We have had lots of fun, event-filled days since the last post! After the day at the beach we headed down to Hilton Head Island for a fun round of mini golf. Amanda and I are very competitive at this game, and I was not going to let sympathy get in the way of anything. Maggie and Alec both got a hole in one while playing,It was a close game, but the last hole handed Amanda the victory by one stroke! Afterwards, we hid from the rain by playing a number of arcade games. Finally, we went to pick up dinner at The Kitchen and were surprised when the owner – who is also a neighbor – comped us the food. It ended up being a great day.
Visiting Family
We were lucky to have spent an entire week with Amanda’s brother and wife. Lewis, who is a resident in Temple, TX and his wife Jaclyn came out to Beaufort during the small stint he had off. We started the week off strong by touring Savannah. We ate lunch at the Little Duck Dinner, walking down to the A.T. HUN ART GALLERY where we were able to see some Pete The Cat artwork. The artwork really pleased the inner teacher in Amanda. Following it we dropped into the Savannah Candy Kitchen that had amazing candy of all types. After some pie we stopped at the fountain shown in Forest Gump.
The rest of the week was a little more laid back since Amanda had been so wiped out by all the walking we did. We filled it with small jaunts to Beaufort, the beach, and anything that could allow Amanda to take a seat while enjoying their company. Nights were spent playing card and board games. Here’s some of fun had:
Round 4 is coming up and scans
Amanda has her 4th and hopefully last round of chemo on Thursday. This will be another long stint – until Tuesday – just like the 2nd round. On Friday the 10th, Amanda will have an MRI and several CT scans to see the effects chemo is having on the tumor and if there has been any spread. Keep us in your prayers for that day especially.
Here’s a post from Amanda about the upcoming round:
I go in for round four of chemo on Thursday. I’ll be in the hospital for 6 days.
I’m always nervous, anxious, and sad before I leave. I truly hate leaving the kids every time. The fear almost swallows me whole. I’m trying to muster all the strength and positivity I can.
My new manta for this round is…
I can do this!
I am ready to receive my healing.
My body is strong enough to kill the cancer.
Will you pray for this too? Will you send your positive love and light to help me?
Thank you!
xo
4 Responses
Thank you so much for the update. I loved seeing all the happy photos of family and friends. What a blessing it has been for you all to be close to the sea.
I am continuing to pray for Amanda to have strength and courage on her way to being cancer free. I have March 10 on my calendar!!! Love, Lynn
Amanda, we will pray your pray and add our own in your name. Remember you, Matt and your children are never alone. God is always there, along with all the McColgins and your many other friends and family members.
Amanda I pray for Gods healing grace that it may give you strength and calm your fears and anxiety during this next round of treatment. I continue to lift you up I prayer my dear. You’ve got this!💪🏻🙏
It sounds like you a truly a fantastic person with SO many challenges and not one picture of you with a frown. Keep up the good work . Stay focused on getting rid of the tumor. We all are eager to see you back on your feet and have you to be a part of our group when you are ready. Please let us know if we can help. Matt… you too.