8-24-06

HI

Wanted to update everyone that things are still going well. I am still a bit tired, but thankfully cutting back even on the Motrin. My taste is somewhat coming back. I have been enjoying my girls so very much. I just continue to talk with God and keep asking for that peace that He gave me throughout treatment.

I am asking for all my prayer warriors to help me with a friend's mother-in-law in need of prayer. Her name is Barb. She is at Butterworth with bleeding on the brain. She lost her husband years ago and has only one adopted son. She is in need of healing prayers and peace as recovers. Please pray for her. Thank you.

8-21-06

I am feeling really good, just get run down sometimes. Today, Penny took the girls so I could catch a nap and get a few chores done, what a blessing. They are a ball of energy , those two!!!! I am eating better and only taking Motrin. I feel like I am on the road to recovery, getting some energy back.

I have to admit I have a new best friend...........Jesus. We talk every day through out the day. Our relationship has grown tremendously through out this ordeal. I fully trust my life with Him. He has held my hand and did not let me get burnt in the fire. I am so grateful that He protected my mind and heart. I can't wait to see what my great future holds.

I am trying to enjoy what summer we have left and trying to just slow down and enjoy every moment.

LISA

8-16-06

HI,

I am doing well, trying now just to take Motrin. Pain is tolerable and eating better. I still have a problem with taste . I can barely taste things and nothing sweet.............maybe a good thing. My mouth is still a mess inside, but slowly healing. I am trying to rest as much as I can, but with two little ones it can be hard. I am trying not to push myself too much, but also want to absorb every minute like I felt I have lost.

I am so praising God for this weather, I feel He sent it just to me. I love the temp and all the sunshine. I have my windows open and just love waking up to the sun and the birds singing . The fresh air is heavenly!

The girls are great and I am feeling blessed more than ever just to have them! God is so good.

As for now, I follow up with my Dr. at U of M Sept 11. Then will have another follow up in three months.

Lisa

8-8-06

Hi.....

Just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. It is so nice not to travel to U of M!!! I am feeling ok. Very tired and thank heavens for vicodin. I am taking it on the dot every 6 hours. Really bad sore throat and sore tongue. Hurts to swallow and eat. I really have no appetite, so forcing myself to eat three meals, lots of them liquid. I can't say I am in tons of pain due to the meds, just simply wiped out, like I have run a marathon.

The girls are great . Lauren just went for her 9 month check up. 10 % for height, 60% for weight, in other words............short and fat!!! She has been such a great baby. Lexy is doing great she loves to sing and dance. Oh, yes loves nail polish and lip gloss. She pampered me today and did my toenails.

Please continue to pray for God's healing. I ask specifically you pray for all the cancer to be gone and at my three month visit, again I will impress the doctors.

All my love,
Lisa

IT IS DONE.....................

DONE, FINISHED, COMPLETE, OVER...............WHAT A CELEBRATION. I AM SO EXCITED TO SAY THIS IS MY LAST DAY OF TREATMENT, GOD WILLING. PRAISE GOD -IS ALL I CAN SAY THAT GOT ME THROUGH ALL OF THIS SO WELL, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY. ALL THE PRAYERS , CARDS AND PHONE CALLS CARRIED ME ALONG AS WELL.

I DON'T HAVE ANY BIG CELEBRATION PLAN EXCEPT TO REST! I AM GETTING MORE TIRED AND HAVING TO TAKE A FEW MORE PAIN PILLS. THEY SAY THINGS MAY GET WORSE BEFORE THEY GET BETTER. IT IS ALL SO TEMPORARY...NO BIG DEAL.

LEXY IS BEYOND EXCITED THAT I AM DONE AND WE WILL HAVE OUR OWN LITTLE CELEBRATION, HOPEFULLY WITHOUT TEARS. I AM SURE ONCE I CAN TASTE AND SWALLOW AGAIN RAY AND I WILL HAVE A CELEBRATION DINNER.

I WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE, UNTIL THEN, I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT. I LOVE YOU ALL.

LISA

Nearing the end

Today is Tuesday. Chemo went great. My nurse was an angel from God. She had a crowd of other nurse gather and congratulate me on last day of chemo and all gave a round of applause. Then, she had a getleman that does registration and sing, sing me the most beautiful song of hope. Oh my heavens........the tears. I was so overjoyed and so thankful God provided him. My nurse and I exchanged hugs, kisses and cards. She is a Christian and I know God planted her in my path. She is also a mother of two small children.

Two treatments left, piece of cake. Penny will go with me and we will be back Thursday afternoon. I am starting to take Vicodin around the clock. My tongue gets so sore to eat and drink, my nurse is afraid I will get dehydrated, so push push the fluids and do it without pain, I will drink more. Again the Dr.'s and all staff are so amazed. One guy in the waiting room asked me why I was doing so well................FAITH I answered. There is no possible, human way I could have done this alone.

I have been reading an awesome book........Praying through Cancer. I just recently read the most beautiful prayer and want to share it. It is exactly how I feel.................

Unmistakable

Father God, I didn't sign up for this. Some days are pretty OK, but some are really tough. Yet I will consider this whole cancer deal worth it, if in the end I look more like Jesus and sound more like Him. I want it to be obvious that I've spent time with Him. It's worth it, if somehow I can honor You by going through this experience, whatever the outcome. So I'm asking You to make it worth it. Make me more like Jesus. Make it undeniably evident that You are at work in my life. Honor Yourself.

Help me to see this illness from Your perspective. There's a lot I don't understand, so I'm trusting You. I can't see down the road, so I 'm grateful You know the beginning from the end and everything in between. Even on days when I think I'm holding on to You, I realize it's Your grip on me that's keeping me together. Thanks for Your unmistakeable grace.

Thanks to You, Lord God, who always leads me in triumphant procession in Christ and through me spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him!

God Bless you all, thanks for hanging in there with me, please keep up the prayers for continued health. Pray specifically that ALL the cancer is gone and I will never have to battle it again.

Love you,

Lisa