Must try recipe:

I fixed a a new recipe last night and even though I can't taste things this was really great. The flavor was really good. I normally don't like alot of onions or peppers but this gave it great flavor. Jeff and our daughter loved it. I got it out of Taste of Home Southwest Oct.

Corn Bread Confetti Salad
1 pack(8-1/2 ounce) cornbread/muffin mix

2 cans(15 oz each) whole kernal corn, drained

2 cans(15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed & drained

1 can (15 oz) black beans

1 med green pepper, chopped


1 med red pepper, chopped

3 small tomatoes, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green onions

10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Dressing:
1 cup (8oz) sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

1. Prepare corn bread as directed, cool and crumble
2. In large bowl, combine corn bread, beans, tomatoes, onions, peppers, bacon, cheese and corn.
3. In small bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, and ranch mix blend well. Just before serving pour dressing over the salad and toss.


My Note: I used one can on everything and omitted tomatoes (due to the fact it could make me sick germ thing you know) I only used about 4-5 pieces of bacon and fixed a small pan of corn bread and used 2-3 pieces. I wasn't sure they would like it so I put everything in individual bowls then combined a small amount of everything. I guessed at how much. It turned out great. Of course I can hear my mother-in-law; you have to fix it the way it says or what's the purpose of a recipe. I always told her that it's a starter and could be changed but she never really saw it that way. I still miss her dearly. She would have loved this recipe.


Hope someone else can enjoy this recipe. We loved it. The onions help give it flavor which is just what I need with my taste buds being screwed up.

Update on how I feel

Well, I am run down but still going strong. My monthly is going strong also Tuesday made 2 weeks. GYN said the stuff he took was benign (not cancer). He will do Ultra sound next Wed.
The things a person has to go through just to get better. I hate taking iron pills again. And they are causing problems so I take pills for that issue too. I want go in detail about all these issues cause it's gross and just too much info.

I am trying to get house work done this week while kids are home. They have done good getting rooms clean. I have made baby quilts for two of the classrooms at my (old) work place. I feel weird not saying my work. Well, I took it too them today and said hi to everyone. It was very uplifting to see them. I miss them. But being home is good too. I needed the rest exspecially with my issues.
I am trying to catch up on house chores and on some reading.
The kids and I went to library and we checked out some books.
All's good.

Great people around me

Well, start off with I am not working any more. It's best if I am not around sick children and they require a lot of energy. 
My husband has some really great people he works with who ask about me and pray for me and all of us. Even some of the people he sells parts too ask about me too. I can't believe how nice everyone has been.
My co-workers have been so great. They have been such a great support and help to me. They hated to see me leave but are staying in touch with me and want me to come back soon. 
Church friends have been great too.
You know people truly do care about us and are trying to help us. Some even say that they would help clean house, shop, take me to appointments, and so much more. It means a lot. I am very independent and would never ask for any help but if it gets to the point that I can't do things it great that I have friends and family to come and help my family.
My wonderful husband has been so great. He worries about me more than I realize. I try to let him know I am fine but he can tell when I'm not. I am so lucky to have him. The kids are doing great.

#1 Chemo Taxotere

Well, my first dose of taxotere went well. I didn't get sick or feel bad. I am tired as usual. The benadryl they put in my IV made me very sleepy. I dosed during treatment, on the way home and slept once home. I slept for three hours or so. They told me I could take claritin for three days to help with the booster shot I take 24 hrs later. It hasn't help me yet. Of course I got off brand.
I am anemic. My iron was very low this time. Maybe because of PMS for a wk and heavy. My ovals aren't going to sleep yet. Foust put me on some pills to stop it and wanted me to see a gyn. So I did. The gyn tried to clean out my cervix but could not get it done very well. Now I have to have an ultra sound of cervix to see if it's big or something could be wrong like tumors. Great news uhn.
Just a note make sure you get yearly paps, and checks with doctors to help stay on top of things.

Chemo #4 (AC)

Well, Doc says my counts are staying good but blood is low but not bad enough for blood transfusion. Said new 4 chemo should go better. I heard different. He said it could cause more dry skin and rashes. Still have tiredness but not so much nausea ( heard it could be worse but everyone is diff.).
Jeff and I had a few laughs and sit quietly today. I really didn't want to go today. I'm really sick of it already. I gag at the thought of it but I did it once again. Nothing really special happened.
I ate a great supper the night before. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes. I had toast and jelly that morning and we bought more milk after dropping of our son. When we got home I ate a small bowl of coco puffs which makes the milk taste better. Then we left to get our day going. Stop a yard sale but nothing worth buying. Got to office early and they were behind. O well we got it done.
Got home finally ate lunch about 3 or 3:30. Kids came home on the bus. Helped our son with leaf project just had to look a few up on internet. The local big park has trees mark with common and scientific names which is great but the ones we get at home we have to look up.
I was slow a sluggish and ready for bed tonight. I got up this morning @ 4 and could't go back to sleep. So when Jeff gots up @ 5:20 so did I. I'm drinking hot chocolate since it taste better than water and fixin to make toast.
More later. PS: I  greatly appreciate everyone replying, texting, calling and praying for me. It means alot to know you guys really care about how I am doing. Thanks! All my love to all of you.

Chemo #3

Well, 3rd chemo today. It went like always but I got a refresher on what I have to do next. I have to do one more chemo called Taxotere. It can cause different side effects. It can cause alot of serious things I want list because any chemo can have serious problems. The ones the nurse told me were more common where skin drying out and cracking, hair loss, and rashes. I have to be careful with it just like the AC chemo I'm taking now. I have to go every two wks for 4 treatments. If I can handle it if I can't then I will have to do it every 3 wks. Then when done with it I can start Herceptin. The ladies loved my hair(wig).
I am tired today. I took a nap. I ate toasted cheese sandwich with mayo. Husband stopped at store on way back and got me some peanut butter crackers to help calm my stomach and I was hungry. Now what to eat for supper? Soup maybe? My stomach isn't ready for anything but I make myself eat anyways. I am staying at 174 weight wise.
Until next time...Here's to 3 down and 4 to go. I'm still half way.

Hair issues...

I cut it off on Friday the 3rd. I couldn't deal with the clumps of hair coming out every time I brushed it. My son couldn't look at his bald momma for a few days. That Saturday my wonderful husband too me to Knoxville to Across the Creek on Carr Street to get a wig. They were nice ladies there and they really helped me out. I fell in love with three wigs but had to choose. My husband really like one more than the rest so that's the one I got. My kids help tell me what they liked too.
Everyone at work said it suited me. The color and the short hair cut. It's red of course but has black too. It's shorter in the back the long pieces in the front side. It's really pretty.
I been doing good. I had double fill up Friday big mistakes. It hurts and is very sore. I now have a soft ball for a boop. Really it's that size and that hard. I wish I could get the permanent implant but not until spring due to Rad.
I also have to eat well or get very weak and faint. I got that way Saturday. Scared all of us to death.
Well, today is chemo day so more later. I dread today but this is number 3. one more after this YEAH!!!