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Post by pixydust on Feb 13, 2009 0:08:49 GMT -5
It's kind of Twilight Zone time in my life. Here's my LJ post for those wondering where I've been of late: thepix.livejournal.com/9139.htmlI'd love any prayer I can get. It's been a bit rough the last few weeks and the meds have me all over the map with symptoms and crazy ups and downs. I never quite know what the day will bring. The good news is that I have my first two treatments out of the way and God is still allowing me to work on my WIP, GOLDEN (a book I really feel He has a specific plan for). So, only four more treatments to go and then we'll see what the prognosis is. It's wonderful to know there's a light at the end of this tunnel. No one ever wants to hear they have cancer, but truely I was blessed in the way it was found (the drs kind of tripped over it by accident) and that it was found so soon. A few months later and the prognosis could have been a lot different. Just goes to show you that God is always looking out for us. |
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Post by metalikhan on Feb 13, 2009 1:57:08 GMT -5
Prayers for you — absolutely! Putting you and your family on my long term prayer list right now.
I read your journal link — good to hear you're holding on to a positive attitude. Physical recovery is affected by emotional stamina; but even when we're at our weakest, God's grace is greater. Courage, sister.
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Post by Jeff Gerke on Feb 13, 2009 8:14:53 GMT -5
Oh, Rachel, I had no idea!
This must've been devastating news.
You seem to be putting a brave face on, and I see that it could've been so much worse, but it's still got to be so scary.
How is your family handling it?
Thank you for telling us. Please commit to letting us know when treatments are, how the aftermath is, and anything else we can pray for you about.
Jeff
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Post by Christian Soldier on Feb 13, 2009 10:38:13 GMT -5
Grr... Army internet blocked the journal site. I'll try again later. Till then, I'll pray, and hope, for a fast recovery and high spirits.
God bless your recovery -- Glyn
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Post by torainfor on Feb 13, 2009 10:43:51 GMT -5
Holy cats and wow! Praying, always.
(PS: I LJ-friended you with both my accounts--a banal, rarely-updated torainfor and the writing, rarely-updated rainwrites.)
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Post by morganlbusse on Feb 13, 2009 13:52:12 GMT -5
Definitely praying. I think I read that you have kids? How are they holding up?
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Post by Teskas on Feb 13, 2009 18:16:11 GMT -5
You are in my prayers.
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Post by duchessashley on Feb 13, 2009 18:23:31 GMT -5
I admire your strength and upbeat attitude.  My prayers are with you. |
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Post by jax nova on Feb 17, 2009 12:15:50 GMT -5
My prayers are with you... honestly I dont' know what else to say
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Post by pixydust on Feb 20, 2009 15:19:21 GMT -5
The whole thing sucks, but God is good. He's been holding me through the process. Thanks so much for all your prayers. I'll be hitting the half way point in a week. Yay! I have loads of help from friends and family. My kids are having a bit of a rough time, but my goal is to try and show them how God can work in us through these tough times. Yes, life may suck, but we never lose hope.
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Post by Christian Soldier on Feb 20, 2009 18:12:15 GMT -5
Praise God for both your attitude and having reached the half way point.
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Post by pixydust on Jul 1, 2009 12:19:44 GMT -5
Well, I'm a month into remission now. Praise God! They did a PET scan before my last chemo treatment and the tumor was gone. As well as all the traces of cancer. I truly believe God healed me. My dad dealt with Lymphoma treatment for two years before he was cured. I'm pretty sure I've been sick with it for about three years (they misdiagnosed me with CFS/Fybromy-whatsit), but I only dealt with treatment for six months. My faith was tested there for a bit toward the end. I went through a sort of depression. It was very hard to be positive feeling so sick. I even had a hard time accepting my healing--especially since the Drs act like you will be watched like a hawk for three years after "in case it comes back." I will always be a lymphoma patient. That's all in God's hands, though. I can't think about it. I'm working on my novel GOLDEN again and feeling like my old self a little more every day. I feel like I have a new lease on life. And I'm not going to waste it! THANK YOU so much for all your prayers! I can't tell you what they mean to me! |
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Post by Christian Soldier on Jul 1, 2009 12:56:44 GMT -5
God is so good! It's great to hear that you're doing well, pixy!
God bless -- CS
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Post by waldenwriter on Jul 2, 2009 0:37:05 GMT -5
I'm glad you're in remission now, pixydust. Two of my grandparents died of lung cancer and one of complications from stomach cancer, so I know how hard that all can be.
My dad actually got prostate cancer when I was in 8th grade. Fortunately, it stayed localized (didn't spread) and so they were able to do surgery. I remember that I was on a weekend retreat with the other people from my church's junior high leadership team the same weekend he had his surgery. I got to see him beforehand though.
I am happy to report that he survived the surgery and ten years later, he is still alive, and the cancer hasn't returned. He's officially a "cancer survivor" now.
So anyway, I can sort of understand your situation, pixydust. But I am very happy that it didn't spread and that you are now recovering.
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Post by morganlbusse on Jul 2, 2009 9:35:50 GMT -5
Hurray! Ever since you posted a couple months ago you've been on my prayer list. God is so good!
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My prayers are with you. 