We all need those mile markers, don’t we, especially when the journey is long or hard. I remember driving to Alaska with grand kids — I don’t know if the calendar or roadmap meant much to them but it was great for me to celebrate each week, state, providence and city as we clicked them off.
So today was my first day in 3 weeks without Revlimid (chemo). I don’t feel any different yet, but the week off is to give my body some rest and let it rebuild from all it had gone through before we hit it again.
So, we celebrate! Roger and I went out to our favorite pizza place for lunch where we have so many great memories. My sciatic had been giving me fits, so it’s a slow, cautious celebration. It helps me see that I am on a path and clicking away the markers.
For prayer partners, pray we find relief from the pain in my sciatic. I was in the ER Monday but really haven’t found a solution. In the process, they found progression of the cancer in my upper back. I have an appointment with the cancer doctor tomorrow (Thursday).
In the meantime, celebrate with us…and get some rest!
Maggie, we love you and are praying for comfort and relief. You have been so brave and full of faith throughout this intense trial, and we have every confidence that you’ll come forth as gold. My brother, Tom, is going through the same thing right now. Cancer is such a scourge.
Lord, we do lift up Tom also, that you will be doing your work in his life and the life of his family also. Amen.
The Lord has made you strong for this and I pray He makes you strong in this. You have so learned to discipline your mind to look for the positive and it really pays off in what you are facing. Thanks for modeling such bravery. May your week of “rest” be just that.
Love,
Christy
Thanks for your sweet message and prayers. How is Bethany doing?
Maggie,
During your journey, I continue to cover you in prayer as you seek His healing grace in your life.
Thank you for your prayers. We were in GR for ArtPriz but our focus was on Amanda knowing treatment was coming. Maybe after all this is over?
Celebrating and praying with you my friend.
Thanks for all your prayers!
Hi Maggie,
So looking forward to your next visit. Hopefully, we will have a new restaurant downtown where we can meet and celebrate your successes.
Praying everyday for you and Roger.
Love you both,
Suzie
We had hoped to get to BR this week, but the sciatic kept us from coming. Had a good dr appt today and the chemo is working which makes it a little more bearable, but missed seeing you.
Praying for you, Maggie. Hold fast to God’s promises. Romans 8:28.
Thanks for your encouragement. I had a good doctor’s appointment today. The chemo is doing it’s work, which is good to know.
Hi Maggie – Just found out from your message that you’re fighting cancer. So many have won the battle. Rick & I will be praying for you and your family!
So glad to hear from you! and I’m so glad to hear you are healthy. It’s been a long time. Thanks for your prayers!