Feeling Awesome!

I made it ... a port-a-cath surgically implanted and another chemo treatment.  With chemo #2 done I can say that I am 1/4 done.  Yahoo!!  Eight days after my treatment I am actually feeling OK.  I had the most wonderful nap today.  My cousin posted on fb that she is going to a "Million Reasons to be Grateful Party".  She asked "What are you grateful for?".  In moments I had a list: life, love, family, my husband, children, friends, freedom, religion, education, modern medicine, smiles, kindness, spring .... ok and even chemo .... there really are a million things to be grateful for.  I am grateful for so much that I want to throw one of those parties ... when I am done with all of this silliness. :)

I was sick with this last chemo treatment.  It hit me hard and fast.  Wow, did I pray.  I prayed that the Lord would fill me with the Holy Spirit and give me comfort in my troubles.  God answered my prayers and now I look forward to the next treatment in 2 weeks.

"Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; have mercy on me, and hear my prayer." (Psalm 4:1)

So now I ask ... What are you grateful for? :) 

I did it ...

Day 12 after chemo #1 and I did it.  After sleeping most of the afternoon, I put on my white gloves and went to Costco. Before I went in a prayed a quick prayer that God help me to be successful in my outing and that I would be able to avoid germs. I came home exhausted but feeling a sense of accomplishment.  Seth carried in my prized purchases (enough health bars and juice boxes to keep the boys snacking for a while) and I rushed to wash and sanitize my hands.  Life is good! and I am sure that I will sleep well tonight.  :)

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  Philippians 4:6

Dreams ....

Dreams are strange things.  They seem to come from no where and yet sometimes they have a message that is unmistakable. 

Last night I had a dream.  In my dream the oncologist announced that my cancer was gone without a trace. Everyone around me was cheering.  'How can that be' was my initial feeling and then I was flooded with warmth and happiness.  I had been given a second chance.  The most wonderful thing about it was that the people around me were so happy.

Now, just imagine the second coming.  Jesus comes back to earth for his people.  Sin is gone without a trace.  What a warm and happy feeling it will be for families reunited ... It will be better than a second chance at life here on earth.  It will be eternal life without sin ... no death, no pain, no disease ... everyone will be so happy and that will truly be amazing!  Take a moment to celebrate this amazing gift that our Heavenly Father has provided for each of us.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

God bless you all.

Life's Opportunities

"Our time here is short.  We can pass through this world but once; as we pass along, let us make the most out of life. .... Our sphere of influence may seem narrow, our ability small, our opportunities few, our acquirements few; yet wonderful possibilities are ours ..." E.G. White

Chemo treatment #1 is done.  Seven more to go before surgery ... and I have come to realize why people will quit chemo.  The experience is not fun.  Not so much the actual getting the treatment but the after effects of having cancer killing poison injected into ones body.  Ironically, it is the chemo that is going to keep me alive so that I can continue my life.  This is my opportunity to show others that this can be done!

"Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word make it glad." Proverbs 13:25

I shall once again turn my worries over to the Lord.  And praise him for all the goodness that I am finding around me.  Thank you to all those who have given me a 'good word' and hope that I will once again dance!