The Finish Line...
"One day, you will look back and see that your scars became your strength and your wounds became your stories." ~ Unknown
Some marathon runners say that the last few miles of their run are the hardest. They're running on fumes, willing one leg in front of the other, knowing that if they stop for one second they will not start back up again. I just crossed the finish line after 9 months of fighting for my life. I don't think it's sunk in yet that I am done with treatments. I have coasted in on fumes, completely exhausted, but with God's help and your prayers, I made it.
Work is going well. I am getting back into the swing of things. I really enjoy my job and the people I work with and for. They made me feel very welcome when I returned and I am truly thankful! Eventually, I will get used to getting up early again...I think!!
My doctor says the fatigue will last a while longer and the burns may get a little worse in the coming week, but eventually, my body will start to heal and I will start to feel better again. I'm coming out the other side of this journey beaten up, burned and scarred but I'm still alive. I'm still me, although missing a few parts. I am so looking forward to resuming life without daily appointments. I'm looking forward to actually needing to comb my hair and style it again. Although I have to say, it does make getting ready in the morning a breeze!
Tomorrow I'm celebrating with the family, having a cookout and getting some Britt's donuts! It's supposed to be a gorgeous day. I am very ready for warmer weather! Now that I think about it, this is the perfect time of year to be finishing up this journey. Springtime, when everything comes back to life and begins to grow anew, just like me. This has been the longest 9 months of my life! (I think I said that after the birth of all three of my sons, LOL!) But the truth is, I couldn't have made it without you, loved ones, lifting me up to the Father on the dark days that I thought I wasn't going to make it through. Your encouraging words, so many sweet cards, meals, visits, calls, texts, messages...all reminding me that I am loved by the One who hung each star in place. Thank you for ministering to me during this difficult journey. Thank you for fighting alongside me on your knees. Thank you for speaking my name to the Father and asking for comfort, peace, and healing. You made a difference!!
I never wanted to have to walk this road. I never wanted my name and the big "C" to ever be mentioned in the same sentence. Unfortunately, in this broken world, bad things happen. You see, we were never promised that bad things wouldn't happen in this life, but we were promised that nothing could ever separate us from God's love. Nothing I can do will make Him love me more and nothing I can do will ever make Him love me less. He loves me without condition because I belong to Him. Whether I live to be 60 or 160 the end goal is to end up with Him, and of that I am certain. My future is secure in Him.
If you've longed for that kind of peace and want to know more, let's talk. I cannot tell you the reason I was chosen to walk this difficult road, but I can introduce you to the One who has never left my side. He's a whisper away. He doesn't require a lofty prayer full of thees and thous. He simply wants you to invite Him into your life. He never refuses anyone.
Today's prayer requests:
Some marathon runners say that the last few miles of their run are the hardest. They're running on fumes, willing one leg in front of the other, knowing that if they stop for one second they will not start back up again. I just crossed the finish line after 9 months of fighting for my life. I don't think it's sunk in yet that I am done with treatments. I have coasted in on fumes, completely exhausted, but with God's help and your prayers, I made it.
Work is going well. I am getting back into the swing of things. I really enjoy my job and the people I work with and for. They made me feel very welcome when I returned and I am truly thankful! Eventually, I will get used to getting up early again...I think!!
My doctor says the fatigue will last a while longer and the burns may get a little worse in the coming week, but eventually, my body will start to heal and I will start to feel better again. I'm coming out the other side of this journey beaten up, burned and scarred but I'm still alive. I'm still me, although missing a few parts. I am so looking forward to resuming life without daily appointments. I'm looking forward to actually needing to comb my hair and style it again. Although I have to say, it does make getting ready in the morning a breeze!
Tomorrow I'm celebrating with the family, having a cookout and getting some Britt's donuts! It's supposed to be a gorgeous day. I am very ready for warmer weather! Now that I think about it, this is the perfect time of year to be finishing up this journey. Springtime, when everything comes back to life and begins to grow anew, just like me. This has been the longest 9 months of my life! (I think I said that after the birth of all three of my sons, LOL!) But the truth is, I couldn't have made it without you, loved ones, lifting me up to the Father on the dark days that I thought I wasn't going to make it through. Your encouraging words, so many sweet cards, meals, visits, calls, texts, messages...all reminding me that I am loved by the One who hung each star in place. Thank you for ministering to me during this difficult journey. Thank you for fighting alongside me on your knees. Thank you for speaking my name to the Father and asking for comfort, peace, and healing. You made a difference!!
I never wanted to have to walk this road. I never wanted my name and the big "C" to ever be mentioned in the same sentence. Unfortunately, in this broken world, bad things happen. You see, we were never promised that bad things wouldn't happen in this life, but we were promised that nothing could ever separate us from God's love. Nothing I can do will make Him love me more and nothing I can do will ever make Him love me less. He loves me without condition because I belong to Him. Whether I live to be 60 or 160 the end goal is to end up with Him, and of that I am certain. My future is secure in Him.
If you've longed for that kind of peace and want to know more, let's talk. I cannot tell you the reason I was chosen to walk this difficult road, but I can introduce you to the One who has never left my side. He's a whisper away. He doesn't require a lofty prayer full of thees and thous. He simply wants you to invite Him into your life. He never refuses anyone.
Today's prayer requests:
- Please pray for my Grandmother. She is moving to assisted living next week from the rehab center. Please pray that she will be able to eat and gain some strength.
- Please pray for my mom & dad as they care for her. Losing a parent/grandparent to dementia is truly devastating.
- Please pray that the burns I have from radiation will heal quickly and not cause any permanent damage or scarring.
- Please pray that my energy levels will rebound quickly.
- Please pray that this will be the end of my cancer battle and that I will never have to face it again!
- Praise for all God has brought me through in the last 9 months and praise for some many loved ones who have lifted me in prayer.
- Jarod is driving home tomorrow for a very quick trip to be at Corbin's birthday party. It makes my heart swell to see what a kind and caring young man he has become and he loves Corbin (and Oliver and Tyler) bunches! (Corbin, Oliver & Tyler are Aimee's nephews)
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