Cancer is Bad, I know this is first hand.

No one wants to hear that awful word, cancer, the big C, and you don't want to hear it about a relative or a friend, not even mean people. It is an illness that no one wants and no one wants anyone else to have. But it is a reality. We need to remember we go through the valley of the shadow of death, we don't stay there. Attitude is vital when facing any catastrophic illness or any distressing event in life. How we go through this can be our gift to others. I know that sounds corny but it is true. No one likes being around people who are grumpy and unhappy, I would image even those who are grumpy and unhappy don't even like being around themselves. It isn't easy at first, but with the grace of God we can be positive and remember this too shall pass. Sometimes I've thought it is easier to be the patient that those around me that don't know what to say or do to help me through Cancer.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Chemotherapy Treatments

Earlier in this blog I told you a little about my first chemo treatment and how the Lord helped me take my mind off of myself. He reminded me that although it wasn’t easy, I had it a lot easier than a lot of people. To be honest that applies to life in general. No matter how bad you feel things are. . There is someone who has more troubles than you, always.
Chemo wasn’t nearly as bad as I had expected. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t fun either. I usually had a really good day the actual day I received the chemo. I never knew it before, but they give you a bunch of other drugs in with the chemo medication. They put in other medications to help keep you from getting so sick. So if I was going to go somewhere or do something I went out right after chemo. The second day I would start feeling a little bad and by the third day I was sick with nausea etc. The staffs at the hospitals were great and I was blessed with really great doctors too. And priceless was the support that I received from my family and Church Family, even my community too. I felt and still feel so unworthy of it all but am so thankful to the Lord for each and every person that called to check on me, sent cards and most of all prayed for me and my family while we were going through this tough time.

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