Chemotherapy #3 on Friday @ 12:30-4:30
I failed to ask for prayer last time for my anxiety, and to be more honest … my tendency to give in to panic. It usually strikes when the plane lands at O’Hare and builds thru that evening and the next morning till I’m in a tizzy. I"m a nut case.
“Lord, spare me from any allergic responses! Allow me to have less severe side effects. And how I appreciate and need the gift of Your presence. Speak thru the doctor, if you’d like to make any changes to protect your girl. Yes, protect me, Lord. We will be looking for Your fingerprints of mercy. And that tumor …. It’s in Your hands Lord. You know my prayer. I deserve nothing. But I know You love me. And You've given me the 'faith of a mustard seed'. Thank you for the people who read this and care. And thank you for the people who pray on my behalf. Build our faith, precious Lord. Make us the people You want us to be. Make a difference in our lives! And give us love. For you and each other. Thank you for changing a part of me thru this. Protect my family and I from sickness and infection during all of this. You are faithful. We have no other. You are enough. Amen.”
Awwwww, I was thinking it was your 4th 'round' of chemo. Well still ... you are over that half way hump ... and have kept your sense of humor. This is all good. (((((((Hugs)))))))
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Oh, Lord, we are in complete agreement with the heartfelt prayer of Diane. Precious Savior, let her feel the warmth of your strong hands and they hold her securely.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane,
ReplyDeleteI remember the panic and anxiety of traveling to the hospital to receive chemo, as well. Although I didn't fly to my destination, my mother drove me. There were many-a times when I forced her to stop on the way to the hospital because my upset stomach couldn't handle the drive. Sometimes, I would have to open the door and give up my breakfast that I had that day. By the time evening came, I too was in a tizzy and a nut case, just like you. Is this a Romanian trait... or a Singing Angel trait...??? I don't know. My dad used to hold me close to him to help me calm down. Some ideas??? Move slowly, close your eyes. Read. Pray. Talk to anyone near by. Look into Bill's eyes and hold his hands. I pray that God can help settle your nerves. I hope he can draw your attention to something that can help distract you. I will be thinking of you and continue to pray for your speedy recovery. Prayers to your family too. Love Your Romanian Singing Angel.
Diane and Bill
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you feel God's arms around you Diane as you sit in the chair receiving your third chemo treatment. Feel his love and know that he is comforting and protecting you while each treatment makes that "stupid" tumor smaller and smaller!
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ReplyDeleteI am reading. I do care. I am praying!
ReplyDelete"Shew me wherefore thou contendest with me." — Job 10:2
ReplyDeletePerhaps, O tried soul, the Lord is doing this to develop thy graces. There are some of thy graces which would never be discovered if it were not for thy trials. Dost thou not know that thy faith never looks so grand in summer weather as it does in winter? Love is too often like a glow-worm, showing but little light except it be in the midst of surrounding darkness. Hope itself is like a star--not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity. Afflictions are often the black foils in which God doth set the jewels of His children's graces, to make them shine the better. It was but a little while ago that on thy knees thou wast saying, "Lord, I fear I have no faith: let me know that I have faith." Was not this really, though perhaps unconsciously, praying for trials?--for how canst thou know that thou hast faith until thy faith is exercised? Depend upon it, God often sends us trials that our graces may be discovered, and that we may be certified of their existence. Besides, it is not merely discovery, real growth in grace is the result of sanctified trials. God often takes away our comforts and our privileges in order to make us better Christians. He trains His soldiers, not in tents of ease and luxury, but by turning them out and using them to forced marches and hard service. He makes them ford through streams, and swim through rivers, and climb mountains, and walk many a long mile with heavy knapsacks of sorrow on their backs. Well, Christian, may not this account for the troubles through which thou art passing? Is not the Lord bringing out your graces, and making them grow? Is not this the reason why He is contending with you?
"Trials make the promise sweet;
Trials give new life to prayer;
Trials bring me to His feet,
Lay me low, and keep me there."
Diane,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I am so proud of how strong you are. You continue to move forward even though it may seem to grow more and more difficult at times. I cannot even imagine how this has affected you and, i'll admit it, it hurts to think about it. I'm not sure if I could ever be as brave and as strong as you. Diane, you are a GIFT! and I am so glad you have been a part of my life since I was a little kid. When your growing up, you meet so many beautiful people, and you always keep them close to your heart. Diane, you are very important to me and the people around you. Your an amazing woman, and GOD understands. He will make you healthy soon. I swear by it. If we pray hard enough he will listen, and help. Diane, please pray with me as you read this. Dear GOD, Please take Diane's spirit in your hand. Comfort her, acknowledge her presence, and notice her importance. I pray that you stay with her, evry day, every minute, every laugh and tear and smile. Continue to push her forward Lord. Make her healthy and happy again. She deserves it! she needs it! GOD I ask that you give her all the love you could ever give to a person, because she loves you! God, also stay with Bill and Andrew, and the rest of their children, realtives, and friends. I trust you Lord Jesus, please, heal her, make her well! In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
p.s. Diane, I will be coming to a Sunday service soon. I can't wait to see you, to see everyone. I hope that when I visit you will be there, all he love in the world, and in heaven, Dominick Spera. God Bless You.
We know you haven't felt like writing on your blog lately but we are still praying, hoping, loving, and knowing that others are praying also. You can write when you want but it won't be late. After all, when you have all eternity as we do, what's a few minutes or days or months. Just hang in there while we pray and write when you feel like it.Don & Linda Sue
ReplyDeleteDiane
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your complete restoration. God Will Heal You, "All things are possible with God". Health and love and joy and peace be unto you in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord!
Love
Denny