Still moving forward...

Tomorrow I am going to make an appointment with an oncology/radiation doctor at the Cyberknife office in San Diego. He was the physician that my neuro doc referred me to (which Sharp denied that referral too). So, I am following through with what this doctor recommended because it will just be 'another' physician who is supporting this treatment AND I might get more information from him. I always learn something from each doctor I see. Some of you have asked why not get Cyberknife in San Diego vs. Stanford. It doesn't matter if I go here or up at Stanford - it's still considered 'out of network' for either so if I have to pick, I want Stanford! :) Not to say that the physicians here aren't good - I am sure they are but the physicians up at Stanford have seen 'my' condition and have treated it several hundreds of times. That's what I want - especially because it has to do with my head! :)

I had a sweet surprise yesterday. Two of my neighbors, Ward & Kay, brought to me a prayer quilt that was made by the "Prayer Quilt Ministry" - The Church of Rancho Bernardo. It's beautiful with several colors and one side has the quilted squares with tied threads and the other side has a cross. I was very touched by this labor of love. I know quilts are very time consuming to make and each 'knotted thread' was tied by someone who prayed for me. Just writing this is making me cry. It also had a little stitched in label that said, "This quilt was made for 'me' with love, hope and prayers. Each knot represents a prayer that was said for you. December 2009. "Don't worry about anything instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. - Philipians 4:6. So, this will be the perfect snuggle blanket in this cold weather! :) As another little message said on the quilt, "We hope that you will use this quilt and be 'covered in prayer!' I will! What a beautiful gift to give to someone and I am extremely grateful to you Kay for requesting this and for thinking of me!!!!

Today's Daily Affirmation:

"There are events in my life that cannot be explained or changed. I acknowledge them, feel them, and release the rage, guilt, loss, anger and grief. This process takes time and attention, and it heals my body and my life." - Dr. Christiane Northrup

So, so true.......I feel my body 'healing' each day. It's such a slow process but well worth the journey.

HUGS & G'NIGHT! :)

Rachelle