It's been a week

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. To be honest, I haven't been feeling very well this week. My stomach has been upset and my energy is next to nil. I also have been fighting a head cold, which can leave my system any time now. John thinks it's because of the weather and my 30+ lb weight loss. I think it might be a cumulative effect from the chemo. Either way, I hope it passes. I'm ready to start enjoying life again. I hope everyone is doing well.

Love and prayers,
Holly

Organic Food

So I've been getting a lot of questions about where to get organic food. My answer is simple...I'm able to get a lot of organic food at Meijer and Target. I now eat organic cereal, oatmeal, veggies, meats, juice, etc...I think along with the chemo, my diet change has been a major contribution to how well I've been doing. This week has been a bit of a stumble with battling a head cold and having my port removed. However, I am holding strong to the fact that the tumor marker has greatly reduced. I plan to continue with the dietary changes I've made. We'll see what happens next. I haven't been able to work because the side effects are cumulative, and therefore are lasting longer and worsening. I would like to thank EVERYONE who has contributed to my fundraiser or sent me any monetary contributions. I'd also like to thank EVERYONE who has sent cards, texts, messages, etc...just to let me know that they are thinking about me and/or praying for me. I am so touched, you guys are amazing! I hope everyone is having a great week!

Love and prayers,
Holly

Short Update

I would like to thank everyone who took the time to message, email, and text me today. It was a bit of a rough one, but it's over. Everyone in the IR department was super nice and procedure is over with. Now it's a matter of getting the site to heal. In good news, the tumor marker went down by over half! I am really excited about that! After my next round of chemo, I expect to have more films and testing down to see where everything is at. Again, thank you to all who took the time to pray, send a message, and donate to my cause. You guys are all amazing, I am so blessed to have such an amazing support system. Because of all the complications and cumulative side effects, I will not be going back to work for the next few weeks in order to give my body some time to rest and heal. Please keep up the prayers and positive thoughts!

Love and prayers,
Holly

Chemo Day

Well, it's been a rough day to say the least. Chemo day is always the hardest. However, some of you may know I've been having issues with my port not healing. Well, IR has decided to remove it. That means I have to have another procedure to remove it, and possibly another down the road to replace it. Right now, I'm getting my chemo via IV. I must say, I prefer the port. It's really difficult not to get too down...but everything happens for a reason...I guess. I hope everyone is doing well and in good health. I'm linking the fundraiser down below just in case. If you feel up to donating, please know that I really appreciate it!

Love and prayers,
Holly

Click HERE for the link to the fundraiser!

Snowpocalypse Superbowl Spread

So I am currently stuck in Lansing due to the snowpocalypse going on outside. I had originally planned on traveling back to GR toady, but nature had other plans. To make the best of the situation, we decided to make a trio of dips to munch on while watching the big game...here's what we ended up with.

We made black bean salsa (you basically mix a bunch of veggies together with cilantro, juice of 1-2 limes, salt, pepper, and cumin), artichoke dip (the south beach version), and buffalo chicken dip. Our "dippers" were all-natural multigrain tortilla chips, whole wheat pita chips, and assorted raw veggies.

This was plate. Noticed the past tense as it didn't last long. :) Did you have anything yummy to eat while watching the superbowl? (P.S. we only lasted through half-time). I hope everyone is at home safe and sound. Please do be careful driving out there.

Love and prayers, 

Holly