Cats.

Yesterday was my CT scan. I wanted a PET scan instead but since my last one came back negative (good), they suggested a CT scan (bad). Then if anything is abnormal on these results (bad), next will come a PET scan (bad). Ha! I only say the CT scans are bad because nothing showed up on mine. My cancer, and to what degree it had spread, only showed up on the PET scan. Remember the whole "I'm stubborn" thing. But I'll take what I can get. I actually started this post yesterday, but didn't get a chance to finish it. At the time, I was in the process of fasting. I couldn't even have water. I had to drink these starting at 2: One at 2, the other at 3, and my scan at 4. At least it was spaced out...the last time I had to drink them both in 30 minutes! Ick!

I had the apple one first: Then I shared with Mom: Then I finished with berry: I had a full scan-neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis. I had to do the scan without dye first and then with dye. This is not my favorite part...they have to prep the IV (which isn't really a needle, but a small tube) before my scan starts. Then for 3/4 of it, my arms are up over my head. Which takes a bit of talent with a needle stuck in it. I thought I had described the sensation of the dye, but looking back, I don't think I did. It creates a warm sensation everywhere. The first time I had it, I was warned that it might feel like you wet your pants, but you really didn't. Well...that joke was on them! Kidding, of course. But it really does feel like that and it makes you wonder if you actually did.

I called to get the results today, but they didn't have them yet. I'll call again tomorrow morning. Even though the lady I talked to said my doctor would go over the results at my November 2nd appointment. Really? Like I'm going to wait that long?? Not so much.

Don't forget about all of this. I've booked the Chick-Fil-A by my school tentatively for November 5th. Once I get all the details, I'll post them. Come eat chicken and support autism research!
Must do something to help this.

Thanks for reading. Good night!

Money, money, money. Give me some of yours.

Ha! Yes. Tis that time of the year I'm asking for donations. To two worthy causes. The first is for Light the Night. This is a walk that raises money for Leukemia and Lymphoma research. Something very close to my heart. If you'd like to walk, we have a team for this weekend and for next. Go here to register for the 18th. Or here to register for the 24th. Both have information on times and locations. If you'd like to donate to my page, go here.

Also, in November, is Walk Now for Autism. I posted info in my last blog about it. If you're interested in joining, this is our team link. If you're interested in donating, go here. I'm still in the process of setting up a fundraising night at Chick-Fil-A. Details to follow...

I've had a change in appointments as well. I'll be having a CT scan on the 21st. I need lab work prior to that to check my kidney function and then my check up is on November 2nd. Yippee! More time to wait. I'm learning, with the help of some very close friends, to break out of my shell and overcome some fears. We shall see...

For now, that's it. Stay tuned...

I love rain.

This will be the most random blog post by me ever. Maybe. I was drugged on some of the previous ones, so...

To start, there are some Light the Night walks coming up in October. We are doing the Dallas one again this year. It's on October 18th. Short notice, I know. I'll get a team set up soon and post if you're interested in joining. My extended family did the one in Colorado again this year. I posted pictures under Light the Night-Colorado 1.

Also coming up is Walk Now for Autism. Autism is my passion and by doing this walk, I feel like it spreads the awareness a bit. I have a team every year. Last year, I hosted a fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A. I'll get that going again and post about it, as well. If you're interested in joining, this is our team link. If you're interested in donating, go here. I hope you'll do both. I mean, I did have cancer and all. ;)

Speaking of, I have some appointments coming up. I'm in the process of getting a scan scheduled and I have a check-up on the 19th. I feel better and better with each passing day. Except for the nightmares, which have returned in full force. I know it's due to the upcoming appointments and I'm hoping once they're over and done with, they'll slow down or stop. And you should see my hair!!! It's almost completely grown back. Yippee!!! On the topic of hair, a friend and co-worker, Susana, grew her hair out to donate to Locks of Love. I love that people do this. It's such a great organization and cause. Thanks, Susana!!!!

For even more random topics...I'm obsessed with this: Playing for Change. Matt showed it to me and I can't get enough of it! I love the music and the message. I'm also obsessed with Dexter. Just thought I'd throw that out here. I tried to post my Jamaica video on there, but kept getting an error. Ah well.

Now I must go. I have to finish decorating for Halloween. It takes a couple days at my house. I have a village and everything! I'll post pics of that next time. And the Cowboys play at 3. Against Denver. My cousin, Jeff, and his wife, Stephanie, will be there. She's for the Cowboys (she's the sane one in the family) and he's for the Broncos. HOWEVER, he is painting himself in blue and silver because he's a good sport. Watch for them in the endzone...they'll be holding a sign with all of our names on it. Go COWBOYS!