Life since January has been quite a journey since our daughter Danielles diagnosis with advanced stage four breast cancer. Below is her latest post from Caring Bridge. Weve been to Omaha several times to be with her, a much needed five day trip to the Black Hills for a break. Crisis I cant even talked about has risen up in the last few weeks. It could all make your head spin, but God is always faithful to bring us through. Eyes on Him is the key to everything. When we understand His sovereignty and power we are able to rest in the midst of the storm. Blessings to all of you. Here is Danielles post. Please continue to pray for her. It has been quite a week. Between unpacking/resettling, appointments, and birthday there has not been much time at all. I met with my oncologist and we are in the process of scheduling the scans. After the scans have been done, the treatment will change accordingly (if any change is needed). It was an initial let down to have my birthday spent in the hospital (literally 9-3), but at the same time it was a blessing. I was able to spend my birthday getting medicine that strengthens my body. Changing my perspective helped to change my attitude. While there, I had a shot, an iv infusion, and the fluid around my right lung drained. 1.4 liters this time. Unfortunately, my entire lung did not expand and we had to wait longer. They believe that because that area is so often covered in fluid that scar tissue may prevent it from expanding properly. However, I was eventually sent home as I had no negative symptoms. At this point in time I will continue with the medication I received in TX and the treatments that I am doing here. After the scans come back we will have a new baseline for any further changes in treatment. This may take a few weeks . . . so we have a few more weeks of prayer for amazing changes to be seen in those scans : ) How am I feeling? Honestly, really good. There are many things Ive been able to do that I havent been able to do for close to a year! So what can I do? Walk around for longer periods of time, get up from the floor without support, shave most of my right armpit, put on a shirt with little discomfort to my right arm, continue to carry/hold Garret (pushing 25 lbs), take a shower and not be fatigued, go on short hikes/walks again with my family, and grocery shop without the electric cart. There are probably more everyday things that I havent even realized Im doing. Praise God for all of this! The doctors are still surprised by the lack of pain and the energy that I have. All glory goes to Him! On the flip side, there are still things Id like to see improve. My lymphatic system and normal sizing of the right side of my body, no more fluid building up in my lungs, the wounds on my chest to heal, and some healthy weight gain. Of course, complete annihilation of the cancer/tumors too! A few days ago I got discouraged after reading one of my medical reports. It was full of information I already knew, but just made me feel . . . scared . . . defeated. I sighed and asked God to please give me something to hold onto. My eyes drifted to a small devotional sitting at my bedside. I hadnt been reading it for quite a while, but knew I needed to pick it up. I opened it to that nights reading . . . Pray for one another. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. (James 5:13-18) What an encouragement to me all of you are! God reminded me that I am not alone. That there are others praying for me and that I should continue to pray fervently for my healing and believe. He hears everything. I do not pretend to understand all of His ways, but I know that I can trust Him. Through pain, He has His arms wrapped around me. Through sorrow, He wipes my tears. Through it all, His love covers me. Thank you for being a part of that! Prayer Requests: -scans and blood work would reflect how great I feel . . . or reflect even better than I feel -healthy weight gain -- its no fun sitting down and feeling every bone -my right lung would have no scar tissue and expand properly -continued guidance for any treatment -complete healing and restoration of my body Many blessings, Danielle
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:14:46 +0000
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