Starting day 6...

I am now on day 6 after my last treatment and you may wonder why I count by days. The side effects are pretty predictable...showing up on certain days, and this round has been no different. The Friday (day after) right after treatment wasn't too bad, and I enjoyed a wonderful (and always too short) visit with one of my dearest friends. She hitched a ride from up north with another friend coming down to visit her mom. So, I got to visit briefly with that friend for a bit as well! Hope that wasn't too convoluted!  Either way, it was a good day and I am thankful that I felt decent. Each day thereafter is a steady spiral down until day 5 or 6...so today should be the start of recovery - each day a little less pain, a little stronger! We had a great visit this weekend with Bobby and his girlfriend. Since she couldn't be here for Easter, they came this past weekend and then he comes home tonight! The weekend was a bit too busy for me but worth it. By Sunday evening, I eagerly sought out my chair and heating pad!


I made it to church on Sunday, but it still proves to be a lot for me to handle, both physically and emotionally. But, so good to be there at the same time. Such a refreshment. I did have a friend ask me to write down what it has meant to me to have the Lord walking this journey with me. Of course, I said yes and started to get teary-eyed. It's hard to put into words, but I will try. 


So, onward I go. Radiation oncologist appointment on Thursday to learn about that piece. Some have said to be on guard for feelings of fear, now that I am not getting chemo...is the cancer really gone?  I guess, since you're not as actively doing something, many feel fear at the end of treatment. I feel nothing but relief right now. I continue to trust the Lord's guidance along with the wisdom the doctors have shown. I can't say I have had a lot of fear through out this as much as just needing patience and endurance to get through the race. It has certainly been an interesting one.


This is one of my favorite weeks of the year. And my favorite service is this Friday. Good Friday service at our church is always very intentional, sobering and precious. Not depressing, but very thought-provoking. Just a very moving reminder of what the Lord did for us, humbling himself, and it puts my own suffering into perspective. What I am dealing with, in any arena of life, cannot compare to all he took on the cross. That is why he can so well understand what our pains are like. Easter is what it is all about!

^{I Corinthians 15:55-57}

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thankful thoughts:

• The moonlight at night. It is so beautiful and right over my chair.
• Kristen and her willing heart, so patiently helping and driving me around when I can't
• The meals we've received...didn't think we would still need them as much as we do and it is such a gift.
• Cool air at night through an open window and my ceiling fan...these hot flashes are ridiculous!
• The hope of hair growing in soon...still very shiny!
• The gift of salvation through Jesus' work on the cross. So desperately needed.

Have a wonderful day. I'm glad Spring slowed down a bit! I wasn't ready for summer weather so soon.
Andi