Archive for July, 2010

An Awesome Journey

July 17, 2010

This has been an awesome journey, one that I would not have asked for but one I was blessed to walk.  I have 4 more radiations left and looking back it has been  7 months of treatments and surgeries.  I can’t believe I made it through.  It was only through God using all of you and Himself walking hand and hand with me.  God never let me look to far ahead.  He was my helper day-to-day.  I would awake everyday and we would talk and talk about what I expected out of the day.  I told him I can do nothing without him.  Just like the verse says,  John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches.  If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”   I knew for the first time in my life that he was truly directing my path and I needed to stay in touch with him to know the next step as well as keeping my emotions in line with His.  I have had some wonderful encounters with the Lord that one day I can’t wait to share.  Those encounters encouraged me as well as strengthened my faith.  God never left me in the dark, he always shined his brightest light on me.  He let me know early on that I was going to be fine and after that I never questioned my mortality.  I walked with such faith in knowing that he never breaks his promises and that he would see me through to the end. Isaiah 59: 1 ” Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.” 

As I wind down this incredible journey, I wander how can I ever repay my sweet Lord.  I will continue to keep my eyes and ears open to know where He wants me next.  In his words he has always said that we are to go out and help those that are also in need.  Only God knows what is next but, I will be waiting!

Have a great day – Love, Lisa

Tiny hair

July 1, 2010

I have 3 more weeks of radiation and then I’m through!!  I will celebrate by heading to  Pontevedra, Fla.  Let’s hope the oil spill never arrives.  I have thrown away my scarves and I am now sporting a buzz cut.  My hair looks like this baby chicks fuzz on top.  I have been shopping standing  right next to someone I know and they have no idea it is me.  I am sort of proud of the little bit that I have now.  So in the future, make sure you look at the face of someone who has tiny hair because it could be me!!!!!!!! 

I have developed a rash on  my chest from the radiation.  All I want to do is itch it but, that is a “ No No”.  The skin is so tender that if I did I could tear the skin.  They are holding off 2 days of hitting those spots, to give it a rest.  I have told some tricks to keep it under control.  I really do like my Doctor because he is known to not let it ever get to a blister stage. 

I was just given a wonderful book called “Radiation Rhema” from Carolyne Hart.  She also went through all the same treatments for her breast cancer.  For each day of radiation treatment she asked God to show her scriptures along with photographs to help seal them in her heart.  I have just started it and I believe it will be a great visual of the scriptures.  It blows me away to see how God uses each of us to help others.  To me there is no greater calling than to help God’s kingdom, even though you would not have chosen that particular trail.  Only God knows what we can endure even though we think we can’t. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  Philippians 4:13

I also wanted to ask for prayer once again for Deborah.  She has breast cancer and is now dealing with having to have surgery on her teeth.  This was caused by the antibiotic she was taking for an infection on her breast.  She is struggling financially and fearful of the outcome.  Please pray for her to let go of fear and trust that God will see her through. 

Have a wonderful 4th of July and stay safe – Love, Lisa


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