I find God's peace amid the chaos! HE is raising me up to face the challenge.
I apologize for not updating my blog in a while. There hasn't been much going on lately...'health-wise' that is. Most days I am feeling very well!
I saw my oncologist on Nov. 8th, everything is going okay. My blood counts were coming back up from treatment on 10/25. My next chemo treatment will be on Monday, Nov 22.... just in time for Thanksgiving! My history indicates unfortunately that I will probably be sick on Thanksgiving Day...bummer. However I am undeniably thankful that I will see another Thanksgiving Day!!!
As I blogged before, my veins are becoming difficult to access by IV, so I had a 'port' put in on Wednesday, 11/10 to make it easier in the long run for blood draws and chemotherapy. It's been a week and I am still pretty sore from the procedure. The port was put in just below the collar bone but above my chest on my right side, so I can't raise my arm above my head, nor can I lift anything for about a month. Anyone who knows me, knows that's a difficult order for me to follow....but I'm doing the best I can! Fortunately, I will have had 12 days to heal before it will be used for my next treatment.
I will blog after my treatment next week. Thank you for your continued prayers. Get out and enjoy this wonderful fall weather....I certainly am!
With God, all things are possible. Matthew 19:26
+Peace
Sandy
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Dear Sandy,
ReplyDeleteI like hearing your blood counts are coming back up even though you can't raise that right arm up for a while! Take it easy over this Thanksgiving and you can cook and haul that Turkey around next year ok! I hope your next treatment goes smoothly and without all the soreness you have experienced with accessing your veins with the IVs. I'm also greatful that you've been out enjoying the wonderful weather though I think we are in for some cold stuff soon. Hunker down...stay well & solid, and in fighting form...rooting for you always, love & hugs, Christy
If you could have written this blog one year ago, would you have believed it? I think you should write your blog for next November and then relax and let God do his wonderful work. I can see he has his arms around you healing you every day. Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteEileen
Eileen, you pose an interesting question. Never in a million years would I have thought I'd be blogging about a journey such as this. Undoubtedly, this experience has grown my relationship with God in ways I never imagined. If I was able to write my future blog, it would say "MIRACLES DO HAPPEN...I am living proof!!" I am an incredibly lucky person.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Dear Sandy,
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed a great Thanksgiving despite your treatment prior...and wishing you an uneventful health related Christmas...with all the trimmings of happiness and joy!
Hugs & prayers, Christy
Sandy,
ReplyDeleteI once read this somewhere:
If God brings you to it,
He will bring you through it.
In Painful moments, trust God.
In Every moment, thank God.
I always see myself complaining to God and thought everyone else does the same...then I started following you blogs and got impressed. May you have a Joyous and Spirited Christmas day with all your dear ones, filled with Love, Peace, and Happiness .... Ameen
Moummar.