Hurricane a'Comin...

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So, anyone who is wondering, we are (at this point) sheltering in place for Hurricane Florence. My next chemo is tomorrow. I will be too sick to go anywhere. Unless we are given a mandatory evacuation order, we're staying here. We are well inland. Please pray for everyone in this storm's path. It looks like it will be a nasty one.

I will be glad to get another chemo over with, but at the same time, I dread the next four days so much. At least I will too out of it to worry about the weather!

We've got lots of water, canned food, flashlights and such. Really hoping we won't lose power. Wish we had a generator!!

I got to go to church today! It was great to be there. Funny thing happened though! Mom and Dad were with me, sitting on each side of me so that they could politely fend off anyone wanting to hug me or shake my hand. A few people came up to my mom and spoke to her thinking she was me! LOL! She just nodded and smiled. It certainly boosted her self-esteem! Haha! I think my wig through them off. 😂

Mom and I have made six neck pillows to take with me tomorrow to chemo. I'm going to give them to the nurses and tell them to give them to anyone that might need one.  They come in very handy while sitting in those rather uncomfortable chairs. I will also see my Oncologist tomorrow and find out the results from my latest heart scan. Praying it was normal, my bloodwork is normal and I can go ahead and get this over with.

I got the most wonderful gift this past week from my friends at Wrightsville Beach Elementary! My dear friend Lucrece brought me a basket filled with all kinds of goodies and sweet cards! It brought tears to my eyes. I miss my WBS family very much!

Several people have recently commented that I seem to always be smiling. I obviously don't post photos when I am at my worst. During those times I admit, it is very hard to smile. I'm not super-human. The smile on my face doesn't come from my circumstances. It comes from knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am being held in the arms of my Savior. Without Him, I certainly couldn't smile through any of this. It also comes from the love and support of my family and friends who are constantly encouraging me and lifting me up in prayer. God is good ya'll!

Today's Prayer Requests:

  • Please pray for our safety during the hurricane.
  • Please pray that my heart and blood tests are good so I can go forward with chemo tomorrow.
  • Please pray for me the next few days as I go through the worst of the chemo side effects.
  • Please pray for my family.
  • Please pray for me to be brave, strong, stay well and stay positive.
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  1. MahzhaSeptember 10, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    Praying for all of your needs to be met. God IS good, all the time!

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