Day 50 and beyond
Today is January 10th; my Mothers' Birthday! Happy Birthday Mom! My mom has been a pillar of support for me through these last 2 years. She has offered daily encouragement to me and I have used it to continue on as we put this ordeal behind us.
Today is day 56 post infusion. On day 50 I was able to shed the mask on visits outside the house. What a relief that was not to have to go into shops and go to places wearing the mask and feeling like you were an alien when you were around people. I know it was for the best to wear the mask and I did every time it was necessary. My bl0od work so far has been good each week and I have another visit with my oncologist tomorrow for my bimonthly check up. I am still feeling better each day and I thank God for that. It was November 6 when I finished the last chemotherapy and I pray that it is the last once EVER!
Kaye and I continue to battle the effects of the last two years. Apprehension, depression, anxiety are emotions that cripple your ability to function. I never ever gave these emotions any time or consideration until the last two years and I wish they did not exist. I do however have a better understanding when someone does tell me they are battling depression. Counciling and sometimes medicine are ways that I have dealt with these emotions. Prayer and knowing others are praying for you and with you are also the most comforting when you are going through these emotions. I have a greater understanding also of what Jesus faced that night in the garden when he faced what would be coming his way and his emminent death. Surely the emotions came upon him too and what strength he showed us in pressing forward.
I have returned to work on a limited basis until I can feel 100% up to strength. Kaye returned to work as well.
Matthew returned to school January 3 and Ryan returned to school January 8. Are things returning to normal? What is normal when you have had the kind of life changing events we have had? I dare say Kaye and me are not normal in any since of the word. We are just trying to survive and find purpose for everything we do. God is so good to us and is directing our paths. God has a perfect plan and we are trying to follow it and recognize it in all we do and we continue to pray that you will seek his plan for your life as you pray that we follow his plan for our lives.
God Bless you All
Today is day 56 post infusion. On day 50 I was able to shed the mask on visits outside the house. What a relief that was not to have to go into shops and go to places wearing the mask and feeling like you were an alien when you were around people. I know it was for the best to wear the mask and I did every time it was necessary. My bl0od work so far has been good each week and I have another visit with my oncologist tomorrow for my bimonthly check up. I am still feeling better each day and I thank God for that. It was November 6 when I finished the last chemotherapy and I pray that it is the last once EVER!
Kaye and I continue to battle the effects of the last two years. Apprehension, depression, anxiety are emotions that cripple your ability to function. I never ever gave these emotions any time or consideration until the last two years and I wish they did not exist. I do however have a better understanding when someone does tell me they are battling depression. Counciling and sometimes medicine are ways that I have dealt with these emotions. Prayer and knowing others are praying for you and with you are also the most comforting when you are going through these emotions. I have a greater understanding also of what Jesus faced that night in the garden when he faced what would be coming his way and his emminent death. Surely the emotions came upon him too and what strength he showed us in pressing forward.
I have returned to work on a limited basis until I can feel 100% up to strength. Kaye returned to work as well.
Matthew returned to school January 3 and Ryan returned to school January 8. Are things returning to normal? What is normal when you have had the kind of life changing events we have had? I dare say Kaye and me are not normal in any since of the word. We are just trying to survive and find purpose for everything we do. God is so good to us and is directing our paths. God has a perfect plan and we are trying to follow it and recognize it in all we do and we continue to pray that you will seek his plan for your life as you pray that we follow his plan for our lives.
God Bless you All
posted by Tim | Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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