There are so many thing to discuss here that I am not sure where to begin.
First, I am going to start a separate blog for my health updates! I decided I want to keep this blog or family pictures, memories, and other things that roll onto.my heart and mind. (like the fact that my five year old son just beat me in a game of checkers tonight). So, as soon as the new blog is up an rolling I will let ya'll know!
I had surgery on the 9th. Double mastectomy with reconstruction. The surgery and recovery went very well! We are quite pleased! I am almost back to doing most things... Except no lifting at all!! That is tricky with a crazy little crawling baby all over the house!!
We received pathology reports the week after surgery. Pathology revealed that the chemo shrunk the big tumor, but there were still cancer cells present. There were also more lymph nodes involved. Boooo. So, now we are dealing with a bigger problem. 6 nodes positive.
My heart has been heavy. Oh the waves have been hitting me hard. The fear if my babes loosing their mother, my husband loosing his wife, my family loosing me. I fear being sick for a long time. I fear so many things.
Again and again I am reminded of my need for Christ. In him I take comfort as I run to Him in prayer as i try to understand this horrible trial we are undergoing.
Please pray for us still. I know my heart will be strong soon. I trust that He will give me the strength I need for each day!!
6 comments:
Praying for you while up late (early) with the baby. I'm praying God would heal you. I'm praying God will sustain you through this trial. I'm praying He will constantly reminding you of the Hope you have, the hope that will be fully realized when He returns. The hope that will see you through this unbelievably hard trial, and give you strength to face the day.
Your vulnerability and joy are an encouragement to me.
yes... still praying here in China for you Cari. Thanks for the update.
and... way to go Benjamin! I got beat last week at connect four. I hear you dear!
Praying for you and your sweet family!
Cari - I was so glad to look at your blog tonight and find that you had posted more news. I'm so happy to hear that your surgeries went well but saddened by the latest findings. I continue to pray for you and Josh - specifically that God will touch your body and heal you! Your boys are so precious - what great pictures!
Love,
Gail Daly
How my heart goes out to you cari! Bill and I are praying for you and your sweet family!
Oh, Cari,
I hate that we are so far apart. Alice and I would love to come and just sit with you and J. You already know the words of encouragement I would give. Your perspective is good; this thing inside you is evil, yet our Creator and Savior will use it for good. In the midst of this temporal fear and pain (and they are big), remember your eternal peace. No one will fault you for your tears, but we will rejoice when you also cling to Jesus.
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