Today I am grateful for my husband’s steady hand. His love of our boys and his focus on them being the best they can be. I am blessed!
Blessings!
Twenty More Days!
Yes, I checked, twenty more days until our anniversary! We will do something special before then but I plan to spend the next twenty days giving thanks for the man I married almost 18 years ago!
So here goes, I am thankful that he is a smart, capable man who is excellent at being a husband and father. I am blessed.
Blessings!
Happy Mother’s Day!
I am grateful for the opportunity to help and direct the lives of my sons. Each day I realize there is no higher calling, and though some times I fail at representing God to them I praise God that He is a God of do-overs and second chances. So heres to us, imperfect beings who signed for a job that requires divine calling to be what growing humans need. May God continue to light our path. And for you who have taken up mothering without being a biological mom or grandma, double kudos to you. Happy Mothers Day All!
Blessings!
Sabbath!
Ah, the joys of celebrating! Fantastic day at church today, but definitely wiped out by the end, sabbath rest was in order.
On another note, I have been talking to a few friends and family recently about my heightened sense of expectation and joy, even for the smallest things. I am grateful that cancer has brought me some good things too!
Blessings!
My Boys
I am grateful for intelligent deep thinkers. When we sat down with the latest news about chemotherapy the boys had all sorts of relevant questions. We answered their queries in the best way we could and hope that they will bring additional questions and concerns as they arise. May Jesus continue to walk with us all.and be enough for this upcoming challenge.
Blessings!
Today!
Super late post, but here goes…
Follow-up visit to the doctor today:
I met with the surgeon today and shared my decision to have chemotherapy. She went through the treatment protocol and we discussed possible reactions as well as some discussion on my healing from the surgery.
She gave me an A+ on healing so far and thinks I will be able to resume more activities, with some care! I also requested that she have me get some blood work at this juncture. So, blood work was also done today, results to follow. Incidentally, blood work should help determine how well kidneys, liver ect are doing as well as if I am on my way to licking the anemia.
I continue to rely on my faith and the support of all of you . My boys are doing well under the circumstances, they are feeding from my attitude and I am holding the line. Yesterday Huey and I met with a therapist to ensure that we are handling my health issues in the best way possible, particularly for the boys. The session went well and I will most likely be meeting with her in a couple weeks, depending on chemo schedule. By the way, surgeon will be scheduling week of 5/25, we told her that early in the week is better than closer to weekend, we will see. She is also working on scheduling procedure to have a port placed for chemo treatment. The plan is Wk 1= IV+IP (port), Wk 2= IV WK3=rest. So 3 week cycles of treatment, 6 cycles in all, 18 weeks total. Dont have the exact cocktail of drugs available right now but it will include steroids, anti-nausea meds as well as the drug to blast the abnormal cells.
That’s all for now.
Blessings!
Patience
Never my stronger suit but the lessons need to be learned. I am trusting God with giving me the patience to wait on the outcome of different parts of this process. I am also trusting for patience to deal with stuff that comes my way. May I fully acquire that virtue before too long.
Blessings!
Content
One of the joys of having 14 siblings is that you can always have friends around if you want. My brother is here visiting from JA, aside for the goodies that sis-in-law sent (goodies that are good for me) its just been a blast to hang with him. We had steam fish wars at 10 last night, my natural seasonings against his more traditional JA mix. Who won you ask? This girl, he ended up eating some of mine! Will share him with twinnie today and plan to laugh some more. One of my sisters FB me yesterday and said make sure I am imagining myself well, and I am. I am also retaining as much happy as I can despite daily challenges. I am pleased and content with God’s leading. Have a great day All!
Blessings!
Its Been A Month!
A month since our family has been dealing with this very new reality. We are grateful for God’s sustaining grace, answered prayer and all our family and friends. You have been used by God to take us through to this point and we will never forget what you have done. Heaven sees and we remember!
Blessings!
ps last night was a good sleep night, I feel pretty good, thanks for prayers for sleep.
Tired
Pretty exhausted, fantastic day at church yesterday but it completely wore me out. I keep forgetting I am less than 4 weeks post major surgery! Coupled with the surgery, I am still fighting this really tricky sleep issue. Jesus is still enough!
Blessings!