A new Adventure




I am starting a new adventure in my life. I have been diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It is in my pancreas and liver.
I have been getting to take many tests; like CT Scan, biopsy, MRI, PET, and MUGA. I feel like a pin cushion. I have had radio active sugar water put in me and then waited an hour to take glowing pictures. I didn't glow anywhere I wasn't expecting to so that is good. Yesterday they took some of my blood and put radio active stuff in it then put it back in me. I only needed a 20 minute rest. Before they took pictures of my blood pumping through my heart. While I waited my grandson Adam called. He made the wait fly by.
Today I get to have a port put in so they can give me chemo. For this test I can't drive myself home so Val is coming with me. This is the one that makes it all seem real. One never wants to have stage 4 cancer. It has come on so gradual always giving information out a little at a time.
So the adventure begins. Fight this cancer and put it in its palace. I feel calm and know things will work out how they should. I have put my life in the Lord's hands. He will help me through. I have felt it already. I also feel the prayers of so many. It is a great comfort.

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  1. UnknownThursday, 13 June, 2013

    We love you grandma! We are always praying for you!

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  2. Lori MortensenThursday, 13 June, 2013

    So sorry to hear this diagnosis, Collette, but you have always been an adventurer, so I have no doubt you're up for the challenge. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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  3. DeniseThursday, 13 June, 2013

    Sending healing thoughts your way. We are happy to help with transportation, food, and prayers!

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  4. Shillene HancockFriday, 14 June, 2013

    We love you Collette! You and your family are in our prayers. I(Shillene) admire your optimistic outlook. It is true a smile does suit you better. You are so kind. We know the Lord loves you!

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  5. CamillaFriday, 14 June, 2013

    Sometimes we pick our adventures in life and we learn and grow, yet when the adventure picks us we discover who we are and who we can become with the Lord on our side. Mommy I love you so much and know that you are not alone in this you have the best help there is from our beloved God head, your family, all your many friends and the doctors of course!

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  6. The Mid-Cart ParentalsFriday, 14 June, 2013

    We love you Collette!

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