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Tattoo?

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Lindy

Our heartfelt condolences go the Wolters and Grassmid family.  Delia Wolters put up a strong and brave fight with cancer.  She went to her heavenly home last night.   Please pray that peace, rest and understanding will find Clarence, Steve and Marian Grassmid’s family and all of Delia’s loved ones.   We were so sad to hear the news.  We were seeing Delia quite a bit at the Cancer and Hematology center and she looked so strong.  I was hoping we would see her smiling face at church again.  She was such a wonderful and kind person.  She will be missed. 

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I saw Dr. Edlund today.  He’s the radiation oncologist.  I like him.  He was good.  I’m going to have six weeks of radiation everyday (M-F) after surgery. 

Did you know I get tattooed for this?  I had no idea.  They’re just tiny little dots that look like freckles, but I did not know that!  The dots are to help them align lasers on the machine.  I took pride in not having a tattoo.  Now I think I should get a tattoo.  One that I choose.  One that I want.  This goes back to the control thing….. can you tell?

Since radiation is happening after surgery, I won’t have it for a few more months.  It’s good to know what the plan is. 

Chemo went well today.  They got my port on the first try.  They had difficulty because they couldn’t get blood flow so they had to “draino” the port.  The draino made it work right away so they could proceed with the meds. 

Now it’s the calm before the storm.  I’m waiting for the nausea to hit.  I feel okay at the moment.  I’m taking it five minutes at a time tonight.  Right now I’m good.  Five minutes from now, who knows.

One more round to go!

29 Responses to “Tattoo?”

  1. Peggy TenHarmsel says:

    Yes I knew about the tatoos. I have them too! Maybe we should go out and buy a couple of leather jackets and a Harley. Let me know when you’re up for it!

  2. Lindy i totally think you should go get a tattoo!! you are funny. (=

  3. Aunt Carole says:

    Hi Lindy,
    Been thinking of you a lot today, and wondering how your treatment went. I’m glad they got the port on the first try – good improvement. I will just pray that the good feeling you’re having now will continue this time and that the nausea will hit a roadblock and not come your way. But either way, we will keep you covered. As we celebrate those who fought for our freedom, we also remember the battle your family fights, and wait patiently for your victory as well. Freedom is on the way for you! Love & Prayers for you, our strong warrior!

  4. Kim Lubbers says:

    Maybe you and Dusty can both get a tattoo with each others names:) How romantic!

  5. Jana Ver Beek says:

    Hmmmm….let me think on that tattoo thing.
    Praying you have a comfortable day. Remember even when it feels like the world is raining on you, OUR GOD REIGNS!! He is in control of all of this nonsense.
    See you tonight. Can’t wait to hug on your kids! :-}
    Love, Jana

  6. Cara Larsen says:

    Praise God that the chemo is working!! I’m so excited to read that post!
    Praying for a comfortable weekend so you might be able to enjoy some form of normal and enjoy your beautiful kids.

  7. Patty says:

    Lindy…..HOPE in the midst of the storm! Abundant PRAYERS in the midst of pain and discomfort! SMILES and laughter from your miracle children! Unconditional LOVE from your dear husband! Incredible CARE from the wonderful body of believers! God’s grace IS sufficient for you and your family!

  8. MandaKay says:

    We are praying for some comfort during this week of yucky side effects for you Lindy! I never knew about the tatoos for radiation – crazy!

  9. Rebecca Reed-Lopez says:

    Just wanted to share a cute story with you. Every night after our prayers, I asked Kamrin, our 4 year old, if she has any extra prayers and every night she says “Let’s pray for Lindy , Mom.” So tonight I said, you say the prayer. She closed her eyes, folded her hands and said, “Dear God please take away the icky disease from Lindy, she needs to hold her babies and God if you take it away she promises to smile and hold her babies everyday for a million days, Amen”. We are thinking and prayering for your recovery every day.

  10. kathy says:

    Lindy and Dusty, Know that I’m praying for you at this moment and countless other times throughout the day.

  11. barb baumann says:

    Praying…and thanking God for His work through your Drs. I’m also thanking Him again for Brooke and her sweet sweet spirit. She gives a great reminder on why Jesus loves children so incredibly much..and why He wants us to be like them:)..In His Grip…barb

  12. Joyce VanderZwaag says:

    Hi Lindy. We are sure praying for you, Dusty, and the family. I’m sitting here at the cottage on Webster Lake with Jenny Vander Zwaag who cuts your hair, as well as Brad and Chuck and Barb and just read your blog. I was so touched and wanted you to know that you’re on our minds and in our prayers. Dale keeps us informed about what’s going on, and we enjoy all the beautiful pictures of your family. Just keep looking up.

    Love,
    Aunt Joyce and Uncle Juke

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