This has been a bad day so far, and no sign of it improving. I’ve been throwing up everything I tried to eat, even my “best thing to eat when I don’t feel good,” peach fruit bars. I also have serious bowel problems that take any other liquid in my body down the drain. My fingers and heels are also splitting and this is painful…especially when it is the thumb and first finger.
This has become more like a typical day over the last two weeks, and Mark wants to talk to Dr. Aggarwal about it at my appointment this week. The drug that I’m on can cause these side effects, and I’m getting tired of it. We’ll be asking her if there is something else we can do, because I’m really worn out and dragging quite a bit.
Please keep these issues in your prayers this week.
Love ya,
Sandy
Sandy,
You and your family are never far from my prayers. I hope you can find some comfort both physical and mental, soon.
Karen
Sandy,
I ready your post and said a prayer for you – and your family. I picked up a little book (The NLT Bible Promise Book for Women) I keep by my desk at work and opened it up. I opened it up to a page with four topics on it – Contentment, Coping, Deliverance, and Depression. I read the verses from each section to determine if one of them was something that I needed to share with you….
I believe the Coping section fits you right now. It says,
When life is hard and you’re not sure how to handle all that’s coming at you…..
The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. Psalm 145:14
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2
I admire your strength and faithfulness. I know how it hurts when my thumb or fingers are dry and cracking . . . and I am not experiencing the other complications. You are in deep waters right now and God is with you. Lord, please be with Sandy. Revieve her pain. Give her rest and peace.
I now re-read my book and – I keep reading the Deliverance section. Maybe God wants me to tell you more….
Deliverance
When you wonder if God will rescue you …
Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you… The LORD himself will fight for you. Exodus 14:13-14
The angel of the LORD is a guard; he surronds and defends all who fear him. Psalm 34:7
Lord, guide Sandy and Mark. Guide the doctors and surrond the family with guidance and wisdom. Sandy’s light has been a beacon to MANY! Only YOU know the impact that she has made in your kingdom. Lord, feed Sandy, Mark, and her family. Shower them with Your love and grace. Let them see a clear path to make decisions that follow Your will. Encourange her, love her, and remove her pain.
I will now add the Depression section.
Depression
When happiness seems a distant memory…
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescures those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18
As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength…Though I am surrounded by troubles…you reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. Psalm 138: 3, 7
God loves you. Thank you for sharing your hurts. I thank God for the AWESOME example you are of Him. Know that we love you and care! Lord, give happiness to Sandy and her family. Help them to be happy (and help all of us to remember, too!) We are so blessed! Thank you that you have always been part of my life. Thank you for the promise that one day we will come home to You. Do not let us fear that time. Your dad and The Newsmen sang some powerful songs about sweet Beulah Land.
One of my favorites is (not sure of the name), but.it goes something like… I wonder if the angels could use another singer. I’d like to join the chorus when I’m headed toware the throne. When my body is new and my voice is strong – maybe i can sing along – I wonder if the angels could use another singer.
I picture Harland, my mom (Carol Haupert), Grandpa (Don Lund), Grandma (Gladys Lund), your dad, Uncle Bob (Lund), and other others all singing in that choir. I know that I am anxious to be in that chorus when it is my time!
I hope this post strengthens you and relieves some fear and concern. I love you!
I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!