I finished my 17th radiation treatment this past Friday. Thank you for praying for me! There are 11 more treatments left. It is much harder to go through the radiation than I thought it would be. Please keep praying that I can endure the pain and discomfort. The Lord has enabled me to share my faith with different ones that I have met during these last few weeks. I have been able to give out more cancer books. God is always good even in the hard times. Having all of my children at home this summer has been a huge blessing! Praise God! I have so many things for which to be thankful.

It has been 3 weeks since I finished my last chemo treatment. What a relief to be finished! Thank you so much for all of your prayers. Tomorrow, I will start my first radiation treatment. It has been so wonderful to have so many caring friends and family members supporting me in prayer. Thanks again for praying as I start this new phase of my treatment. I have been memorizing Psalm 5:11. This is what it says, "But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you."


Diane

I can hardly believe that the end of May is here. What that means to me is that my last chemo treatment is on June 1st. I am so glad that the end is in sight!! Thank you so much for praying for me during these past few months. Today, in my devotions I read, "You are my God." My times are in Your hand. Psalm 31:14-15 "Our times are in God's hands; our souls are in His keeping." What a blessing to put my trust in the Lord during my cancer journey!! Even in the difficulties of life, I have a personal God who cares about all of my needs. Please keep praying!


Diane

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me!!! I really feel your prayers. Today, I am very tired after my chemo treatment yesterday but so thankful to be done with my third one. I am so thankful for all of the tremendous support from my church family, friends, and neighbors. So many people have done such kind things to help me during this time. I really appreciate all of the cards, yummy meals, flowers, and other acts of kindness. God bless each one of you!! Yesterday, I was able to give out two more cancer books to women who seemed to appreciate them. Praise God!!

Diane has had a very good last couple weeks of health, but tomorrow is another chemotherapy treatment, so we may be in for a tough week or so. The good news is that after tomorrow, she will only have one more treatment to go (June 1). Please be praying for her tomorrow and the next few days. Thank you so much!

Rick

I finished my second chemotherapy on Tuesday. Yea! I am half way through. It has been a blessing to not be as nauseated as last time. I am still very tired and not feeling my best. God is always good though. I was able to give another cancer book away to a woman who is in a whole lot worse situation than I am in. Hopefully, she will read about the joy of knowing Jesus.

Last weekend, some wonderful friends let us use their beach home for 3 days. It was such a blessing to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean that God has made for us to appreciate. The fresh air was just what I needed.

Now, I am getting used to wearing either a hat or a wig. It is a very humbling experience to lose my hair. The Lord is teaching me a lot about loss, pain, and discomfort. I am hoping to help other women go through the same kind of experiences I am having as He brings them into my life.

Thank you for praying for me. Every prayer means a lot! I Peter 1:3 says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

Diane

Our doctor's appointment Thursday was disappointing. We weren't sure before if Diane would need a full course of radiation, but now we know she will. So when chemotherapy is done around June 1, then she waits a few weeks, and then she has 5-6 weeks of daily radiation. After that it will take some weeks to recover. So it looks like a rough road until the end of summer. Pray for God's comfort and encouragement.

Rick