Me and my Doctor

When I asked my doctor, (Dr. Mann) if I could post his picture on my blog, he said he was touched that I wanted his picture, and sure, it was okay. So, I thought I would share it with you.

He is a very caring & compassionate person. He has gotten teary-eyed a few times when he talks about me & how much I've been through & how strong I am. He got a little teary-eyed when I gave him a copy of this picture. He said he has to take off a day every once in a while to distance himself from his patients. Well, all of his patients have cancer, so I'm sure it's not easy! But, he copes pretty well!! Plus, he is very knowledgeable!! So, now you know a little bit about my Dr., & why I like him so much!

Love,
Shirley

Week from Hell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, just tho't I would fill everyone in on what's been happening the last wk. or so...........I had, like I said, a week from hell !!!!!! It all started with such an excruciating pain in my back that I couldn't move! I had x-rays taken, but nothing showed up. Then the Dr. put me on oxycodone, every 6 hrs. It made me dizzy, so bad that I tried to get up & fell. But, it wasn't helping the pain, it was getting worse! I called hospice nurse last Monday & she came out & had me take the oxycodone every hr., for 5 hrs. I got deathly sick, throwing up & was completely out of it. I was that way for 2 days, & had a temp. of 105. Warren & Stacey can vouch for all this. I don't even remember what happened! They were so worried, w/the high temp. & everything. So, finally, I started coming around, & the pain was getting better. That was like on Wednesday. I've been getting a little better each day. I'm still moving kinda slow, but I'm moving!! I've had a lot of set-backs, but I bounce back pretty quickly!! God's been good to me!

I want to thank everyone for your continued prayers & support. It means so much! Would love to hear from you when you get a chance.

Love, Shirley