who ask how you can continue to help, updates are coming to the www.kristincare.com website.
Check out some of the new photos that we posted! I love you lots!!