I apologise for not writing yesterday, we were away with our growth group from church. We arrived on Friday night after a long afternoon at the hospital. The fourth treatment went well and we met with the consultant to discuss how the treatment was going. He was happy with my progress. We had an enjoyable day yesterday; studying God's word, cooking lasagne and drinking lots of tea (in my case green tea!).
Although the weekend did take a lot out of me physically. I've spent the day in bed except for the drive home due to sickness. I start my second week of treatment tomorrow and would really appreciate your prayers for strength to cope with the coming week and wisdom to know when to rest.
Thank you for your continuing prayers and support.
Verse for the day: Philippians 1 v21
Prayer for the day: That God would take the sickness away and give me the strength I need to get through this week. For wisdom in reading my body and knowing when to stop and rest. For our growth group as we try to live out what we learnt this weekend. For the continuing success of the treatment and he radiotherapy to kill the cancer cells. That we would walk closely with Christ this week.
We have been thinking of, and praying for, you this weekend. Thank God that your specialist is pleased with the progression of your treatment so far, and that you were able to enjoy a day of fellowship and God's grace with your group yesterday. But the physical strains of such necessarily toxic assaults on your mortal body are bound to take their toll. Actually, it's essential that they do so in order for them to perform their intended task of ridding you of your cancer cells. So, whilst it must have been frustrating and disappointing for you to have to rest up in bed today, please Lord help you to see this as a good development in the long-term. Also, how wonderful that you were surrounded by caring and loving brothers and sisters of faith at this first hurdle of your treatment and full recovery.
ReplyDeleteI trust that as I write this you are sleeping peacefully beside Anne and that the rest you get sustains you both for the physical challenges of the week ahead. I know that your faith in God will sustain you spiritually.
Very best love as always, Teresa xxx