I decided to compile my Facebook posts from 9 years ago when I started having symptoms again through December. It helps me see the progression of my journey and how blessed I am.
February 2, 2010
I don't like my sinuses right now!!
February 13, 2010
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. ~ Romans 8:28--It's not easy to understand this sometimes, but it's still true.
March 11, 2010
Home. Sick. Ugh...
March 14, 2010
Better today, but still not quite with the program.
March 27, 2019
need prayer.
April 1, 2010
has laryngitis. For a teacher, that's not good. But praise God it isn't anything worse!
(Oh, the irony...)
April 11, 2010
wonders...
Added comment after others commented:
You guys are awesome! Btw, I sound like Mickey Mouse. This laryngitis just won't go away! My kids have been fairly good though! :)
April 21, 2010
went to an ENT today concerning my voice. I can barely talk. He thinks my vocal cords have been strained due to the fact that I was really sick in March. I'm going for tests Monday.
April 26, 2010
had some tests done at the ENT's office. My right vocal cord has had some nerve damage. The left one is compensating, causing my voice to get weaker throughout the day. My doctor said this could last for 6 months or be permanent. Next Thursday, he's going to inject a gel into my vocal cord that should temporarily help and I'll have to repeat every 3 months. He'll have to do something else if this is permanent.
April 29, 2010
"Satan is to God what a mosquito is to an atomic bomb." ~ Max Lucado
May 1, 2010
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
May 3, 2010
has decided to wait until after school is out to get the injection in my vocal cord. Hopefully, I'll be able to rest it more.
May 7, 2010
God is good!
May 11, 2010
Get behind me Satan!! I don't want you near me any more! I'm tired of you and your demons interfering in my life!
May 12, 2010
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from Heaven above with wisdom, power, and love. Our God is an awesome God!
May 15, 2010
is sick...again:(
May 19, 2010
has to be at Decatur General tomorrow morning at 8:30 for my gel injection.
May 20, 2010
is home. Everything went well.
May 24, 2010
is audible.
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband of 24 years!
May 27, 2010
I'm proud of you son. You did a great job with the youth band. Now Rachel, it's your turn!
May 30, 2010
is blessed!
June 2, 2010
Today has been MUCH better!
June 8, 2010
has been at the court house for jury duty ALL DAY LONG!
June 9, 2010
is finished with jury duty
June 15, 2009
MRI this morning; mammogram and swallow study tomorrow; follow up appointments next Monday; Pray, pray, pray! God is good!
June 17, 2010
In everything give thanks.
June 21, 2010
Here I go again...
Added comment after others questioned:
I've got to have more tests. So far, praise God, the results have been normal. But because of the problems I've been having, my oncologist wants to send me for a PET/CT scan Thursday. I also visit a neurologist tomorrow for his opinion. My ENT thinks the neurologist might want to do a CT scan on the right side of my head/neck. And you know how doctors casually mention possible things that could be wrong and that gets stuck in your head. I know that's just the devil messing with my mind. I'm just tired of all of it and would like to enjoy my summer. It's easy to get down, but the prayers sent up by my friends have made it better. He definitely listens to you guys! And thanks Sherry. I'm kinda proud of those guys! You know how that is!
June 22, 2010
can do all things through Christ who strengthens her.
June 25, 2010
I just returned from my oncologist with the results of my PET/CT scan. There is an abnormality in my left lung and one near my tail bone. I'm having a biopsy Monday at 3:20 in Huntsville to determine whether or not it is cancer. Whatever the outcome, pray most that my response and attitude will glorify God.
June 29, 2010
I wanted to update you concerning my doctor appointment. After examining the PET/CT scans, the doctor feels that my cancer has probably returned. I'm going to be admitted to UAB today so they can do a biopsy and figure out what's going on with my throat and everything else. Please join me as I pray. My God is good, and He will bring me through anything and everything.
July 2 2010
Thank you for your prayers. A CT scan showed abnormalities in my lungs, armpits, and liver. Doctors wanted to do a biopsy that was least invasive so it took a while to determine where to do it. They were going to do it today, but too many others were scheduled. They sent me home so I wouldn't have to wait over the long weekend. It's scheduled for next Thursday. That just gives everyone more time to pray!
July 5, 2010
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." --Jesus-Acts 1:8--The Cave Spring youth went to MFuge this week. Be His!
July 6, 2010
"I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation." ~ Isaiah 12:2
July 9, 2010
The doctors at UAB are very concerned and feel that the breast cancer has returned. Appointments for biopsies could not be scheduled since my appointment ended late and those that schedule surgery were gone for the day. Our God is awesome. I know you guys are praying. If the doctors are right and it has returned, let this be a time when God can receive complete glory through my healing.
"O LORD you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago." ~ Isaiah 25:1
July 13, 2010
I just found out that my biopsy, called an EBUS, is scheduled for tomorrow morning. I have to be at UAB at 9:00. Thank you for your continued prayers.
I am quite frustrated. My biopsy has been rescheduled for Friday at 10. I've just got to be patient and wait on God's timing.
July 15, 2010
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ~ Isaiah 40:31
July 16, 2010
just returned from UAB. There was nothing in the chest area near my lungs to biopsy! Praise God! 1st hurdle over! Now, the doctors had said that there were other areas they wanted to check out. I have an MRI Tuesday on my pelvic area where another abnormality appeared to see if a biopsy is possible there. Keep praying!
July 20, 2010
I saw a breast cancer specialist today. She examined me and doesn't think anything is wrong with my liver! Woo-hoo!! I have a bone scan next week. Keep praying! God is good!!
July 24, 2010
I have a bone scan at UAB Monday morning at 7:30. It should last about 4 hours. I then have an appointment with my oncologist at 12:20 for the results of that and all the tests I had done this week. Keep the prayers going! Thanks guys!
July 26, 2010
I had my bone scan today and doctor's appointment. She's concerned about the scan. I'm going to an orthopedic surgeon Thursday to see if a biopsy of the bone is feasible. If not, I'll probably wait for 8 weeks and have another bone and CT scan to see if the lesions have grown. If they have, I'll probably start chemo again. Once again, I NEED YOUR PRAYERS!!!
July 29, 2010
I just returned from the doctor. They're going to try to biopsy the sacrum, a lower backbone. We just have to wait for precertification from the insurance company before it can be scheduled. Just keep praying, just keep praying! (To the tune of Dori's swimming from Finding Nemo.)
July 31, 2010
"O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago." ~ Isaiah 25:1
August 2, 2010
My biopsy is scheduled for 6:30 Thursday morning at UAB.
August 3, 2010
"Fix these words of Mine in your hearts and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." ~ Deut. 11: 18-19. Thanks Josh Boyd for the reminder of what we as parents should be doing continually.
August 4, 2010
"O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for You. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." ~ Isaiah 33:2. His word is so comforting!
August 5, 2010
"For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; ... My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." ~ Psalm 139: 14-16
August 5, 2010
Thank you everyone for your prayers. I appreciate them SO much! The doctors were able to obtain three tissue samples today. It may be a week before they can tell me anything. Please continue to pray. God has me in the palm of His hands and will take care of me no matter what the outcome. It will be good because it will be His will.
August 6, 2010
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired...and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power to the weak...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ~ Is 40:28-31
August 11, 2010
The doctor's office called. My breast cancer has returned. When I find out more about treatments, I'll let you know. God is good and He will take care of me.
August 12, 2010
My first treatment is scheduled for August 27 at 10:30. I have to be there at 9:00 to see the doctor. The treatment itself will take 4-4 1/2 hours.
August 15, 2010
On our way to T-town. David's moving out today. :(
We're back home. David's happy. Yes, I cried.
August 26, 2010
Tomorrow is the 1st. The most difficult part will probably be watching it go into my body. Not looking forward to that. But God will take care of me.
MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE JUST CALLED. A MISTAKE WAS MADE AND I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TOMORROW. I AM NOT HAPPY!!! I'M NOT GOING TO HAVE A TREATMENT UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY!!!
August 27, 2010
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path." ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
August 30, 2010
I'm having a port inserted in my chest Wednesday to make the administration of the chemo easier. It starts Thursday.
September 1, 2010
Port's in. Chemo tomorrow.
September 2, 2010
I'm home. It went well. I'm really tired. Thanks for all your prayers. I really appreciate it. God is good and He will continue to bless.
September 13, 2010
Several of the faculty at my school, Monrovia Elementary, are running in the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on Saturday, Oct 16 in my honor. If you would like to donate, you can go to http://www.lizhurleyribbonrun.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=435167, click on the MES Hawks team, my name, and then donate if you'd like. I have a treatment on Oct 14 so I probably won't be able to go, but I will if I can.
September 18, 2010
Extra hair in the brush today...
September 22, 2010
Chemo tomorrow. Fun, fun, fun! God is good!
September 23, 2010
God is so good. This is the quote that was on my daily calendar (Max Lucado) this morning. "Hang in there. Your time in the desert will pass. Jesus' did." God is so awesome!!!
Thank you everyone for your prayers. I definitely feel them. God is so good. I got home at about 6 tonight and slept until about 8. Neal woke me up for some chicken noodle soup provided by a sweet friend from school. At this point, I feel better than I did last time. Since I was so fatigued after the last treatment, my doctor decreased the dosage. Join me as I pray I'll feel better and for healing. Love you guys!
September 26, 2010
My new look for church today, 9/26.
October 29, 2010
So, David thinks I'm pretty tough. His latest status? "My mom eats cancer for breakfast."
November 2, 2010
I have a treatment Thursday. I will also have a bone and a CT scan done to see if the tumor has shrunk. Pray, pray, pray!
November 4, 2010
I had the scans done and one of my tumors is shrinking (the one my dr is most concerned about) and two are about the same. My doctor was quite pleased. Praise God through Whom all blessings flow! Since the chemo seems to be doing the job, we will continue treatments for a while. I am so blessed! For some reason, He has chosen to use me in this manner. I only hope that I can glorify Him through it all.
November 30, 2010
is getting ready for another treatment on Thursday! Woo-hoo!
December 2, 2010
I'm home. I have three more scheduled and then I'll start receiving Herceptin indefinitely. I've been getting an injection of Herceptin each time. It's sometimes called breast cancer's miracle drug. Had it been available when I was first diagnosed in 98, my doctor said I'd probably been cured. It doesn't cause the side effects that chemo has. And thank you, my sweet sister Marie Bowen for taking me today!
December 5, 2010
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. ~ Rom. 8:26. Thank You for praying for me Holy Spirit. Sometimes I don't know how right now.
December 26, 2010
I have to be at UAB at 8 in the morning for a treatment. Anyone know how the roads are between Priceville and Birmingham?
December 27, 2010
My treatment went well today. My doctor isn't sure now as to how many more chemo treatments I'll have. The next one has been rescheduled for 1/27. I'll have a CT & MRI scan that day as well. She'll use those results to determine if I'll have a few more or several more treatments. It really depends on how the tumors are responding to the treatments. Pray for me. That's not what I wanted to hear.
February 2, 2010
I don't like my sinuses right now!!
February 13, 2010
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. ~ Romans 8:28--It's not easy to understand this sometimes, but it's still true.
March 11, 2010
Home. Sick. Ugh...
March 14, 2010
Better today, but still not quite with the program.
March 27, 2019
need prayer.
April 1, 2010
has laryngitis. For a teacher, that's not good. But praise God it isn't anything worse!
(Oh, the irony...)
April 11, 2010
wonders...
Added comment after others commented:
You guys are awesome! Btw, I sound like Mickey Mouse. This laryngitis just won't go away! My kids have been fairly good though! :)
April 21, 2010
went to an ENT today concerning my voice. I can barely talk. He thinks my vocal cords have been strained due to the fact that I was really sick in March. I'm going for tests Monday.
April 26, 2010
had some tests done at the ENT's office. My right vocal cord has had some nerve damage. The left one is compensating, causing my voice to get weaker throughout the day. My doctor said this could last for 6 months or be permanent. Next Thursday, he's going to inject a gel into my vocal cord that should temporarily help and I'll have to repeat every 3 months. He'll have to do something else if this is permanent.
April 29, 2010
"Satan is to God what a mosquito is to an atomic bomb." ~ Max Lucado
May 1, 2010
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
May 3, 2010
has decided to wait until after school is out to get the injection in my vocal cord. Hopefully, I'll be able to rest it more.
May 7, 2010
God is good!
May 11, 2010
Get behind me Satan!! I don't want you near me any more! I'm tired of you and your demons interfering in my life!
May 12, 2010
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from Heaven above with wisdom, power, and love. Our God is an awesome God!
May 15, 2010
is sick...again:(
May 19, 2010
has to be at Decatur General tomorrow morning at 8:30 for my gel injection.
May 20, 2010
is home. Everything went well.
May 24, 2010
is audible.
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband of 24 years!
May 27, 2010
I'm proud of you son. You did a great job with the youth band. Now Rachel, it's your turn!
May 30, 2010
is blessed!
June 2, 2010
Today has been MUCH better!
June 8, 2010
has been at the court house for jury duty ALL DAY LONG!
June 9, 2010
is finished with jury duty
June 15, 2009
MRI this morning; mammogram and swallow study tomorrow; follow up appointments next Monday; Pray, pray, pray! God is good!
June 17, 2010
In everything give thanks.
June 21, 2010
Here I go again...
Added comment after others questioned:
I've got to have more tests. So far, praise God, the results have been normal. But because of the problems I've been having, my oncologist wants to send me for a PET/CT scan Thursday. I also visit a neurologist tomorrow for his opinion. My ENT thinks the neurologist might want to do a CT scan on the right side of my head/neck. And you know how doctors casually mention possible things that could be wrong and that gets stuck in your head. I know that's just the devil messing with my mind. I'm just tired of all of it and would like to enjoy my summer. It's easy to get down, but the prayers sent up by my friends have made it better. He definitely listens to you guys! And thanks Sherry. I'm kinda proud of those guys! You know how that is!
June 22, 2010
can do all things through Christ who strengthens her.
June 25, 2010
I just returned from my oncologist with the results of my PET/CT scan. There is an abnormality in my left lung and one near my tail bone. I'm having a biopsy Monday at 3:20 in Huntsville to determine whether or not it is cancer. Whatever the outcome, pray most that my response and attitude will glorify God.
June 29, 2010
I wanted to update you concerning my doctor appointment. After examining the PET/CT scans, the doctor feels that my cancer has probably returned. I'm going to be admitted to UAB today so they can do a biopsy and figure out what's going on with my throat and everything else. Please join me as I pray. My God is good, and He will bring me through anything and everything.
July 2 2010
Thank you for your prayers. A CT scan showed abnormalities in my lungs, armpits, and liver. Doctors wanted to do a biopsy that was least invasive so it took a while to determine where to do it. They were going to do it today, but too many others were scheduled. They sent me home so I wouldn't have to wait over the long weekend. It's scheduled for next Thursday. That just gives everyone more time to pray!
July 5, 2010
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." --Jesus-Acts 1:8--The Cave Spring youth went to MFuge this week. Be His!
July 6, 2010
"I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation." ~ Isaiah 12:2
July 9, 2010
The doctors at UAB are very concerned and feel that the breast cancer has returned. Appointments for biopsies could not be scheduled since my appointment ended late and those that schedule surgery were gone for the day. Our God is awesome. I know you guys are praying. If the doctors are right and it has returned, let this be a time when God can receive complete glory through my healing.
"O LORD you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago." ~ Isaiah 25:1
July 13, 2010
I just found out that my biopsy, called an EBUS, is scheduled for tomorrow morning. I have to be at UAB at 9:00. Thank you for your continued prayers.
I am quite frustrated. My biopsy has been rescheduled for Friday at 10. I've just got to be patient and wait on God's timing.
July 15, 2010
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ~ Isaiah 40:31
July 16, 2010
just returned from UAB. There was nothing in the chest area near my lungs to biopsy! Praise God! 1st hurdle over! Now, the doctors had said that there were other areas they wanted to check out. I have an MRI Tuesday on my pelvic area where another abnormality appeared to see if a biopsy is possible there. Keep praying!
July 20, 2010
I saw a breast cancer specialist today. She examined me and doesn't think anything is wrong with my liver! Woo-hoo!! I have a bone scan next week. Keep praying! God is good!!
July 24, 2010
I have a bone scan at UAB Monday morning at 7:30. It should last about 4 hours. I then have an appointment with my oncologist at 12:20 for the results of that and all the tests I had done this week. Keep the prayers going! Thanks guys!
July 26, 2010
I had my bone scan today and doctor's appointment. She's concerned about the scan. I'm going to an orthopedic surgeon Thursday to see if a biopsy of the bone is feasible. If not, I'll probably wait for 8 weeks and have another bone and CT scan to see if the lesions have grown. If they have, I'll probably start chemo again. Once again, I NEED YOUR PRAYERS!!!
July 29, 2010
I just returned from the doctor. They're going to try to biopsy the sacrum, a lower backbone. We just have to wait for precertification from the insurance company before it can be scheduled. Just keep praying, just keep praying! (To the tune of Dori's swimming from Finding Nemo.)
July 31, 2010
"O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago." ~ Isaiah 25:1
August 2, 2010
My biopsy is scheduled for 6:30 Thursday morning at UAB.
August 3, 2010
"Fix these words of Mine in your hearts and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." ~ Deut. 11: 18-19. Thanks Josh Boyd for the reminder of what we as parents should be doing continually.
August 4, 2010
"O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for You. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." ~ Isaiah 33:2. His word is so comforting!
August 5, 2010
"For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; ... My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." ~ Psalm 139: 14-16
August 5, 2010
Thank you everyone for your prayers. I appreciate them SO much! The doctors were able to obtain three tissue samples today. It may be a week before they can tell me anything. Please continue to pray. God has me in the palm of His hands and will take care of me no matter what the outcome. It will be good because it will be His will.
August 6, 2010
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired...and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power to the weak...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." ~ Is 40:28-31
August 11, 2010
The doctor's office called. My breast cancer has returned. When I find out more about treatments, I'll let you know. God is good and He will take care of me.
August 12, 2010
My first treatment is scheduled for August 27 at 10:30. I have to be there at 9:00 to see the doctor. The treatment itself will take 4-4 1/2 hours.
August 15, 2010
On our way to T-town. David's moving out today. :(
We're back home. David's happy. Yes, I cried.
August 26, 2010
Tomorrow is the 1st. The most difficult part will probably be watching it go into my body. Not looking forward to that. But God will take care of me.
MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE JUST CALLED. A MISTAKE WAS MADE AND I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THERE TOMORROW. I AM NOT HAPPY!!! I'M NOT GOING TO HAVE A TREATMENT UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY!!!
August 27, 2010
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path." ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
August 30, 2010
I'm having a port inserted in my chest Wednesday to make the administration of the chemo easier. It starts Thursday.
September 1, 2010
Port's in. Chemo tomorrow.
September 2, 2010
I'm home. It went well. I'm really tired. Thanks for all your prayers. I really appreciate it. God is good and He will continue to bless.
September 13, 2010
Several of the faculty at my school, Monrovia Elementary, are running in the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on Saturday, Oct 16 in my honor. If you would like to donate, you can go to http://www.lizhurleyribbonrun.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=435167, click on the MES Hawks team, my name, and then donate if you'd like. I have a treatment on Oct 14 so I probably won't be able to go, but I will if I can.
September 18, 2010
Extra hair in the brush today...
September 22, 2010
Chemo tomorrow. Fun, fun, fun! God is good!
September 23, 2010
God is so good. This is the quote that was on my daily calendar (Max Lucado) this morning. "Hang in there. Your time in the desert will pass. Jesus' did." God is so awesome!!!
Thank you everyone for your prayers. I definitely feel them. God is so good. I got home at about 6 tonight and slept until about 8. Neal woke me up for some chicken noodle soup provided by a sweet friend from school. At this point, I feel better than I did last time. Since I was so fatigued after the last treatment, my doctor decreased the dosage. Join me as I pray I'll feel better and for healing. Love you guys!
September 26, 2010
My new look for church today, 9/26.
October 5, 2010
Back from Gatlinburg. It was awesome! Neal and I did basically nothing. It was wonderful!
October 10, 2010
"I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." ~ Psalm 139:14a. Thank you Brother Jason. I needed to hear that this morning.
October 13, 2010
Treatment tomorrow at 9:30. Fun, fun, fun! Pray, pray, pray!!
October 14, 2010
Home from my treatment. Thanks so much for your prayers. It was a little easier this time. The first week after the treatment has been the toughest so far. Pray that will be easier as well. Tuesday after the treatment has been the toughest day, so pray extra hard Tuesday. God has truly blessed me with you prayer warriors. God has truly blessed me period.
October 16, 2010
Please say an extra prayer for me. I have a lot of trouble sleeping the first few nights after my treatment. This night hasn't been any different.
October 17, 2010
Just got back from the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. It was awesome! Thanks to all of you who came out to support it or sent prayers. Love you guys!
October 29, 2010
So, David thinks I'm pretty tough. His latest status? "My mom eats cancer for breakfast."
November 2, 2010
I have a treatment Thursday. I will also have a bone and a CT scan done to see if the tumor has shrunk. Pray, pray, pray!
November 4, 2010
I had the scans done and one of my tumors is shrinking (the one my dr is most concerned about) and two are about the same. My doctor was quite pleased. Praise God through Whom all blessings flow! Since the chemo seems to be doing the job, we will continue treatments for a while. I am so blessed! For some reason, He has chosen to use me in this manner. I only hope that I can glorify Him through it all.
November 30, 2010
is getting ready for another treatment on Thursday! Woo-hoo!
December 2, 2010
I'm home. I have three more scheduled and then I'll start receiving Herceptin indefinitely. I've been getting an injection of Herceptin each time. It's sometimes called breast cancer's miracle drug. Had it been available when I was first diagnosed in 98, my doctor said I'd probably been cured. It doesn't cause the side effects that chemo has. And thank you, my sweet sister Marie Bowen for taking me today!
December 5, 2010
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. ~ Rom. 8:26. Thank You for praying for me Holy Spirit. Sometimes I don't know how right now.
December 26, 2010
I have to be at UAB at 8 in the morning for a treatment. Anyone know how the roads are between Priceville and Birmingham?
December 27, 2010
My treatment went well today. My doctor isn't sure now as to how many more chemo treatments I'll have. The next one has been rescheduled for 1/27. I'll have a CT & MRI scan that day as well. She'll use those results to determine if I'll have a few more or several more treatments. It really depends on how the tumors are responding to the treatments. Pray for me. That's not what I wanted to hear.
