Thanks and hats off to Marty and Millie. I realize I am no different, believe me. You guys haven't heard much about my life, and maybe I won't bore you with details today. But I do stay busy now doing the things I love. I just was slightly paralyzed about getting going to a specialist. I knew I must do that, and have researched many around the country over the years. A good kick in the butt by you blood brothers and sisters was exactly what I needed.
I earned my theology degree at age 52 (year 2000), in Florida before we returned here to Indiana in 2010. Before moving to Fla., I also have done a lot of counseling to lay people and training of leaders over the years in the Christian element. Did a lot of public speaking for seventeen years within a parachurch organization. Worked for eleven years at what I called a "social service agency" within a large church. I coordinated all the volunteers to go to nursing homes, prisons, juvenile detention facilities, etc. Planned 3 or 4 trips a year to raise money for all this. Also had a list of shut-ins that we ministered to regularly. Did visitation to the hospitals as well. Still do that! The best part was giving food to the poor through the church. I couldn't wait to go to work each day! After that time period ended in my life I was still very active going on mission trips, conducting weekend marriage seminars, and marriage classes. Had gone into selling advertising for Christian organizations to make my living after the church thing was done. Now I do a lot of studying and hope to develop some teaching classes at our church, etc. I coordinate the prayer team at our church as well, and send out prayer requests by e-mail for two organizations. As I told Marcie, I love Israel and support them in any way I can. Sometimes our house also becomes a hotel as our friends and family pop in and out. So that's what keeps me busy, and other family things as well. To begin going back to doctors regularly again is beyond fun to think about, but the alternative is simply not acceptable. I really do thank God every day for each day and love Celebrating My Life!!! Oh, by the way, I asked Dr. Pinilla through e-mail about the vaccine he was working on, but he only answered me about his recommendation of medication and two docs he recommended. I guess I asked him too many questions for him to answer.....totally understandable. Thanks again for all the encouragement, 18's, Susan F. Zimmerman "Look among the nations and watch; be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you." Hab. 1:5 -----Original Message----- From: Marty Gartenberg <wa2...@gmail.com> To: cmlhope <cmlhope@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sat, Jul 20, 2013 4:38 pm Subject: Re: [CMLHope] Re: Hi Hi Susan, Sure you may have your problems but the important thing is that you have decided to try and do something about them. You are no different then anyone else. Sometimes we just go through so much that we are terribly frightened to do anything about them because anything that is of the unknown always seems to frighten us. I want to tell you that you, Millie, Richard, Greenie and all of the rest of those even on different CML sites that are suffering from CML would probably not be here right now if it weren't for the TKI's that are out there now. You will see, mark my words, that there will be something coming soon that will rid you and everyone else of this terrible disease just like when the Polio vaccine got rid of Polio. Just like Penicillin and all of the rest of the antibiotics help with curing infections. I think that we all should take an example from Millie. She may have some debilitating things going on but she still keeps herself busy with making her pillow cases and shams and the like. She says that it is nuts, but is it really? She further says that, and I quote her exact words: "I know it's nuts, but doing these things, keeps me going (like the energizer bunny) and takes my mind off of everything else." Enough said judge for yourself. Get doing things that you like, I guarantee that it will make you feel better. I always say that your mind is a very powerful tool, you just have to learn to use it in constructive ways. Now I'm not saying that it is going to cure you of any disease but you will feel better when your doing something that you enjoy. Isn't that what life is all about? Busy hands make happy minds. 18's, Marty On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM, C.M. Houtz <ho...@ptd.net> wrote: Hi Susan, I'm glad that you are going to get some help with your issues. I know that once you deal with them, it will make your life so much easier. I know that I feel that dealing with my liver problem is so much better then not knowing and worrying all of the time. We all face a lot of things with this CML. It's different, but the same because we all have to deal with what is. If we had a choice, it wouldn't be to have these problems, but here we are....and you are right, connecting with others going through similar things helps us all. Right now, I'm worried about being on a forced vacation from my Tasigna, but have no choice until my Doctor can come up with something. I know that he will. I have such faith in this man and he has always come through for me. My other health issues are getting worse, but am trying to deal with them too. Marty always inspires me as I know that he's going through so much and still has such a positive attitude. I try, and usually succeed in doing that. When I get down, I try to think about all of my CML friends who are dealing with so many things..and know that each day I have is precious and that's always been something I try to remember. I try to take each day as it comes and be the happiest I can be and do things that make me happy. Today has been a rough one.....Mostly pain in the left side of the middle section of my back radiating around to the side. I just couldn't get rid of the pain, and ended up back in bed with pain meds and put heat on it. Usually, laying down will ease it some. They (the doctors) don't seem to know what's causing it. My Oncologist seems to think it's my gall, but the others don't agree. I think he could be correct. To bad he isn't the one to make that decision. Today the pain came clear around to the front and I had to deal with it. I finally gave up and took a shower, came down, ate a little and took my pain meds again. I'm feeling better now, and will just go on and do something I like to do.... I finished one pillow case last night, but need to see if I have any white crochet thread to make an edging on it. I have a quilt done in blues, white, and yellow....that I only use for good. I am making these pillow cases to go with that, and have shams to finish up for it too. I know it's nuts, but doing these things, keeps me going (like the energizer bunny) and takes my mind off of everything else. You take care, my friend. I know that you're dealing with so much, so keep us informed. Our love, prayers, and hugs are coming your way. 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