I felt surprisingly good today! The drugs they have now to control the nausea are amazing - medicine has improved so much over the past few years. I do feel fatigued and slightly weaker than usual, but so far it is very manageable. To take advantage of a good day, Ryan, my mom and I went to the beach and did some boogie-boarding with our friends Richard and Stephanie. It felt really good to get in the water and try out my new wetsuit. I can't wait til I feel up to surfing again! My mom had a lot of fun too - this is the first time she swam in the Pacific in many years!!! Then we ran into a bunch of people from church - it was really encouraging to see them. If any of you are reading this, thank you for all your love, friendship and support.
Ryan had to give me a shot tonight to boost the bone marrow production of my white blood cells. I hate shots, but he is a good doctor =) The shot is supposed to make my bones sore, so we will see what happens. I am glad I went out and played today, just in case.
One day down, so far so good. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for all your prayers - I am confident that God is answering them!
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Sounds like a wonderful day! Glad you had good weather, good fun, and good friends and family to spend your Saturday. Rained here all day as Hanna blew up the coast. Jr game got postponed so its today instead.. and luckily the storm blew through and we have gorgeous sunshine. Have a good day... love Meme.
Hi, It's Sunday afternoon - Just wanted you to know Rev.Kiri and I had communion alone after Sunday School( Remember that's during church) She sends love and I had many hugs which I'm sending on to you through this blog. Many at church are keeping you and Ryan in their prayers - along with me. Love you, Gahgee
Christie and Ryan ... Thank you, again, for the generous updates. I appreciate knowing how you are doing.
I have shared your story with family and friends in Ohio and Oklahoma. I think what is being conveyed in the hearts and minds of those who are privileged to know your story is ... whatever challenges and struggles we have experienced or are experiencing ... it can always be more extreme and more challenging.
I praise God for the mercy and loving-kindness that He is lavishing upon you during this time. It is truly a great testimony to others of God's faithfulness, and it is giving others an opportunity to thank God for His many blessings and to have confidence that they, too, can have victory in overcoming their challenges, as well.
While I am typing this, I heard "In Christ Alone," by Brian Littrell on K-LOVE Radio. Here are the lyrics to that song:
In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I’ve been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone I’ll overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes like diamonds in my hands
But those trophies could not equal to the grace by which I stand
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone
In Christ alone do I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
For only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness to my need
And now I seek no greater honor in just to know Him more
And to count my gains but losses to the glory of my Lord
In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone
Blessings, Hope, & Victory ~
Doris
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