I went for my oncology doctor visit the other and as always, I was ready for a fight. But I was in for a shock this day. In walked Katherine. My new NP in the survivorship program. Evidently I have graduated up to this phase of my cancer care. She is wonderful. The total opposite of my doctor. She listened and asked me questions. She didn't make me feel stupid or like an idiot for my beliefs. For example, we discussed my concerns with the Prolia osteoporsis injection and why I didn't want to go that route. We discussed mammograms and why I want to go to every other year instead of getting one every year. That was just a few of our discussions. She explained her reasoning for treatments and procedures that she recommended and listened to my concerns. It was amazing. No arguing my concerns and trying to convince my doctor my thinking. She was great. And you know what? This visit didn't last any longer than any of my other visits but I felt like I had the full attention of my practitioner and didn't feel rushed through this visit. This is how all doctors or practitioners should be. If yours isn't, then I recommend you looking for another one.
We will experience hard times and grief throughout our lives, but we will get through it. When you fall, GET BACK UP! and when you find it hard to get up, GET ON YOUR KNEES AND PRAY.
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32
Love to all,
Friday, December 9, 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016
I took the plunge
Have you ever taken a plunge. Like jumping off the high dive, riding a roller coaster, bungee jumping. The fear of doing it. The courage to do it.
Yes, I took the plunge. I took the step to trust Jesus to guide me and provide for me. I knew when I got cancer that he would heal me. I knew he would get me through the tough times when I felt so down I couldn't hold my head up. I decided to go to Honduras before I knew I had the money to go. I know he will provide. God knows how things will turn out before you do, but you need to trust him.
God will show up.
Isaiah 6:8 God asks, Who shall I send and who will go for us and I said here I am, Send me!
I took the plunge when we did medical clinics last March without any experience. God showed up and showed all of us that it is in his hands. He is all in.
We are doing it again and as far as I know, I am the only nurse again right now. I know this trip will be successful. We are going to heal others and show them the love of God. I can do that. God will carry me and put the words on my lips and healing in my hands. And I know God will send some nurses to help. He will send the money to help me get there.
So when He said whom shall I send, I will say always, send me! God is all in.
Will you support me? Support financially and prayerfully.
Send tax deduction donations to: Ballardsville Baptist Church, 4300 S. Hwy 53, Crestwood KY 40014
Make checks payable to the church, in the memo add Honduras- Autumn Chapman
Love to all,
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