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Posted 2014-12-12T23:22:05Z

Giving Thanks

I met with my oncologist on Thursday.  Joe, Beth, and Randy accompanied me.  I am so blessed to have their support at every turn during this scary, devastating illness.  We all cried tears of relief at the news that the medication that I am on is working to shrink the tumor in my lungs. I have been feeling well and able to enjoy life with very few side effects.  The horrible cough and frequent breathlessness that I had when I was first diagnosed are now gone.  In short, all of your prayers, support, and the positive energy that has been sent my way are working.  The outpouring of support from my family, friends, school, and community overwhelm me.  I am so blessed to be wrapped in your caring arms.  People approach illness in many ways. Some feel that it is a private journey.  I am so glad that I have shared this journey with all of you as I know that your prayers are working.  I had shared with a friend how crippling anxiety can be when there are so many unknowns.  She then asked her parish to pray specifically for relief of that anxiety and during the next week I slowly began to feel whole again emotionally.  When I am feeling frightened I wrap myself in one of my lovely prayer shawls and thank God for all of my blessing and my fears are wiped away.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support and send my love and hugs and wishes for a very Merry Christmas!  [...]