Joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:12
Thank God for the sunshine! What a crazy couple days of weather. Anyone else have that "penned up" feeling? I did have an infusion of herceptin today, along with a good blood count (yay!). On Super bowl Sunday, I get to go on a water and protein diet-no carbs. Will have a pet scan and MRI on Monday, the 7th. The special one day diet is for the pet scan. On the 10th we see Dr. M. and decide on surgery or more chemo. So I'm in kind of a holding pattern right now, but feeling good.
My daughters got me hooked on a new workout video, "Thirty Day Shred", with Jillian Michaels. It's a combo of cardio, strength, and conditioning. There are 3 levels: I'm on level 1with several modifications-am a total whimp, but think this will help with strength.
More later-stay warm and sane. Love, Nance
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
January 23, 2011
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
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
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
Monday, December 27, 2010
December 27, 2010
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7
Hope you all had a very special Christmas-I know I did! Looking forward to the New Year!
Love, Nancy
For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7
Hope you all had a very special Christmas-I know I did! Looking forward to the New Year!
Love, Nancy
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
December 22, 2010
"The Rising Sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness." Luke 1: 78-79
The Law of Levity by Brennan Manning
Christmas is a vision that enables the Christian to see beyond the tragic in his life. It is a reminder that he needs the laughter of God to prevent him from taking the world too seriously. The Christian law of levity says that whatever falls into the earth will rise again. Christian laughter is the echo of Christmas joy in us.
If you really accept the mystery of Bethlehem, "glad tidings of great joy," your heart will be filled with the laughter of the Father. "You are sad now but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy, and that joy no one shall take from you" (John 16:22).
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them." Psalm 126:2
Merry Christmas! Love, Nancy
The Law of Levity by Brennan Manning
Christmas is a vision that enables the Christian to see beyond the tragic in his life. It is a reminder that he needs the laughter of God to prevent him from taking the world too seriously. The Christian law of levity says that whatever falls into the earth will rise again. Christian laughter is the echo of Christmas joy in us.
If you really accept the mystery of Bethlehem, "glad tidings of great joy," your heart will be filled with the laughter of the Father. "You are sad now but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy, and that joy no one shall take from you" (John 16:22).
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The Lord has done great things for them." Psalm 126:2
Merry Christmas! Love, Nancy
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
December 14, 2010
"For you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings." Malachi 4:2
My daughter Emily sent me this scripture verse this morning-what a perfect verse. It really points to the "Son" who came as a baby to bring healing to his broken people.
Chemo day was Friday, the 10th, so the 4-5th day blues set in yesterday. Just a pretty general yucky feeling. Today I finally kicked myself out the door and went to Wally World and Hyvee. Now this is some excitement; it does seem funny that this would be a highlight of the day. It is a sunny day, and much warmer, thank goodness. Nice to see beyond the clouds!
Thursday-back to the Dr. for some herceptin-good immunoglobulin fighter stuff. Not many side effects-so yay for that!
Thanks again for the prayers! Let me know how I can pray for any of you (I've got lots of time). Love, Nance
My daughter Emily sent me this scripture verse this morning-what a perfect verse. It really points to the "Son" who came as a baby to bring healing to his broken people.
Chemo day was Friday, the 10th, so the 4-5th day blues set in yesterday. Just a pretty general yucky feeling. Today I finally kicked myself out the door and went to Wally World and Hyvee. Now this is some excitement; it does seem funny that this would be a highlight of the day. It is a sunny day, and much warmer, thank goodness. Nice to see beyond the clouds!
Thursday-back to the Dr. for some herceptin-good immunoglobulin fighter stuff. Not many side effects-so yay for that!
Thanks again for the prayers! Let me know how I can pray for any of you (I've got lots of time). Love, Nance
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