I heard back from the doctor today as to what my treatments were going to consist of...at this point they don't sound too bad. (Can you believe that I am saying that about chemotherapy?!)
Anyways...I will have six weeks of treatment, with it being one day each week. The drug that I will be receiving is Taxotere. I have researched it a little bit; the side effects don't sound great, but compared to what the last drugs did, this will hopefully be a walk in the park...so to speak.
Right now the plan is to go for treatments on Wednesday afternoons. Hopefully I will still be able to go to school on the other days. I am praying that God allows me to stay strong enough to use a minimal amount of sick days. This first treatment is a test to see how it effects me and how I feel. If I need to adjust the day I receive my injection, the nurse told me I could change it the following week.
I have mixed feelings about starting this new chemotherapy. I am ready to start it because this nagging pain in my back is so annoying. But at the same time, I am nervous and a little scared. I remember what some of my treatments did to me during the summer and I don't want to face something like that again.
God is in control of my life, and I have to remember that when I start to feel nervous or afraid.
My cousin, Sarah, sends daily Bible verses through email and they really lift me up. One that she sent last week was sent with such perfect timing....Psalm 27:1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?"
I know that many people that I talk with think I am absolutely nuts for being able to be so positive or cheerful about my cancer. But, honestly, the only reason I can be like this is because of the fact that I am not alone. God is with me through every moment of this. He is in control of my life. He is the Great Physician. He is a miracle worker. Why should I be afraid? I don't have to fear what lies ahead of me. I am not facing it alone. I have all the confidence that He is going to take care of me.
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There is a great saying that I have hanging on my fridge that says, "I complained that I had no shoes, until I met a man with no feet!" And Sheri, you realize that. You get down once in awhile but overall you make it a point to stay postive and upbeat and that is awesome. A positive attitude, your faith, and your sense of humor will help you heal!
My Love,
You are an inspiration to us all!
Teaching is your passion and your purpose. Living on purpose is the path to peace.
"You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you."
So with that said nothing is going to keep you from teaching,keep a smile on your beautiful face and joy in your heart and everything will work out.
Loving you, H.T.
I first say to you, Sheri, that I'm praying for you and care about you with all my heart. Whatever you need you know you can ask.
Second, I ask all those that are reading this to consider giving blood to help so many others out there because of my friendship with Sheri!
Today I was on my way to give blood thinking of all the other things I could have been doing at the time. It was just my random time to give blood which I really do try to do.
Finally, I got there and the Heartland lady realized I could be a platelet donor! I knew that Sheri had received platelets last summer and how vital it was for her, so I signed up right away. It didn't matter that it took over an hour--I knew in some small way I was helping someome and some family and that Sheri would love that. So Sheri, I really do hope someone this weekend is saying an extra prayer for you!
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