tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post2429436685804879602..comments2023-10-30T03:02:05.550-07:00Comments on dontwasteyourcancer: some FAQ's and my heavy heart.libbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276192531203696999noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-69448529509184041152011-08-10T11:49:31.415-07:002011-08-10T11:49:31.415-07:00Libby- Still lovin the blog. I started mine when...Libby- Still lovin the blog. I started mine when I got sick, and I continue it now for my girls. I was scared when I got sick the first time after treatment (Stage 4, NHL-chemo, high-dose chemo, and stem-cell transplant)...now 6 years since diagnosis (last Friday), and cancer free, I can say the fear gets better over time. Along with the fear, comes comfort, a reminder that we are not in control, and reinforcement in the FAITH for our God Almighty! The lapses when you are sick is hard...the feelings, and the flood of memories, sometimes brought on by a taste, smell, or noise....especially the Dr. My husband felt it a lot Monday, our wedding anniversary of 13 years. I asked why and he said, "First day of school." You see our oldest started middle-school....and she started Kindergarten at the beginning of treatments. So yes...YES, sickness and all the etc. will remind you and your family of cancer...but then we nod (knowing it's ok to be scared...flooded with feelings and memories) smile and (as our family motto goes) we suck it up. It's pretty easy to with an army of prayers and proof miracles happen, but more so because God is glorious! As I tell my now middle-schooler…”hun, realize it’s the devil whispering to you and say, “Go on with your bad self!...for my God is great!””Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608181013210673082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-16683204014022218432011-08-05T22:46:07.491-07:002011-08-05T22:46:07.491-07:00Oh Libby, my heart goes out to you! Even though I ...Oh Libby, my heart goes out to you! Even though I don't know what it means to have cancer, I do know the feeling of how dark thoughts pull you into that awful, scary place where you are convinced that something exists even though it doesn't. I've been there and it's terrifying. And it's Philippians 4:7 that pulls me out of it. <br /><br />Praise God that the test results were good. And in Jesus name I stand with you that it will not come back. <br /><br />Sending lots of love your way. You are such a beautiful inspiration, inside and out.Zhttp://www.diaryofmamadrama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-34166184331829155082011-08-05T04:12:24.946-07:002011-08-05T04:12:24.946-07:00I just started reading your blog through a fellow ...I just started reading your blog through a fellow blogger. So sorry that CA has touched your life but happy you are in remission. I have had CA and was given 2 yrs to live. I am almost 4 yrs out and am doing really well, thanks to my heavenly father! I know exactly how you feel everytime you are ready for a checkup or something strange happens. Recently I had blisters appear on my incisions and thought for sure something was terribly wrong. My husband really went into a tailspin. He is my rock but suffers from fears of losing me more than I fear the CA returning. The blisters turned out to be a bacterial infection treated with antiobiotics. What a relief and then I think, why did I get so upset? But I realize once you have walked this "terminal" road your life is no longer the same. In many ways it does make you more careful and you do have new fears but it also makes the clouds fluffier, the leaves on the trees greener, the flowers more beautiful. Everything in life is so much more important and somethings no longer are important at all. You just want to grasp all that life can give you and even enjoy the bad times because you are still here with your family. Life just takes on a more meaningful existence. I thank God he allowed me to walk this path. To see what He has done. To feel His presence in my life like I have never felt before. Sorry, to go on so much but I am thankful and just wanted to share this with you. Be of good courage!<br /><br />Cheryl from PA<br />desickler@juno.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-91467260472737630852011-08-04T09:18:54.291-07:002011-08-04T09:18:54.291-07:00That would be so hard Libby. Stay strong. Steadfas...That would be so hard Libby. Stay strong. Steadfastness produces perseverance. Perseverance produces character.Krystahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548798168368797466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-26530132210263521042011-08-04T09:15:20.119-07:002011-08-04T09:15:20.119-07:00One brave step at a time, sweet girl.One brave step at a time, sweet girl.just jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487534241247055279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-66217673951203433452011-08-04T07:37:32.749-07:002011-08-04T07:37:32.749-07:00Oh...this will take time. Mine was not cancer...b...Oh...this will take time. Mine was not cancer...but lupus....I was sick for 7 years and God in His mercy set me free. It took a while for me not to think every ache...muscle and joint pain was the lupus coming back. Once I was feeling so bad....I was convince it was back...I almost did not go to the doctor out of fear....but then I remembered I pulled a tick off me a week before...I had rocky mt spotted fever...much longer with antibotics...I would have been in serious trouble.<br />I promise...each time you wrestle and face the fear....the enemies threats will lessen.<br />you are a precious young lady....thanks for being honest<br />Blessings~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-67678813274291276722011-08-04T06:47:03.647-07:002011-08-04T06:47:03.647-07:00Libby this is normal. I used to break out in a to...Libby this is normal. I used to break out in a total body sweat just going to the doctor for checkps. It was so embarassing. It will happen for a couple of years and then you will feel better. My doctors used to freak out when I came in.....run me through all kinds of tests. Once after teaching my son to drive, I had this horrendous stiff neck and pain for six weeks. The doctor actually told e that he thought I had a malignant tumor on my spine. Well I didn't. I had sarcomas on my upper leg......but it was 21 years ago.....21, that's right. It will get better. (((((HUGS))))Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-1057212077421695342011-08-04T02:43:32.841-07:002011-08-04T02:43:32.841-07:00That is probably normal. But fear doesn't come...That is probably normal. But fear doesn't come from God. You're under attack. Declare Satan out of your life in Jesus' name. He doesn't like your witness for Jesus. He hates this blog. He hates your strength through Christ.Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127348722364913082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-37299495014983721892011-08-03T20:19:58.665-07:002011-08-03T20:19:58.665-07:00oh my dear friend; first... that pic of you and av...oh my dear friend; first... that pic of you and ava, with you kissing her cheek? blow that sucker up. <br /><br />second, You are a rockstar. You are real. And you are still cancer free. love it. and love the flu :)the Poston'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162887457473046562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-69195758106702193712011-08-03T19:46:43.855-07:002011-08-03T19:46:43.855-07:00I think it is TOTALLY normal for you to feel that ...I think it is TOTALLY normal for you to feel that way and I know we all would have felt the same way too...hoping you feel better soon! Don't be too hard on yourself, you're human and while we should not fear or be anxious, and put our faith in Him, we all make mistakes sometimes too :)RealDanaGentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591739470431077995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1192031313610865107.post-37667877617033387912011-08-03T19:30:18.722-07:002011-08-03T19:30:18.722-07:00I can only imagine the fear you had! So glad you g...I can only imagine the fear you had! So glad you got a good report! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239056040784117120noreply@blogger.com