Eleven Down, One to Go!!! I just got back from my eleventh chemotherapy infusion a little while ago. I am laying in bed at home typing this - yea for advances such as wireless internet!! I got a bed in the treatment area this time too (as opposed to a reclining chair) so I had an awesome nap once the Benadryl and anti-nausea meds knocked me out - usually I am so tired but it's really hard to get comfortable in that stupid chair. Anyway, I only have one more chemo treatment left!! I can't believe it's almost over - I am ecstatic just thinking about what it's gonna be like to walk away from the last one. Then I will have a couple of weeks break before the radiation starts. I have no idea what radiation will be like, but at least it is the home stretch. Then I will have a PET/CT scan every 3 months for two years to make sure it does not come back. If it does, it will most likely be in the first two years. After five years, the chances of relapse are extremely small for this type of cancer, although I will be monitored to some extent for the rest of my life due to possible late effects of radiation.
"Savior, He can move the mountains,
Our God is mighty to save,
He is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of Salvation,
Our Lord has conquered the grave,
He has conquered the grave. "
(from the song Mighty to Save)
"Behold, He comes,
Riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun,
At the trumpet's call.
Lift your voice,
It's the year of Jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill,
Salvation comes."
(from the song Days of Elijah)
When I was 23 years old and healthy, I rarely gave much thought to my own mortality. I believed in what Jesus had done for me on the cross and was excited that I could go to heaven to be with him someday, but "someday" seemed a long way off. There was so much else to worry about right now. But then I was suddenly faced with the very real possibility of death. And the words to these songs and the reality of what Christ did for us on the cross has become so much more real to me. We have nothing to fear in this world - Jesus has conquered the grave! So, no matter what happens to us, we have every reason to celebrate!!!!
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
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To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,
in you I trust, O my God (Psalm 25:1)
Christie & Ryan, it's been a blessing and encouragement to watch you walk this journey trusting in the Lord each step of the way. So glad that you're in the home stretch now. We continue to pray that this chapter of your lives will soon be over, but the strengthening and refining of the Lord will bless you each day of your lives.
We love you,
Uncle Steve, Aunt Andrea & Kim
Christie and Ryan,
Praise God! You guys are a blessing to us and we pray for your healing. When it comes time, really and truly celebrate and give praise for God's help in this, and we will share in your praise.
For the moment, keep on keeping on.
God Bless, Scot
http://thomasfamilyblotter.blogspot.com/
When we're old, we claim and look forward to the day when we will be with the Lord - you are so right,however, it's much harder to realize God's awesome gift when we were young. Keep walking with your hand in His and he will lead you, no matter what life throws at you. You and Ryan are in my daily prayers. Love you, Gahgee
Your years spent running races are serving you well Christie--this is like that final lap around the track when you are digging deep to finish strong!
We are praying that your next chemo will be your last chemo--forever!
Love you, all our hearts,
Mom and Dad
I thought you would like this--I read it this morning:
"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD."
love you two,
Mom
All my heart!
Love you guys.. so happy you are in the final lap (as your mom put it). In my prayers always... Meme
Christie...I am still reading your blog. I think of you often, and I continue to lift you up in prayer.
As I write this, Michael W. Smith's version of "Mighty to Save" is playing on K-LOVE. I call that God speaking in "surround sound." :)
Christie, when I read your most recent entry the other day, I sensed that I was to tell you to listen to another song. I wasn't sure if that was my "thinker" thinking or if I was sensing it in my inner-being. So, I "held" the word to see if it would depart or stay. It stayed, so I will go ahead and release it to you.
The song you are to listen to is, "I Have to Believe." The artist is Rita Springer, and it is on her "Worth It All" CD. There is a word in that song for you, Christie. It is in line with the song, "Mighty To Save," in that the operative word in both songs is "mountain" ... God moving mountains ... God moving your mountain, too.
Also, as you take your last "mountain" (i.e., transition from chemo to radiation), I really sense you are to "draw nearer" to God. I sense God wants to truly take the last "mountain" with you in a way you have not yet experienced with Him. I sense He wants to reveal Himself to you in an even more unique and intimate way.
I want to assure you that you have done exceedingly and remarkably well. Because of your faithfulness and endurance, during this most challenging season of your life, I sense God desires to take you to a higher level with Him. Therefore, the word to "draw nearer" has come forth.
As I inquired about how you are to do that, I sense it has to do with "absolute and complete focus." It isn't so much about doing anything different, but it has more to do with a "precise, deliberate, sharp, clear focus" ... with "minimal distraction." And, with that deliberate focus, there will come an added level of peace and rest that you will get to experience and enjoy.
These things, combined together, will give you a fresh encounter with God, as you and He take your last "mountain" together. :)
I'll continue to lift you up in prayer, precious one. Please do not forget to listen to "I Have to Believe," by Rita Springer. Multiple times is strongly recommended. :)
Blessings & Joy in Believing ~ Doris
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