Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Micah 7: 8
I'm reading a great book that a friend lent to me called "Facing Your Giants", by Max Lucado. The premise of the book is this: Focus on Giants-you Stumble. Focus on God-your Giants Tumble. All of us face giants in our lives; it's just a matter of timing. God gives us amazing promises in his Word-this little book has some great reminders!
Chemo #4 was this past Thursday, the 20th. The drugs seem to be doing their thing, according to the physical exam. Dr. M. wants me to have another petscan and MRI on Febr. 7th. Hopefully the scans will be even more specific about any tumor shrinkage. We will meet with her on the 10th, and either go forward with surgery or a couple more chemo treatments. Soooo-I'm thankful to be this far already.
Stay warm and dry on this beautiful, sunny, cold, cold, cold day! Love, Nance
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Isaiah 60: 19
Wow-it's really snowing hard. Good day to work on some special projects. It's day eleven from the last chemo; I feel much better-still have a very funny taste in my mouth-it's hard to describe. Sometimes water doesn't even taste like water. Lemonade is pretty good-kind of wakes up your taste buds. I've been able to eat-that is a blessing.
I've met a couple wonderful ladies who are also in the midst of this breast cancer fight. One friend, Amy, just had surgery following chemo, and is now healing and waiting to see what her next step will be. Another friend, Kristi, is undergoing chemo and is my hero. Both have been a great source of courage, inspiration, and humor (so good to be able to laugh at ourselves). I look forward to lunch, coffee, and silliness with both of them! I thank God for bringing them into my life.
Jan. 20th will be my next appt with the oncologist, and the 4th chemo treatment. I'll keep you updated.
Stay warm and dry-may be time to pull out the cross country skis! Love, Nancy
Wow-it's really snowing hard. Good day to work on some special projects. It's day eleven from the last chemo; I feel much better-still have a very funny taste in my mouth-it's hard to describe. Sometimes water doesn't even taste like water. Lemonade is pretty good-kind of wakes up your taste buds. I've been able to eat-that is a blessing.
I've met a couple wonderful ladies who are also in the midst of this breast cancer fight. One friend, Amy, just had surgery following chemo, and is now healing and waiting to see what her next step will be. Another friend, Kristi, is undergoing chemo and is my hero. Both have been a great source of courage, inspiration, and humor (so good to be able to laugh at ourselves). I look forward to lunch, coffee, and silliness with both of them! I thank God for bringing them into my life.
Jan. 20th will be my next appt with the oncologist, and the 4th chemo treatment. I'll keep you updated.
Stay warm and dry-may be time to pull out the cross country skis! Love, Nancy
Saturday, January 1, 2011
January 1st, 2011
You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 18:28
Happy New Year! Here's to a very cold, windy, but beautifully sunny day! Last Thursday was my #3 chemo treatment. Gerry and I saw my oncologist; she is encouraged and at this point thinks that probably #4 will be the last chemo before surgery. So-I hope and pray that this is so-but she's not hesitant about changing her mind if she thinks a couple more treatments would be good.
Gerry, I, my brother Doug, daughter Angie, and a friend I've met who's having treatments, all hunkered down on Thursday and played Kings in the Corner during chemo. It sure made the time go fast, and was fun for all. Am still feeling pretty good today; usually days 4-6 are kind of dicey. I've read at least twice that short rests are good, but it's best to be up and moving and drinking lots of water. Exercise is encouraged-have found that the experience is certainly unique to each person, but the guidelines from the doctor's office are helpful.
Gerry and our three daughters, plus many friends, have been my angels on earth. Thank you so much for all your care and prayers. You are all a light to me! Love, Nancy
Happy New Year! Here's to a very cold, windy, but beautifully sunny day! Last Thursday was my #3 chemo treatment. Gerry and I saw my oncologist; she is encouraged and at this point thinks that probably #4 will be the last chemo before surgery. So-I hope and pray that this is so-but she's not hesitant about changing her mind if she thinks a couple more treatments would be good.
Gerry, I, my brother Doug, daughter Angie, and a friend I've met who's having treatments, all hunkered down on Thursday and played Kings in the Corner during chemo. It sure made the time go fast, and was fun for all. Am still feeling pretty good today; usually days 4-6 are kind of dicey. I've read at least twice that short rests are good, but it's best to be up and moving and drinking lots of water. Exercise is encouraged-have found that the experience is certainly unique to each person, but the guidelines from the doctor's office are helpful.
Gerry and our three daughters, plus many friends, have been my angels on earth. Thank you so much for all your care and prayers. You are all a light to me! Love, Nancy
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