Today is our third day of chemo. Christen did fairly well until about 3:30 when she threw up. After that, the nurse dosed her up on zofran, ativan and compazine with benadryl. It's 4:35 and she's sleeping soundly. Medicines and those who know how to use them are gifts from God. Amazingly, inspite of the fact that she has gained over 10 pounds in hydration fluids in less than 3 days, I noticed early this evening that her "bad" knee has quite noticeably shrunk! That must explain why she no longer complains of the pain there and managing the pain level is no longer the big issue! Does chemo really work that fast?! Thank you, God. Now, keeping the nausea under control will be an issue. Christen is scheduled to have two weeks off before coming back for three weeks in a row.
Cancer, the dreaded word. Something no one wants, yet something many do experience; and something which we have no choice over except for the choice of trust or despair. I was given an excellent little devotional book from a dear friend, Jennifer. The title is "Strength for the Climb" and is written by Kristen Armstrong. One entry is titled "Calling All Control Freaks." Under it, Kristen says, "Trust means letting go...It is a grand release of control, returning the reins to the only One who knows the way home." How beautifully put! I just love the way she stated that. It reminds me of when my sister and I would ride our horses out a number of miles from where we kept them, and sometimes we wouldn't begin our return until dusk. When it became dark enough that we could no longer see the path, we would give them full rein, hold on tight with our heads pressed low against their neck and shoulder, and let them go. They would take off at full speed. It was too dark for us to see, but they knew the way home. It was a dangerous ride with branches whipping 0verhead, but they always got us back safely. How much more so with God!!!! We must hold tight and give Him full trust. There really is no other choice. He WILL bring us safely home. He DOES have our good in mind. He IS filled with love and concern for the well being of His children.
Tomorrow we should be allowed to go home :-)! We are looking forward to being back together as a family. How will we ever thank all who are helping us in SO MANY ways?!! Our story would be so different if it were not for all of you out there.
Blessings to all of you dear ones,
Debbie for the Family
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It was about 3:30 this afternoon when I felt the Lord leading me to pray for you dear sister. He Will be faithful.
Beautifully written. God is so much bigger.
Thank you LORD for giving Debbie the strength and wisdom to cling to you. Bless each one in their family with the confidence that you love them and will carry them safely thru the journey.
Thank you Heavenly Father for reducing the swelling and pain in Christen's knee. Please protect them on their way home today.
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