Sunday, January 31, 2010
Today our church held a Service of the Word for Healing. The scriptures (James 5:13-16, Ps. 96, Ps 34:4, ICor 12 & 13, Jer. 1:4-10), prayers, hymns, message, anointing with oil, laying on of hands all gave us assurance of God's awesome power and His everpresent presence in our lives. How comforting and overwhelming it was to be among our dear friends and hear so many encouraging words. We will go confidently into our week of testing with words from sister, Mary Ann's, 70th reunion devotion...echoing"I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus." We spent a wonderful weekend with Gary's brother, Roger, his wife, Sandra, Grandma and Julie's family gathering together. What fun family times!! We are sorry to miss our family time in TX to celebrate Lauren's 5th birthday (2/1)...as we had to postpone our trip for now. We are so blessed.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Today I accompanied daughter, Julie, to her Beth Moore Bible study entitled, "Believing God can do what He says He can do." Wow! The fellowship, timing and study were just right for me. He is the God who performs miracles; who gives us hope; and everything is possible for him who believes- were highlights of our study. Awesome ! This followed our day of consultations with nutritionist and social worker at ORMC. Snapped in on all needed supplements, especially Vit D and B12 to make treatments easier on body. Received info related to many aspects of chemo. We are trying to be as prepared as possible for all that is ahead. Got dates for PreOp (2/2) and surgery (2/9). Thank you all especially for prayers that my PET scan will be clear. I love Ps. 100:3...Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His. Comforting and TRUE. We remain in His hands and you are in our hearts.
Today I accompanied daughter, Julie, to her Beth Moore Bible study entitled, "Believing God can do what He says He can do." Wow! The fellowship, timing and study were just right for me. He is the God who performs miracles; who gives us hope; and everything is possible for him who believes- were highlights of our study. Awesome ! This followed our day of consultations with nutritionist and social worker at ORMC. Snapped in on all needed supplements, especially Vit D and B12 to make treatments easier on body. Received info related to many aspects of chemo. We are trying to be as prepared as possible for all that is ahead. Got dates for PreOp (2/2) and surgery (2/9). Thank you all especially for prayers that my PET scan will be clear. I love Ps. 100:3...Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His. Comforting and TRUE. We remain in His hands and you are in our hearts.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 25,2010
Another very full day today. Met with medical oncologist and discussed my medical history. We received more info; had blood drawn; scheduled PET scan and breast MRI for Tues, Feb 2 (sister, Kathy's 65th); met radiation oncologist to learn about that routine which will probably consist of 33 treatments. Had my hormone receptor test come back negative which means I cannot be treated with hormones but will be on chemo for 3 months following surgery. If lymph nodes are involved we'll add another 3 months of chemo. So "one day at a time" takes on a new meaning...knowing that God is in control of my plan. Daughter, Kathy, sent me beautiful words for new Kutless video called "What Faith Can Do." Look it up. Awesome! Received my pink shirt from Julie for Terri's basketball team project to support breast cancer. On Feb. 20 Kevin's fraternity is having Cars for Cancer event featuring Keith's band.. Both were scheduled before their Mimi was diagnosed. I remain safe in God's hands..as my help come from the Lord. Ps 121. We end with a prayer of thanksgiving for Betty's successful surgery this afternoon.
Another very full day today. Met with medical oncologist and discussed my medical history. We received more info; had blood drawn; scheduled PET scan and breast MRI for Tues, Feb 2 (sister, Kathy's 65th); met radiation oncologist to learn about that routine which will probably consist of 33 treatments. Had my hormone receptor test come back negative which means I cannot be treated with hormones but will be on chemo for 3 months following surgery. If lymph nodes are involved we'll add another 3 months of chemo. So "one day at a time" takes on a new meaning...knowing that God is in control of my plan. Daughter, Kathy, sent me beautiful words for new Kutless video called "What Faith Can Do." Look it up. Awesome! Received my pink shirt from Julie for Terri's basketball team project to support breast cancer. On Feb. 20 Kevin's fraternity is having Cars for Cancer event featuring Keith's band.. Both were scheduled before their Mimi was diagnosed. I remain safe in God's hands..as my help come from the Lord. Ps 121. We end with a prayer of thanksgiving for Betty's successful surgery this afternoon.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Enjoyed a wonderful family dinner last night with Julie, Keith, Grandma and Gary. Tyler was under the weather and Terri was at basketball. What a gift family is to us. At church this morning I received my hugs for the week ahead of unknowns. What special friends we have had in our lives for the past 34 years. God is good and we praised Him in worship and song. Promises that jumped out at me were..."with your help, O Lord, our struggles we win"... and "with you Lord beside us your strong arm will guide us. We do, indeed, have an awesome God.
Enjoyed a wonderful family dinner last night with Julie, Keith, Grandma and Gary. Tyler was under the weather and Terri was at basketball. What a gift family is to us. At church this morning I received my hugs for the week ahead of unknowns. What special friends we have had in our lives for the past 34 years. God is good and we praised Him in worship and song. Promises that jumped out at me were..."with your help, O Lord, our struggles we win"... and "with you Lord beside us your strong arm will guide us. We do, indeed, have an awesome God.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
January 23, 2010 (Granddaughter Kristin's 20th birthday...Yea)
What a wonderful God we have who has surrounded us with friends and family and their love and prayers. He is my stong anchor and He has me in His right hand. You have shared meaningful verses with me to keep me strong. Today Lynn sent a beautiful one from Romans 12:12...Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Will work on the patience one. We have friends who are also in need of your prayers. Please add my friend, Marybeth, Gretchen, Dawn, Betty, Jan, Tammy, Sylvia, Mark M, Mark F and all those working and trying to survive in Haiti. Phil 4:19 reminds us that ...my God will fill your every need in a glorious way through Christ Jesus. That's all we need.
What a wonderful God we have who has surrounded us with friends and family and their love and prayers. He is my stong anchor and He has me in His right hand. You have shared meaningful verses with me to keep me strong. Today Lynn sent a beautiful one from Romans 12:12...Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Will work on the patience one. We have friends who are also in need of your prayers. Please add my friend, Marybeth, Gretchen, Dawn, Betty, Jan, Tammy, Sylvia, Mark M, Mark F and all those working and trying to survive in Haiti. Phil 4:19 reminds us that ...my God will fill your every need in a glorious way through Christ Jesus. That's all we need.
Friday, January 22, 2010
My biopsy results came back as "positive," so I will not be in the 80% after all. On Thursday we had our consultation with biopsy nurse, who spent 1 1/2 hours explaining all aspect of breast cancer and today we had our discussion with Dr. Demers, my surgical oncologist. So now I feel like a walking encyclopedia. Since the lump is 2 cm and the specimen showed no nerve or blood vessel involvment, I decided to do a lumpectomy. During surgery they will identify if lymph nodes are involved. Otherwise, I will do radiation for 5-6 weeks for 5 days a week. Monday my medical and radiation oncologists will do my medical work up. Then we can schedule surgery for 7-10 days from now. In the last few days we have felt His peace through your prayers and we thank you and Him. We are confident that we have a loving and faithful God...who watches over us daily...counts the hairs on my head.. feeds the birds, so why worry...promises to give strength to those who wait with hope in the Lord. (Ps 40:31) So we will continue to be strong and courageous. (Joshua 1:9)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
January 19, 2010
Since my memory is not like it used to be, I decided to keep a diary/blog to help me remember my recent experience and God's continued presence in my life. Linda took me through my biopsy today explaining all that would take place. Teresa and my wonderful doctor answered all my questions during and after the procedure. I was able to watch the ultrasound screen the whole time. The doctor verified that it is a 2 cm mass and not a cyst. We will pick up films and pathology report on Thursday and deliver them to surgeon on Friday for his analysis.
We feel covered in prayer by friends and family. We thank God for each of you being a part of our lives. My friend, Carol, reiterated our last Tuesday Bible class topics that "God loves us..God is for us..God is with us." What great promises. Today's devotion reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11...For I know the plans I have for you....so we will not be anxious about tomorrow.
Sister in law, Gretchen, came through her shoulder surgery fine and will already go home tomorrow. Continue to lift up she and Jim.
Since my memory is not like it used to be, I decided to keep a diary/blog to help me remember my recent experience and God's continued presence in my life. Linda took me through my biopsy today explaining all that would take place. Teresa and my wonderful doctor answered all my questions during and after the procedure. I was able to watch the ultrasound screen the whole time. The doctor verified that it is a 2 cm mass and not a cyst. We will pick up films and pathology report on Thursday and deliver them to surgeon on Friday for his analysis.
We feel covered in prayer by friends and family. We thank God for each of you being a part of our lives. My friend, Carol, reiterated our last Tuesday Bible class topics that "God loves us..God is for us..God is with us." What great promises. Today's devotion reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11...For I know the plans I have for you....so we will not be anxious about tomorrow.
Sister in law, Gretchen, came through her shoulder surgery fine and will already go home tomorrow. Continue to lift up she and Jim.
Monday, January 18, 2010
One year later...I'm thinking that God likes to get my attention in January. One year ago I had ultrasound that led to my hysterectomy on Jan. 30, 2009. He blessed me with good results and an active year. Around Thanksgiving I noticed a breast lump and made appt for checkup. Dr. Danna sent me immediately for mammeogram and ultrasound which revealed a suspicious mass. So again I have appts to meet: Tues for ultrasound core biopsy and Friday for consultation with Dr. Demers, a surgical oncologist. One of the first Bible verses I was directed to was Phil 4:6..Don't worry, pray about everything, tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. So that is where we are at this time...in His hands...trusting His promises. As we have this on our heart, I cannot fathom what our Haitian brothers and sisters are enduring. We are so thankful that many do know Jesus as their Savior because of our many schools and missionaries who follow His will and say, "Here am I, send me." Ps. 46:1-3
In your prayers, please lift up sister in law, Gretchen, who will undergo shoulder surgery Tues with more breast surgery scheduled following her rehab. Gary and Jim also appreciate prayers for their peace.
In your prayers, please lift up sister in law, Gretchen, who will undergo shoulder surgery Tues with more breast surgery scheduled following her rehab. Gary and Jim also appreciate prayers for their peace.
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