Where do I start…it’s been a long weekend. I was really sick on Friday and in lots of pain. I even threw up at Bob Evan’s when Mark and I tried to have dinner. Yuk. The doctor on call had me restart my nausea and pain medications, and they both seemed to help. I tried to go to class on Saturday morning and church on Sunday morning, but I ended up leaving early from both. The couch was the only comfortable place to be.
Mark and I saw Dr. Aggarwal this morning, and the CT scan on Friday night showed there is cancer in my stomach wall lymph nodes. With the recurring spot on my liver, too, she has restarted my chemo drugs at a stronger dose. She’s not convinced the lymph nodes are causing all the pain, so I have to go for another MRI tomorrow of my thoracic area and lower spine.
We need your prayers through this agony. The news wasn’t as bad as we feared, but the persisent pain and continuous testing have frayed our nerves to the limit. I’ll start my chemo tonight and we’ll see Dr. Aggarwal again in two weeks to check my progress. I’m not giving up the fight, but I’m tired.
Sandy
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:10&13
We are praying for God to take hold of your hand and help you right now. May you feel His strength. We Love you, Sandy.
Todd & Kathie
Sandy: I continue to pray for you each day!
Dearest Sandy:
You looked beautiful on the day of your daughter’s wedding, as did she, of course!
You mentioned that you are not sure that God has shown you the way. Oh Sandy, there you are wrong! Do you know how many people whose lives you have touched because of your will and desire to accept what God has laid before you. I don’t think any of us know how we would handle a situation such as this, but I admire your tenacity and grace.
You have never been out of my mind, Sandy. God Bless and Keep You and give you shelter from the pain, both mentally and physically, that you are dealing with. May His touch comfort you and His presence be known to you always. You are NOT walking this path alone.
Love, Marjorie
Dear Sandy…I’ll be praying that you are comforted in body and spirit. God bless! Lucy
Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry you are going through this tough time. I wish I could help you in some way. I do know that God remains in control of your life. May your pain and N/V be relieved.
Luv ya!
One of my favorite verses EVER:
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18.
Your bravery is inspiring. I work with Marjorie. She told me to check out your blog. And your intelligence and magnificence is amazing! Its obvious you have the light and fingerprints of God.
My prayers are with you.