Sorry it took so long!
What a day! M.D. Anderson had a few little details they wanted me to take care of today. So, after getting in late last night I had to be in the hospital first thing this morning and was there most of today. As far as I know, I think I'm ready to start my treatments. I see Dr. Scroggin on Friday and he may start then. I am so thankful to God for answering our prayers. The cancer is still localized and they have a drug that they can give me here in Jonesboro. As far as how I am going to react to this particlar treatment, I don't really know. They have such good anti-nauseau medication and medications that can be taken to combat the side effects, I feel cofident I'm going to do fine. I am a little nervous but am going to try very hard to find the joy in every day. (please remind me of this in a few weeks).
God has brought good from this in so many ways. I'm still believing in complete and total healing. It may not have come in the form of a miracle, but it will come through very dedicated Doctors and medications and the prayers of 100's of people. We have seen God reveal himself many times through this. Look what we have seen him do. God wants to reveal himself to every single person who is willing to accept it and he does not want it to be in the middle of a crisis before we get it.
Thank you guys for being such caring, wonderful people who have done exactly what God intended us to do "to love your neighbor as yourself!"
posted by Joni McNabb @ 10:48:00 PM
6 Comments:
Hey Kim,
I'm so happy for you that you got a good report! You are one prayed for and one loved person! It's also good to know that you can stay at home for now. Rest, rest, rest!!!! Let others take care of you and your sweet family. Thank you so much for letting us see into your heart right now. Your faith is such a testimony. It's awesome to see God at work!
I love you,
Beverly
The anti-nausea meds are really quite good. I took Zofran but I'm sure there is something much better now. They gave me a bag of zofran and a bag of ativan before each chemo infusion began. The ativan calmed my nerves and allowed me to not get so wired as the drugs were being infused. AFter the initial zofran drip I took pills every 4 hours until chemo was finished. They even recommended that I wake up during the night to take a pill. The key was not to let the nausea begin. There wer definite side effects but compared to throwing up they were minimal. If they try to give you a less-expensive drug to see if it works..don't do it. Make them give you the best anti-nausea drugs they have. They are extremely expensive but that's ok, you're worth it.
I believe that you need calm surroundings before and during the chemo infusion. In Houston they have private rooms where you are alone with your spouse or care-giver. They brought warmed blankets and shaved ice and provided a personal tv or stereo. I hope they provide a similiar enviornment here in J/boro. Your mental state can really affect your ability to fight off the nausea and icky feeling.
hang on.
Suzanne
Kim,
We were so glad to get your good news! I cannot tell you how many people have been asking about you! You are so very loved!!!! Bridget
Kim, I am so glad you will be able to recieve your treatments here. I read your blogs faithfully and continue to pray for you. Lot's of people ask if I have read and know any updates. We are ready to help on the homefront, just let us know.
Love ya, Myra
Hey Kim, Saturday morning here in brutally cold Southwest Missouri. Yesterday was Weston's birthday. He turned 12! We had several boys over for a throw down night of game cube and PS2. They all just cleared out and I am able to drop you a line.
I wanted to let you know since you inspired me to join the planning committee for our local chapter for the Relay for Life, I have been to a few meetings and I am beginning to learn what a fantastic opportunity/ministry this is. At this point, I have committed myself to two teams, I am beginning work on the scrapbook for the relay, am partnering with another "scrapbook lady" for a Crop for a Cure fundraiser, and I have met some fantastic people. All are touched in some way by cancer. And because of you and my love for you, I am finding myself so totally devoted to prayer! I keep an active prayer journal again and I really am able to pray for people not just have good intentions. I just praise God for you and your amazingly positive "ripple effect"!
I am so pleased to know you are home and that you are able to get treatments there in J'boro. I hope to call you this week.
My Oswald Chamber's book talks today about using your imagination to put yourslf before God. The scripture for today is "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose imagination is stayed on Thee." Isaiah 26:3 As you go through the treatments, think of what Mr. Chambers says, "If you have been bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, it will be one othe greatest assets to faith when the trial comes, because your faith and the spirit of God will work together." He says to, "Provoke yourself by recollection, and your affection for God will increase tenfold: your imagination will be quick and enthusiastic, and your hope will be inexpressibly bright." I know you have this attitude already, Kim. But, I wanted to share this because it made me think of something Julia told me years ago. She said that oftentimes she imagines that she is with her Savior in the garden. They are walking and talking. In her mind and in her heart, it is so real. There is such peace in this because no matter what you may really be doing, like receiving your treatments, you can rest your head in His lap and just touch the hem of His garment and for a moment be transformed and renewed by Him because you are with Him! This is what I will envision for you in the coming weeks. And perhaps with Christ, it can be time well spent. That is my prayer, dear friend. And of course also for the well-being and peace of Mark and your family as well. I love you! I will be checking in on you. Wendy
Kim,
I have this AWESOME testimony to share with you. I met a lady last week whose daughter is in Zach's class at school and at church. To make a very long story short, this little girl was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 4 years old and given only 72 hours to live. The parents had everyone they knew to start praying for her.
Now six years later she is doing great. When you feel like talking I'll give you the whole story over the phone. It's such a God thing!!! There are people here in Texas who ask me, "How is Kim doing?" People who don't even know you are asking about you because they are praying for you. We are all connected because of Him!!! What a wonderful family to be a part of- The Family of God!
Love you bunches!
Beverly
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