Hello everyone,
It’s very rare these days that I get enough physical energy to update and even write thank you letters but for few minutes today I get a surge of energy! I am excited to let you know how God has been caring and growing me along this cancer journey even in bits and pieces.
Yesterday was day 7th after second chemo and according to lab work results and doctor’s insight , I am at the lowest as far as white blood cell count is concern. They expected the number to be higher to prepare for the 3rd chemo next week but it’s looking like my immune system is overwhelmed and overworked. But , I am not despite the expected and unexpected signs and symptoms! God has blessed me with his WORD as in Hebrews 11:1- we will walk in and through this journey by FAITH and not by sight. “ Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Among other things with critically low WBC ( white blood count) I am very susceptible to any form of infection so ISOLATION is mandatory and taking good old broad spectrum antibiotics ( which I don’t care for ) is necessary. Guess , I won’t be present physically in group events per doctor’s order but I will be present in spirit!. And ….thank you so very much to all of you who have been praying with me.
The coolest and most joyful gift through this experience thus far is more ONE on ONE time with the LORD and more time to pray for others. Isn’t God Sovereign?! This unintended consequences (of ISOLATION, feeling like having flu forever) due to breast cancer treatments , God supernaturally transforms into something good as it is written in Romans 8:28 . YEAH God! I feel so blessed that I am still able to work despite my chemo brain.!
And my cousin Cely and my sister Chel , they have been given the gift to spoil me. I have never gotten as much attention in my whole life as I am getting now! What about that for God’s grace and mercy!
Blessings and grace to all ,
Helen
From Karen Luttrell (May 30):
ReplyDeleteHallelujah what a Savior! Revealing Himself to you and abundantly blessing you in so many ways is thrilling to hear. You're trusting heart is such an encouragement to all!!!
Thank you for sharing with us.
We continue to pray for you daily and will miss you while you are quarantined.
We praise the Lord for providing your cousin and sister to joyfully help you and spoil you in your time of need.
We are available for anything that you might need! Many prayers!!!
Love you, Karen
From Lynn Holst (May 30):
ReplyDeleteWOW & Wow!!!! You are ever-present in our prayers & thoughts/hearts. What an amazing GOD we serve and you have been gifted to see & hear from. Only GOD could orchestrate that in your aloneness HE is most present!!!! Keep that joy that HE has given you close (so that HIS name is glorified, you are lifted up & others will ask what is the reason for your calm.)
Love to you through this,
Lynn
From Bonnie Johnson (May 31):
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
It is soooo good to hear from you! You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers all the time. I looked around the room but really did not expect to see you at Nancy’s celebration of life service. It was a beautiful – very packed – service. Nancy was well-loved by many and she will be greatly missed.
I am thankful your cousin and your sister are able to help you out – and that you are being spoiled by them is a wonderful little treat. You have served so many faithfully for so many years that it is nice to hear that you are the recipient and that you receive it with a gracious, thankful heart (some people are very good at serving and not good at all when it is their turn to be served!).
We miss you terribly on Tuesday nights. You always have such wonderful insight and your thoughts cause me to really dig deeper and think harder. I miss that. But we know that God is at work in you, shaping, molding and preparing you for His greater works.
Now, my traveling is over for a little while. How can I be of service to you? What can I do to help? Please let me know and I will be there. Do you need a freshly cooked hot meal brought over? Does your sister or cousin need a break – I can sit with you for a while? Please let me know what I can do.
Your friend and sister in Christ,
bonnie
ReplyDeleteFrom joylady2000@aol.com (May 31):
Continuing to pray for you daily and know that the Lord will work this all out for your good! Know that you are loved and thought of often. We all miss you!
Denia
From Susan McClung (June 2):
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you, my dear friend! The Lord has of way of getting us exactly where he wants us. What a blessing to have the intimacy with Him. Prayers continue for you. I look forward to hearing how you are doing. Take care, and may you be blessed with every spiritual blessing and healed according to His will.
Sending much love and a big, virtual hug,
Susan