This past Sunday marked the 2 year mark already of the end of my chemo treatments! And June 8th will mark the end of all my active treatments - that was my last date of radiation treatment in 2012. There are some dates I will never forget. I will also not forget the outstanding care I received and continue to receive from my doctors and their staff. I just saw my surgeon and plastic surgeon yesterday for a routine check up and was reminded of why I love them so much. Not only do they take good care of me and address any issues, but they ALWAYS ask about my kids, my husband, my whole family. Yes, they got to know everyone! It is always a blessing to chat with them and see the nurses in their office. They saw me through some pretty dark days, always with a hug and smile, like so many friends and family did for me.
After looking back at that time, I will say that while I would not wish it on anyone, there was such a sweetness about my time with the Lord then. I want to hold on to that. Certainly not repeat the difficulties, but continue in the deepening of my dependency on Him. He has taught me a great deal through that journey.
I won't say I am without issues...I still have neuropathy in my feet that is probably as good as it is going to get. My blood sugars have been a battle ever since finishing treatments, and there are side effects from the meds I am on. But they pale in comparison to the renewed sense of life, joy and thankfulness this has all brought me. He is truly good...all the time.
My 5 thankful thoughts:
Spring seems to finally be here! Laundry is on the line...
Energy to do many things I used to do, and a joy in walking
How quickly things begin to grow in the warmth...hyacinths, daffodils, etc already showing up in just a few days
Music that comforts and encourages
My family - they continue to amaze and delight me in so many ways, even through tough times.
A song I have grown to love:
Sweet Will of God
My stubborn will at last has yielded
I would be thine and thine alone
And this prayer my lips are bringing
Lord, let in me thy will be done
[Chorus:]
Sweet will of God, still fold me closer
Till I am wholely lost in thee
Sweet will of God, still fold me closer
Till I am wholely lost in thee
I am tired of sin, footsore and weary
The darksome path hath dreary grown
But now a light has risen to cheer me
I find in thee my Star, my sun
[Chorus]
Thy precious will, O conquering Savior
Doth now embrace and compass me
The storms have ceased, my peace a river
My soul a prisoned bird set free
I love the visual image of Him folding me in His arms more closely. So comforting...may you find it a comfort as well.
