Good News and lots of Memories

I have successfully completed three months of my oral chemo (Ibrance). Fatigue and nausea are my biggest complaints, but nothing I can't work through and it certainly isn't stopping me from living life. On Tuesday I had my first CT to see how the treatment is working. Today I met with Dr. Alguire for the results. I have breast cancer on my left lung and that area is unchanged. In the world of stage 4 cancer, unchanged is one of the treatment goals. My treatment is designed to hopefully stop cancer from growing while possibly shrinking tumors as well. I also have cancer in lymph nodes in my abdominal area some close to my heart.  Those areas are shrinking, so this is GREAT news!  While we are all praying for a miracle, and for the cancer to go away, the news that I am stable and some areas are shrinking is fantastic.

Moving forward we keep doing what we are doing.  21 days of chemo with a 7 day  break along with monthly injections of Faslodex. Working full time, keeping up with my busy kids, coaching softball and living life. So far this year we escaped to the Caribbean with good friends for a few nights.I had the honor and privledge to meet with members of the famous Christian band "Big Daddy Weave" This group and my sweet friend Angela and Jeff prayed over me, and how powerful that was.  God is working and we see it.  I was also able to help surprise a bestie with a trip to Vegas to celebrate her 40th Birthday. I jumped 855 feet off a building which was truly amazing and for spring break we are going on a cruise with our kids and good friends.  We are finding balance with life, and learning to live through treatment, enjoying life even with stage 4 cancer. Someone told me I make having cancer look easy.   It certainly isn't easy, but it does really put life in perspective.  I don't know how many good scans we will have, or how long my treatment will out smart the cancer, but I do know I am going to live each moment while I feel good!

My family thanks everyone for the prayers, they keep us strong when it would be easy to be weak.  They also show healing in my body and we are so grateful for that. Attached are some pictures from our recent escapes of reality and yes, that is me in the air! Jumping 855 feet, it was awesome and I can't wait to cross some more thrilling adventures off my bucket list.

Peace and Hope,
Chris and family