For TWO days in a row, my husband (the non-cook) has catered to my latest whim and has presented the most DELCIOUS, perfectly prepared, soft boiled eggs! (I have not eaten soft boiled eggs in years…what’s with this new craving…but as Frank says, “Better than a craving for pickles and ice cream!” Hee hee! – Good grief can you imagine?!?)
Many of you have sent emails to ask the latest reports, and so here’s the No-News update: nope, no results back on the liver biopsies yet. Dr. Giday also did a little snip of the tumor in the bile duct when he inserted the stent on Monday, but no results on that one either.
Tomorrow I go back in to our local Sibley Hospital for another blood test to check if the liver -enzymes have come down enough for JH standards. Hopefully enzymes are down and then we’ll be on to Next Steps. I will keep you posted. Maybe chemo will start this week! Johns Hopkins said that some patients experience shrinking of the tumors after just a couple months of chemo – I would welcome that. I am told that the pain is from the tumors pressing on the nerves.
We have had a wonderful relaxing weekend out on the Eastern Shore (eating poached eggs)! Thanks for your little notes on the blog! It’s nice to know you are out there! It has been so fun to get those electronic hugs!
Love,
Carol
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Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteAlways knew that Frank has many hidden talents, soft boiled eggs if not done just right can be rubbery. Hugs, kisses and prayers.
Vickey
Frank doesn't cook? What about his world-class scrambled eggs? And he told me he makes mashed potatoes, too. You know I am praying for good results on your tests.
ReplyDeletehugzz
Hi Carol. This is Barbara. didn't we have fun today!!! love, Barbara
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
ReplyDeleteFrank is so sweet to take over the cooking. I think you should keep him.
I think tomorrow I'll have soft boil eggs.
Were praying that you pass your enzymes test. and that your liver biopsy results are good.
Love you both,
Patty
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteHere is a hug from California. We love you and love your blog. I hear your voice in my head as I read it. Tell Frank to keep up the good work and that he can give Bob cooking lessons this fall when we are there. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we join you on this journey.
Lots of love,
Denise
Hey Mr. and Mrs. Marshall!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you had a relaxing weekend. My parents and I are continuing to pray for you and the family.
Thank you again for your kindness to me and my parents. I'll see you soon!
Sincerely,
Andrew
Dearest Carol: Well Larry hasn't cooked a single thing in almost 31 years - So welcome to my world!
ReplyDeletePraying lots of prayers for good enzyme results and a very positive week. I send you lots of love from the Left Coast -
Brenda
Carol, Hey! Where have you been...soft boiled eggs, poached eggs, sunny side up eggs are the best! Glad to hear Frank has many hidden talents plus eggs are good protein. Hope to see you on Tuesday! Love, MB
ReplyDeleteYAY solids!!
ReplyDeletelove you!
Lauren
Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe're all praying for low enzymes and relaxing days. Wally will have to share some recipes with Frank. He cooks each night for me. Started when he retired to give him something to do. June and Steve enjoyed his Baked Stuffed Shrimp the other night. Enjoying great fun with them and will be heading up to Clearwater for a conference. Take care and lots of love and prayers. Eileen, Wally, June and Steve.
Dearest Carol,
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. I admire your faith and bravery as you travel this road. You said you did ask God "Why me?" You are his instrument -- through your grace we are all learning how to handle such a devastating situation. Thank you.
Here's to good liver enzymes and shrinking tumors. Visualize that and your body will work with the treatments to heal itself.
Sending love to you and Frank (the soft-boiled eggmeister),
Pam Cook
So nice to picture you and Frank at the Shore.
ReplyDeleteKnow that air must be invigorating to you both
as well as bringing on cravings for poached
eggs! Not at all surprised that Frank is doing
the preparation.
Holding good thoughts for this week and your
getting some progress as well as relief.
LOTS of Love, Barbara and Butch
Dear Mrs. Carol:
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for what you have to go through.
We wish you tons of energy and lots of power. To know where the problem is, this is already the first step on the way to heal!
My German friend recommends possibly ask your doctor about Vitamin B 17 - used in the alternative medicine, and galore Vitamin C as a support.
Best, best wishes and greetings
from the Eastern Shore
Gotelinde and Herwig Lehmann
Carol, I think eggs - poached, soft boiled, hard, scrambled or however are just the perfect enzyme lowering food. Let's pray that it works. Thinking of you constantly and praying always.
ReplyDeleteLove Pat Lonardo
Dear Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe couldn't have said this any better, from the land that we loved, to a person and family we love, we wish you the following:
An Irish Prayer
May God
grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel
So nothing
can harm you...
Laughter to cheer you,
Faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray,
Heaven to hear you.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Hi Carol - just wanted to say hello. The ethics business is pretty boring compared to your adventures. I just found a picture from the first video shoot with you, Norm and a life-size cardboard Dilbert - I think it was one of the first times I met you. I never knew that you were "flipped" - but now everything makes much more sense! I am continuing to say (each morning) the "Misha Berach" prayer for you "He who Blesses". Beth sends her love and good wishes too - Steve
ReplyDeleteCarol & Frank,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a nice weekend! I have not heard from the engaged couple,or Kelly& George, so they must be enjoying their visit to Vermont! I too have a favorite Irish prayer for you on this St Patricks Day...
May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
Have a Happy St Patricks day, and I hope all your news is good!
All our best,
Ruthanne & Chuck
Glad to hear you had a relaxing weekend on the Eastern Shore. See what spoiling the husband does?!! But at least he can do eggs and that is what you are craving-so there you go, more proof that your match was made in heaven!!
ReplyDeletePraying that the enyzime levels will be low enough to start treatment to shrink those nasty tumors. Loads of love and good wishes for this coming week.
Nancy and Dan
Hi Carol & Frank-
ReplyDeleteCarol, I never thought that you would give up your control of the eggs.
Thinking (and, of course, praying) of/for you,
Love,
H & K
Carol,
ReplyDeleteWe love your blog! You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. You are clearly blessed with a wonderful group of witty, prayerful and incredible friends! We love you and add to the great wishes.
Mary and Marty (aka Martin)
from lovely Toledo!
Sweet Carol,
ReplyDeleteLove , love and more love your way, wrapped in blessings by angels and tied with a bow full of prayers from me .
Carla