28 August 2010

One down and 7 to go!! It is now 6 days since I had my first chemo treatment on the 23rd of August. I was very well looked after by the staff at the South Infirmary including cups of tea. I felt fine during the first few days. Then on Friday I felt unwell all day, but thankfully this morning I feel good again. I am not sleeping well at night which is not unusual, but it doesn't help in feeling rested during the day. Pray that I would rest better at night. My next treatment is the 13th of September. Thank you praying!! God is good!!

21 July 2010

On the 11th of August I received a phone call from the South Infirmary Hospital. I will be starting my chemo treatments on the 23rd of August. At first I was disappointed because I was switched to a different hospital. Then I realised that God knew this and the best thing I could do was trust Him with it. The next day I received a phone call from a good friend who has just gone through what I am going through right now. The Lord used her to encourage me as she confirmed that I would receive excellent care at the the South Infirmary. I love the way our heavenly Father does these things for us.

10 August 2010

I had a wonderful time with my mom and my niece, Mary Ann, but it was much too short of a visit. They have now returned home. Before my mom left she gave me a Willow Tree figurine of a girl carrying a bouquet of flowers entitled 'Surrounded by Love'. My mom said it was a reminder of that my family surrounds me with love. Thank you Lord for family!!

Today I found out that my chemo treatment will now be done at the South Infirmary Hospital instead of the Cork University Hospital. I was disappointed at first with this change as I was familiar with the oncology unit at the Cork University Hospital and felt comfortable with it. As I sit here typing this the Lord has reminded me that He never changes. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is also Sovereign and I need to trust Him with this. Thank you Lord for that reminder!!

29 July 2010

It has been over a week since I last posted something on my blog. The reason is that I have been spending time with my mother and my niece, who arrived on the 23rd for a 2 week visit. Since my diagnosis with breast cancer my mother has been anxious to see me in person and so the Lord worked it out for her to come to Ireland. Mary Ann, my niece, has always wanted to come and so was delighted when asked if she would accompany grandma to Ireland. It has been wonderful having them here!!

21 July 2010

This morning I had a wonderful chat with a very good friend, Sharon, who has already gone through chemo and radiotherapy. It is great having someone who understands what I am facing. Sharon is now cancer free for which we praise the Lord!! Tomorrow I have an appointment with a wig stylist. I have heard many encouraging comments re: wigs so I am beginning to feel a little better about losing my hair. There is a verse in Scripture which says that God knows every hair on our head. He also knows that I might be losing my hair, and with His help it will be ok!!

18 July 2010

Today was the first time I was able to go to church after my surgery. I really missed these times of fellowship with other believers and sitting under the teaching of the Word of God. One of the songs we sang spoke of the overwhelming love of God!! A love which goes beyond our understanding and a love which gave us the greatest gift ever - the gift of salvation from sin through Jesus. In these past few months I have experienced this love through others the Lord has used to bring me such encouragement. Thank you Lord!!

14 July 2010

Today I met with the oncologist. I am now beginning the next stage of my journey. In 4 weeks time I will be starting the first of 8 chemo sessions. This will be followed with 4-5 weeks of radiotherapy. In the next 4 weeks I will meeting with a wig stylist to come up with a wig that I can wear once I start losing my hair. This will take some getting used to, but I am working on it with the Lord's help.