Monday July 26, 2010

I have had a long day, but everything went fine and I am home recovering. Very exhausted.

July 24, 2010

Before it was time to leave to come back to West Jordan, my sisters and I needed to take a picture with all of us in a hat. Maryann wanted my sun hat. I want them to know that I love them so much and appreciate all that they do for me and my family. Some days I think Weston is Maryann's son he spends so much time over there. Love ya Sista's. I had the best day ever and know that I will be able to face the new round of chemo tomorrow because I have such a great family(and friends) supporting me! It helps to know that I also have heavenly father to help me and I know he hears and answers our prayers. Thank you John and James for the wonderful blessing. I am strong and I will make it one day at a time!

One very proud mom with her son! I am so glad that I felt so good to be there for this.

This is Bracken with his Grandma Smith. All of my family and Jed's (minus Shannon's Family) were able to be there for this special occasion.

Today, I was able to go to Fielding and visit my Grandma Richards and Aunt Carol. Then I went to my house and we were able to ordain Bracken to the office of a priest. He asked his Grandpa Owen to give the ordination. I am very proud of him and the fine young man he has become. Bud I love you so much!

Here we are about half way around the lake. It was so beautiful up there!

It has been so hot here in West Jordan that my cousin Mindy took us up to the lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon. She thought that I needed a different path to walk on. It was 20 degrees cooler and I had the best walk! July 23, 2010

My wonderful family, Bracken, Colten, Weston and my sweetheart Jed. At the Clarkston Bowery for the Thompson Reunion.

This is my whole support group, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. I love you all so much!

Here are some pictures of the Thompson Family Reunion. Me and my wonderful sister-in-law Jamie and my nephew Jack.

July 21,2010

My dad called today and said that my mom was mad at me. When I asked what did I do this time, he said that I haven't updated my blog and she didn't know what was going on. So this is for them.

I am feeling really good and have had a few great days, I look forward to the great days, because you never know what is next. I have been walking and eating great, playing card games with my sister-in-law Heather, now my mother in law is with me and we are enjoying visiting. I still miss my family alot and look forward to seeing them on Saturday. Love to you all!

J uly 17, 2010

I had the best day! I was like a kid at Christmas, and my dad could not drive fast enough. I went home to Fielding and had the privilege to see the Fielding Fun Day Parade. That was the best parade, and I enjoyed seeing my neighbors and friends in it. My dad took me past my house and boy did it look like heaven.
We headed to Clarkston, Ut for the Thompson Reunion and it was so nice to see my family there. I haven't seen my boys and husband for 2 weeks and I needed that. Almost all of my extended family was there also and I thank all of you for being there so I could visit and see you.

I haven't seen my nephews, Tyler or Jack since I went into the hospital and Tyler came running to give Aunt Neicey a great big hug. I love all my nieces and nephews.

Jed took me back to the house and I had a real hard time wanting to leave to come back to my home away from home, it felt so good to be in my own house. I have all the boys and Jed with me for the night and it is so good to have them here. I love them so much and tell them more now than before all this happened. Don't let one day go by without telling your loved ones how much you love them, because you never know what will be thrown your way! (Pictures to come of this day)

July 16, 2010

I am so excited today! I just got the results from my blood work and the doctors are saying yes to going to see my family tomorrow! I am so homesick for them and Fielding.
I am so glad that my dad could come down and spend two days with me and my mom. I love both of my parents and appreciate all that they do for me and my family. I am so glad to have family close down here as well, as my cousin Mindy is gone for a short vacation, the fridge did not work very good and food was getting too warm. My cousin Becky and her husband Will came to our rescue and all is well now. A big thank you to them! My prayers are being heard and answered and I thank you all for you prayers too. Love to all

July 14, 2010

Well I haven't been feeling like getting on the computer for a few days so I am a little behind. I wanted to share with you how special my Sunday was. I had Brother Adams and Brother Healy come to administer the sacrament and they sang my favorite sacrament hymn, I stand all amazed. Boy could they sing and you could feel the spirit even if I was at home. Brother Healy talked about Patriarchal Blessings and how they are meant to guide us in our lives. Now that makes two people who have talked about that and I think that Heavenly Father wants me to get my Patriarchal Blessing.

Today I had a clinic visit and my mom took me. I was so proud of her for driving on the spaghetti bowl and not having a panic attack. She was very nervous to drive to the hospital. At the clinic they checked all of my blood, liver, kidney, and potassium levels. They are all coming up and going down by themselves and I am hoping that they continue. Took a long nap when we got back and I am feeling great!

July 10,2010

YEA!! They are releasing me from the hospital! Finally that nasty methotrexate is out of my system. They are, however, giving me 2 pints of blood before I can go, but hey the end is in sight. I haven't minded being back in the hospital, but once you have been out it is hard to come back even if it is for a week! I will be back at my cousin Mindy's and would love visitors. (hint, hint)

July 8, 2010

I can say I hate Methotrexate!! I have had a hard time with this chemo and am looking forward to getting out of the hospital. I think that it brought my spirits down a little and then the relief society sisters came and brought them back up. Thank you sister Helga Kemmemulluer! I enjoyed seeing my dad, brother John, sons Bracken and Kody King today. My family brightens my day too. I also want to thank my mother in law for staying with me, she is the best other mother there is and I love her so much. I am trying to keep that smile on my face and a positive attitude. Thanks again for all the prayers. Love to you all.

July 6, 2010

Being in the hospital is no fun, but at least I know it won't be for four weeks, only 4 days maybe 5. I have received the "red" chemo and now I am getting the "mountain dew" chemo. I love how they have a name for the chemo's that's easy to remember. I started the "mountain dew chemo at 10:00a.m. and will get it until 10:00a.m. tomorrow. So far so good. I am feeling good, other than tired.

July 4,2010

Happy 4th of July to everyone! Today has been a great day, my parents and boys came for a visit and we all had a Sunday dinner together for the first time in a long time. It was nice to have them here and enjoy each other even for a little while. Each time I see my boys they seem to be growing up faster than I want them too.
Bracken will be turning 16 on the 7th of July so I went shopping last night and got him his presents early. I had such a hard time just singing Happy Birthday to him. It seems like some times he gets the shuffle under the rug and it breaks my heart to think that I won't be with him on his big birthday! Bracken I am very Proud of the fine young man that you have become and continue to be. I love you very much and hope that you get that drivers license!
I am again thankful for the gospel and the peace that it gives me, knowing that I can be blessed by the priesthood and feel the comfort of the holy ghost with me. Thanks to all who fast and pray in my behalf and I want you all to know how much I love and appreciate you!

July 2, 2010

Today I had lots of tests and more chemo, we arrived at the hospital at 9:00a.m. for the fun to begin. First in Clinic they draw your blood from all three lines of my port and make sure that they are working like they should, change all the tubing and pack them for the next time. Packing them requires them to put in high doses of Heparin, which is a blood clot medicine. Next it was off to Radiology for the Lumbar Poke. Sometimes at the hospital they have student nurses and it always seems I am the lucky on to get the student nurse, so I have a student nurse with me and he observes the lumbar poke, where they go into the spinal column and remove fluid and feel it with high chemo. We need to make sure that the cancer cells stay out of there!. The guys and gals in Radiology are great and I could ask for a better set of hands to do the procedure.
Next you have to lye flat on your back so as to not get a spinal headache, I have experienced on of those and don't ever want another one.
When I got back to my room, the bone marrow biopsy was next and they had invited 4 more student nurses to observe this procedure, nothing like being on display the whole day, figured they were going to give me some good drugs that I wouldn't care who was in the room anyway.
The bone marrow biopsy was long, but they were able to get everything this time that they needed for the study and I am thankful for that.
Now we are just enjoying the 4th of July holiday the best we know how and will be going back into the hospital on the 5th of July for 3-4 days of intense chemo starting the consolidation A arm. Thank you again for all your prayers and fasting in my behave, I have felt the peace and calmness from my heavenly father. Prayer is a powerful tool and lets not every forget to use it!
The church is true. I have a testimony of the power of prayer and priesthood blessings. I don't think that I could make it through this without those things in my life. I am keeping my chin up and going one day at a time. I love you all

Cousin Mindy

I need to take the time and brag just a little about my special cousin, Mindy Larson. I am so thankful for her and her willingness to take me in with my family, and make her home my home for the little while that I need to be close to the L.D.S. Hospital. She is the most giving, kind, generous, loving, compassionate, and understanding cousin I know. She made sure that I had everything I needed and wouldn't take any money for things. She is truly my angel and I don't know how I will every repay her, but I know many blessings will be coming here way! I have enjoyed getting to know a little more about the wonderful cousin that I have through talks and walks around the neighborhood. She has such a big heart and I want her to know that I love her so much. Her sister Becky, has helped us out too, with meals and I have enjoyed talking and getting better acquainted with them both. I love my cousins, one and all.

We had to have a hat party and try on different wigs and hats...We were laughing so hard. Enjoy the pictures!

July 1, 2010

I have been having a great time with my sister, Maryann and my niece, Malaree and nephew, Brendan. When Brendan first walked in and saw me he just stopped and said, "Aunt Neicey got a haircut like mine." That was the first time he has seen me without hair. We now have a new saying too, When we have a crying spell its, "Those damn pedisone pills!" I have enjoyed miss Malee painting my toes and fingernails and making me look pretty.

Maryann took the kids and went swimming in the pool that is here and they had a great time. I am thankful for my sister and all that she does for me here and at home for my boys. Yesterday Weston went to school here in West Jordan and helped in the P.E. department. He had alot of fun meeting new kids and playing with water balloons all day. I also had a special blessing from my dad and my cousin Will Lutz so that Friday I will be ready for all the tests and more chemo. I am thankful for the priesthood and all that it can do for us in time of need. I look forward to the day that my oldest son can help in giving me blessings and know that he will make it. I love all my sons and especially my husband for all that they bless me with and take such good care of me. The hardest part of all of this is being away from them and not being able to do all that I could do for them, but know that with heavenly fathers help we will whip this and be normal again, whatever normal was. Love to all