August 21, 2009

I love this little boy so much!

Barre with his G-Nanny

Barrett's first girl friend, Miss Kinzee

My good-lookin boy!

Barrett is 4 months old!! Wow, how time flies! He is baby talkin so much now and smiling all the time. And he's laughing often..sometimes he laughs without even smiling or even funnier he will laugh in his sleep. He is definately my world. He's getting so big; he's around 13.5 lbs. We will find out for sure next week at his 4mth check-up. He isnt rolling over yet but I bet it wont be long, even though he does not like bein on his tummy at all. He recently started eating cereal and loves it so much! Then we added applesauce to it and he loves that too! He is getting so much personality! And a lil temper too LOL.. Well, I am doing okay. Better. I have started eating healthier and have cut out certain foods from my diet and that has seemed to help me feel a little more energized and a bit stronger physically. I am also putting a few pounds back on which is nice. The plan so far for treatment is radiation all next week and then in a few weeks internal radiation. I know the Lord is here for me and that's what is giving me strength, besides Barre :) and my great family and friends!

August 20, 2009

JUST WANTED TO POST A FEW PICS FROM ABOUT A MONTH AGO WHEN MY DADDY, SISTER CRYSTAL, AND HER SON COLLIN CAME TO VISIT ME AND BARRETT. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN AND CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN!

August 18, 2009

I had lab work drawn yesterday to see if my counts, WBC, RBC, platelets, etc. are high enough to continue radiation therapy. The radiation doc's nurse called today to tell me it's all fine and that I need to go in tomorrow to see the doc and continue radiation. I find out tomorrow if I am just going to do the 5 treatments I missed or if we are going to do more..basically the new game plan. I am having a super tough day emotionally. I am weak physically, keep losing weight, have no appetite, have no energy, keep running to the restroom several times a day, and feel sick to my stomach. I am trying to be positive. I am blessed to have so many people who care and who are praying. Thank you all! Love yall!

YEAH!!! Kim got released from the hospital today! She still has to take it easy since her platelets are still low. She starts back radiation on Monday, August 17, 2009...UGH

Kim was really strong and got through everything; very proud of you Kimmie! Stay strong and keep God first! Many love you and are praying for you...

Barre and Kim

Just got back from Temple and Kim is trying her best to eat, but it just doesn't stay with her long, so frustrating for her. Her infection is in her colon and she is on an antibiotic IV. She drinks alot of water and does enjoy her sweet tea and we will bring it to her all day long if that is what she wants! :)


As you can see we had to wear mask and clean really well with antibacterial hand wash. They suggested no visitors but Kim really doesn't like the idea of being alone all day and night in the hospital room, so they allowed us to stay all day. She looked good considering the discomfort she is in and we talked alot and took naps together too! She managed to laugh some which made me so happy to see that, she is fighting to get better. Then she wanted to see Barre so her mom brought him in and as you can see he brought a lot of sunshine to the room!


Please continue ALL the prayers to keep her strong physically and mentally no matter what this disease throws her way. And pray for her mom, Karen taking care of Barre and Kim, and pray for our family and all those that are caring for her and Barre... It is appreciated!

Kim was admitted back into the hospital this afternoon. Her white blood-cell count is extremely low and she has been running a fever. So they stopped the radiation again and will be doing some x-rays and more test to see what is going on. She isn't feeling so good and hasn't eaten much all week. Pray that she will gain her strength back and that her body will be able to fight this infection and she will get stronger soon! I will be going to Temple to spend time with her tomorrow. Thanks for all the prayers...