Happy Memorial Weekend! All is good in the Brierley household. My CT scan came out fine. I did have a small area where the colon inverted, but so small the UCSF doctor wasn't concerned. He also mentioned a very small (size of a dot from a pen) in my lung but said it could be anything. Most radiologist wouldn't even see it but UCSF goes through it with a fine tooth comb. He said it's very unlikely anything would grow while I was in treatment so not to worry. They'll just keep an eye on me. Ct every 3 months with more meds since I broke out again from the contrast. Also, I have the barium pelvic Xray and all is clear and no leakage or blockage. So I'm good to go for surgery to remove my bag and my port! June 20th 7:30am is the magic time!! Yes, I'm looking forward to it, however, after the barium Xray, I decided that having a bag wasn't so bad after all! My bone density test came out fine. I have nice strong bones so far. I will eat my calcium. Also, my Oncologist at UCSF said that there have been studies that suggest taking a baby aspirin (50 and older) not only helps with blood, but it helps to ward off breast and colon cancer. So I will be taking my baby aspirin as soon as I'm done with my surgery and healed. If any of you have friends or family that are going through cancer there is a good blog site http://www.cancercompass.com/ Click on message board to pick the cancer you want to discuss. It's been helpful and interesting to me.
This past week we have had my nephew Ryan and his friend Brian build our new deck so it's been pretty busy and dirty around here. We've had Sean, Kyle and Casey pitch in as well. A real family affair!
I hope everyone has a nice and restful Memorial Weekend and please remember to keep our young men and women who are serving in your prayers. They all need our support and prayers. God bless all of you and thank you so much for the prayers and concern that continue to uplift me and keep me strong. God does listen to prayers. He is there if you ever need Him.
Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.

Good morning to all my friends and family,
I am feeling really good these days. It will be three weeks this Thursday since the end of my last chemo treatment. The side effects are slowly going away and I'm looking forward to having a margarita to celebrate! Last week on Tuesday I went in for a CT at UCSF and once again I broke out from the contrast they put in me. I even took prednizone and benidrill to help with the reaction but it didn't help. I don't know what they'll do next. Then Thursday I got a call from UCSF that they saw something of concern. The nurse said it wasn't cancer but if I had any severe abdominal cramps to go to the emergence right away. That's all she said. I asked if someone put a time bomb in my stomach! On Friday, I saw my regular oncologist in Concord and he clarified what they saw. They think my colon may have inverted in itself. That is why it would give so much pain. My oncologist doesn't think that is the case. He thinks it just spasmed while I was having the Ct and it looked strange. I'll know for sure on Wednesday when I have a pelvic barium Xray. Tomorrow I'll have a bone density test for a base line. I hope all goes well. Please pray that it does and all is clear. They also had a few concerns of some spots in the lung, but they think it's non-calcified nodules so they want to watch and see. They don't seem to worried about those, mostly the colon and if it started to invert. They can fix it if it did. I am still scheduled for Surgery June 20th. I'm looking forward to it just so I can get back to my old self again. I am also looking forward to getting my energy back up to par since I have such a busy summer coming up. Tonight is Brigitte's Lacrosse banquet that I am in charge of. Tomorrow is Bonnie's 26th B-day and then June 2nd is Bonnie's bridal shower and Brigitte's Senior Ball. Graduation on the 15th and party on the 17th and finally surgery on the 20th. Through all this God has been so good to me. I was able to walk through all my chemo and I continue to feel better and better. Plus, He has put me in touch with so many wonderful and loving people. I do feel I am blessed in so many ways. Thank you again for your needed prayers and all you encouragement. Your love and encouragement give me strength. Thank you.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. That you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. I know God has a plan for me and I am not going through all this just for the fun of it. His plan is always perfect even though we many not always understand it. He sees the big picture where we only see here and now. Trusting Gods plan is the best thing I can do for myself.

Good morning! I had my last treatment of chemo last Thursday, yea!!! I am feeling good and am looking forward to having surgery in June. Next week I have my CT and then the following my pelvic x-ray and bone density test. I am really looking forward to getting all my strength, energy and life back this summer. God has been so great and I have had so many blessing through this entire experience. I truly hope and pray that if anyone finds themself in a dire situation, to please call on the Lord. I promise He won't let you down and He will be there every step with you.
The picture attached is of Brigitte and me last night at her last home game of her high school career. And for me it was the last home game with my own child after 13 consecutive years of high school sports. Time sure travels fast!
Isaiah 30:19 He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you.
I like this verse because I know He has heard me many times and He always answers, in His time; I just have to listen. God bless you all and thank you for all your prayers through this journey. You have given me such encouragement, strength, and hope. Thank you