Continuing the Adventure
Hello Everyone!
I'm a little late with the update as some of you probably have observed, however let's take care of that right now.
Before we get into the details of treatment and all of that let's begin with a little devotion.
When I was first diagnosed with this lung cancer I said to a co-worker at church. You know cancer starts with a "little c" in my book, and "Christ is with a BIG C". So we know whom we are going to look to. That's right "Christ" (BIG "C").
Well on July 4th. I was reading my book called Praying Through cancer ( a friend sent to me), and this is what the book said.
It is the name of Jesus which, through faith in him, has brought back the strength of this one whom you see here...that has restored this one to health. (Acts 3:16 NJB)
Shortly after I (not Oraletta, but the writer of this article) was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, I received an e-mail from my niece. She was a medical student at the time and is now a surgeon. Her message was simple, "Aunt, I want the 'Big C' (Christ, that is) to conquer the 'little c' (cancer)." Instantly I responded, where did you find that ? It's awesome." She replied, "I don't know. It just came to me."
Then there is a prayer that ends like this:
"Help me focus on You as my "Big C," ready to crush and triumph over the "little c" that I am coping with now. Above all, I deeply desire that You are praised in this experience. If I can be assured of this, all that is happening is worthwhile for my growth and for Your glory.
THE END OF DEVOTION
Loved Ones, let's look beyond our immediate circumstances ( NOT THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE DURING ILLNESS), and look for every opportunity to grow in our faith and to glorify our Lord and Savior.
Now for the health report: ALL IS GOING WELL WITH THE TREATMENTS. THEY ARE INTENSE, BUT YET THE LORD IS HELPING ME TO REMAIN FOCUSED AND ON MY FEET. The medications that the doctors are giving me to help with the treatments is working well. Some days I am stronger than others, however, I must say that most days I really do feel good.
OH YES! SOMETHING EXCITING. ON JULY 13TH (THURS.) I AM GOING TO HAVE MY FIRST FREE FACIAL. THAT'S RIGHT LADIES, A FREE RELAXING FACIAL THAT WILL TAKE ABOUT 45 TO 60 MINS. IT EVEN INCLUDES SKIN CARE TIPS, MAKEUP APPLICATION AND COSMETIC COLOR MATCHING.
Truly I plan to take every opportunity to get some "FUN" out of this ADVENTURE.
Until the next time!
Loving ya'll with the love of the lord,
Oraletta (for us both)
P.S. Roosevelt is calming down a bit and not so tense. He's enjoying all the "fattying foods" we are eating.
I'm a little late with the update as some of you probably have observed, however let's take care of that right now.
Before we get into the details of treatment and all of that let's begin with a little devotion.
When I was first diagnosed with this lung cancer I said to a co-worker at church. You know cancer starts with a "little c" in my book, and "Christ is with a BIG C". So we know whom we are going to look to. That's right "Christ" (BIG "C").
Well on July 4th. I was reading my book called Praying Through cancer ( a friend sent to me), and this is what the book said.
It is the name of Jesus which, through faith in him, has brought back the strength of this one whom you see here...that has restored this one to health. (Acts 3:16 NJB)
Shortly after I (not Oraletta, but the writer of this article) was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, I received an e-mail from my niece. She was a medical student at the time and is now a surgeon. Her message was simple, "Aunt, I want the 'Big C' (Christ, that is) to conquer the 'little c' (cancer)." Instantly I responded, where did you find that ? It's awesome." She replied, "I don't know. It just came to me."
Then there is a prayer that ends like this:
"Help me focus on You as my "Big C," ready to crush and triumph over the "little c" that I am coping with now. Above all, I deeply desire that You are praised in this experience. If I can be assured of this, all that is happening is worthwhile for my growth and for Your glory.
THE END OF DEVOTION
Loved Ones, let's look beyond our immediate circumstances ( NOT THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE DURING ILLNESS), and look for every opportunity to grow in our faith and to glorify our Lord and Savior.
Now for the health report: ALL IS GOING WELL WITH THE TREATMENTS. THEY ARE INTENSE, BUT YET THE LORD IS HELPING ME TO REMAIN FOCUSED AND ON MY FEET. The medications that the doctors are giving me to help with the treatments is working well. Some days I am stronger than others, however, I must say that most days I really do feel good.
OH YES! SOMETHING EXCITING. ON JULY 13TH (THURS.) I AM GOING TO HAVE MY FIRST FREE FACIAL. THAT'S RIGHT LADIES, A FREE RELAXING FACIAL THAT WILL TAKE ABOUT 45 TO 60 MINS. IT EVEN INCLUDES SKIN CARE TIPS, MAKEUP APPLICATION AND COSMETIC COLOR MATCHING.
Truly I plan to take every opportunity to get some "FUN" out of this ADVENTURE.
Until the next time!
Loving ya'll with the love of the lord,
Oraletta (for us both)
P.S. Roosevelt is calming down a bit and not so tense. He's enjoying all the "fattying foods" we are eating.
posted by Oraletta @ 3:54 PM
1 Comments:
At 8:00 AM,
Anonymous said…
Thanks for the continued updates helping us all see Christ as the BIG C in anything we encounter in our lives on this earth. I also shared your entry with both the editor and contributor to "Praying Through Cancer" to encourage them. Thank you for your display of trust in our Great Physician! We rejoice in answered prayer for Roosevelt, as well. With Fond Affection and Prayers for you both, Tom and Lou Ann
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