The Treatment Plan

For the cancer I've got there is a specific treatment plan. I do this and the odds are 90% I will never see this cancer again. Here's what will take place:
Radiation: There will be approximately 33 radiation treatments aimed at my pelvic area. They began July 5 and will conclude at approximately August 18th.
Reaction: First third: No issues. Second third: Discomfort. Final third: Increasing discomfort, culminating in 'brutal'.
Chemotherapy: There will be two courses of treatment. The first was started on July 5. The second will begin August 1st.
Reaction: First course produced nasty mouth sores, an overall sludgey feeling and 'chemo brain'. At least I know what to expect for the second course, and can make some plans.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

Monday, October 3, 2011

Hair Thoughts

Matthew records in his book that Jesus said,
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father, and even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows."
Matthew 10:29-31

And Luke records these words from Jesus
All men will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. By standing firm you will gain life.
Luke 21:17-19

I have always loved these 'hairs on your head' verses. These words tell us how total and complete God's love for us is, and that we can trust him in the huge and the trivial alike.

Today, the trivial is about hair. It is still coming out. But I still have enough to peek out from under my hat. I have felt for a month that I don't have any more to loose. But there it still is. God is faithfully giving me my wish to not have to be totally bald under my hat. And there are not very many hairs for Him to keep track of. (Although we know that that is not really an issue for God, I just could not resist being silly here.) I give thanks for every remaining hair.

Now, for the huge! Go visit my friend Tara's blog. (you can click on 'Taranator' right here on my blog!) For sure do this if you know Tara!! You will be inspired. You will be happy. You will want to praise our great God.

It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. How great are your works, O LORD, how profound your thoughts! 
Psalm 92:1-5
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