"I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope." Psalm 130:5
So May 26th I finished my chemo and my treatment plan that we laid out last November and now we wait. Many people do not like waiting but the truth is everyone is waiting on something and it is important to wait well. It does help to know that waiting is a normal life process and not a bad thing. To share more of Margaret Feinberg's wisdom, "Remember that God is always working in the wait." We do not know what is going on behind the scenes. Patience is a fruit of God's Spirit so if I am relying on Him, I should not be impatient. I am not saying waiting is easy but it is possible to be content in it.
As I write, it has been over a week since my last chemo and I am still feeling the effects from it. I think they will start to wear off in another week or so and I hope to feel much better. I am wondering if I will ever feel like my old self or if I will need to adjust to a new "normal." A new side effect that showed up right at the end is neuropathy in both feet. Since it came towards the end the doctors think it will reverse itself. I am feeling mostly tired and weak and will feel that way until my blood cells begin to recover. I am so so happy to be finished with those very strong drugs.
The plan now is to rest up and recover and then at the end of June I will have another CT scan. June 30th I have an appointment at Fox Chase for blood work and to see the doctor to decide where we go from here.
Please pray for zero signs of cancer, for victory over anxiety, and recovery from the side effects of the chemo drugs. I pray God's blessings on each one of you every day.
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In case you missed it...here I am ringing the bell at the end of treatment...you may not hear me say it because Greg is talking but I said "Thanks for praying me through."
https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.ann.thomas.shipley/videos/10153580677448244/
