Let Go and Let God...

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"What gives me the most hope every day is God's grace; knowing that His grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God." ~ Rick Warren

Tomorrow I have treatment #6 of 8. So close to being done with chemo. These last 3 treatments will be easier for me. Even though on days 3 & 4, I will feel a bit like something sucked all the energy out of me, I will not be nauseous and for that, I am TRULY joyful!! In 5 more weeks, I will celebrate Thanksgiving with more gratitude than I ever have before! I know the surgery won't be a piece of cake. I know there are going to be days that I will be in immense pain as I heal. I know there will be days that I will cry for what I have lost. I know there will be days I will despise the scars left behind. But I also know that no matter how I feel, I will never be alone. My Savior carries me through the dark days and rejoices with me on the sunny days. He is always with me and that still, small voice whispers to my soul that I am His and He loves me, no matter how I feel. There is no substitute for that knowledge.

I am going a bit stir crazy. This time of year makes me want to go to the mountains to see the beautiful Fall colors, play in the leaves, hike by a mountain stream, sit by a campfire. This is the time of year I miss home the most. Fall on the coast of NC is not quite the same. But, I've got my Fall decorations out and bought some spiced cider candles and the cooler weather feels amazing! Fall always reminds me too let go of the troubles I've been carrying around, just as the trees let go of their leaves. I saw a quote about this the other day I really liked and I'm not sure who it's by but it goes something like this, "What if trees refused to let go of their dying leaves? By letting go, we grow!" Before we know it, Spring will be upon us and brand new, bright green leaves will spring forth along with all the flowers and grass....and hopefully the hair on my head, haha!! When Spring is here I will be "new" as well. I'm looking forward to the new me...stronger, happier, kinder, and more grateful than I have ever been for another chance to live my life to its fullest as a follower of Christ. 

Today's Prayer Requests:
  1. Please pray for those affected by the recent hurricanes.
  2. Please pray for me as I go in for chemo tomorrow morning. Pray that as I have bloodwork done at 8am that my numbers will be good. Pray as I meet with my doctor at 8:30 that he will be pleased with my progress. Pray that as my chemo happens between 9-12 that I will not have any adverse reactions and all will go well.
  3. Please pray as we enter cold and flu season that I will stay well and not get sick at all! 
  4. Please pray that there will not be any delays in my treatments so my surgery can go on as planned on December 14th.
  5. Please pray that our financial needs will be met as we are now only getting half my paycheck for the next several months. We have been so blessed but please keep praying! 
  6. Please pray for my family.
  7. Please pray for me to be brave, strong, stay well and stay positive.
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