Several people who have been watching me on this cancer journey have told me that I am a strong woman. I know they are wanting to encourage me but I have a few thoughts on the subject. Here are a few of many verses on the subject of strength.
" Do not sorrow for the joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10
"Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplications! The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him." Psalm 28:6,7
Remember that children's song? The joy of the LORD is my strength? It goes on to say that if we want this joy we have to sing for it. Some of us have forgotten how to sing.
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD and in the power of His might." Ephesians 6:10
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
So it is not that there is any special strength in me but I know where my strength comes from and you can access it too.
We had a lovely early Christmas with family and I felt well enough to enjoy it. It has been a rough week though. I had to have extra steroids due to reacting to the Taxil and they made me feel pretty awful. Also, this was my second treatment that included the Carboplatin and it was so many drugs and I felt like I was underwater and could not think. Sometimes getting out and walking helps with that but the weather is so bad I have been stuck indoors. Thankfully I am coming out of that now. About a week ago my hair began to fall out in big clumps. I have decided to take that as a good sign. If the chemo is killing those cells then it is also killing the cancer cells. I have an appointment with a salon to look at wigs today.
Thursday I will be on treatment #5 which means I am past halfway through this part of the treatment and I only have one more with both drugs.
People have been so kind bringing gifts and food and sending prayers and messages. I am blessed to know so many who care.
Happy New Year!
Cheryl, you continue to be in my daily prayers! When we go thru hard times, I too think of Philippians 4:13. You are a sweetheart. Love, Toni N.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for keeping us updated, Cheryl!
ReplyDeletePraying for you, Cheryl! Thankful for those close enough to bring food, etc.!
ReplyDeleteSo blessed to hear you are finding that strength. Continuing to lift you in prayer, daughter of the living God!
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