Well today mom had a big day. I called and checked on her schedule for the day this morning. She and Susie went out to look at wigs together and get lunch. I think Tricia went by and visited with her as well. I talked to her late in the afternoon to tell her I was testing my turkey roasting skills and she sounded really tired.
I talked to Ken tonight about 8:30 and mom was already asleep. I am glad she is able to get some rest. Tomorrow she will go at 1pm for another treatment. She will only get the Erbitux tomorrow so it should not be as harsh for her physically. I am interested to see how she reacts to just the clinical trial drug. I am going to go over tomorrow morning with Haidyn and work on their house again. I think it is good for her to come home to a fresh and clean home. It always makes me feel better, especially when I have clean sheets :)
As I have watched my mom's strength fade but her courage grow in the past 3 weeks I know it is Christ strengthening her through the prayers that are being raised on her behalf. Phil. 4:13- "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." I am humbled by the overwhelming response of prayers for my mom. I always thought she was the best but its awesome to see that so many agree. I am so proud of my mom. As I prayed and read my bible I found this verse which gave me peace to make it through today. Isaiah 30:15- "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength." Thank you God for the reassurance that if we are still and put our faith in your plan that you will provide all our needs, including strength when we feel weak, scared, and helpless. We serve an awesome, powerful and loving Lord who never leaves us. What a good feeling to know that he is always there with us from birth to death. He is a God of miracles and we are lifting my mom, the doctors and all those suffering from cancer up to him asking him to heal their bodies.
It will never be enough to tell you all thank you but it is the best I can do. We are so thankful for all the acts of love but most importantly for the prayers. God is good always!
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You are in my heart and mind 24/7, my dearest friend. Paul came home the other day with one of those brightly colored pink wristbands and it said, "Fight like a girl!" I know that phrase is testimony to women battling cancer. I am in your corner along with everyone who loves you and most of all with our God who created us. I love you!!
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