Our Anniversary
Well,
Today Ray and I celebrated seven years of marriage.................having chemo! Bet you can't beat that one!!! We had as good as day as possible with the circumstances. We laid in the bed at chemo and watched golf. We stopped at Apple Bee's for that special dinner. Chemo went well and radiation went fast. I will not have chemo on July 4th. I will go back Wednesday with my dad.
We will take the girls to the Grand Haven fire works. I am feeling good. I will set my alarm and take all the pills on a schedule. My mouth is starting to get white sore in them....expected and the hair at the base of my neck is starting to fall out............expected. It was pretty horrific as I pulled 10-15 strands out. I am loosing it where the radiation is hitting it. Praise God, as of now I am not loosing any on top or the sides. Guess we'll have to see. I may or may not, or it just may thin. I have Vicodin for pain if needed and a mouth wash to rinse my mouth.
The girls are doing great. Lauren is a bit fussy and is cutting teeth. Lexy has been a bit naughty. I think it is a combo between not enough sleep, being away from mommy and being three. Tonight we watched our wedding video. We haven't done that since the first anniversary. Lexy loved it. It was a special night, however the tears were flowing! Tears of happiness, because our w edding was so beautiful, not over done, just absolutely perfect. It was a bit difficult to see all the happiness that once was seven years ago, and where we are today. Furthermore, I couldn't help but to wonder if I will be there to see my girls get married. YES.......YES.......YES..... I will. Cancer will not win. I will have a headache tonight and puffy eyes from all the crying ...........great!
God is good through all of this. I tell you, I do have a peace that I never knew I could feel. I will trust God through this. He is already showing me that treatment is working. Please pray this week specifically for Ray to open his heart to God and see the peace that He can give him as well . Also, pray for my body to tolerate this treatment, that the pain won't be what the doctor said, that the sores won't be that bad, and that swallowing will be easier than imagined. Also pray for protection of my families health through these next weeks. God is healing Ray's back . It is slightly sore.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. Love you all.
Love,
Lisa
Today Ray and I celebrated seven years of marriage.................having chemo! Bet you can't beat that one!!! We had as good as day as possible with the circumstances. We laid in the bed at chemo and watched golf. We stopped at Apple Bee's for that special dinner. Chemo went well and radiation went fast. I will not have chemo on July 4th. I will go back Wednesday with my dad.
We will take the girls to the Grand Haven fire works. I am feeling good. I will set my alarm and take all the pills on a schedule. My mouth is starting to get white sore in them....expected and the hair at the base of my neck is starting to fall out............expected. It was pretty horrific as I pulled 10-15 strands out. I am loosing it where the radiation is hitting it. Praise God, as of now I am not loosing any on top or the sides. Guess we'll have to see. I may or may not, or it just may thin. I have Vicodin for pain if needed and a mouth wash to rinse my mouth.
The girls are doing great. Lauren is a bit fussy and is cutting teeth. Lexy has been a bit naughty. I think it is a combo between not enough sleep, being away from mommy and being three. Tonight we watched our wedding video. We haven't done that since the first anniversary. Lexy loved it. It was a special night, however the tears were flowing! Tears of happiness, because our w edding was so beautiful, not over done, just absolutely perfect. It was a bit difficult to see all the happiness that once was seven years ago, and where we are today. Furthermore, I couldn't help but to wonder if I will be there to see my girls get married. YES.......YES.......YES..... I will. Cancer will not win. I will have a headache tonight and puffy eyes from all the crying ...........great!
God is good through all of this. I tell you, I do have a peace that I never knew I could feel. I will trust God through this. He is already showing me that treatment is working. Please pray this week specifically for Ray to open his heart to God and see the peace that He can give him as well . Also, pray for my body to tolerate this treatment, that the pain won't be what the doctor said, that the sores won't be that bad, and that swallowing will be easier than imagined. Also pray for protection of my families health through these next weeks. God is healing Ray's back . It is slightly sore.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. Love you all.
Love,
Lisa
posted by Lisa @ 5:56 PM
8 Comments:
At 7:36 PM,
Anonymous said…
My dear Lisa,
Happy Anniversary!
I read this and cry with you. I remember that special day and how beautiful you were as a bride. I think of the emotion and love between you and Ray. You have both grown along with your love. You have a beautiful family and YES you will get through this. God is holding you in his hands. Tonight your dad and I were walking on the beach and saw a family of 5; mom, dad & 3 kids. He said, "I wish we were still a young family and everyone was healthy." It would be nice but "it is what it is". We will all get through this. We love you so and can't imagine anything but you getting healthy again. Love, Penny
At 2:37 PM,
Anonymous said…
Correction: The girls will NOT be getting married
Ray
At 4:20 PM,
Anonymous said…
Happy Anniversary Lis,
I am so proud of you, and just wanted to let you know that we are still praying for you everyday, and that you are never far from our thoughts! As for me,I am growing daily (I think!), and there isn't anymore questioning how he's doing in there as he likes to kick every so often to let me know he's there! So we do have a lot of blessings to be thankful for don't we! So continue to keep up the good work and let us know if you need anything!
Love, Amber
At 6:47 PM,
Anonymous said…
Happy Anniversary! You are both so sweet. I love you guys.
I read these posts from people and just feel the love that you have from family and friends and you deserve it all. You will get through this challenge before you know it. God Bless you!
Hey Ray,
I left a message on your home phone this evening. This is late notice, but can Alexa go with Gavin to Frederic Meijer Gardens tomorrow (Thursday 7/6)? Don't think of it as a date. Although, I probably should let you know that last time he got invited to play with his 3-year old friend, Kennedy, they both ended up naked in the back yard. We had a talk and I am sure that it will never happen again. :>)
I will give you a call tomorrow or call me at 616-540-0094.
Thanks. Love, Sheryl
At 10:59 AM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Lisa,
My name is Michelle Sheets. My maiden name was Gardner. I went to high school with Ray. He is a wonderful man and I am so glad to know he was blessed with a wonderful wife and children. I have battled cancer with my Grandma and my mother in law within the past ten years. I read your journal every few days and all of my prayers are with you. I do know how difficult daily life can be while fighting the battle you are fighting. Keep your fsaith in God. He is with you and your family. I have two sons of my own, and being a mother is definatly the best thing that has ever happened to me. You keep looking at those beautiful little girls that I have seen in pictures and know you will win this fight!!
Michelle
At 11:08 AM,
Anonymous said…
Ray, the girls will get married. Sorry to break it to ya! I have not seen you in years, but please know my thoughts cross you every day. I wish there was something I could do to make things better for you and your family. Your wife sounds like one of the strongest and most loving people on earth. Stay strong for her and your girls and know how many old friends are praying for you all.
Michelle Gardner Sheets
At 8:40 PM,
Anonymous said…
Keep up the good work. thnx!
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