God is Good!

Well I did it.  A change of routine can be very good for the soul so I packed my bucket of pills and headed to Portland with my parents to see my little sister.  I ended up staying with my wonderful cousin, Kathy, in her beautiful house because my sisters daughter had a bug.  (Germs are avoided by chemo patients.)  I enjoyed my cousin's delicious food, prayers,  love and kindness.  My Aunty hosted a delicious family dinner where much laughter and fun was had by all. Stories of the 'good old days' about my lumber-jack great grandfather are always fun to hear.

After a few days of being spoiled, we were able to revive the original plan and stay with my sister and her family.  Overall it was an amazing trip. It was refreshing to take the focus off of counting pills and gain some wonderful memories.  As I flew home, I looked out the window to the most stunning sunset over the Rocky Mountains and praised the Lord for His protection and the many blessings that have been given to everyone.

God is love.  Everything good comes from God. And I am very grateful for all the blessings that God has given me.

"O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving kindness endure forever!"
1 Chronicles 16:34

I came home to lots of hugs and my happy family.  All is well!

Today is November 24, 2013 ... one month until Christmas Eve! Praise the Lord! :)

Chemo Continues ... New target date April 9, 2014

I see the oncologist again on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.... and 21 more weeks from November 13, 2013 .... If all goes as planned, my new finish date will be April 9, 2014.  I will be DONE this current chemo regime!  Yahoo!! Just after my 48th birthday and a really good reason to celebrate!!

I was hoping that Christmas day was my last day of chemo pills, however, Dr. P has different ideas. One good thing is that he is very happy about my progress.  And so I have decided just to ride his happiness wave!  Although, I am quite sure that surfing is not an area of my personal expertise, I have always enjoyed the water, sunshine, and catching the wave! :)

How can I be happy about this?  In my mind, no matter the side effects, chemo kills cancer and so will extend my life.  To be here for my family is my deepest wish.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, it says ... "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

 So give thanks is what I will do!!

Winter has arrived.  All is well! I am truly blessed! Praise the Lord!! God is in control!

May God bless one and all. :)