Lisa news

[Laurie]

I wanted to share the latest news on my sister Lisa with my forum friends. Earlier I posted Lisa would be participating in a test drug, that did not occur as they wanted to wait with her treatment and at the time she had been without treatment for 3 weeks and this would have put her at 5 weeks withought treatmen. A couple of weeks ago Lisa found a lump in her back left thigh and has spent a couple of visits in the emergency room for extreme pain in her side. So she went ahead without the test study so she could receive treatment.

We found out today the cancer has spread to the soft tissues in Lisa's body.

We aren't sure if the chemo she is taking is working as she's only had 3 treatments, with the 3rd one being today. But even with the latest news, the doctor wants her to continue with treatment. And we trust her doctor empathetically. The chemo she is taking now takes quite a toll on her and she has stopped working and has taking short term disability. She is also on a morphine patch and they have upped her morphine suckers from 15 to 60 per month. She does have some discomfort but it seems we have gotten a better handle on the searing pain she had that brought us to the emergency room.
Two days after she has treatment she suffers from severe flu-like symptoms but then gradually starts to feel better as the week progresses.
Lisa did get moved into the cutest little house she's renting and that makes her very happy.
A lot of you ask about Lisa and I know it's hard to hear the news when it's not good news. I want to let you all know I understand how you feel when you ask me about her and I don't have good news to report. You say you're sorry and you feel bad but you wish there was more to say or do. This is the nature of the beast.
Sometimes it seems to me I'm all a bit cavalier about this whole thing, but what is going on now is the fact my mother is not doing well with this news, nor my little sister who takes Lisa to all her doctor appointments and has to hear the news 1st hand. This is the time I've had to truly step forward and be the oldest daughter and big sister I've always been. I stay strong for my family and my beautiful sister Lisa, then I fall apart in the quiet of my home.
I know many of you wish there is a cure for Lisa or that chemo will help. Truthfully the stats on Lisa's survival from the diagnosis last year was most likely 12 months and I do believe we have 3-4 months to have Lisa with us. Things could change, but right now that is not how it looks.
What I can tell you is that Lisa will go to Heaven where she will not be alone, and that gives me the greatest joy. That Lisa will live eternally without cancer or pain ever again gives me the most comfort.
I appreciate so much all your well wishes and how you all say I'm an amazing sister and daughter to go through this. Lisa is the amazing one, as she suffers so just to spend another day with us.
I wanted to keep you informed and let you know it's okay to feel bad when you hear this news or ask me about how she's doing. I know the day is going to come when I will have to tell you my sister is finally pain free, and her surrender to grace will be very hard news for me to share. It helps immensely knowing I will never carry that pain alone, because my friends and family will be with me. Although many of us have never met, and most likely never will, you all mean very much to me.

 

[starleomach]

Laurie. I wish there was something I could say other than she is in my prayers. You both are

 

[Sandi]

As I read your post and the ones prior to this one about your sister, I can only believe how lucky the two of you are to have each other and that sharing her life with us is an incredible tribute to someone so inconceivably strong, that it is beyond words. I know I am an outsider looking in and I don't know you and I wish I could express myself better but you are amazing, your sister is amazing. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Puddles&Chubbs]

Your family is so strong Laurie and your sister is an inspiration to so many. I didn't know she was still working up until this point. Wow. Big hugs and continued prayers.

 

[Chinniechantel]

Prayers and more prayers for you and your amazing sister. I am so sorry you have to be going through this, but so glad Lisa has you.

 

[Sasha]

As I read your post I thought to myself how typical it was of you, my friend, to comfort and assure everyone else while you are going through this, telling us all that it will be okay. It really boggles my mind how insanely strong and caring you are. You, and your sister Lisa, are truly incredible people. I love you Laurie, and I will be here for you whenever you need me. Praying for you, Lisa, and your family as always. xoxox.

 

[peachydays]

Laurie, I will be praying for you, Lisa, and your whole family. As others have said, your strength, and Lisa's, through all of this is truly amazing and to be admired.:heart5:

 

[alli713]

Laurie dear, I'm so sorry to hear these news. You all have been in my prayers and I hope that her pain goes away.

I've got my prayer friends also saying a little prayer for you all.
One of my friends who has been going through health issues stated this and I think it's so true and I'm glad you all feel the same way
"One thing I have really clinged to through my own recent ordeal is this: God "heals " in many different ways...and sometimes it involves bringing us home to Him -the ultimate healing!"

:heart3:

 

[eroomlorac]

Isn't life a ***** to force on us these things we have not choice or control over? Laurie, I cannot tell you what you mean to me. Everytime I read a post about Lisa, I cry. I get a little panicky when I read them and I want so bad to do something, anything! All I could do is cry and fret. I find it very hard to resign myself to certain facts of life. I just can't let these things happen but yet I can't do anything. I sometimes feel like a cornered animal when I get myself thinking too much about these things. I get that fight or flight adrenaline rush, almost like a panic attack.

 

[Midwest Exotics]

Laurie, as always im keeping lisa in my prayers as well as your whole family! Again, i cant say it enough, i cannot imagine what you all are going through, but take comfort knowing how close you are. Your family sounds a lot like mine, very close knit & willing to do whatever it takes to provide a good time out of the worst of times.

Your virtual reality family is always here!