Despite my fears, God has given me a good week. I had appointments with both my oncologist and my primary care. Both think I am doing well, and that we can proceed with this cancer behind us. What a blessing from the Lord! I continue to deal with the fall-out of the battle. Some of the irritations include:
- hormone issues like hot flashes, sleep interruptions, and mood swings (maybe mood earthquakes would be a better description)
- joint and bone pain with the hormone therapy drug (arimidex) I'm taking taking
- lymphedema still in both arms, and still swelling in my abdomen
I feel that we have turned a corner in our road. " was on the part of the road marked, "Caution: Cancer Zone Ahead" and now I've reached the "End of the Cancer Zone" sign. Praise God! For now, the battle is behind me, and that feels wonderful. Now the rest of recovery lies ahead.
Thank you, Gentle Readers, for the part you have played in this. Your prayers are precious things!
7 comments:
Chris, thank you so much for the update. I think of you so often and say a prayer that your recovery is progressing in a positive direction. Glad to hear that it is. I look up to you for so many reasons, and the grace with which you have walked this journey has only added to my respect for you.
You are so sweet, Natalie! But the grace is all the Lord's!
Oh, what good news, Chris. I am so thankful for you. I will continue to pray that your residual side effects fade away.
Loved reading the good news, and love you, Chris. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks!
So glad to hear this! Will continue to pray for God's grace and mercy as you continue to heal. Love ya, Chris.
Hi Mrs. Finnegan! The school year is done for now and I'm so glad that you are able to teach next year. God has really been good to you and I thank him for that. It's good to see that you are doing well. :)
~Catrin Turner Comp II - E(your former section :)
Dear Cat, thanks so much for your note and your prayers! God is good, isn't He?
Is your Dad around for a while, or heading for another deployment? Praying for you and your family-
Love,
Mrs. F.
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