Happy 2008! Being the sentimental sap that I am, New Year's Eve has always been a day I spend time reflecting on the past year. Some years, I can't wait to bid "farewell" to the old and ring in the new. Other years, I'm sad to say goodbye to a particularly good year. This year at midnight on New Year's Eve as I lifted my glass of sparkling grape juice with friends, someone in our group said "Here's to a good year!" It a weird feeling to know some of the things this year will most likely bring for us....three more chemo treatments, surgery in the Spring followed by radiation treatments. Not exactly "fun" things to look forward to with anticipation! But, these are all necessary "evils" that will hopefully get rid of all the cancer cells. The verse Jeremiah 29:11 keeps running through my head....."For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." And, while I'd love to think MY plans are HIS plans, I know that's not always the case. So, I'm content in knowing the future is in HIS hands but I'm HOPING for a good year that brings us good news!!
Chemo #4 is this Thursday. Can you believe it? Time is really flying! We had a great Christmas break. Our oldest returned back to college today and it was such a blessing to have the whole family together for almost 3 weeks! Thankfully, I felt pretty good and was able to enjoy some great meals, visit with friends and family that are dear to us, play games (which I STILL lost!) watch movies and just BE! School starts again for the kids and I so it's back to the normal schedule. Waking up early is going to be a rude awakening.....literally! :-)
I'm starting to feel like a broken record, but I'm asking for prayers, that again....all my levels will be okay and that chemo can continue on schedule. And for more good news that it continues to shrink! I'm VERY thankful that I haven't experienced any of the really nasty side effects of one of the drugs (like losing fingernails and toenails) but I did have some bad bone pain for two days this time around. Please pray that it doesn't get any worse!
So, while we hope for a good year, we also hope all of YOU have a good year too!! May 2008 bring you good memories. laughter and lots of love!!
In His Strength,
Cindy and the VK's
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Cindy:
"The Glory of The Lord" seems to rise among you as you write what is going on in your life. You give us all such strength as we read your current life experience. Thank you for giving us specific needs so we can pray for those areas of concern. Jim and I are praying for you, Dave and the kids. May this new year richly bless you with continued strength, and may our great physician and healer bless you with complete healing of this cancer.
Hopefully your chemo partner this week is not a good game player, you deserve to win some of the time!
Feel loved and sending you a big hug,
Kathy
Thank you for your hope and the verse. Even thought I am not going through the same struggles, God spoke through you. I will continue praying for you guys. I know not what plans God has for 2008 and beyond - maybe that is a good thing - But I know that God knows and I trust Him. Luv Y'all.
I think sometimes we all struggle with the difference between our plan and God's plan.. it's been awhile since i've read or heard a verse and had it hit me the way the verse you mentioned just did. I had tears in my eyes and everything. So, thank you, you are an inspiration and a great example of the kind of woman of God that I hope to be someday! About the "broken record" thing, don't worry - there is no such thing as over-asking for prayers! you had a treatment today, I think. I hope you are feeling well.
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