I hate days like yesterday and today. They leave me feeling helpless and not much of a sister at all. My sister and I are back at the Hope Lodge for another round of treatments. We had to come a day late because her car needed worked on and our brother in law was busy and could not bring us to the Lodge, so we had to wait on him to fix it for her. Last night she was so sick with the cramps and headache. They called in a prescription for the pain and the doctor has ordered another full brain MRI.
Today she has been vomiting, and we can't figure out what it is. It is not from the medicine, but the cramps that are making her sick. She has lost her appetite to some extent and has lost three pounds again. Her white cell count went down from 7 something last week to 2.3 this week, but the chemo people told us that was ok, because her platelets were still good.
Tomorrow we see the chemo doctor and see if they can figure out what is causing the cramping. I so hope that they figure out what it is. None of the patients here have a side effect of cramps from the chemo and radiation. At the moment she is asleep in our room and I creeped out and came to the computer room to post a blog and ask if all could remember her in prayer again.
Also Madame Butterfly/Lynn's brother had to have surgery today. With all that he has wrong with him, I hate that she and her mother have to go through this now with him. I don't know how much she has told everyone, but what they found was not that good, or I am hoping that they were wrong and that they got it with the surgery today. She needs our prayers as well. Seems like she has more than her share of burdens to carry. If I can lift some of the stress off of her by just praying, then it is the least I can do. It is not easy to pray when you are the one under attack.
Thanks to all and to all a good night.............ah............I should say good morning. I must get back upstairs and check on my sister.
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sybnann
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Nov 5 @ 3:06AM
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Well, bless your heart AND hers! Sure, I will pray again! I hope they figure out what is going on also!! Hugs to you both!!! 
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Snappygoddess
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Nov 5 @ 5:00AM
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I will continue to pray for Carolyns health and that the doctors find out what's causing the cramping and stop it. Also for you and your family for strength.. .often times the caregivers get worn out and neglected. Take good care of yourself so she can draw from your strength 
Will also remember Lynns brother in my prayers!
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PrettyGreenEyes578
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Nov 5 @ 5:38AM
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Continued prayers are going up on a daily basis for Carolyn and I am praying for Lynn's brother, and all.
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BionicCouple
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Nov 5 @ 7:36AM
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Sending lots of love and healing to all concerned. Sometimes things have to get worse to get better. Hang on in there.
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gunn12fan
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Nov 5 @ 8:25AM
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will keep on praying for her
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Wing_Zero_75
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Nov 5 @ 9:12AM
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I am not being a smart ass with this comment, I promise you. Have you ever thought about getting your sister pot? Yeah I know its illegal, but it helps cancer patients. It is an anti nasea (sp????) drug. It also stimulates the hunger response to where people can eat and keep it down.
Day after day, when I was taking my mother down for radiation treatment, I watched the people who were going through chemo. To say it was horrible and heart breaking would be such an understatement. After the first time I cried down there, I brought my mp3 player to drown out the noise. I know it was an ass hole thing to do, but I couldnt handle it. The empathic problem of mine was hard enough to control to just keep myself together. I watched so many people go there alone. I wanted to go to them and console them, but I couldnt. It would have hurt me more than people could ever understand.
Your sister is lucky to have you with her. So many people have to go this alone.
Larry
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sweetxy
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Nov 5 @ 9:42AM
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I rememebr lasttime you show your sister's photo here with smiling face,she has beautiful smile ,she seemed to be a very brave woman I hope she can get through what is happening to her now after they can figure it out.
My wish for healing to your sister and Lynn's brother.
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Tiramisu4u
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Nov 5 @ 9:50AM
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You KNOW I am putting extra prayer emphasis for your sis...hugs her for me too...
Also prayers for butterfly's bro... 
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Fender
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Nov 5 @ 9:51AM
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Lot's of love to everyone
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teacuppoms
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Nov 5 @ 11:06AM
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i pray for ur sister to have the LOrd lift her pain and be pain free in Jesus name Amen
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WSOR
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Nov 5 @ 12:59PM
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Prayers & love for you both, & for both of your families.
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misschoos
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Nov 5 @ 4:07PM
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Thinking about your sister.
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Santo007
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Nov 5 @ 6:27PM
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((((My prayers continue for Carolyn)))))
(((Prayers for Lynn's brother))))
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summerbreeze916
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Nov 5 @ 9:07PM
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Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear that Carolyn is not feeling well. I hope the doctors are able to figure out why she is cramping up so badly. She will remain in my prayers, as will you and the rest of the family.
I am also praying for Lynn's brother. I hope his surgery went well.
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leprichaun_magic
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Nov 5 @ 9:41PM
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.sorry to hear Carolyn s,, having a difficult time now,hope she feels better soon ..all good wishes to lynne s brother too
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