Sleepy Day

Good evening all:
Today has been a very hopeful one. Robyn's oncologist is going to bat for her with Boston again. Hoping to convince them to take tissue from the tumor in her neck. So please keep up all the prayers that she gets the right treatment.  He also is now trying her with Demerol for her pain, which makes you extremely dopey and tired, so all in all it has been a sleepy day.
 Thanks for checking in and have a great night.
With love Robyn's friend ♥

A moment of laughter

At the end of the Benefit Sale For Robyn just a moment of laughter for us all as Craig models a "delightful" dress to make a sale!

Here is hoping that tomorrow brings us some good news

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

With love Robyn's friend ♥

A regular day in the life....

The garage sale has been fantastic we have totalled around $3800.00 to go into Robyn's treatment fund. I know that this is a drop in the bucket of expenses that the Terrell family pay out, but this drop will at least make a big splash!! Robyn is so thrilled.
Robyn and her mom both love garage sales and today Robyn came to this one for a little while. She was enjoying every moment until she was whisked away back home to rest. After a nice long sleep she was again feeling better and wanting to get out for a while. I popped her up to Kohls with me but again just for a short while and we had to  head back home. Today she really wanted a normal day of healthy Robyn just to hang out and have fun and the garage sale and go shopping with a friend, but instead she had a regular day in the life of a cancer patient.
Lets hope they get her treatment sorted very soon.
Thank you every one for your tremendous effort and all the work you did to make this sale such a success.  Thank you to everyone who donated it was so appreciated, and a really big thank you to Inez for hosting the sale at your home and all the amazing work you did. You and your family are fantastic!

With love Robyn's friend ♥

Great Day!!!

Wow so far the garage sale has been a huge success!!! Funds are coming in again! Just an amazing turnout.  We still have lots more goodies so come on out tomorrow for day two.

Once again here is the address

Benefit Garage Sale

1523 Inverness Road

Mansfield Texas 76063

 

So today we also heard that Robyn did not get into the Boston trial. Dissapointing news, but we still have some other options and a couple of new developments that we should hear about very soon, by early next week. The good news is that Robyn did not get into Boston because she did not have enough fluid in her lungs.

Please keep Robyn and the Terrell familiy in your prayers. The MRI showed inflammation in her muscle causing a lot of pain so steroids now are helping and Robyn is feeling much better this evening.

See you at the garage sale tomorrow. We open at 7:00am!

 

With love Robyn's friend ♥

 

 

Garage Sale Fever!!

So today has been quite interesting. First start an MRI to look at why Robyn is losing the use of her hand. That took quite a while and Robyn's pain level was back to excrutiating plus some. A few hours of sleep and feeling much better although still frustrated by the slow response of the Boston Trial people. However a new turn of events has revealed perhaps an even better treatment than Boston. More to come on that.. in the meantime we are back to Garage Sale fever!!
tomorrow is our big day. Lots of great stuff has been donated! There must be something here for everyone. The doors will open at 7:00am tomorrow and Saturday so come on out and see us.
Here is the address again just to remind you.

Benefit Garage Sale

1523 Inverness Road

Mansfield Texas 76063

 

 

A big heartfelt thankyou from Robyn's family to all of you who donated items for the sale with an extra big thanks to Tonya of L'Image for your extremely generous donation.

 

A  huge thankyou to Inez for hosting the sale and doing all this work for the Terrell family

You are all so appreciated!!

 



No News Yet

Well we are still waiting on news from Boston, hopefully we will hear by tomorrow. Today I went with Robyn to Dallas for her infusion therapy and she was feeling much better today just anxious to hear about the Boston Trial. When the pain is under control Robyn is a new woman :)

This evening she has been going through donated items for the benefit sale. There really is some wonderful stuff there so she is excited about the weekend and that is really lifting her up and giving her some focus. Of course she is looking forward to seeing all her friends and hopefully feeling well.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday or Saturday.

With love
Robyn's friend ♥

prayer request

Thisis it time for a major prayer request. We are off for an xray to see if there is enough fluid in Robyn's lungs for the Boston group to harvest for a vaccine. Please pray that there is enough for them,!!!!

Update on Robyn

Good morning all:
Robyn has asked me to write her blog for a while and keep everyone up on what is going on in with her.
She is coping with some medication changes that make her really drowsy and also she has lost some of the use in her  hand so it is hard to type.
We are all excited about the benefit sale this Friday and Saturday. Some absolutely wonderful items have been donated and I for one cannot wait to go shopping! So come along and check it all out. Here is the address:

Benefit Garage Sale

1523 Inverness Road

Mansfield Texas 76063

 

 

This Friday and Saturday!!!!

Recipe

 

This is a delicious recipe that has so many health benefits. It comes from the Cancer Fighting Kitchen Cook Book.

 

Shredded Carrot And Beet Salad

 

2 tablespoons freshely squeezed orange juice

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup peeled and shredded carrot

1 cup peeled and shredded red beet

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

 

Whisk the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, and salt together until thoroughly combined.  Put the carrots in a mixing bowl drizzle with half of the dressing, and toss until evenly coated. Place the carrots on one side of a shallow serving bowl. Put the beets in the mixing bowl and drizzle with the rest of the dressing. Then put the beets on the serving bowl next to the carrots.

Top with the fresh mint and serve.

 

The treatment fund for Robyn is coming along well. We are on the way to making a big leap towards our goals. Robyn and her family are so grateful for everything that has been given so far. Every donation she recieves just lifts her up so much.

 

Hope to see you all this weekend

 

With love

Robyn's friend ♥

 

 

 

 

 



Taking the Night Off

     I'm sorry friends, I'm just in too much pain to write tonight.  The doctors and pharmacists are trying to figure out the best combination to keep my pain under control. Thus far it does not seem to be working.
     I'm going to try to sit through the Ranger game and root on my favorite team! I'll catch up with you tomorrow.

Love,
Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Love

Since this blog is about love for one another, and today today is the Lord's day, I thought it would be fitting to share one of my favorite bible verses:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
-1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Love,

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

The Perfect Day

I don't even know where to begin....I had such an awesome day!  I guess it really began with a great night of sleep due to my new oxygen tank, and the anticipation of what the next day would bring. 

I reconnected over breakfast with an old friend that I had not seen in five years.  There was so much to get caught up on - family life, pets, new and old hobbies, hopes and dreams for the future.  It was as though we had never skipped a beat.  Linda, it filled my heart with pure joy to see you again.

After spending a wonderful morning with Linda, my sweet daughter treated me to a much needed pedicure.  We too, had a wonderful time talking about mother-daughter stuff.

All in all, it was a perfect day. 

Thanks for checking in,

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

A Breath of Fresh Air

Oh, how wonderful it feels to get a full complement air into my lungs.   Yes, as you may have guessed my oxygen arrived today.  At first I was upset about the inconvenience of having to wear it, not to mention how unattractive it looks.  I know that I must look at the positive side and know that this precious gift of air will make me feel so much better and it will help to keep me strong.

Another wonderful gift I recieved today was being able to spend the day with two of my best friends.  Lesley and Inez drove me to Dallas today for my nutritional infusion.  We got to spend some quality time together and support one another in all of lifes challenges, big and small. 

Love,
Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Thursday Night

Falling asleep watching the Rangers.  Almost 10:00 and I am only in the 5th inning.  It sure would be nice if they can get a win in St. Louis before coming back home to nicer weather.  Speaking of the weather....
Here's hoping that nice weather continues next week for our garage sale.  I really appreciate all the hard work that my friends are putting in to make the day a success.  I feel that I am that much closer to getting some needed treatments.

If anybody has any items to donate for the garage sale, please just drop them by my house or give me a call and we can arrange to have someone pick them up.  No donation is too small..... I even got Trystan motivated to clean out his closet the other night.  Now, if only I could get Chloe to do the same!

Looking forward to getting some oxygen tomorrow - it sure will make breathing easier.  And maybe help me stay awake during the next game.

Love always,

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Go Rangers!

From the moment I opened my eyes this morning I have been in pain and have shortness of breath.  I guess you could say that I've had a rough day, but it will take more than a bad day to get my spirits down. Craig and I went to the doctors today to get some new medications and I'll be getting oxygen delivered to the house to help me breath better.
I'm watching the my beloved Texas Rangers in the World Series.  A win would sure be a wonderful way to end the day!  Fingers crossed!

Love,
Robyn

Love lives here in my heart.

Supernatural Strength

Hey everybody, checking in to let you all know that I had a very productive day today.  I think I probably overdid it!  I am home now with a fever and too pooped to make it to my own fund raising dinner at Friday's.  Before I crash for the night, I'd like to share with you a small portion of my daily readings that keep me filled with strength and hope.  This is from the book Scripture Confessions for Healing by Keith and Megan Provance. 

Supernatural Strengh
     I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. The joy of the Lord is my strength, and His strength sustains me. I am full of energy; I am vibrant and full of life and vitality. God in me is stronger than any weakness is my flesh. It doesn't matter how I feel because I am not moved by feelings. I speak supernatural strength, energy, and vitality to my body. Weakness, tiredness, and weariness, I command you to get out of my body.
      I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I have dynamic energy and indomitable strength. I am undaunted in my faith; I am strong in the Lord. I am courageous and fearless.
      Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world. His strength rises up in me; He puts me above my feelings. I am strong in my spirit, I am strong in my mind, and I am strong in my body.
       My strength is renewed like the eagle's. God increases my strength; therefore, I am not weary.

Love,

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Rummaging Ragamuffin

This was me today. Rummaging through our closets pulling out goodies for the benefit sale. I took the day off from driving into Dallas. What a luxury being able to stay home and relax just enjoying myself fixing a meal for my family and catching up on my own nutrition.  I am embracing every moment of just being ME and not tied to a schedule of running here and there. That will be back again tomorrow but just for now I am enjoying a day of being a "normal" person.

Just a reminder if you have any discards that we can recycle into new treasures in new homes for the benefit sale just let us know and we will arange a drop off or pick up.

Thank you all my wonderful friends.
With love
Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Thanks Dixie Chicks

Hi everybody!  Words can't express my feelings when I drove into the Dixie's parking lot on Saturday for Robyn Terrell day.  It was unbelievable!  I am very thankful for Dixie, her daughter Kandy, and all the staff at Dixie's.  The money they raised will help me fight against cancer.  A special thanks to everyone who came out to support me on this special day.  I was even able to pick up an outfit that I wore proudly today.  If you have never been there before, please stop in and check it out - it really is a fun store. 

It was a great day at Dixies and I had fun spending some time with Lesley and my mom - I could barely keep my eyes open to watch my Rangers slam into the World Series! 

Love, Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Today At Dixie's

OCTOBER 15TH IS ROBYN TERRELL DAY

Dixie's Open Their Doors And Their Hearts

When Dixie and Kandy heard about Robyn's story they immediately jumped into Action to do what they could to help her.

we are a family owned and operated fashion accessory and gift shop.  Robyn has been a long time customer that we consider a friend, such a sweet and delightful lady.  It is our pleasure to do anything we can to help her.  On Saturday October  15th we will host “Robyn Terrell Day”, and donate 15% of our sales for that day to help Robyn and her family in their fight.  We will spread the word to everyone we can think of who might be able to help her in a bigger way than we are able to. 
In our store we have a very large selection of sterling silver charms, as well as fashion jewelry and trendy apparel.  We also carry Tyler Candles and Yellow Box Shoes, as well as unique gift items.   Kind of a girly girl store! 

Dixies Fashion Accessories
Address
3701 S Cooper St Ste 159
 Arlington , TX 76015
Phone
(817) 649-1112
Visit:stores.dixiesonline.com
So please spread the word. What a wonderful and fun way to help Robyn in her quest for this lifesaving treatment. Please mark your calenders and come out to Dixies on that day. Christmas is not far away and with every gift you purchase you will also be helping to share the gift of life and hope for the Terrell family

I am so grateful to Dixies for doing this for me. Thank you everyone for coming out today to support my treatment fund. It means so much to me and my family.

Reminder

Don't forget, its the big day at Dixie's tomorrow!  Hope to see you all there.  Have fun Christamas shopping.
Had a very busy day, so I'm going to have an early night and hope to see you tomorrow.

With Love,

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

News Flash TGI Fridays Hosting Benefit For Robyn On October 18th

Print of this coupon and bring it with you for dinner at TGI Fridays and 15% of the check will go in Robyns treatment fund

TGI Fridays

Thanks again for all your support



A Blessing In Disguise

What a turn of events today has brought! I started off my morning feeling really low. Because of the cancer in my bones, my skeletal system has become really brittle. Last night I simply coughed and felt a snap! A broken rib. The break occurred near my spine so fortunately in an area that is not too painful. However, this led me to have to go and see my primary care doctor this morning.  Although his news was not too cheerful, the xray revealed fluid on my lung aswell as a broken rib. He did have some very interesting things to tell me.  Another doctor close to home has had wonderful successes with advanced cases like mine by sending her patients for some non traditional treatments.  Although not an alternative doctor herself she is apparently a great resource and very knowledgeable in treatments that will work for me. All of the advanced cases my doctor has sent to her are doing well.  What a "lucky break" please forgive the pun, but had I not broken my rib I may never have found out about this wonderful doctor. A consult is in the works. I will keep you posted.

With love Robyn

Love lives here in my  heart

Fall and Pumpkins, Yum!

Fall is upon us at least here in Texas for today. Who knows tomorrow could be summer again but today we were awakened by much needed blissful rain. A sure sign that the seasons are changing.  Always this time of year sparks traditions of cooking in the kitchen and of course pumpkins. The trouble with C is that is changes your taste buds quite a bit, but delicious custards always seem to soothe dry mouths and hit the spot. This is a recipe in one of my new favorite books " Cancer Fighting Kitchen" by Rebecca Katz and Matt Edelson and is a "Great Pumpkin Custard".
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp cardamom
pinch nutmeg
2 organic eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup organic soy milk I prefer to sub almond milk

Preheat the oven to 325F
Stir pumpkin, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg together in a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then whisk  in the maple syrup, vanilla and milk. Whisk the egg mixture into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.

pour into 6 1/2 cup ramekins. Place the ramekins in a baking pan and add enough ht water to the dish to come up 2 inches high around the ramekins. Carefully transfer to oven and bake 45- 55 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled. It is scrumptious either way.

Just a reminder about Saturday at Dixie's in Arlington. They are donating 15% of their sales to my treatment fund...so please come along and shop till you drop of course!

We are receiving some fabulous items for the Benefit Garage Sale. Some practically brand new furniture and wonderful goodies. Do not forget to email me if you have anything for us to collect or you would like to drop off for the sale.

Thank  you again everyone for all you are doing to  help me and my family. I feel so blessed to have you all and am so thankful.

With love,
Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

We Are Turning Junk To Treasure!!!!

Good morning everyone:
An early post today as I am soooo excited to get going on this. My friends are planning a garage sale to raise funds for my treatment.  We are asking for your junk, so please get rummaging and anything you would like to go to a new home for a great cause send our way. We will take anything, clothes, books, furniture, discards of any kind. Please e-mail me at terrellrobyn@gmail.com  and we will arrange drop off or pick up.  We only have a couple of weeks to get sorted before the big day so please let us know asap.

Benefit Garage Sale

1523 Inverness Road

Mansfield Texas 76063

October 28th and 29th



Lessons of Love

As I sat in front of the mirror today, putting on my make up, making myself glamourous for all of the world to see, I said with conviction "I Love you", to myself.  I realized how very few times I had opened my heart to myself in the past.  How many of us never take the time to love and nuture ourselves.  In fact, how many of you can look in the mirror and say, "I love you", to your inner soul without squirming and wondering if you deserve it? 
Since this journey began I have recieved so much love, more than I ever could have imagined.  With every donation and every kind action a little piece of that wall of protection around my heart gets melted away.  Today, thanks to all of you I am a different person.
When I come through this journey, it is my hope that I can share God's grace and lessons of love with all of those that need it.
Please remember to tell yourself, "I love you", every day because you are special and you do deserve it.

Love, Robyn

Love lives here in my heart♥

Scripture For Healing

Jeremiah 33:6 "Behold, I will bring you health and cure, and I will cure you, and will reveal unto you the abundance of peace and truth."

There are many scriptures that I like to read that bring me comfort and just reaffirm my faith and intention. It is very easy at times to fall into fear, but then I am reminded that I have put this all in God's  hands and he shows me his answers .

Today is a quiet day visiting with family we have not seen in a while. I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful Sunday with those you love♥♥♥

With love

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Too Pooped To Party

I have the most amazing support team walking along side me in this journey. I love them from the bottom of my heart and I just do not know how I would come through this without them.
My mom gives the most loving gentle massages that helps soothe my pain. She is here at my house mopping my floors and dusting, cleaning my bathrooms all things I just cannot tackle at the moment. She is just here loving me and my family doing whatever she can and I so love her and am grateful to her for that.
My husband, my partner, my everthing....He is my researcher.....He has my back and handles everthing he can. He carries my worries and my fears and he shoulders all of it with love.
My children Chloe and Trystan. They are just pure love. My darling daughter will make dinner and do chores between her studies. I happen to know this young lady makes the very best lemon water on the planet.  Trystan just pitches in and does what he needs to do.
My sister Tracey. I love love love  her visits. We sit and quilt and enjoy and laugh and I love her for everthing.
My brother. so far away I just cannot wait to see you soon I am so excited about the visit.
My Dad....well I just cannot every in my wildest imagination come up with enough thanks for all he does for me. He has the biggest heart of any man I know other than Craig. He buys my groceries and sneaks treats to us every chance he gets. He would give his life for mine I know.
And somedays like yesterday I wish I could just forget all the "crappy stuff" and enjoy the football game he brought us tickets too.
But just right now I am Too Pooped To Party! Cannot wait to get started on this treatment so I can enjoy the simple things in life again.

With love
Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Members Of The Community Open Their Doors And Their Hearts To Robyn's Fund

OCTOBER 15TH IS ROBYN TERRELL DAY

Dixie's Open Their Doors And Their Hearts

When Dixie and Kandy heard about Robyn's story they immediately jumped into Action to do what they could to help her.

we are a family owned and operated fashion accessory and gift shop.  Robyn has been a long time customer that we consider a friend, such a sweet and delightful lady.  It is our pleasure to do anything we can to help her.  On Saturday October  15^th we will host “Robyn Terrell Day”, and donate 15% of our sales for that day to help Robyn and her family in their fight.  We will spread the word to everyone we can think of who might be able to help her in a bigger way than we are able to. 

In our store we have a very large selection of sterling silver charms, as well as fashion jewelry and trendy apparel.  We also carry Tyler Candles and Yellow Box Shoes, as well as unique gift items.   Kind of a girly girl store! 

Dixies Fashion Accessories
Address
3701 S Cooper St Ste 159
 Arlington , TX 76015
Phone
(817) 649-1112
Visit:stores.dixiesonline.com
So please spread the word. What a wonderful and fun way to help Robyn in her quest for this lifesaving treatment. Please mark your calenders and come out to Dixies on that day. Christmas is not far away and with every gift you purchase you will also be helping to share the gift of life and hope for the Terrell family







Super Hunk Stud Muffin

If any of you thought I was talking about my husband......well not this time, although he a hunk and eye candy to me the little guy in the picture is just a bundle of happiness who thinks he is just that!!!

Poco sporting his stud muffin shirt

Never would I have imagined bringing another animal into our household, least of all a tiny one like Poco.  One day a friend found him and his brothers just thrown away so he came home to live with us. He is the happiest soul and brings me so much joy. Even in my worst of moments he can put a smile on my face and giggle in my heart.  It is so important to smile and have some Joy in your life Poco was sent to me to make sure I had just that.

My friend uses the bumble bee for her logo I just love her explanation as to why.

The bumble bee aerodynamically speaking should not be able to fly, but it does so anyway. We believe this is God's way of reminding us that anything is possible. Everytime I see one I am reminded of just that  "ANY THING IS POSSIBLE"

Elixir Of Life

This is a recipe for a "delicious" green juice that I drink everyday to give me nourishment and alkalanize my system:

1/2 Green Apple,

1/2 Cucumber,

5 Spriggs of Asparagus

Snippet of Ginger

An Inch of Fennel

Handful of Kale

Handful of Dark Romaine Leaves

I Broccolli Stem

Juice in your juicer and enjoy!!!        Drink this every day and you will feel supercharged!

The fundraiser is going so well so many offers of help from the most generous people. Please watch this space for some really good events coming up.

Thank you so much for all you are doing for me. You just lift me up every day and I thank God for having each of you in my life♥♥♥

Lots of love

Robyn

Love lives here in my heart

Hot Naked And Sweaty!!

Well..erm  .......Yes lol, do not get too excited here........It is just me in the sauna.  This is currently part of my daily regime.

Sweat out those toxins!  just one of the wonderful things I do to stay as healthy as possible.  This and my deliciously ghastly green drinks that I savour while holding my nose.  To tell the truth I do feel so much better when I do this. I have to say I do not usually have an audience but you are special so I welcome you to my world. Healing cancer is hard work. It is not just sitting on the couch wrapped in a blanket you have to be as postively proactive as possible, and I do have a terrific support team. After my morning work out and photo shoot here my friend treated me to a very nutritious lunch. Now I am ready for that couch!

Thank you all so much for the donations that are coming in and for all the help in sharing my blog. I am getting closer and closer to my goal.  We are now looking for items that we can auction and if any of you have a business where you would be willing to put out a donation box please let us know.

With all my love

Robyn

Loves lives here in my heart



Hope Has Been Refueled Today!!

Today has been a real emotional turn twister. That is a new term I think I just created. I am in shock, disbelief and so so thankful. I am not sure there is a word to describe the gratitude in my heart. I think I have received a "Shower Of Love" beyond any imagining.
Last week I learned it would cost so much beyond my family's resources for me to have a shot at stem cell and enzyme therapy. A friend suggested fundraising. I never imagined the outpouring from such generous people would refuel my hope in such a way.  Today was a miracle.
A beloved friend, a fellow autist mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at around the same time as I was. Twelve years later, last night she went home to heaven. I was so full of sadness and of course wondering in my heart if our journeys would end in the same way. Within minutes of hearing such sad news my shower of love began. Today I have received donations of love from so many and some I do not even know. I am so humbled. God has reminded me once again he is in control and he has my back on this. There is no place like hope and today I am back in that special place again.  I am so close to getting started on my treatments
Thank you with all my heart ♥♥♥

Robyn
Love lives here in my heart

This Is My Story And This Is My hope

This is my journey. Not one that I would have chosen, but for some reason one I was given. This journey has brought many challenges and traumas, but it has also brought many joyful moments, experiences and transformations along the way. The yucky part is I am on my third round of triple negative breast cancer. The nastiest kind there is. This third diagnosis popped up in January of this year. I however do not wish to focus on the negative yucky stuff. It is part of the story and of course preempted the writing of this blog. I want to focus on my hope. The hope and my path of healing.  I want to share with you the joys of my living. I hope you will join me in this story. Some of it sad, but most of it happy. Much will bring you a smile and I can guarantee you will learn a lot.

Robyn
Love lives here in my heart