Ive had a great time being out of the hospital since Christmas Day. Phil took me to see Christmas lights, we were able to see our kids and Emma Jo several times, Phil prepared all the meals I wanted to eat, we went to the movies (Unbroken and American Sniper), and just relaxed. Tomorrow I go back in for my 4th Chemo. Pray that it moves quickly through my kidneys so that I dont have to stay 7 or more days. People have commented about what a good attitude I have going through all of this; and they wonder about it. I guess it was instilled in me from when I was very young. My mom and dad always, no matter what the circumstances, were calm, gracious, and demonstrated a trust that God was always in control. Then as I got older, and really started studying the Bible, I saw the same example in Paul the Apostle. One of my favorite books of the New Testament, is Philippians. It is rich with how to live your life with the same attitude as Jesus. The whole book (4 short chapters) is wonderful, but my favorite part is found in chapter 4 starting at verse 8. Summing it all up friends, Id say youll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things that are true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious - the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. Do you find yourself making assumptions in your mind She doesnt like me. Or does your mind turn to comparing yourself to someone else. How did she get chosen to speak at (rally, church, small group) and I didnt. I have more to say than she does.) Run what you are thinking about through Philippians 4:8. Are you stuck in the what if stage of worry? What if my husband leaves me? What if I lose my job? What if I get (Alzheimers, heart disease, cancer)? Then run those thoughts through Philippians 4:8. Since we dont know the answer to our what ifs, then the Bible tells us not to meditate on it. So I choose just to trust God for my future. When I find my mind looping through what ifs and bitter comparisons, I do my best to recognize that if I keep thinking those things, it will drive me crazy! So I begin thinking on things that are true (I have lots of people who like me. Or I bet she/he has something important to say that I need to hear.) When my mind says what if and I worry about the future, I make myself think on things things to praise, not things to curse. (Thank you God, for this cancer. It has given me many people to talk to about You.) Once you do that over and over again, it just becomes natural to trust God even when you dont know the outcome. I want to encourage you to read the short book of Philippians. It will instruct you in so many ways! So my update is: I go back into the hospital tomorrow around noon to start Chemo. Hopefully I will get to be released by Friday. Then we wait a week, and Ill have a 5th chemo treatment. After that, well do this monthly for a year. Thats all I know so far! Thanks again for your prayers and encouragement. I love you all so much! PS... We watched Guardian of the Galaxies a couple of nights ago. It was funny and fun. But Im happy to know the real guardian of the Galaxies! Hes awesome!!
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:57:23 +0000
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