Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Chemo #3 - Feb 24

I can hardly believe it's time again for chemo treatment. I feel much better prepared and am actually looking forward to time "in the chair". The 1st hour of the treatment is the worst because the Benadryl they give me makes me soooo loopy and tired. After a little sleep I am ready to talk, read, type, whatever. the day goes pretty fast. Tim spends the day with me. David spends the day with our dear friend, Alyssa. The nurses are busy tending to all the patients. I am hoping to meet someone with the same diagnosis so I have someone to learn from and share with.

Although my blood cell counts get lower with each treatment and the anemia sets in stronger than before, I feel great!! Life is wonderfully fabulous. I can't explain any of it. I only know that God's ways are higher than mine and His peace surpasses ALL understanding!!
Much strength is found in the following Scriptures:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)


Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11: 28-31)

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

Thanks for your continued prayers as I take on Chemo #3, Friday from 10-3

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