I was encouraged today to post because we can not be lax in praying for Wendy. So many people have remarked about how good she looks that I don't want anyone to forget that she is in a battle for her life. Besides, has there ever been a time Wendy didn't look good?
Yesterday was the first treatment with the second set of chemo drugs and this will bring a whole new set of side effects. As we all well know, chemo is toxic and sometimes makes her quite ill. Next week Wendy and Bill will travel to Boston to meet with a plastic surgeon. This appointment will set a lot in motion for the new year.....so please pray that things will go smoothly and also that she will be feeling well enough to make the trip.
It seems like so many of us have been touched this year by sickness and/or dying by loved ones and friends. My family has seen more than its share of both over the last couple of months. It can be so overwhelming that all we can do is draw near to those that we love and remember to cherish each and every moment we have with them and not take them for granted. I think one of the most important things to do is to take stock of the blessings we have and thank God for all if them. How many this year have lost their homes and possessions to the flood waters along the coast? How many are without jobs? How many are sick? How many have lost those closest to them? I encourage you all to look around and count, literally, all the blessings you have. Even if you think the list is short....count. My prayer is that we all wake up tomorrow morning with true gratefulness, for not only what we see, but what we know, and that is Christ's birth, death and resurrection!
Bless you all, thank you for caring and praying, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
~Lauri~
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Warriors for Wendy: A Little Trip Today
Warriors for Wendy: A Little Trip Today: Today Wendy and I got a chance to spend some time together just running errands in Albany. It has been awhile since I updated everyone on he...
A Little Trip Today
Today Wendy and I got a chance to spend some time together just running errands in Albany. It has been awhile since I updated everyone on her progress and since she just hit a milestone, I figure now is a good time.
Yesterday was her last treatment of the first phase of chemo. She has really done quite well, and although she has battled fatigue, nausea, loneliness and some frustration, we both recalled how desperate and overwhelmed we all felt when she first got diagnosed. She admits that she feels much better emotionally and spiritually this last bit of time and is very hopeful for a positive outcome when this is over. I know that having all the support, love and prayers that she has had from so many great friends and family has been key and she is ever so grateful to everyone.
In two weeks she will start another type of chemo drug and will be facing different side effects so please continue to keep her in your prayers. She is also heading to Boston after Thanksgiving to see the plastic surgeon and figure out what her surgery will consist of and when that will take place.
In all this she is looking to The Lord and trusting He will see her through. In the meantime, keep those meals coming and consider financial support as always......this does get costly for her and Bill.
Bless you all,
~Lauri~
P.S. I actually don't mind the buzz cut.....thinking I'm done with the dye jobs and embracing my grays!
Yesterday was her last treatment of the first phase of chemo. She has really done quite well, and although she has battled fatigue, nausea, loneliness and some frustration, we both recalled how desperate and overwhelmed we all felt when she first got diagnosed. She admits that she feels much better emotionally and spiritually this last bit of time and is very hopeful for a positive outcome when this is over. I know that having all the support, love and prayers that she has had from so many great friends and family has been key and she is ever so grateful to everyone.
In two weeks she will start another type of chemo drug and will be facing different side effects so please continue to keep her in your prayers. She is also heading to Boston after Thanksgiving to see the plastic surgeon and figure out what her surgery will consist of and when that will take place.
In all this she is looking to The Lord and trusting He will see her through. In the meantime, keep those meals coming and consider financial support as always......this does get costly for her and Bill.
Bless you all,
~Lauri~
P.S. I actually don't mind the buzz cut.....thinking I'm done with the dye jobs and embracing my grays!
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