1.10.23
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
I feel like this verse and the one at the bottom of the post have kind of been my theme verses as we started this cancer journey. I am so thankful I don’t have to walk this path alone. 🤍
Tomorrow I start my new chemo drug: Taxol. I’ve heard from a couple different people that this one is easier on the patient. I’m hoping that’s the case for me! As with anything new, I’m a little nervous about the possible side effects, particularly the more serious side effects… like being allergic. I would really appreciate your prayers. For a sense of peace going into this second chemo round and for minimal other side effects. I feel extremely blessed to have gone through that first round so well! On a side note: I think the nausea/vomiting did in fact get to me. Thankfully it was after the fact that I noticed it. (About 10 days after my 3rd round of AC I woke up with a really bad headache and ended up throwing up a couple times. I didn’t think too much of it because I do get headaches that are bad enough to make me sick- that happens 1-2 times a year. BUT, about 10 days after my 4th round, I woke up with another bad headache and got sick again! That’s a little to coincidental for me to think it was just my “normal” headache/getting sick… I kind of think it was chemo related.)
Not a ton has happened since my last post. We’ve just been chuggin along, getting back into the swing of things with school. As you can tell from Easton’s face, no one was excited to start up again! 🤣
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Thanks for the update Cassie, I so look forward to these. You must be feeling better, great pictures!! I think Colton may take after your dad, he was a real live wire and absolutely fearless (which isn’t always a good thing as you well know). It looks like Tucker is fitting right in, for some reason I am reminded of something my dad used to say–that I was such a good girl….when I was sleeping, ha!
I’m sure it all makes sense when laid out, but it seems kind of odd that you use ice packs to help prevent the neuropathy, but then have to be so careful not to get cold. No shorts for you outside!!! I hope it goes well today, continually in prayer for you.
Thank you! They are all so sweet when they are sleeping!!
Good for you as you restart the school. Evalyn looks a little cold in the snow, but my how wonderful for her to get the spreader out. I’m guessing that is a pretty uncomfortable thing to wear and to eat with. Braces are real character builders. Way to go Evalyn. Enjoy that dog, Tucker. “Be strong and of good courage, be not frightened neither be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh 1:9 God kept reminding Joshua before he led the Israelites into the unknown promised land and he did have some battles to fight! God gave the victory! Praise Him.
Thank you Josie! ❤️