Kim's Prayer

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." --2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Saturday, August 19, 2006

It's about blog-gone time!

I've had so many people say Blog! Blog! that I figured I better. As of today (August 18th) I am half way through my 6 weeks of radiation. I am feeling better than ever and can tell no side effects as of today. I think the hardest part has been the mental part. When I'm home I am so busy with the kids I don't really have time to think about cancer. However, in Houston all I have is time. I'm surrounded by some very sick people and it is easy to start to focus on some very negative things. Where the chemo takes its toll on you physically, I think for me, the radiation has taken its toll on me mentally.

I will say I am beginning to settle into a routine and it is becoming easier. Once again I'm reminded every day just how lucky I am and you just don't have to look far to see someone in far greater need than myself. I have met some very interesting people along my journey. The woman I sat next to in the waiting room Friday has 4 sisters and 3 of them have breast cancer right now.

A woman whose appt. is around the same time as mine was diagnoised just weeks after her husband was diagnoised with prostate cancer. My friend Marta is from Puerto Rico. Her family is still in Puerto Rico and she has used every single one of her minutes on her phone card that was supposed to last her 6 weeks. She suffers from a brain tumor and the radiation has made her very sick. Sounds depressing yes--and it is--but in a weird way, it is one of the neatest places I've ever been. We all know we are where we need to be. In a place where "We're Making Cancer History" is written every where you look. God is mentioned in a conversation every day. And the word Hope is written on the hearts of most people I come in contact with.

I overheard a woman the other day say she never has questioned God about why she has breast cancer. She just simply said why not me? I must say I'm much more selfish than she. I dread going back but I know I have to. The day I left to go to Houston the K-Love encouraging word for the day was "no matter what happens this is God's will for your life." Sometimes His will is not exactly where we think we want to be but, it's really the only place--and the safest--to be.

17 Comments:

At 8/20/2006 07:25:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kim,
It was so good to see you today! You look absolutely fabulous! Kevin and I are praying for you, Mark and the kids. You all are such a strong family and your faith in the Lord just radiates! I am praying that your cancer will soon be a distant memory! Lots of love to you and yours-Stacey O.

 
At 8/21/2006 06:12:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kim,
Thank you for writing! Brigette, my mom and I were just wondering about you yesterday and here you are:)
i havent written before but wanted to say hello and what a beautiful inspiration you are. Thank you for sharing your life and your journey. The Robinett women love you and our prayers are with you always.
Love, Melanie Robinett

 
At 8/21/2006 07:28:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

So glad you blogged. We will continue to pray specifically for you and your family. We love you and God is amazing through you.

J & A Spencer

 
At 8/23/2006 05:35:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

A big "howdy" down there in Texas. I was just being thankful for cooler weather here in Jonesboro, and thought of you in Houston and wondered about your weather. I checked it on the internet and it said "heavy rain" tonight. Well, for months now you have been praising God in the storm and I'm sure you will tonight, too! Every time I hear that Casting Crowns song I think of you.

We will continue to lift you and your family in prayer. You are truly on a journey, and God's itinerary is never wrong. Thanks again for all the blessings that have come from your faithfulness to sharing the journey through this blog.

 
At 8/23/2006 11:07:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

You're right: it IS about blog-gone time to hear from you. :) I am so glad you're feeling good through your treatments & that you're getting to come home often. We continue to pray for you - we know persistence is Biblical, don't we!?!? :) God is in control and does know what He's doing; our job is to trust Him, & I admire you for doing just that. Thanks for continuing to share your journey with us all. Love you lots, Blanche

 
At 8/24/2006 04:23:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's so good to hear from you! :) I hope someday you know how much you and your family mean to me, and how big of a blessing your "blog" is to me... my struggles are nothing compared to yours, but your faith and attitude helps me continue fighting my own battles every day. I thank God for you and how you are a witness for Him constantly. I still hope to see you soon. All my love, Courtney Childers

 
At 8/28/2006 08:56:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

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At 8/29/2006 10:02:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kim,
You are in my prayers not only for healing, but that you will be surrounded by people that comfort you while you are away from your family. It sounds like God is answering that prayer! Thanks for blogging...may God continue to bring people to you.
Lisa Lawrence

 
At 8/30/2006 10:28:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Precious Miss Kim, Love so much to read your words and get just a glimpse of the experiences God is giving you in Houston. How neat God has given you such a gift! The gift of in the midst of your trouble, you are able to see such joy and promise. I found a passage in Isaiah, chapter 50, verse 4-5, that made me think you and this great gift God has lovingly given our sweet Miss Kim! "The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I have not drawn back." Praise the Lord that you have not been rebellious and that you share His word and His hope with so many! You are a blessing Kim McNabb and I love you! Miss you, Wendy Jones

 
At 8/30/2006 01:05:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kim, I'm so glad that things seem to be going so well. You are such an inspiration to so many people and have continued to be an awesome witness to everyone! We all love and miss you, hang in there, we will continue to pray for you. Love, Allison Moon

 
At 9/03/2006 09:04:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kim-
I know I echo everyone who views this site, but you are truly inspirational....and always have been. I knew you were special the first time we met the new "preacher's kid" in Pocahontas all those years ago. Hang in there, girl. We're praying for you and your family.
Love, Brigette

 
At 9/03/2006 09:31:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Kim!
Just checked your blog site tonight. We're so glad to hear you are feeling pretty good through your treatments. I have known you a very long time and you never cease to amaze me, girl! You're a strong and beautiful person, inside and out! May God continue to shine His light through you! We love you!
Charlotte G.

 
At 9/05/2006 04:14:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Kim,
I continue to think of you often and am glad to hear you are doing well. I am sure you are so ready to be home! I pray for a complete & total healing when treatments are complete. I'll look forward to hearing that news! Lots of love, Alicia Brooks

 
At 9/06/2006 08:03:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Kim,

I had to share something with you that I thought was really sweet... last night, Brandon and I were having our devotional (we are going through "NightLights" by Dr. Dobson) and one of the questions was something along the lines of "Do we know any married couples who have shown committment and love through difficult times?" and he immediately mentioned you and Mark... I thought it was so sweet because he's only met you a few times but he loved how he saw you guys together so much. I just thought it was sweet that he would think of you guys like that and wanted to share it with you. =)

Still praying... all our love.

Courtney

 
At 9/12/2006 05:11:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kim,
Is there anyway we can get your friend a new phone card so she can talk with her family? Oh my, to be so far away from home. What can we do to help?

Cathe Carnes

 
At 9/16/2006 09:32:00 PM, Blogger stukcup said...

Hi, Kim, What a BLESSING it was to see you today! And to meet your sweet mom. The Lord just radiates from your countenance, I know He is truly meeting you at your place of need. Remember to rest now that you're home (whatever REST means with a family about!) The laundry and dust will still be there tomorrow. LOL! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love ya,
Barb Barnett
p.s. I echo Cathe Carnes, let me know about the phone cards. I feel certain my Sunday School class as well as my bible study group would donate.

 
At 8/27/2007 02:01:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just knowing you from acquaintances, I realized how beautiful you are on the inside and definitely on the out. You have always been so kind to everyone you are around and I appreciate that more than you will ever know. You have always spoken and smiled to me and many others even if you didn't really know us. I have been praying you and will continue that God's peace and love will totally surround you and your precious family. I pray that God will put his amazing arms around you and comfort you and give you unbelievable joy. You are precious and what a blessing you are to all of us.

 

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