I am trying

I am trying. You may think I'm not, but I am.  You're saying, "what are you talking about!"  I am trying to be a good patient. But it is hard when me and my doctor seem to not agree on anything.  Here is the story.  I have been taking turmeric to treat my joint pain.  Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and it really works for me on keeping my knee and hip pain at bay.  But I recently found that turmeric can "act like estrogen" in your body. That concerned me because my breast cancer was estrogen receptor +.  So I stopped taking it and it has only been about 5 days, but I can tell my knees and hips are starting to ache more and my knees are starting to protest taking the stairs at work.
So like a good patient that was told not to google anymore, I didn't and I asked my doctor about it.  Of course he didn't know anything about and couldn't answer any of my questions.  He would only say that supplements are not regulated by the FDA and I should take advil or naproxin.  But then he would tell me to take supplements of calcium and vit d. (which I already am doing),  Go figure!
So I am going to restart my turmeric since he said it wouldn't interfere with my treatment.  My body is saying YAY!!!
My bone density scan came back and it shows I have the pre-osteoporosis.  My doctor is recommending me take Prolia.  It is a medication to increase my bone density which you take a shot twice a year.  He gave me all the results of studies and trials.  Long story short, this drug compared to the other drugs for osteoporosis have better outcomes and it actually has shown a longer recurrence of breast cancer in those in the trial.  So he sent me home to think about it.  I don't think he realizes that sending me home to think about it means to me to "google" about it and research it more!  And don't think I won't!
I will keep you posted!
When, then, shall we say in response to these things?  If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
Love to all,

Who's your daddy?

Father's day is approaching and I have the most amazing dad! He has taught me so much my whole life on how to be a loving person and is a wonderful example of showing Jesus in his life everyday. With Father's day approaching, I found it fitting to tell you about my "other daddy" compliments of Priscilla Shirer.
Who's your daddy
He is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end.
The keeper of creation, the creator of all.
He's the architect of the universe and the manager of all time.
He always was, always is, always will be unmoved, unchanged, undefeated and never undone.
He was bruised but brought healing.  He was pierced but eased pain.  He was persecuted but brought freedom.  He was dead and brings life.
He was risen to bring power and he raised to bring peace.
The world can't understand him, army's can't defeat him, schools can't explain him and leaders can't ignore him.
Harod couldn't kill him, Nero couldn't crush him, the new age cannot replace him and Oprah cannot explain him away.
Remind yourself, He is life, He is love, He is longevity.
He is the Lord, He is goodness, kindness and faithfulness.
He is God, he is holy and righteous and powerful and pure.
His ways are right, His word eternal, His will unchanged and His mind is on us.
He is our Saviour, our guide, our peace, our glory, our Lord and He rules our lives.
I serve Him because his bond is love, his yoke is easy, his burden is light and his goal for us is to have abundant life.
I follow Him because He's the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of all leaders.
His goal is a relationship with me.
He will never leave you, never forsake you, never mislead you, never forget you, never overlook you and never cancel your appointment in his appointment book.
When you fall, he'll lift you up, when our fail he will forgive you, when you are weak, he is strong, when your weak, he's strong, when you are lost, he's your way.
When you are afraid,  he's your courage, when you stumble, he will steady you.
When you're hurt, he will heal you, when you're broken, he will mend you.
When you're blind, he will lead you, when you're hungry, he will feed you.
When you face trials, he is with you.
When I face persecution, he shields me, when I face problems, he will comfort me.
When I face loss, he will provide for me, and when we face death, he will carry us all home to meet him.
HE IS EVERYTHING, FOR EVERYBODY, EVERYWHERE, EVERYTIME AND IN EVERYWAY.
He is YOUR GOD and that my sisters and brothers is who YOU BELONG TOO.

Love to all,

Not sleeping??

I have heard that when you wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep, it is because God is wanting to talk with you.  Hmmm.  Why not have a conversation with God during this time.  It is quiet and no one is around to interrupt.  I seem to be having a lot of these nights lately.  The bewitching hour for me is 2 am.  I think it is funny that what wakes me up is hot flashes and sweating! (despite having the ceiling fan on high and another fan blowing directly on me.) When I am unable to fall back to sleep, I just get up and have a conversation.  I go to prayer about all my worries and stress and give it all up to Him.

So what do I have to stress about?  A lot just like most of you have, I'm sure.  But I have a lot to celebrate.  It has been 4 Years since my cancer diagnosis and I have been cancer free for 3 years!  So much to celebrate.  Whenever I feel stressed or alone, I just remember my moment of desperation and gave it all to God.  Faith will bring me through all the tough times.

"fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.  For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2

Love to all,