First, my apologies for not updating last night, I know that many of you are out with your families right now!
I had my radiation consult yesterday afternoon, as you know. It went rather well, honestly. He went over the side effects of radiation (losing your hair, nausea, fatigue). And then a strange thing happened. He used the “cure” word! My mom asked him if he expected a cure for me, and he said verbatim “Thats what she is here for, is it not?” We smiled, and agreed that we liked him alot!
I was fitted for the mask, and had a ct scan done, which wasnt bad. He said that he would take my mri’s from the local hospital and pin point the margins from that, if he could. If not, I will have to have another MRI next week. He said that I should expect to start not this week, but next, which is good because Emma has transplant clinic in Gainesville next Thursday. He said that the treatments would be 6 weeks (for 5 days) and last 15 minutes.
So we left there a little lighter, and with smiles on our faces. I really really like this oncologist and his staff.
Then Mark and I went on a double date with Shay and Michelle from Marks work. We had dinner at Applebees, followed with Icecream from ColdStone. We decided to walk around, because our movie wasn’t starting for 45 minutes. We ran into a group from a Non-Denominational church and started talking (well, they started talking!) They were there witnessing to the teens around them. Towards the end of the conversation the man pulled out his cell phone and said “Mark, let me ask you a question, You have 3 minutes to lead me to the Lord because I have a knife in my back. Can you do it?” I stood there in awe of my husband, and his knowledge of the bible and the salvation story. He presented the gospel so very well!
We then went to the Movie “Pirates of the Carribean, At Worlds End” were I slept thru the entire thing, honestly!
It was good to get out, and do normal things. It was good to be with friends. It was good to not think about my situation for an evening. Today I woke up with a new resolve, for lack of a better word. The consultations are behind us, and we have a game-plan. I am very well versed in my care, I have my family around me, and most of all I have my Savior beside me.
Who could ask for anything more…
What a wonderful doctor I believe you have found! that is awesome! Yes, cure is what it is all about and you WILL do it! I will continue praying! Michelle
That is just so awesome to hear. I’m glad everything went so good.
JoAnn
Heather-
You GO girl! The Lord is good and will make all things for His goodness. I want to personaly thank you for continuing to blog your story. It inspires me everyday! You are such a blessing to people that you’ve never met in person! Continuing to pray for you and your family…
Jennifer
Yea! for date nights.
Still praying for you and your sweet family.
Hooray for normalcy!
(And continuing to pray. . .)
Not only do you rock, but it seems that your hubby does, too. I’m so glad you got a night out together. Hugs!
Praying for your language, but it WILL come! xxxooo
CURE! Isn’t that an awesome word! I am praying for that for you and your family! I think of you often and just know that God is doing something really great in and through you!!!
So glad to hear that your doctor is so optimistic! I am sure that the “Great Physician” is even more so!
You will feel like you have earned a doctorate degree when this is all over. I joke with my doctor all the time now that I can be his assistant since I know so much.
I understand the emotional part too. That was the hardest to deal with. Also some of the chemo drugs can exacerbate that. Sometimes it helps to know that that is where it is coming from. I am so glad to see that you have so many praying for you. I count it as a priviledge to add my name to the list.
Your sister in Christ,
Gina Dunn (Kenosha Wisconsin)
good for you. sounds like a perfect night to me
Heather,
I just start reading your blog this week and it is so encouraging. Not many can say they would handle what you are going through with such grace! Truly you are a mom of grace!
Blessings My Sister!
happy dance and happy horse trot from montana
Hugs
GP in Montana who LOVES your spirit
You are such an inspiration. I’m keeping you in my prayers and will add the word
CURE to them daily!
Oh, Heather – the “CURE” word! God had definitely given you the right oncologist! I love his attitude! I have prayed for complete healing for you but the word “cure” sounds more powerful. My prayers will continue. I’ll also pray for your strength and health as you begin your treatments. I’m so glad you got out with your husband and friends. It must have felt so good to just do normal, fun stuff. You sure needed it, even if you slept through a Johnny Depp movie!
Keep singing the Lord’s praises!
Kate
Continuing to pray for you. Glad you got to go out and get your mind off things for awhile;-)
Normalcy is good! Eating with friends, watching a movie… sounds like you had a great time. And I am so glad the “cure” word was used! Hope!
God bless!
xo
Hi Heather,
Please check out this AWESOME video at http://www.cancerprayerday.org/
You will be blessed, and your faith will be renewed.
Blessing to your family!
~Christal
Keep that positive attitude, Heather! Still praying for you…
love&blessings,
heather marks
You and your family are in our prayers. I friend introduce me to your sight. You have an amazing journey. I am glad you are sharing it.
“Cure” is what we’ve been hoping and praying for! Glad to hear that you have a good oncologist and that you had a wonderful time with your husband and friends.
Still praying here.
That all sounds FABULOUS!!!! I LOVE that doctor too!
So glad you had a great night out! and with Coldstone too…yum
We don’t have that in Canada but I had it in Hawaii and oh.my.word. that is GREAT stuff!
I also like that doc who uses the four-letter word…cure.
Bless you and prayers continue.
I’m continuing to pray you through Heather. I’m unknown to you, but my heart has been lead to pray and continue to pray for you, your children and the rest of the family. I have been blessed to hear of your new prognosis and look forward to hearing good news in the future. You ask why? I can’t say I know all, but I’d like to say that the testimony you have from all you and your family have been through, your love, compassion and willingness to give God the glory even through your hard times will be ministering to many people as it does right at this moment to many across the world. Love breaks barriers. What you’ve shown even through the midst of your own valley is Christ. It’s what every Christian should be doing. Sharing the love of Christ and being willing and humble even through the midst of sorrow and sadness to give God the glory. Your doing that. Even though sometimes you ask why, your doing it. There are many in the Bible who asked those same questions.
Anyways, in the midst of all this medical chaos your going through and the emotions that go through your head. I thought I’d let you know that you are loved abundantly and to spite where you are right now, maybe there’s no answer to your question why, other than someone somewhere right now has been fed by the Spirit and feels the love of Christ through the sharing you’ve done.
God bless you sister. I pray He gives you strength to push through that thorn in your side, help where there is a need, and may He hold you all up during this valley. I know He is faithful!
Rebekah
Heather,you are my new hero! Your trust & faith humbles me over & over again. God is being glorified even in the midst of uncertainty!
I can hardly believe this but yesterday we found out that a couple in our Life Group has been diagnosed with a brain tumor! I am sending your blog link to her so that she may gain courage and confidence in our Lord. She is still a baby Christian and I know your blog will strengthen her!
Hugs from Texas!
Connie
That is awesome news! The Lord is so good! Glad to hear that you and Mark were able to get out and about. Y’all are in my prayers.
God Bless~
Karen
What a wonderful doctor. We need more doctors like that, who are not afraid to have faith and optimism. I really believe attitude has a whole lot to do with healing! I’m so happy to hear you had a date night, too. That is good for your soul. Praying for you daily. xoxo
YEP! Who could ask for anything more!
(The Gershwin songs keeps playing on my head when I read this line:)
sorry i am late (like you notice numbrt 77) PRAISE GOD!!!! I LIKE THAT GUY TOO
Someday…when you are both old and gray I’ll be reading your blog and remembering these trying times. You’ll write about the “date” you just had with Mark. Of how the seniors group from your church had a speaker in and then went out for an early bird special at the local restaurant. How you looked around the table at the silver hair and wrinkles and smiled at each other with a knowing that only the two of you will really understand. Smiling at the goodness of our God that saw you through the waters and the fire… How beautiful those wrinkles and those years will be carried on your shoulders…
…someday…
…still praying and rejoicing!…
Cheryl
How great to have a night off, and out with your man. Ever since I met you on “blogger world” I am praying for you. I admire your courage. I will stand with you.
Sounds like you have a wonderful dr! God is surely blessing. You continue to be in my prayers!
Yay! for a happy day! And yay for cures too!
What a pretty new look, Heather! Praying for you, Sister!
Love in Him,
holly
Love the redesign!
Pretty letterhead!
Awesome!!
and Cold Stone…yum!
Like the new colors!
I’m glad that your consultation went well and that you like the oncologist. I’m even more glad that you had a date night!
That sounds like awfully good news. I like your doctor, too.
I thought I would post this site so that those that need prayer can post on it.
God be with you.