Blessings!
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Stay Tuned ...
I have lots to say but been busy and I'm too tired tonight to write. Please keep checking ... I have some funnies to tell.
Blessings!
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Blessings!
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Sunday, June 10, 2012
My My My ... Summer Has Begun In More Ways Than One!!!
Yesterday was day 1 for the Arimidex, the estrogen inhibitor that I will take for the next five years. It is a great inhibitor because I had hot flashes all day and expect them to only worsen. Nothing is too tough when you have God on your side. I continue to remind myself that this med is killing the estrogen that feeds cancer. This may sound sick but .... I cannot wait to have the hysterectomy and get all the plumbing removed that makes estrogen.
The day was good and busy. I planted the hydrangea I got last week at the luncheon. It seems to be thriving this morning.
Today I leave you with this thought ... Be aware of how you speak to people. Everyone has feelings.
Blessed .... praying blessings for you.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
The day was good and busy. I planted the hydrangea I got last week at the luncheon. It seems to be thriving this morning.
Today I leave you with this thought ... Be aware of how you speak to people. Everyone has feelings.
Blessed .... praying blessings for you.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Happenings From Friday ...
The day started with rising at 4:00am. Yeppers, that's me ... the early riser. I love early mornings so to be up doesn't bother me. I was able to write my blog, get myself ready and go take Braxton to the babysitter, come home and grab Tootie and take her to the groomer, get back and grab some breakfast with Alicia and Madelyn. Then, as always, I do a sweep through the house making sure things are neat and of course the dishes were done or put in the dishwasher. Alicia and Madelyn headed to Bonnie's where we were going to help get Brooklyn's room put together. I grabbed some things that Bonnie didn't need for Brookyn and took them back to Kohl's for her. And then headed to Bonnie's.
I had to get my Grammy time in with Ms. Brooklyn before I could do anything. She's the littlest, sweetest thing. We found a picture of Braxton while cleaning out a closet and they look exactly alike. She's such a sweet baby. Spending the day with my girls makes my heart sing. We got Brooklyn's room decorated, of course I had to fold all the crib sheets in the special way I fold them to make them lay flat and neat in the chest and organized her chest so there was more space. All the decorations that Bonnie and Alicia worked on are so cute. Pictures to come as soon as I can get some.
About noon we headed out for an excursion to eat and a trip to Hobby Lobby. Eating was first on our list. The girls were famished and while my lack of appetite still lingers, I'm always up for some Taco Bueno. Don't say yuck ... it's not bad for fast food. We were in line behind this couple who was ordering. The man ordered his food and handed the lady a $20 bill and headed to the restroom. She ordered and the worker gave her the total and she handed him the $20 and he held it up to the light and it did not have the special markings it needed. He mentioned it to the girl and she said ... are you sure. He went to get the special marker pen and marked it in front of her and he said ... This shows it is not real. She was furious. She told him to cancel the order and went around the corner to the restroom and got the guy. As they were going out the door ... she was stomping and furious with the guy. It was the belief of all the witness' including myself that this young man who was trying to pass a fake bill so he handed it to the young lady and walked away. The man behind us said he looked outside and the couple passed by in their car and he said she was giving the guy what for. Since this is a felony ... I would have been so scared. Things like this unnerve me. I feel sorry for people who feel they have to do things like this. Get out and get a job and make an honest living and do things right. It's not that hard.
After lunch we headed to Hobby Lobby for a little shopping. I had not been there in forever. My sister and I used to go just to browse and we haven't had that opportunity since my diagnosis. It's wonderful that life slowly but surely is getting back to normal. Praise the Lord. The shopping/looking for me was wonderful.
After leaving Bonnie's, I came home and broiled some thin steaks, baked a potato (it only takes one nice potato to feed Alicia, Madelyn and I), and made us a nice crisp salad. It was good ... I could have done without the steak though ... which leads me to my next subject. Has anyone ever heard of the book ... The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds? His plan takes focuses on whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. I'm interested in this plan, of course, due to my diagnosis. I'll keep you posted on what I find out when I get the book.
I received two calls yesterday from Dr. Young's office. I must admit when I see any of my doctors offices name pop up on my cell phone, my stomach does a little flip flop even though I know that I am OK. The first call was Sandy who had made me an appointment with Dr. Kohlmorgan, the Gynecologist who I will be seeing this coming Thursday to discuss the hysterectomy. I plan to use Dr. Kohlmorgan as my Gynecologist in the future. Helena, was the second call and she was letting me know that there was no need to call the office on Monday and check on my 'menopausal' state because she had the blood results already. They show that I am definitely post menopausal. Helena said I was good to go as far as starting the Arimidex. So this morning along with my Vitamin D and Calcium, I added the Arimidex. I just know it's in my system killing any estrogen that might be floating around. The Arimidex will continue every day for five years. I will be eating a good diet (which I've done most of my life) and beginning some type of exercise regime since the Arimidex does inhibit weight loss.
Good news ... my radiation area is healing very nicely and the pod of fat/breast tissue/what ever was left under my arm is shrinking. I have to wonder if it's using my left arm more or if the lymph node drainage procedures are draining fluid from the area. What ever the case, I am please with the little lump going down.
All in all my Friday was a great day and I was extremely blessed. I am looking forward to what today may hold ... thinking my sister and I will do some work in her bathroom that she is re-doing.
I love hearing from you. Thank you Kristi and Patti for your comments on my blog yesterday. I cannot begin to describe what it means to me when I see a comment. I love you both. I appreciate all who take the time to read my on-going journey. Thank you so much.
My heart is filled with joy this morning. I have already been out side with Tootie and heard the cardinals singing. I love the beautiful birds that frequent my yard for the sunflower seeds we keep out.
Blessed beyond measure and praying blessings for you today.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
I had to get my Grammy time in with Ms. Brooklyn before I could do anything. She's the littlest, sweetest thing. We found a picture of Braxton while cleaning out a closet and they look exactly alike. She's such a sweet baby. Spending the day with my girls makes my heart sing. We got Brooklyn's room decorated, of course I had to fold all the crib sheets in the special way I fold them to make them lay flat and neat in the chest and organized her chest so there was more space. All the decorations that Bonnie and Alicia worked on are so cute. Pictures to come as soon as I can get some.
About noon we headed out for an excursion to eat and a trip to Hobby Lobby. Eating was first on our list. The girls were famished and while my lack of appetite still lingers, I'm always up for some Taco Bueno. Don't say yuck ... it's not bad for fast food. We were in line behind this couple who was ordering. The man ordered his food and handed the lady a $20 bill and headed to the restroom. She ordered and the worker gave her the total and she handed him the $20 and he held it up to the light and it did not have the special markings it needed. He mentioned it to the girl and she said ... are you sure. He went to get the special marker pen and marked it in front of her and he said ... This shows it is not real. She was furious. She told him to cancel the order and went around the corner to the restroom and got the guy. As they were going out the door ... she was stomping and furious with the guy. It was the belief of all the witness' including myself that this young man who was trying to pass a fake bill so he handed it to the young lady and walked away. The man behind us said he looked outside and the couple passed by in their car and he said she was giving the guy what for. Since this is a felony ... I would have been so scared. Things like this unnerve me. I feel sorry for people who feel they have to do things like this. Get out and get a job and make an honest living and do things right. It's not that hard.
After lunch we headed to Hobby Lobby for a little shopping. I had not been there in forever. My sister and I used to go just to browse and we haven't had that opportunity since my diagnosis. It's wonderful that life slowly but surely is getting back to normal. Praise the Lord. The shopping/looking for me was wonderful.
After leaving Bonnie's, I came home and broiled some thin steaks, baked a potato (it only takes one nice potato to feed Alicia, Madelyn and I), and made us a nice crisp salad. It was good ... I could have done without the steak though ... which leads me to my next subject. Has anyone ever heard of the book ... The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds? His plan takes focuses on whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. I'm interested in this plan, of course, due to my diagnosis. I'll keep you posted on what I find out when I get the book.
I received two calls yesterday from Dr. Young's office. I must admit when I see any of my doctors offices name pop up on my cell phone, my stomach does a little flip flop even though I know that I am OK. The first call was Sandy who had made me an appointment with Dr. Kohlmorgan, the Gynecologist who I will be seeing this coming Thursday to discuss the hysterectomy. I plan to use Dr. Kohlmorgan as my Gynecologist in the future. Helena, was the second call and she was letting me know that there was no need to call the office on Monday and check on my 'menopausal' state because she had the blood results already. They show that I am definitely post menopausal. Helena said I was good to go as far as starting the Arimidex. So this morning along with my Vitamin D and Calcium, I added the Arimidex. I just know it's in my system killing any estrogen that might be floating around. The Arimidex will continue every day for five years. I will be eating a good diet (which I've done most of my life) and beginning some type of exercise regime since the Arimidex does inhibit weight loss.
Good news ... my radiation area is healing very nicely and the pod of fat/breast tissue/what ever was left under my arm is shrinking. I have to wonder if it's using my left arm more or if the lymph node drainage procedures are draining fluid from the area. What ever the case, I am please with the little lump going down.
All in all my Friday was a great day and I was extremely blessed. I am looking forward to what today may hold ... thinking my sister and I will do some work in her bathroom that she is re-doing.
I love hearing from you. Thank you Kristi and Patti for your comments on my blog yesterday. I cannot begin to describe what it means to me when I see a comment. I love you both. I appreciate all who take the time to read my on-going journey. Thank you so much.
My heart is filled with joy this morning. I have already been out side with Tootie and heard the cardinals singing. I love the beautiful birds that frequent my yard for the sunflower seeds we keep out.
Blessed beyond measure and praying blessings for you today.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Friday, June 8, 2012
What Happens Now ... and other stuff!
Thursday I had blood work and an appointment with Helena, at the Center for a check up/review of progress/additional information. My blood counts look great and Helena checked my radiation area and said it looks good. She says it will eventually pretty much all peel, it has started. It's primarily under my arm where I got the higher does of radiation. The tenderness is not as bad as it was so I know it's healing. Praise the Lord.
Helena and I discussed the appointment last week with Dr. V., for the consultation about my hysterectomy. She was somewhat surprised about the two hour wait and that I still had not been seen. I shared with her that I didn't think that Dr. V. would be a good fit for me and she totally understood. She shared a story about a physician she saw 'once' during her breast cancer journey. She had one appointment and said she never went back, so it does happen. If you are walking the breast cancer journey or any other health journey and you do not feel connected to your physician, do not feel you are locked in to that person, you can change. You can request your records and find someone you feel comfortable and confident in. Helena sent the referral to a gynecologist, Dr. K., that she and her daughters use. She feels that I will like her so I am anxious to meet her. I need a gynecologist as I will not be returning to the one I was using.
We discussed an exercise program and Helena has referred me to the Moncrief Center as they have a free program that includes a trainer for patients like myself who are ready to get back in to the physical fitness again. I told Helena that I had thought about joining the gym here close to my house and just jumping in to the Zumba and other classes and she suggested I start with the program at the Moncrief Center first. I am in agreement with that. So I will give them a call and see what they offer and when.
Helena was having the lab check my blood work to see where I am as far as the menopausal phase of my life. She didn't want me to start taking the Arimidex (estrogen inhibitor) until she saw the numbers for the hormone levels that are still in my body. I got the Arimidex prescription and had it filled at the Center pharmacy but will not begin taking until I call on Monday for the results of the blood work and get approval from Helena to begin taking the Arimidex. We went over the side affects of the Arimidex and I was happy to know that it does not cause weight gain but rather can make it difficult to lose weight. Here again ... people who tell you things that are not really true. I had someone tell me the estrogen inhibitors cause weight gain and that doesn't seem to be the case. I so appreciate the thoroughness of the medical staff at the Center.
I look back now as to how far I have come since my diagnosis and it truly seems a distant memory. I am so thankful that I have written my blog and captured everything because it is amazing how God removes the memories of all a cancer patient goes through. I did not think that could possibly happen but it does. I can pull from my memory bank but I do not sit around and dwell on what my body has been through. I now am looking to the future and all the goodness it holds.
On to my new grandbaby, Brooklyn. She's doing very well ... has had her nights and days kinda reversed but hopefully that is getting better. I'm off work today so I am going over to help Bonnie to get her nursery fixed up and decorated. This is right up my alley. <smile>
Madelyn and Braxton are growing and really talking more and giving more hugs to Grammy. My heart melts when one of them walk up to me and grab my finger and want me to take them outside. It is sometimes a little warm but I try to get them out there as much as possible. They both love the outdoors. I'm happy about that so that they do not sit around and become couch potato TV watching kiddos.
Yesterday the devil thought he was going to visit my world but I slapped the fire out of him and said ... be gone! I was sent a fairly big research project at work and I could feel the tightening of my body and almost panic in myself when I saw the amount of information needed and was due today (Friday) but after saying ... God, you've got this ... a calm came over me and I got the project completed and sent on its way. I am telling you if you are not slapping the devil away and talking to God, the devil will take control of your world and upset it. I refuse to let that happen.
Matthew 4:10-11 Jesus said to him, "Away from me Satan! For it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only. Then the devil left and the angels came and attended Him.
I close today with love, compassion, and prayer for those continuing to walk the journey of cancer and treatments. I promise you all that you will get through this and come across the troubled waters and look back realizing that "you did it" ... that the waters didn't sweep you downstream and you are alive and moving forward. Time will heal our body and the memory of all our bodies have endured and we will become stronger in the process. Praise God today for the strength He has provided thus far during your journey.
Praises:
* My little grand daughter, Brooklyn, is thriving and doing well. Hopefully she will get the days and nights turned around and adjusted.
* Bonnie is healing and doing very well.
* Braxton and Madelyn continue to thrive as they are growing and learning all sorts of new things.
* God continues to walk and carry my survivor sisters through their treatments.
* God continues healing my body and mind.
* Life ... it is good.
Prayer Request:
* Anyone recently diagnosed with breast cancer and feels lost and scared and abandoned.
* My friend, Michelle, as she finishes out the week after her final round of chemo.
* My friend, Wendi, as she is four weeks after last round of chemo.
* My friend Wendy in Amarillo, who bravely continues her treatments.
* My friend, Judy, as she continues to the next phase of her journey.
* My friend, Shirley, as she battles the leukemia that has taken a hold on her body. Her hubby, Steve, who is caring for her.
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
When we put others first, we find joy and peace within and we do not concentrate on our aches and pains or things that are of no real consequence in our lives. You can find joy in doing for others. Give it a try ... you will be glad you did.
Blessed and praying blessings for you today... this day that the Lord has made.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Helena and I discussed the appointment last week with Dr. V., for the consultation about my hysterectomy. She was somewhat surprised about the two hour wait and that I still had not been seen. I shared with her that I didn't think that Dr. V. would be a good fit for me and she totally understood. She shared a story about a physician she saw 'once' during her breast cancer journey. She had one appointment and said she never went back, so it does happen. If you are walking the breast cancer journey or any other health journey and you do not feel connected to your physician, do not feel you are locked in to that person, you can change. You can request your records and find someone you feel comfortable and confident in. Helena sent the referral to a gynecologist, Dr. K., that she and her daughters use. She feels that I will like her so I am anxious to meet her. I need a gynecologist as I will not be returning to the one I was using.
We discussed an exercise program and Helena has referred me to the Moncrief Center as they have a free program that includes a trainer for patients like myself who are ready to get back in to the physical fitness again. I told Helena that I had thought about joining the gym here close to my house and just jumping in to the Zumba and other classes and she suggested I start with the program at the Moncrief Center first. I am in agreement with that. So I will give them a call and see what they offer and when.
Helena was having the lab check my blood work to see where I am as far as the menopausal phase of my life. She didn't want me to start taking the Arimidex (estrogen inhibitor) until she saw the numbers for the hormone levels that are still in my body. I got the Arimidex prescription and had it filled at the Center pharmacy but will not begin taking until I call on Monday for the results of the blood work and get approval from Helena to begin taking the Arimidex. We went over the side affects of the Arimidex and I was happy to know that it does not cause weight gain but rather can make it difficult to lose weight. Here again ... people who tell you things that are not really true. I had someone tell me the estrogen inhibitors cause weight gain and that doesn't seem to be the case. I so appreciate the thoroughness of the medical staff at the Center.
I look back now as to how far I have come since my diagnosis and it truly seems a distant memory. I am so thankful that I have written my blog and captured everything because it is amazing how God removes the memories of all a cancer patient goes through. I did not think that could possibly happen but it does. I can pull from my memory bank but I do not sit around and dwell on what my body has been through. I now am looking to the future and all the goodness it holds.
On to my new grandbaby, Brooklyn. She's doing very well ... has had her nights and days kinda reversed but hopefully that is getting better. I'm off work today so I am going over to help Bonnie to get her nursery fixed up and decorated. This is right up my alley. <smile>
Madelyn and Braxton are growing and really talking more and giving more hugs to Grammy. My heart melts when one of them walk up to me and grab my finger and want me to take them outside. It is sometimes a little warm but I try to get them out there as much as possible. They both love the outdoors. I'm happy about that so that they do not sit around and become couch potato TV watching kiddos.
Yesterday the devil thought he was going to visit my world but I slapped the fire out of him and said ... be gone! I was sent a fairly big research project at work and I could feel the tightening of my body and almost panic in myself when I saw the amount of information needed and was due today (Friday) but after saying ... God, you've got this ... a calm came over me and I got the project completed and sent on its way. I am telling you if you are not slapping the devil away and talking to God, the devil will take control of your world and upset it. I refuse to let that happen.
Matthew 4:10-11 Jesus said to him, "Away from me Satan! For it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only. Then the devil left and the angels came and attended Him.
I close today with love, compassion, and prayer for those continuing to walk the journey of cancer and treatments. I promise you all that you will get through this and come across the troubled waters and look back realizing that "you did it" ... that the waters didn't sweep you downstream and you are alive and moving forward. Time will heal our body and the memory of all our bodies have endured and we will become stronger in the process. Praise God today for the strength He has provided thus far during your journey.
Praises:
* My little grand daughter, Brooklyn, is thriving and doing well. Hopefully she will get the days and nights turned around and adjusted.
* Bonnie is healing and doing very well.
* Braxton and Madelyn continue to thrive as they are growing and learning all sorts of new things.
* God continues to walk and carry my survivor sisters through their treatments.
* God continues healing my body and mind.
* Life ... it is good.
Prayer Request:
* Anyone recently diagnosed with breast cancer and feels lost and scared and abandoned.
* My friend, Michelle, as she finishes out the week after her final round of chemo.
* My friend, Wendi, as she is four weeks after last round of chemo.
* My friend Wendy in Amarillo, who bravely continues her treatments.
* My friend, Judy, as she continues to the next phase of her journey.
* My friend, Shirley, as she battles the leukemia that has taken a hold on her body. Her hubby, Steve, who is caring for her.
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
When we put others first, we find joy and peace within and we do not concentrate on our aches and pains or things that are of no real consequence in our lives. You can find joy in doing for others. Give it a try ... you will be glad you did.
Blessed and praying blessings for you today... this day that the Lord has made.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
What A Wonderful World ...
Tuesday I had the privilege of attending the first Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Luncheon hosted by Mary and Dick Lowe at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. It was a wonderful time. There were tables set up that we visited before the lunch began. We chatted with women I have met along my journey. These women are all breast cancer survivors and such an inspiration to me... just their very presence has inspired me. I met new friends and was able to share my blog so the information can reach as many as possible. I continue to Praise my awesome Lord for all that He has provided me.
I forgot my real camera and was using the camera on my cell phone. I just had to have pictures so I could share on here although they are not the best.
Sherree reminded us 'not to waste our cancer'. I knew early on that I was not going to waste the opportunity to 1) share my awesome Lord and 2) make available as much knowledge as I possibly could to other women and men regarding breast cancer and treatment. God has provided many open doors for me in both areas and I always take the opportunity He gives me. My passion is to share Him with others as I do not know how anyone could walk this journey without Him. And I love being able to educate women in all aspects of this disease. I will continue this until the day the Lord calls me home as I know I am doing what He wants me to do.
At the end of the luncheon, Sherree announced that the newest diagnosed person at the table would get the potted hydrangeas and at our table that was me. You might have guessed it ... and I'll admit it ....
I cried. I have come so far since my diagnosis on September 15, 2011, but my emotions continue to run very high when I think about the love and support that I have received. People say that my words bless them ... I say that I am the one that is blessed.
Cancer and cancer treatment is a journey. The journey we would not have chosen to take but some of us have to. Attitude is so important when dealing with this dreadful disease and it's dreadful treatment but if you look around at all you have, you will see the blessings as you go through. Hold on to your
HOPE ...
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Do not allow anything to steal your HOPE ... not even cancer. Cancer put a bump in my road, a mere detour but it will not steal my HOPE, my FAITH, my LOVE, or my JOY.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
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| Above: Alverna, my friend and adopted sister accompanied me to the lunch. She looked absolutely beautiful. If you remember, Alverna took me to all my chemo treatments. When I started chemo, she helped me make it through many days by bringing me groceries that I thought I could eat, fixing me food, calling and checking on me. Thank you does not seem to be enough for her support during those difficult days when my family could not be with me. |
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| Above: One of the most wonderful things that Alverna and I got to experience was a chair massage. Joni was the massage therapist and might I tell you, that she was wonderful. For all that Alverna does for her family and friends, she deserves a much longer massage than five minutes. |
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| Above: Everyone was assigned a table and we were at table 17. We were seated with others who had the same type cancer as me. I was the recipient at our table of the beautiful hydrangeas |
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| Above: Looking across the area. |
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| Above: The speaker is Sherree Bennett, the sweetest lady you will ever meet. I met with Sherree before my journey began. |
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| Above: The North Texas Laryngectomy Society Choir graced us with the song... What a Wonderful World. It was so emotional for me. I watched this group of five who fought throat cancer and won. Here they are here today, pressing the buttons on their necks singing. They were truly a blessing. |
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| Above: Dr. Alan Johns, Survivor and Author of "The Lump". A man's journey through breast cancer. |
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| Above: The incredible Joan Katz herself. Three time breast cancer survivor and one time bladder cancer survivor. She was an incredible speaker with so many inspiring words. Her topic ... We Have, We Will and We Can ... |
Sherree reminded us 'not to waste our cancer'. I knew early on that I was not going to waste the opportunity to 1) share my awesome Lord and 2) make available as much knowledge as I possibly could to other women and men regarding breast cancer and treatment. God has provided many open doors for me in both areas and I always take the opportunity He gives me. My passion is to share Him with others as I do not know how anyone could walk this journey without Him. And I love being able to educate women in all aspects of this disease. I will continue this until the day the Lord calls me home as I know I am doing what He wants me to do.
At the end of the luncheon, Sherree announced that the newest diagnosed person at the table would get the potted hydrangeas and at our table that was me. You might have guessed it ... and I'll admit it ....
I cried. I have come so far since my diagnosis on September 15, 2011, but my emotions continue to run very high when I think about the love and support that I have received. People say that my words bless them ... I say that I am the one that is blessed.
Cancer and cancer treatment is a journey. The journey we would not have chosen to take but some of us have to. Attitude is so important when dealing with this dreadful disease and it's dreadful treatment but if you look around at all you have, you will see the blessings as you go through. Hold on to your
HOPE ...
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
Do not allow anything to steal your HOPE ... not even cancer. Cancer put a bump in my road, a mere detour but it will not steal my HOPE, my FAITH, my LOVE, or my JOY.
Blessed and praying blessings for all.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Quick Update ... more to come!
Life has become rather busy for me. I'm thankful for feeling great and being able to do my 'normal' activities again. I miss being able to write my blog but please stay with me as I've got lots of really neat things to share. In the meantime, I took pictures of my gardens and my flowers ... enjoy and I will be sharing much more this evening.
I hope you enjoyed the pictures. I love sharing my gardens and I Praise the Lord when I go outside every time that God gave me enough energy in early spring before I finished chemo to get my gardens put together and get them planted.
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.—Hebrews 13:15
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Only God can make flowers and trees ...
He put me in charge of seeds and weeds.
Blessings!
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| Above: The trellis by the patio and the two big planters of zinnias. Little pot has a rosemary twig growing in it. |
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| Above: Relocated my hummingbird feeders. |
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| Above: I love my zinnias are blooming. |
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| Above: Just planted sunflower seeds in this big planter. they are coming up. |
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| Above: Trumpet vines that I got from Bonnie and Buddy's house. Was trying to root them but I think they have croaked. |
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| Above: Old wagon with rose moss. The rose moss has hung on for about 3 years now. |
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| Above: Trellis that sits with the herbs and peppers. |
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| Above: Herbs |
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| Above: Jalepeno peppers ... they are HOT! |
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| Above: The jalepeno pepper plant that little bunny Fu Fu demolished is coming back. |
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| Above: Trellis by the tomato garden. |
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| Above: I love all the tomatoes. |
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| Above: Back fence trellis'. Morning Glories in the middle and Hyacinth Beans on each side. |
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| Above: The mimosa tree that was planted early spring. |
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| Above: A look back .... |
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| Above: Morning Glories coming up on one side of the arbor trellis. |
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| Above: Hyacinth Bean coming up on the other side of the arbor trellis. |
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| Above: Alyssum (baby's breath) around the red bell pepper plants that my neighbor gave me when they were mere seedlings. |
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| Above: Front flower bed. Elephant ears are thriving. |
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| Above: So glad today is the day that Justin comes to mow. I love the fact that my St. Augustine grass is thriving. |
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.—Hebrews 13:15
Another update coming this evening ... in the meantime, keep a smile on your face, offer a smile to someone without one and talk to our precious Lord. He loves to hear from you.
Blessed and praying blessings for you.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Another Week Gone By ....
Do you ever think about how time 'drags' sometimes or oh my goodness, this work day will never be over or I cannot wait for vacation ... the things we say about time are too many to print or even think about. Time goes quickly for parents of a newborn baby ... as the baby is going through the usual milestones of development and then all a sudden ...the parents blink ... the child is graduating kindergarten ... middle school and ... then high school. Time does have a way of flying. Today as I write ... my prayer for all is that you do not think about the things to come ... none of us has control over that part of our life ... but rather enjoy this moment, this very second that God has allowed you to be here. Put a smile on your face and enjoy the second you are reading this ... do not think about the next second because I can assure you from God's word that He has everything under control. You see being diagnosed with breast cancer has allowed me to trust God deeper than I ever have before. He and He alone knows what my next second hold, He alone knows the exact number of hairs on my head, and He alone knows the exact number of breaths that I will take ... He knows what my next second holds so therefore I do not have to think about it much less 'worry' about it. Worry is the devil's workshop ... so the next time you 'think' you have a 'worry' ... slap your shoulder and say ...
Be gone devil.
June 1 Jesus Calling Devotional reading:
I am involved in each moment of your life. I have carefully mapped out every inch of your journey through this day (and all days), even though much of it may feel haphazard. Because the world is in a fallen condition, things always seem to be unraveling around the edges. Expect to find trouble in this day. At the same time, trust that My way is perfect, even in the midst of such messy imperfection.
Stay conscious of ME as your go through this day, remembering that I never leave your side. Let the Holy Spirit guide you step by step, protecting you from unnecessary trials and equipping you to get through whatever must be endured. As you trudge through the sludge of this fallen world, keep your mind in heavenly places with ME. Thus the Light of My Presence shines on you, giving you Peace and Joy that circumstances cannot touch.
Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, Do not fear, I will help you.
I do not write these things to preach, I write because I see so many who have so many worries and I want people to know that worry gets us no where good. It causes us further problems with anxiety, problems with our moods, it makes us miss those precious moments that are happening now, and in the end it will affect our health. I have been a worrier most .. OK, all my life. I worried if I didn't have something to worry about. Knowing my Lord more intimately has allowed me to shed that worry ... to let things go ... to see the happiness in this moment ... to realize I do not have control over my next second of life ... God does. I have reached a more intimate relationship with my Father and He is the one who gives me the power to slap the devil off my shoulder when worry wants to sneak in. I hope you will allow our Lord to comfort you today and all your days to come ... whatever you feel you should worry about, turn it over to Him and leave it with Him. My saying ... He's got it. There are times that something is or has gone awry and I say out loud ... Father, you've got this. Comfort and peace pass over me and I live the next beautiful second that He has given me ... without worry.
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Thursday was my consultation appointment with the Gynecological Oncologist, Dr. V, at the Center. My appointment was at 2:00 or 2:15pm (I was told 2:00pm when the appointment was set up and 2:15pm on the reminder message). I arrive at 2:00pm (because that's who I am) and find a seat in the small waiting room. Of course I pull out my iPhone ... check home email, Facebook ... more Facebook, played solitary until I was sick of it and continued waiting. I hear lots of laughter and chatting in the back where the nurses and doctor are. They seem to be a happy bunch. It's gets to be 3:00pm and I'm still sitting in the waiting room. A nurse comes by taking out the trash and says I'm sorry you're having to wait ... on she goes to take the trash (which I thought very inappropriate while there was a roomful of people waiting). The head nurse lady opens the door and says this is the first day for the doctor to be back after vacation and there were lots of test results for other patients and it was just taking a long time. At 3:30pm I get called back and weighed, blood pressure taken (I was surprised it wasn't sky high but then again I was saying ... God you've got this) and left in a room to wait some more. I hear Dr. V and a man talking by the room ... sounded more like visiting and that visit lasted another 15 minutes. The head nurse lady comes in my room at 3:45pm to move me to a room because Dr. V would want to do a pelvic exam. I'm thinking ... this is just a consultation appointment ... as in ... I have questions to ask, etc. and I was not sure that I wanted to use Dr. V. as my doctor for the hysterectomy. After I get in that room, a House Staff Doctor and an Intern come in to ask me some questions ... all the answers were on the five page new patient forms I completed at 2:00pm and I was pretty irritated at this point. I felt they sent this lady in to just appease me because by now, I'm not very happy. I hear Dr. V. complete her appointment across the hall and think OK, I'm next. NOT! She went down the hall and I heard a door shut for another room ... it is just shy of 4:00pm and I've been there two hours waiting. I closed my eyes and prayed ... Father, am I supposed to be here with this doctor. Please Father let me know. A calm came over me and at 4:00pm, I picked up my purse and headed to the nurses desk and told them I would need to reschedule because two hours waiting was ridiculous. They all apologized. Was I angry ... not really angry ... irritated is more like it. The head nurse lady makes all the appointments and obviously should have never booked a potential new patient on a day that the doctor had returned from vacation ... when there were lots of test results to be given on established patients. I feel God has led me to all the many doctors on my journey ... I did not feel that this doctor was where I was supposed to be. My first mistake ... I didn't pray about this before the appointment was set up. I do believe in praying about everything and I do not remember doing such prior to the appointment being made. MY mistake. I went off of a recommendation from someone I do trust but ... that doesn't mean that doctor is a fit (so to speak) for me. I have an appointment this coming Thursday with Helena and plan to discuss another physician that I have good information on ... and I will without doubt be praying about this before hand.
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My grand babies are doing well. Brooklyn and Mommy and Daddy got to come home from the hospital yesterday. I am anxiously waiting to hear how their first night at home as a family of four went. I pray it went well.
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Blessed beyond measure and praying blessings for you this beautiful Saturday.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
Be gone devil.
Psalms 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.
June 1 Jesus Calling Devotional reading:
I am involved in each moment of your life. I have carefully mapped out every inch of your journey through this day (and all days), even though much of it may feel haphazard. Because the world is in a fallen condition, things always seem to be unraveling around the edges. Expect to find trouble in this day. At the same time, trust that My way is perfect, even in the midst of such messy imperfection.
Stay conscious of ME as your go through this day, remembering that I never leave your side. Let the Holy Spirit guide you step by step, protecting you from unnecessary trials and equipping you to get through whatever must be endured. As you trudge through the sludge of this fallen world, keep your mind in heavenly places with ME. Thus the Light of My Presence shines on you, giving you Peace and Joy that circumstances cannot touch.
Psalm 18:30 As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, Do not fear, I will help you.
I do not write these things to preach, I write because I see so many who have so many worries and I want people to know that worry gets us no where good. It causes us further problems with anxiety, problems with our moods, it makes us miss those precious moments that are happening now, and in the end it will affect our health. I have been a worrier most .. OK, all my life. I worried if I didn't have something to worry about. Knowing my Lord more intimately has allowed me to shed that worry ... to let things go ... to see the happiness in this moment ... to realize I do not have control over my next second of life ... God does. I have reached a more intimate relationship with my Father and He is the one who gives me the power to slap the devil off my shoulder when worry wants to sneak in. I hope you will allow our Lord to comfort you today and all your days to come ... whatever you feel you should worry about, turn it over to Him and leave it with Him. My saying ... He's got it. There are times that something is or has gone awry and I say out loud ... Father, you've got this. Comfort and peace pass over me and I live the next beautiful second that He has given me ... without worry.
**********************
Thursday was my consultation appointment with the Gynecological Oncologist, Dr. V, at the Center. My appointment was at 2:00 or 2:15pm (I was told 2:00pm when the appointment was set up and 2:15pm on the reminder message). I arrive at 2:00pm (because that's who I am) and find a seat in the small waiting room. Of course I pull out my iPhone ... check home email, Facebook ... more Facebook, played solitary until I was sick of it and continued waiting. I hear lots of laughter and chatting in the back where the nurses and doctor are. They seem to be a happy bunch. It's gets to be 3:00pm and I'm still sitting in the waiting room. A nurse comes by taking out the trash and says I'm sorry you're having to wait ... on she goes to take the trash (which I thought very inappropriate while there was a roomful of people waiting). The head nurse lady opens the door and says this is the first day for the doctor to be back after vacation and there were lots of test results for other patients and it was just taking a long time. At 3:30pm I get called back and weighed, blood pressure taken (I was surprised it wasn't sky high but then again I was saying ... God you've got this) and left in a room to wait some more. I hear Dr. V and a man talking by the room ... sounded more like visiting and that visit lasted another 15 minutes. The head nurse lady comes in my room at 3:45pm to move me to a room because Dr. V would want to do a pelvic exam. I'm thinking ... this is just a consultation appointment ... as in ... I have questions to ask, etc. and I was not sure that I wanted to use Dr. V. as my doctor for the hysterectomy. After I get in that room, a House Staff Doctor and an Intern come in to ask me some questions ... all the answers were on the five page new patient forms I completed at 2:00pm and I was pretty irritated at this point. I felt they sent this lady in to just appease me because by now, I'm not very happy. I hear Dr. V. complete her appointment across the hall and think OK, I'm next. NOT! She went down the hall and I heard a door shut for another room ... it is just shy of 4:00pm and I've been there two hours waiting. I closed my eyes and prayed ... Father, am I supposed to be here with this doctor. Please Father let me know. A calm came over me and at 4:00pm, I picked up my purse and headed to the nurses desk and told them I would need to reschedule because two hours waiting was ridiculous. They all apologized. Was I angry ... not really angry ... irritated is more like it. The head nurse lady makes all the appointments and obviously should have never booked a potential new patient on a day that the doctor had returned from vacation ... when there were lots of test results to be given on established patients. I feel God has led me to all the many doctors on my journey ... I did not feel that this doctor was where I was supposed to be. My first mistake ... I didn't pray about this before the appointment was set up. I do believe in praying about everything and I do not remember doing such prior to the appointment being made. MY mistake. I went off of a recommendation from someone I do trust but ... that doesn't mean that doctor is a fit (so to speak) for me. I have an appointment this coming Thursday with Helena and plan to discuss another physician that I have good information on ... and I will without doubt be praying about this before hand.
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My grand babies are doing well. Brooklyn and Mommy and Daddy got to come home from the hospital yesterday. I am anxiously waiting to hear how their first night at home as a family of four went. I pray it went well.
********************************
Blessed beyond measure and praying blessings for you this beautiful Saturday.
gkmorrison12@gmail.com
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