Update Rebecca

Ok, so I've heard lots of complaints that I haven't updated my blog for a couple months. It's only been one month and you wouldn't want to update it if you were me either. Also, make sure you update or refresh your page if you're checking on your phones. I'm going to update this just with bullets because I wear out quickly.

Current Status:

- Body has definitely progressed in slowing down.

- I have not been able to hold down food or liquids for atleast 3 weeks. Has helped me loose 20 pounds but probably not the way I should be doing it.

- So everyday is a guessing game on food or liquids. I eat very little because I'm sure my stomach has shrunk, but I still try and take only specific meds now. There's no rhyme or reason to why some days foods or liquids work better then others but still it's small amounts.

- I rarely leave my bed. I have little to no energy. Just walking from my bed to the kitchen gets me out of breath.

- I went on vacation with my family this last weekend but I was in bed the whole time and very tired. Throwing up was ever present. Not sure why your body keeps trying to throw up when there's nothing coming out. Sorry if that was TMI.

- No medicine we've tried seems to work for the nauseous but we're thinking it's because I have a brain tumor pressing against my brain stem which can cause this reaction. I'm usually not nauseous until after I throwup in the morning. Then I'm good for 1/2 an hour, then nauseous the rest of the day. Not terrible just annoying.

- Pain is also ever present but I can control that pretty good with my meds. I basically hurt every where from my pelvis to tops of my shoulders. My ribs just ache all the time but some spots really hurt. I take methodone and aleve for that.

- I'm only awake about 6-7 hours of the day. I wear out quickly and then sleep 2-4 hours depending on the day.

- I know lots of people have wanted to visit. I just can't get every one in. I've had lots of family in town visiting for obvious reasons but I know we will need to have people come sit with me during the day while Shad's at work soon. Karyn Mcgary and Carol Whitby will be the one's to set up those visits when needed. I know a new food signup and two cleaning days will be showing up soon for next month.

Time to lay down. I'm also having a hard time keeping up with texts. Please don't be offended if I haven't got to yours yet. I woke up this morning with 36 unread texts and who knows how many I haven't answered. We love each of you and are thankful for the many prayers that go out in our behalf.

My Sport is your Sport's Punishment

I've heard this saying many times at my house.

I've got to watch my boy run a couple of races this year. Love to watch him excel in something he enjoys. Made more fun this year as his team is also doing very well. You can stand on one part of the course and not have to wait very long before you see all 7 teammates past that same spot. Could be an exciting year for these young men. Grateful for the friendships created here. Run fast Dallin, mom is cheering you on! You can do hard things. #ConnellBoysVarsityCrossCountry#1Team

Whoops... when I got on today, Ocotober 30th, 
didn't realize this hadn't posted from September 26th