Luke 2:7 "and she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."
I just love this verse. It is one of the many, many verses from the Bible I love. God gave us his son Jesus as a baby. He lived as us, was tempted and experienced death just like us. I celebrate many things this year as it comes to a close, but I mostly celebrate what God has given me. He has given me an appreciation for life. I don't take anything for granted anymore and I hope I will never forget this past year.
Yes I love everything good and bad in life, and I hope I find good in the things that are not so good. Like yesterday when I "helped" Erin clean out her closet!! What a great time I got to spend with her. Spending time with Tyler taking him shopping for him to get his sister a present. Just laying in bed with Rob and just talking about our day. Simple things in life that we don't really think about but are a big part of our lives.
I have learned to really trust God in all things and lean on him. In return, He has given me abundance of joy, love and happiness throught out all the trials, sickness and exhaustion these last 6 months. My God has been true to me and I have surely felt loved.
So in this Christmas holiday, do not forget why we have a holiday, to celebrate Jesus and his birth and what he has given us, His life.
Happy Birthday to Jesus and Merry Christmas to you all
Love to all,
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
not again!
Yup, and I ask, why?? Why am I sick again?? This time it is worse though. Fever (101), chills, cough, rudolph nose, sore throat annnnd I sound like a frog! UGGG.
Well, I was able to spend time catching up on the news. What a time to catch up with the school shooting. Lots of prayers said yesterday. I wanted to hug and snuggle on my kids but since I am sick, I have coodies so no snuggle.
I went to doctor and got put back on an antibiotic again. But I also got some awesome cough medicine out of it!!
I have finished a full week of radiation and starting to get a little sun burn, kinda like when it tingles some when you know the burn is coming. I have this lotion that is suppose to help with the physical, skin side affects. I sure do hope it works. I have 25 more treatments.
Well as I posted earlier this week, it was horrible. The treatments are getting a little better and I am starting to know the techs and that helps. I feel like a person now, not just a sick person with cancer.
I was talking with my dad today and he said that many people are commenting on my blog and how they love reading it and it is encouraging. Thank you God for that reassurance. I wasn't to sure about this when I started, but my goal is to bring something positive out of something bad. And to help me along the way too. It has been a very bumpy, emotional ride the last few months, but I have become a changed woman throughout this. Changed in a positive way, loving life, looking for the good in people, more loving to others.
Psalms 30:5, " For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."
Love to all,
Well, I was able to spend time catching up on the news. What a time to catch up with the school shooting. Lots of prayers said yesterday. I wanted to hug and snuggle on my kids but since I am sick, I have coodies so no snuggle.
I went to doctor and got put back on an antibiotic again. But I also got some awesome cough medicine out of it!!
I have finished a full week of radiation and starting to get a little sun burn, kinda like when it tingles some when you know the burn is coming. I have this lotion that is suppose to help with the physical, skin side affects. I sure do hope it works. I have 25 more treatments.
Well as I posted earlier this week, it was horrible. The treatments are getting a little better and I am starting to know the techs and that helps. I feel like a person now, not just a sick person with cancer.
I was talking with my dad today and he said that many people are commenting on my blog and how they love reading it and it is encouraging. Thank you God for that reassurance. I wasn't to sure about this when I started, but my goal is to bring something positive out of something bad. And to help me along the way too. It has been a very bumpy, emotional ride the last few months, but I have become a changed woman throughout this. Changed in a positive way, loving life, looking for the good in people, more loving to others.
Psalms 30:5, " For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."
Love to all,
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
WOW.
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is Faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
I believe this verse has helped me this week, Monday. The temptation was feeling scared, out of control, humiliation. But God gave me my way out....my friends and all their positive encouragement and love.
I had my first radiation treatment Monday. WOW. No exclamation mark. Just a (.). The techs can do their job well. But treating the patient, well not so good. That patient was me.
I was called back to the area from the waiting room by an intercom. When I got to the treatment area, there was no one to tell me where to go or what to do. So I just wandered around until I figured it out. When I got dressed in those wonderful hospital gowns, I had to sit and wait for them to HOLLAR my name.
Then when I was lead into the big radiation room. I guess I wasn't working fast enough to take off my gown, because they "helped" me. I felt like I was being stripped. I had to lay on a small table, exposed, while these 2 techs (thank you God for letting them be women!) walked around me, marking on my chest with markers, touching me, moving me around the table, like no big deal. Very humiliating! I now know how my patients feel when they show up in the ICU and us nurses are taking off their clothes to put on a hospital gown and not thinking anything of it. I bet I have had many patients that feel this way. WOW.
Well I got through it and through today. No side effects yet. The nurse said that I wouldn't start feeling the tired feeling until around the 15th treatment. It is a cumulative effect. So I have 2 down and 28 more to go.
Fun times ahead!
What I am learning, a big life lesson, being a patient on the other side of healthcare. Compassion, treating the patient, not the illness, understanding. This is what I need, and what other patients need. Give them privacy, if they are able, let them keep their "lucky" shirt on, and no modesty isn't gone just because you are sick or in the hospital. It is very hard to be a patient, and I am not a very good one!
Love to all,
I believe this verse has helped me this week, Monday. The temptation was feeling scared, out of control, humiliation. But God gave me my way out....my friends and all their positive encouragement and love.
I had my first radiation treatment Monday. WOW. No exclamation mark. Just a (.). The techs can do their job well. But treating the patient, well not so good. That patient was me.
I was called back to the area from the waiting room by an intercom. When I got to the treatment area, there was no one to tell me where to go or what to do. So I just wandered around until I figured it out. When I got dressed in those wonderful hospital gowns, I had to sit and wait for them to HOLLAR my name.
Then when I was lead into the big radiation room. I guess I wasn't working fast enough to take off my gown, because they "helped" me. I felt like I was being stripped. I had to lay on a small table, exposed, while these 2 techs (thank you God for letting them be women!) walked around me, marking on my chest with markers, touching me, moving me around the table, like no big deal. Very humiliating! I now know how my patients feel when they show up in the ICU and us nurses are taking off their clothes to put on a hospital gown and not thinking anything of it. I bet I have had many patients that feel this way. WOW.
Well I got through it and through today. No side effects yet. The nurse said that I wouldn't start feeling the tired feeling until around the 15th treatment. It is a cumulative effect. So I have 2 down and 28 more to go.
Fun times ahead!
What I am learning, a big life lesson, being a patient on the other side of healthcare. Compassion, treating the patient, not the illness, understanding. This is what I need, and what other patients need. Give them privacy, if they are able, let them keep their "lucky" shirt on, and no modesty isn't gone just because you are sick or in the hospital. It is very hard to be a patient, and I am not a very good one!
Love to all,
Monday, December 3, 2012
It's a wonderful life!
I just love this time of year! Everyone is so happy and friendly, willing to help others.
My girls in the girl scout troop gave money to donate for items for the Simon house in Frankfort. It is a house that helps homeless women and their children get back on their feet.
My church was able to put together 130 shoe boxes for the operation Christmas child. It is so awesome to see this kind of generosity. I just wish it would last all year, all the time.
Well, I went out today shopping and I wore my wig!! Really having a hard time getting use to it. I guess I am so use to seeing myself with out hair, that having hair is something new now. Who would have known. Now that my hair is slowly starting to grow back, I figure I should get me and everyone else use to seeing me with it. Well, while I was out today, no one looked at me funny or said anything about my hair. I think that is great, so I guess my wig looks natural. (I'm hoping).
I start my radiation treatments Monday Dec 10th. I go everyday (M-F) for 30 treatments. I am hoping to get it all done by Jan 23rd. That is if I don't miss any.
So everyone is asking how am I doing. I am doing great. I am slowly getting back to normal I think. I mean, I don't feel sick and hopefully I can ward off the tiredness when the radiation starts. I am exercising and trying to get a routine down. I feel much better. Thank you for asking.
I am keeping the faith and trusting in Jesus that he will pull me through the tough times ahead and I will rejoice when I don't have any!!
My verse of the day is this:
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17
My girls in the girl scout troop gave money to donate for items for the Simon house in Frankfort. It is a house that helps homeless women and their children get back on their feet.
My church was able to put together 130 shoe boxes for the operation Christmas child. It is so awesome to see this kind of generosity. I just wish it would last all year, all the time.
Well, I went out today shopping and I wore my wig!! Really having a hard time getting use to it. I guess I am so use to seeing myself with out hair, that having hair is something new now. Who would have known. Now that my hair is slowly starting to grow back, I figure I should get me and everyone else use to seeing me with it. Well, while I was out today, no one looked at me funny or said anything about my hair. I think that is great, so I guess my wig looks natural. (I'm hoping).
I start my radiation treatments Monday Dec 10th. I go everyday (M-F) for 30 treatments. I am hoping to get it all done by Jan 23rd. That is if I don't miss any.
So everyone is asking how am I doing. I am doing great. I am slowly getting back to normal I think. I mean, I don't feel sick and hopefully I can ward off the tiredness when the radiation starts. I am exercising and trying to get a routine down. I feel much better. Thank you for asking.
I am keeping the faith and trusting in Jesus that he will pull me through the tough times ahead and I will rejoice when I don't have any!!
My verse of the day is this:
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)