This week has been tough. We went camping with some wonderful friends and I think it was just too much for my body. (For those of you that know me, we did NOT stay in tents, but the cabin was not quite a Holiday Inn either. Still, I am SO not a camper!!) I have paid for that trip this week. It's also been more difficult because the girls and I caught a cold. Monday was ok, but Tuesday was crazy hard. I'm so thankful for kind coworkers and a husband that could come home early that day.
Last night we had dinner and I went immediately to lay down on the bed while David started bath. All three kids ended up snuggled next to me while David cleaned the kitchen and they waited for bath to start. It was really sweet. I don't want to forget how they wanted to be close, but they just let me sleep. I love them!
Today, I need prayers for strength. These last few weeks of chemo are turning out to be as hard as they said they would be. I've had to call in reinforcements already. I know that our family and friends are so willing to help, but it is still hard to ask for help. I feel like I've been so much better since AC ended that this week was tough to handle. I don't like being sick. I don't like asking for help. I don't like not being able to do all the things I want and need to do.
God is still good though. He has constantly reminded me of his love for me and the love he has surrounded us with. Our friends and family truly are the best.
Please pray for strength for our family to get through these next few weeks. I could use physical and emotional strength. Everything makes me cry at the moment. (Thank you menopause shot. Ha!) I could also use spiritual strength as well. I know God is in control. I completely agree with what Corrie Ten Boom said: "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength." That is so true. It's just so hard when you have three precious, young faces looking back at you each day. I want to be here for my kids and for David. Please pray I don't let Satan creep into my mind and try to convince me that every little thing is something terrible happening to my body. I want to trust the Lord. I want to live this verse instead: "Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and be faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12. That is what I want for my life, for my family, and for you.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Lately
Hello everyone! Please forgive me for not updating regularly. I have to say that I've been busy and actually getting to enjoy life lately. It has been WONDERFUL! I do know that I need to give an update for y'all though. I have so many sweet friends praying for me, and I'd love to let you know some new things to pray for.
This last week I was able to go on a field trip to the Dallas Zoo with Charlotte on Monday. Then, I went to Lego Land with Annie on Tuesday. Wednesday we had our last Awana meeting at church, and I helped with the ice cream party. Then, I had Muffins with Mom with Henry on Thursday, and chemo that afternoon. I am so thankful that David took the afternoon off to let me sleep. And, my sweet friend, Mandy, let all three kids come over to play after school. She was a life saver! I thought I might get a break on Friday, but the girls had Muffins with Mom at 7:15 that morning and then a doctor appointment for Henry. It was seriously a crazy week! I am completely exhausted, but I am SO thankful that I was able to do everything. God gave me strength and enough energy to make it through all those fun events with my kiddos. I just want life to be as normal as possible for them, and this week felt that way.
As far as cancer goes, I only have THREE more chemo treatments! Hallelujah! June 1st is my last treatment, and I am totally counting down the days. I'm so thankful that these last few weeks have gone by so quickly. I met with my surgeon a few weeks ago, and news from her was good as well. She can't feel the tumor in my armpit at all and the spot in my breast has shrunk significantly. (Almost to where she can't feel it.) Yay! Now, the next step is to get an MRI sometime soon (they haven't called to set that up yet), and then to meet with the plastic surgeon the day after Memorial Day. My surgery is officially scheduled for June 26th. I was hoping to have my tubes tied during the same surgery, but the doctors' schedules won't work out. So, I guess I'll have that surgery in October after I've finished radiation.
Here are a few things I would love prayer for:
-Please pray that the numbness in my fingers does not get worse and that it goes away quickly after my last chemo.
-Please pray that the chemo really is killing all/most of the cancer (The MRI will give us more info on what the cancer is doing, but I am praying it is all or mostly gone.)
-Please pray the schedule stays on track for surgery.
-Please pray that we like the plastic surgeon and feel comfortable with all his plans.
-Please pray for wisdom as we make all kinds of decisions that we never thought we'd have to make. All of this is so weird, and it is very difficult to know what to do. We want to listen to the doctors, but we also want to do what we think is best. There are lots of moving parts to all this, and it can get overwhelming.
-Please pray for strength and courage as we face the days ahead. I am SO ready to be done with chemo, but I know there is still a long road ahead with at least 3 surgeries.
-Please pray that I would completely trust God and not listen to satan's lies. Most days I feel fine, but other days I feel completely terrified about what the future could hold. I want to trust in God's promises and know that no matter what, I am not walking this alone. He is always with me.
Even though the rest of the year can seem a bit overwhelming, I am SO thankful for the amazing ways God has answered prayers for me and our family...
-As far as we can tell, my cancer is going away. My body is responding to what we are doing.
-I haven't experienced the worst of the side effects. There have been a few, but nothing as bad as it could be.
-My children all seem to be happy and healthy. They are my biggest cheerleaders and are so excited that my hair is slowly starting to grow back in.
-The Lord has surrounded us with friends and family that have taken such good care of us. They have cooked for us, cleaned, driven us around, taken our kids to and from school, had playdates, and just generally been the most wonderful people we have ever known.
God has taught me so much through this time. I wish I didn't have to go through it all, but I've seen so much of God's goodness through it all. Thank you for loving us and praying us through this. I will always be so thankful for you.
This last week I was able to go on a field trip to the Dallas Zoo with Charlotte on Monday. Then, I went to Lego Land with Annie on Tuesday. Wednesday we had our last Awana meeting at church, and I helped with the ice cream party. Then, I had Muffins with Mom with Henry on Thursday, and chemo that afternoon. I am so thankful that David took the afternoon off to let me sleep. And, my sweet friend, Mandy, let all three kids come over to play after school. She was a life saver! I thought I might get a break on Friday, but the girls had Muffins with Mom at 7:15 that morning and then a doctor appointment for Henry. It was seriously a crazy week! I am completely exhausted, but I am SO thankful that I was able to do everything. God gave me strength and enough energy to make it through all those fun events with my kiddos. I just want life to be as normal as possible for them, and this week felt that way.
As far as cancer goes, I only have THREE more chemo treatments! Hallelujah! June 1st is my last treatment, and I am totally counting down the days. I'm so thankful that these last few weeks have gone by so quickly. I met with my surgeon a few weeks ago, and news from her was good as well. She can't feel the tumor in my armpit at all and the spot in my breast has shrunk significantly. (Almost to where she can't feel it.) Yay! Now, the next step is to get an MRI sometime soon (they haven't called to set that up yet), and then to meet with the plastic surgeon the day after Memorial Day. My surgery is officially scheduled for June 26th. I was hoping to have my tubes tied during the same surgery, but the doctors' schedules won't work out. So, I guess I'll have that surgery in October after I've finished radiation.
Here are a few things I would love prayer for:
-Please pray that the numbness in my fingers does not get worse and that it goes away quickly after my last chemo.
-Please pray that the chemo really is killing all/most of the cancer (The MRI will give us more info on what the cancer is doing, but I am praying it is all or mostly gone.)
-Please pray the schedule stays on track for surgery.
-Please pray that we like the plastic surgeon and feel comfortable with all his plans.
-Please pray for wisdom as we make all kinds of decisions that we never thought we'd have to make. All of this is so weird, and it is very difficult to know what to do. We want to listen to the doctors, but we also want to do what we think is best. There are lots of moving parts to all this, and it can get overwhelming.
-Please pray for strength and courage as we face the days ahead. I am SO ready to be done with chemo, but I know there is still a long road ahead with at least 3 surgeries.
-Please pray that I would completely trust God and not listen to satan's lies. Most days I feel fine, but other days I feel completely terrified about what the future could hold. I want to trust in God's promises and know that no matter what, I am not walking this alone. He is always with me.
Even though the rest of the year can seem a bit overwhelming, I am SO thankful for the amazing ways God has answered prayers for me and our family...
-As far as we can tell, my cancer is going away. My body is responding to what we are doing.
-I haven't experienced the worst of the side effects. There have been a few, but nothing as bad as it could be.
-My children all seem to be happy and healthy. They are my biggest cheerleaders and are so excited that my hair is slowly starting to grow back in.
-The Lord has surrounded us with friends and family that have taken such good care of us. They have cooked for us, cleaned, driven us around, taken our kids to and from school, had playdates, and just generally been the most wonderful people we have ever known.
God has taught me so much through this time. I wish I didn't have to go through it all, but I've seen so much of God's goodness through it all. Thank you for loving us and praying us through this. I will always be so thankful for you.
My sweet girls competed in a track meet at the high school. They were precious and I was so proud of how brave they were.
Sweet Easter cousins
A day at the Ranger game with David's co-workers
My sweet little pirates
My kiddos on my 35th birthday
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