Mizuho Llewellyn, intrigued by mysteries and accounting, By Kay Powell

Mizuho Llewellyn perched on a scooter near rice fields in Taiwan for this 1994 photo. She met her husband at UGA. 'She was the smartest girl in the class,' he says.

Published on: Thursday 02/07/08 , Page D7 of the Metro Section

Mizuho Llewellyn
News Obituary Article

ATLANTA: Mizuho Llewellyn, intrigued by mysteries and accounting

By Kay Powell, kpowell@ajc.com;

Mizuho Llewellyn's passion for reading Nancy Drew mysteries and studying anthropology and accounting had a common thread: gathering data to arrive at a solution.
"In anthropology, you start with dirt and uncover something," said her husband, Jim Llewellyn, of Atlanta. In accounting, numbers lead to a conclusion, and in mysteries, the proper analysis of facts leads to solving a crime.
Usually.
"I gave her a mystery book you have to read and then do a jigsaw puzzle that tells who did it," said her friend Chriseda Howard of Decatur. "It drove her crazy. That was an experiment on my part. I never did it again."
The memorial service for Mrs. Llewellyn, 36, of Atlanta will be 11 a.m. Saturday at H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill. She died of lung cancer Sunday at Hospice Atlanta.
A nonsmoker who gave birth to her first child in October 2006, Mrs. Llewellyn had been a senior auditor at Ernst & Young before joining the Federal Home Loan Bank as an accounting policy analyst in June, her husband said. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in August.
She came to the U.S. in 1990 to attend Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, an experience that deepened her knowledge of American life beyond what she had read in books.
"She told me what they did on weekends was get in the back of a pickup truck and drink Budweiser," Mr. Llewellyn said. Transferring to the University of Georgia to earn her anthropology degree, she met her husband in 1991, when he asked her to tutor him in their Chinese class.
"She was the only girl there who laughed at all my jokes," he said. "She was the smartest girl in the class."
They married in Ageo, Japan, in October 1995, and had lived in Taiwan before moving to Atlanta. She worked full time, took night classes at Georgia State University and graduated summa cum laude with a master's degree in accounting.
One summer term at UGA, Mrs. Llewellyn headed to Taiwan. Mrs. Howard teased her new classmate: "You won't be here for my birthday in August, so you better bring me back a nice gift. Darn if she didn't come back with a nice gift."
"She was the embodiment of polite," Mrs. Howard said. "If you did a kindness for her, she couldn't rest until she repaid the kindness. She was exceedingly polite even by Japanese standards."
Mrs. Llewellyn didn't cook, ate out frequently and when she craved native food headed for Hashiguchi Japanese Restaurant in Marietta. Her work was stressful and her respite was sleep, Mrs. Howard said.
"She was incredibly bright, but on her down time, she wanted it to be her down time," she said. "Sleeping was her fun. It sounds crazy, but I never met anyone who slept as much as Mizuho, maybe because her brain was so active otherwise."
Her husband said, "Mizuho was one of those people who was pure of thought. There was an innocence to her. She had a pureness of thought that everyone else sort of lost when we were 14. Mizuho never lost it."
Other survivors include a son, Kai Llewellyn of Atlanta; her parents, Kazuji and Satoko Suwa of Ageo; and a brother, Takeaki Suwa of Ageo.

� 2008 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thrusday, 2/7/2008.

Extra, Extra, Mizuho's Feature: See Friday's AJC- Metro Section Page One

Hello everyone,
Thanks to everyone who visited Mizuho on Wednesday and thanks also to those who helped track down all of our old friends- it was great to see everyone.

Today, Kay Powell at the Atlanta Journal Constitution called to let me know that she would like to write a "News Obituary" featuring Mizuho. It will be in Friday's AJC in the Metro Section, maybe mentioned on page one? or on page one of the obituary section.
After speaking to Kay, it's obvious she's very good at this. She interviewed me and asked to speak to some friends of Mizuho and for some pictures that will be "visually intersting". She thinks she has enough to bring Mizuho back to life!
Please look for Kay's article in tomorrow's AJC! You can read it by clicking here. (you may have to login first).
jim

Mizuho's Service- Celebration of Life Saturday, Feb 9, 2007 11AM

Mizuho Llewellyn

Mizuho Llewellyn, 36, of Atlanta, Georgia died Sunday, February 3, 2008. Mizuho is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Jim Llewellyn, son Kai, parents Kazuji and Satoko Suwa of Japan, brother Takeaki Suwa, her sister-in-law Rieko Suwa and mother-in-law June Llewellyn. Mizuho was born in Saitama, Japan in 1971 and grew up in Ageo, Japan. There she attended the Tokyo Kasei High School where she made many lifetime friends. Mizuho moved to Americus, Georgia in 1990 to attend Georgia Southwestern University. She moved to Athens, Georgia to attend University of Georgia where she met her husband Jim in 1991, and received an AB in Anthropology. After studying mandarin Chinese at UGA Mizuho joined her husband in Taiwan where they both worked and attended Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan. Known for her optimistic spirit and sense of humor, she was an avid reader of mysteries and loved learning. Mizuho also attended Georgia State University where she received honors including the Norman X. Dressel Scholarship, the Faculty Scholarship Plaque, a Dean’s Scholarship Key, degrees in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Professional Accountancy in 2003.
She worked as a CPA with Ernst and Young and the FHLB of Atlanta. In October of 2006 Mizuho and Jim welcomed their son Kai Suwa Llewellyn into the world.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Happy Tails Pets Therapy, http://www.happytailspets.org/ in honor of Mizuho for all their work done for Hospice Atlanta. The family will receive friends Wednesday February 6 from 2 until 4 pm and 6 until 8 pm at H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, 404-261-3510. A Celebration of Mizuho’s life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2008 in the chapel of H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill with Rev. Dana Everhart officiating.

Date/Time for Mizuho's Viewing/Obituary in AJC

Mizuho Llewellyn

Mizuho Llewellyn, 36, of Atlanta, Georgia died February 3, 2008. Mizuho is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Jim Llewellyn, son Kai, parents Kazuji and Satoko Suwa of Japan, brother Takeaki Suwa, her sister-in-law Rieko Suwa and mother-in-law June Llewellyn. Mizuho was born in Saitama, Japan in 1971 and grew up in Ageo, Japan. There she attended the Tokyo Kasei High School where she made many lifetime friends.

Mizuho moved to Americus, Georgia in 1990 to attend Georgia Southwestern University. She moved to Athens, Georgia to attend University of Georgia where she met her husband Jim in 1991, and received an AB in Anthropology. She was an avid reader of mysteries and loved learning. Mizuho also attended Georgia State University where she received honors including the Norman X. Dressel Scholarship, a Dean’s Scholarship Key, degrees in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Professional Accountancy in 2003. She worked as a CPA with Ernst and Young and the FHLB of Atlanta. In October of 2006 Mizuho and Jim welcomed their son Kai Suwa Llewellyn into the world.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Happy Tails Pets Therapy, http://www.happytailspets.org/ in honor of Mizuho for all their work done for Hospice Atlanta. The family will receive friends Wednesday February 6 from 2 until 4 pm and 6 until 8 pm at H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, 404-261-3510. Funeral services will be at a location to be announced later.

Mizuho Loves You

Hello everyone,
Thank you all for your support in the last months and days.
Mizuho passed Sunday morning at 3:42 AM in her sleep.
She was in no pain and she looked very beautiful and full of love.
As you know, Mizuho loved all of you very much, and we spoke many times about how blessed we have been to know so many wonderful people.

We expect to have some type of visitation/viewing this week at HM Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill in Atlanta, 4550 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 (404) 261-3510

We also will be posting her obituary in the AJC in the next couple of days with information about a memorial service for her either at Patterson or another location.

Love,
Jim

Hospice - Day 8 (Saturday II)-Visits

Hello everyone,...sorry for the lack of updates..that is Mizuho's speciality. In any case, we were honored to see many of you today if only for a minute...Her parents also were very touched by your support.
Mizuho even had a suprise visit from our friends in Jacksonville..that was a 6 hour drive..wow. She was drifting in and out of conversations, and dreams, all day..but she still had enough energy to correct me in her sleep...
K'san's son, EJ was here...and needed help with his geometry homework-mizuho in a haze offered to take a shot a his euclidian proof!...She squinted at his triangles and went back to sleep....that's how it went.
You know Mizuho loves school: she had visitors from her classmates met at GSU/atlanta, UGA/athens, Georgia Southwestern/americus ( She has three different undergraduate degrees and a masters in accounting for those counting). Also, many friends from past jobs were here to meet and speak with her parents...it was an extremely busy and fulfilling day- Thanks everyone for your phone calls, cards, and visits..!
Her brother will be here Monday...her dad wanted to pick him up using Marta..which he's practised..(thanks Y-san for offering to pick him up). Her parents will probably be extending their stay another week.

Looks like we'll be an in patient at hospice until she's stablized on the all her medication dosages-which should be several more days at least..but we can stay as long as we need to. It's still too early to go home.

Mizuho is currently swamped, totally exhausted, and sleeping soundly for the last 5 hours..(a first). Hoping this gives her energy to talk with her brother on Monday.

Unfortunately, in the past week here..I've run into more than one other friend checked into the hospice here (there's only 36 rooms)...including a husband of one of my favorite teachers (sutton middle)...which while sad has been oddly uplifting for me. Was able to connect with some people not seen in 24 years!..a beautiful service was held today in the hospice chapel for her husband where a number of my grammar/middle school teachers, (and principal), and classmates were in attendance. I don't know if Mizuho's talked about it...but it's made my stay here very comfortable in a way...it's like Mayberry RFD in Hospice Atlanta.
Love
Jim

Hospice - Day 8 (Saturday)

Mizuho is a little too tired to write today...she's getting a lot more sleep in the last couple of days. She's in and out and having some interesting dreams..but her alert time is much less than before. Fortunately, the methadone and morphene drops are working and she is in no pain...she's just very tired. Mizuho must have really enjoyed her visit with the volunteer dogs at the hospice...one of the dogs name is 'Murphy'; so in her dream she holds her arms out and says "Oh, come on in Murphy....!"

Mizuho's parents are helping with Kai in the evenings, and her brother is flying in from Japan on Monday.

Hospice Day 6-Thursday

Thanks everyone for the loving phone calls and messages. Mizuho has been a little tired the last couple of days..she hasn't been getting good sleep at night. She kept waking up with bursts of short term pain ('breakthrough pain'), which they combat with a little liquid morphene drops. But over the last couple of days they've adjusted Mizuho's pain meds so that she's has almost no pain..(using time release methadone and with the liquid morphene drops). This afternoon, they added a little oxygen as needed, because she is a little short of breath. She's hoping to get some rest tonight, she requested a sleeping pill from the nurses this morning. (She just took a restoril for sleep).

Her parents are here safely, and very much enjoying seeing Mizuho and Kai. They were here all day, and went home late this evening to prepare a meal for us all and to watch Kai. We'll see them in the morning.

Mizuho asked me to mention how much she has enjoyed all the visitors over the last few days...it has been a truly wonderful experience. And we both are very greatful to have so may beautiful friends to call upon.
Love,
Jim

Hospice Day 4

Today I had lots of visitors again. First was Kai - he slept at the day care last night, so Jim had to pick him up and bathe him and cuddle with him before sending him back to to the day care. Then, I was visited by 3 dogs led by two volunteers. They make rounds twice a week here to cheer up the patients. I took a picture with two doggies! It was a good visit. I've been so sleepy today also - couldn't sleep well last night with the pain. The pain medicine switch over wasn't easy. Anyway, it is being taken care of now, so it is ok.
I also had a friend visiting me with her baby girl (so cute!), and my mother-in-law, a chaplain, and another unexpected friend who I hadn't seen for over a year (so good to see you, A-san!)
Then other friends (a couple) who brought their 9 week old dog (miniature dachshund). The dog is so cute but had an accident and peed on my bed! Also, another set of friends who came to visit me briefly - they will be helping my parents get here safely from the airport tomorrow.
So this was my calendar for today - I slept through half the conversations. Sorry everyone if I wasn't making lots of sense. I really appreciate everybody and I love you all! Good night.

Hospice Day 3

I had a very good weekend at the hospice. On both days, I had lots of friends visiting me and it was wonderful. My friends who took care of Kai overnight brought him over on Sat and he spent all afternoon here. The hospice was nice and put a crib in our room for Kai, but Kai was so excited he wouldn't go down for a nap. By the time he finally fell asleep, it was 4:30pm and everyone was exhausted. So instead of keeping Kai here in the room, my friend (Ms. W) took him home to sleep over at her place, so we could rest. I think it worked better this way - I wake up many times during the night as well as nurses who check on me would disturb him. Kai is at Ms. W's again tonight. He is set for some loving and care!

Hospice Day 2

I moved to the hospice yesterday afternoon. I'm very happy to report that this place is so clean and beautiful like a hotel! They even have a children's play room set up (we took Kai there to play last night - he really loved it!). I am getting all the medication necessary to keep me comfortable just like at the hospital. I'm glad we decided to stay at in-facility hospice before going back home so we can get used to the routine of getting all the medicines I need to take.
By the way I want to thank our friend for all her help yesterday - she stayed at our apt with Kai so that Jim can stay with me at the hospital overnight. She not only did the baby laundry, cleaned cat litter, set up the baby table (just purchased), moved the old table to the garage, assembled a new shower chair, she later picked up Kai from the day care again and brought him here so I could visit with him (it was so great to see him!). Then, she brought Kai home to her sister's so they can babysit him overnight (Kai can stay at the 24 hour day care also, but he really needs the individual attention!). We really appreciate your help, Rebecca!

Hospital Day 3

We met the rep from Hospice Atlanta in the morning and learned about all the options available. After thinking it over, we decided that I will first go to the in-facility care for a few days, then return home so I can receive "in-home" hospice care. In the in-home hospice care, we get all the equipment necessary for me to function as well as a medical team as a support. In the in-home care, we only get 2 visits from nurses per week, but for other days we can get private nurses aides (not expensive) also. So to get used to the care and get our house ready, we decided to move to the hospice when I am discharged tomorrow. I think it is the best idea for me. Jim and our friend went to take a tour of the hospice this afternoon and liked it very much (another friend works there and gave them a tour). I will be able to see Kai at the hospice tomorrow. I'm so looking forward to checking out of this hospital! My pain is being controlled well so I'm in a very good spirit! Thank you all for thinking and praying for me - we really appreciate it! Good night.

Hospital Day 2

Hi - I'm back on-line! Our friends came over and set us up with a laptop with internet! Not to mention other goodies they brought for me. I am now surrounded by Kai's pictures and feel more at home. Thank you so much, the Watsons!
So today I am feeling much better with pain under control. I am doing a little better on bloating/constipation, too. Now I have to work on eating more and then I should be able to leave here in a few days.
My spine fracture is not causing pain where the fracture is, but it is making my left leg numb/painful because the cord is being pressed by the fracture. Isn't it interesting? Anyway, now I can push my own medication in, I'm doing pretty good considering the state I was in yesterday.
Kai is being taken care of at the great day care center - which is open 24 hrs a day. Jim spoke to them about our circumstances and they told us that they are very flexible and can keep him very long time. So Jim is staying with me overnight. We are so thankful we switched to this great day care center.
I spoke to my parents who are coming next week, and they are determined that I'm going to get better. I also spoke to my healer tonight who is working very hard to making me better. So I still haven't given all my hopes up! A miracle can still happen. Please keep me in your prayers - I would really appreciate that!

Tuesday - Timeout

Hello everyone, Mizuho is at Emory Hospital today (room G732). We went for a radiation treatment yesterday, and asked about getting better pain meds and something for her bloating. We have a super radiation oncologist and primary oncologist...they checked her in, did a MRI of the spine (thorasic and lumbar MRI) and gave her 6mg of morphene every few hours. Now she has a little hand pump (a "PCA" in the lingo...) with a clicker so she can self medicate the morphene (2mg every 12 minutes). You will definitely want a PCA..if you ever are asked...

They're doing a CT scan today, and we'll find out when she can leave in a day or so..they're going to get her pain under control and check out her spine. She's doing better on morphene and we'll see how she feels in a few days.. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers...it's very much appreciated.
Jim

MLK Jr day

I couldn't sleep well because of the pain last night - I had to wake Jim up at 3am. He's great - no complaints and gave me massage. I am now taking 3 kinds of pain medicine so it is not so painful anymore, thank God.
I am sad to report that the person who was hosting the website for Japanese lung cancer patients passed away yesterday. She had not been doing too well for the past few months. She had the same kind of cancer as I have. She was an inspiration to me and I'm really sad to hear the news.
I have been feeling weak in my legs (because of the bone cancer) and haven't been able to be active. I am scared that it is not getting better. I just hope I can get through this tough time - please pray for me! Thank you so much everyone.

Patch

I'm wearing a fentanyl patch (25 mcg/hr) for my pain. Other pain medicine was not working too good, so we decided to upgrade a little. The problem with this patch, if you remember from the last time, is it is really strong and makes me drowsy/nauseous. So I was half asleep on Sat (all day) not to mention being nauseous. But it took care of the pain all right. I just have to get adjusted to the patch again (gets better after the body gets used to it). So now after sleeping half a day, I can't sleep anymore but not because of the pain, so it is good.
My parents are coming on January 30th for 6 days. They just want to see me - I haven't seen my mother for a few years and she hasn't met Kai yet, so I'm really excited. I just hope I'm a little better by the time they get here!
I know some people have a day off for MLK Jr's - I hope you are enjoying a long weekend! And for busy people working on Monday, I'm sorry but at least you have a light traffic!

Friday

Finally the week is over - it has been a tough week for me. I have a few more radiation treatments next week and I think when it is over I'm going to feel much better!
My parents called me last night to tell me they are coming to visit early next month for a week. I'm excited about the news and hope I will be much better by then.
My leg cramp/pain is not gone but it is a little better. Now I have a pain in my ankle and I think it may be caused by bone cancer and not a cramp. I'm taking pain medicine to see which one works best but I struggle to sleep at night. Please keep me in your prayers that I will get thorough this soon! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Snow!

It is snowing pretty steady in Atlanta - I can't believe it! We had a beautiful 70F weather just last week.
The doctor told me today that my lab result is showing improvement (better than the lab on Sun). So he told me just keep eating/drinking as much as I can. So no miracle cure for the cramps!
By the way, I just wanted to share with you that Jim has been so wonderful - he is a super father and a husband. He takes care of Kai and me and does everything! He's turning 39 soon so I have to think of something special for his birthday. Any suggestions? Must be available on-line (I can't drive anymore).
Hope everyone gets home safe and enjoy snow from a warm home!

Cramps

I talked to the doctor today and he thinks I am getting the cramps because I'm missing some nutrients. So they took my blood for checking - will know the result tomorrow. The reason I am not getting those nutrients is because of the nausea. So instead of 5 more radiation treatments, they will reduce the amount of radiation each time and do it a little longer instead. I hope that will do the trick!
I spoke to my healer last night. She always gives me hope even in a tough time like now. So don't worry everyone, I haven't given up yet. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Please pray that I will get through this!

Doing better

Ok, so last night I called Dr. M because of the severe leg cramps and he told me several ways to relieve the pain. (massaging the pressure points - let me know if anyone wants to know and I can explain in detail.)
So after following his directions, my leg cramp is gone! I also took potassium supplement. I was able to sleep happily for a few hours, but then I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible pain in my butt (no joke). I think the leg cramp moved up to my butt?? Anyway, now I'm taking a very strong pain killer which is helping with the pain, but makes me sleepy.
I'm halfway done with the radiation - 5 more days to go! I really can not wait.
Have a nice week everyone!

Leg cramp

I haven't been able to sleep because of a severe leg cramp. I had it often when I was pregnant but this time it doesn't stop and I can not fall asleep anymore! If anybody knows a sure solution, please let me know - I'm trying leg exercises, walking around, massaging, eating more Potassium, but it hadn't helped.
I had a Reiki session on Sat and it helped my nausea and pain somewhat. But I think I need a session every day to keep me well! But I was able to eat more today than yesterday, so it is good. Also I'm going in to get some fluid into me at the hospital on Sun, and it should help me feel better.
Hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

Wed

So, yesterday I saw my radiation oncologist, and began radiation treatment for my brain right away. It will be everyday for 2 weeks (except weekends), so it will not be too bad. I'm hoping to avoid all the side effect because it is for such a short period - we'll see. But yesterday Jim & I went to eat lunch at an Indian restaurant (it was the only quick place near the hospital!) and I couldn't eat very much. Then I started getting sick again last night. I think my stomach couldn't take the food, even though it wasn't spicy. Anyway again I'm trying to eat whatever I can. I just checked my temp - I have a slight fever now, so I might have another cold again. Hope it goes away soon!
Today, after my radiation treatment, I attended the lung cancer support group. It was very good to meet other people who is going through the similar situation. Good night!

Beautiful Day

Today was such a beautiful day - sunny 70F in Atlanta!! I went for a walk today with a friend and felt a lot stronger than I had been feeling. I'm on my way to recovery!
This morning, we saw a doctor in nuclear medicine who talked to us about "radioisotope" therapy. I had thought this was a therapy to stop bone cancer from spreading, but the doctor said it is mostly for pain management and does not help with stopping bone cancer. So it was a very discouraging news - looks like there is no good treatment for bone cancer. I think the best way is to keep my immune system boost up and fight the cancer off - so I'm trying to get as much nutrition as possible (I'm taking lots of vitamin C, calcium & vitamin D), plus I'm drinking the Chinese tea from my acupuncturist,which is supposed to boost up my immune system.
I ate more today than I did yesterday - if I can keep this up I should be back to my old self in a few days!
Thank you so much and good night!

Feeling better

Oh, I'm finally getting better. I started taking the probiotics (liquid) supplement a few days ago, as well as steroids and Prilosec. I don't know which one is working but I wasn't that nauseous today. Thank you so much for everyone for thinking of me! The worst is over now and I feel alive again.
I had friends who came to visit me today, and I was having so much fun talking with them I almost forgot I was sick! I can't wait to get better so I can go out and see friends more often.
By the way I saw Dr. L (acupuncture) and Dr. M yesterday. I've asked my oncologist if I can use Chinese herbal teas and he said ok. So Dr. L gave me lots of herb teas. I'm going to wait until my stomach clears up to try them out, but they should help boost my immune system.
I'm sorry to say I missed the church again today. But this week I've been watching more church TV since I've been home. I just watched Joel Osteen on church TV - he is my favorite. He always has a very positive message and I really recommend it to anybody, even to non-Christians. (http://www.joelosteen.com/) His church is "Lakewood", so his show is called "Lakewood church" if you want to find him on TV guide.
I've been reading books written by Greg Anderson. He is a cancer survivor, who had lung cancer and was told that he had 30 days to live. I ordered several books written by him and so far they are pretty good!
Thank you all so much - I feel so blessed. I'm going to sleep well tonight. Good night!

Under the weather

Hi all - we went to see the doctor yesterday, and I received my first Zometa injection (which should stop my bone calcium loss and eventually help with the pain). So, the MRI showed some cancer in my brain. The good news is, they are not wide spread, and very small, so the doctor thinks we can get rid of them with radiation. Since I didn't do the Pet scan, we did X-ray instead, and the doctor said the original tumor in my lung looks smaller on that. But he is ordering a CT scan to make sure (which will be on Jan 23).
I will be seeing another doctor who will do the "radioisotope" therapy for the bones next week. This is the targeted therapy for the bone cancer and I have high hopes for it.
My biggest concern right now is nausea and weight loss. The doctor didn't think the nausea is caused by bone cancer, so my guess is it is because I caught the stomach virus (which Kai and Jim had) and it messed up my stomach again. (Jim and Kai had diarrhea only - no nausea) I haven't been back to work this year - I won't be able to until I get my strength back. The doctor told me to try Prilosec, so I started it today. Hope it will help.
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers!

2008!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope the new year brings lots of joy & happiness to us all!
I have been under the weather for the last few days. I'm hoping my injection tomorrow (for my bones) will help me get back to my normal condition.
So yesterday, I went to get PET scan, X-rays, and MRI. But I was told that my insurance company didn't approve the Pet. (I guess it cost too much!) I was so disappointed because I didn't eat/drink for this procedure for 6 hrs! Anyway, I got the X-rays and MRI done so I'm hoping we'll have some results when I see the doctor tomorrow.
So again I'm having nausea and I haven't been able to eat like normal, so I'm drinking "ensure" a lot. It tastes like a liquid milkshake (not too bad), if you haven't tried yet.
I haven't been able to sleep well - I usually work on my visualization, pray, read Bible, or read funny books when I can't sleep.
I had another session with my healer last night, and despite my current condition, she still thinks I'll make it. I have some weak moments when I'm not feeling well but I'm keeping my faith and will keep going. I love my sessions with my healer - she always puts me in a high spirit!
By the way thank you all very much for all your thoughts and well wishes - we really appreciate it!