God continues to bless me with easy chemo treatments. I kind of enjoy going to infusion. I get to cozy up in a comfy chair with a
warmed blanket, knitted warm socks that Karly made for me, a soft infinity
scarf from Amy. They bring me snacks and I have 1 ½ hours to do whatever I want
– read, write, sleep, watch TV. I
usually take more to do than I can finish in that time. If I’m really lucky, my favorite person comes
to visit me in between his cases
I was a little nervous about sitting with my acquaintance/friend for her chemo this week. I didn’t know how we were going to pass the time. Her good friend who usually went with her moved out of state this summer. God is good though. He laid a need on my heart and He helped me pass the time with her. We (mostly she) just talked about family and cancer similarities and losing hair. I drove her home (she can’t drive after her medicine) and I enjoyed seeing her house and yard and a cool old granary in the back. It was nice. I have always enjoyed hearing about people’s lives. Phillis is about my age, she has 4 children – the youngest, 11 years behind the rest, is still in high school. We met because of our daughters. They were friends in elementary school and we ran them to each other’s houses. The two of us also were the entire costume committee for a big overnight event for 4th and 5th graders at their school. We are both Christians so we really do have a lot in common and are becoming fast friends.
Also this week, I had an opportunity to talk to a woman my
age that just finished her second stem cell transplant for Multiple
Myeloma. It was great talking to her. She gave me so much information about her
experience and helpful tips. She was
very nice and invited me to call anytime.
This is how God takes care of me.
He prepares me to be able to handle things when they come. This is why I can have joy in the middle of
cancer. I know God loves me and has plans to help me as well as help my loved
ones -whether or not I’m here or in heaven.
I see his hand in my life everyday and I am so very thankful I know Him.
Pictures, just for fun!
Pictures, just for fun!
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| Ceremony Ambience |
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| Our newest family members Felicity and Katie |
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