Very quick update tonight because I’m so tired. I couldn’t make myself open my eyes and stay awake this morning. At 9:30, I really struggled, as I had no choice but to get ready and go to chemo.
I told my nurse Toni, that I was really hurting from being bloated all the time. I told her I looked and felt pregnant and like I was out of space inside for the baby.
She saw Dr. Leung in the hallway and he came in and I told him the same thing. I told him I knew it sounded strange, but it was the only other thing in my life that I could compare it to. He felt around my abdomen and it felt ok. The last part he felt, that really hurts, is the rib right under my breasts…worse on the side under the foob (fake boob).
I also told him my back pain had been pretty bad this past week and I’ve had to take more pain pills recently.
He thought for quite a while and has decided to do a scan early. He said with IV Chemo we can see if it’s working more quickly than with pill chemo.
I will call on Wed. to get that CT scheduled for next week.
This post took me about 30 minutes to write because I am so tired. Please forgive any mistakes.
Praying for you to find answers and relief at this challenging time. Lord please wrap your arms around Jennifer and her family. ❤
Oh dear Jennifer, my heart is broken over your plight. Praying for help to relieve your pain and concerns throughout the night.
Jennifer, if love could heal you, I know you would be healed by all of the bucket-loads of love coming your way. We are praying that LOVE’s good work will be your constant companion, giving you peace that is beyond human comprehension. We send our love and many hugs to you and all the family. <3 <3
Awww, I hope you are snuggled into bed and sound asleep. Thinking good thoughts and saying prayers about your scan. xo, Shanna
p.s. I loved the note you wrote me about teaching. It is definitely a crazy time to start this career! My second graders are really cute though. 🙂
I know you probably don’t feel like it, but YOU ARE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS!! Through your pain and suffering you believe that He is your Creator, your Father, your Redeemer, your Savior and Friend. His love for you is constant, unconditional and stronger than we can comprehend. He is within you working out His purpose and plan. In His Word we know He does not lie, He is all knowing, He is all wise, He is holy, He understands your emotions , He never sleeps, He is faithful and trustworthy. Rest in His everlasting arms every minute of every day and night. You are a daughter of the KING!!
Praying that you slept well. Sending love across the miles.
Wendy
So sorry for for pain and sleepyness. Rest and know that others are holding up your arms to fight this battle. Praying for goodness and healing.
It was so great that you got to see the doctor and get things worked out sooner. I continue to pray for you.
Praying you get some sustaining rest tonight.
Thanks for sharing the update – we are along in praying for your healing and strength! and for the upcoming scan!
Oh friend…..I too am praying for the peace that surpasses all understanding to guard your mind and heart. I love reading through the other responses, knowing that you are SO loved and being lifted up by so many! May the God of all comfort be near to you these next days and strengthen you….I love you!!
Praying God will envelop you and your family in His love and bring you all peace, strength and comfort. I’m so thankful that your Dr.
has ordered an early scan. Praying for pain relief and energy for you Jennifer. Praying the Lord will give wisdom to your Dr. concerning
Your treatment plan moving forward.
I’m thankful for the early scan too, although it totally surprised me.
Pain changes everything. The simplest things are exhausting. I am praying you will find relief from your pain and also that your doctors will have the wisdom of Solomon. May Jesus hold you gently in his arms and surround you with his peace.
“The wisdom of Solomon”….YES!!!! 🙂
We are so sorry for all you pain . Praying for you that the discomfort will subside also praying for rest and some energy. ❤️
Sending you strength and love!
We are so very sorry for the fatigue and pain you are experiencing. We will be praying for some relief, healing, wisdom for the doctors and peace, comfort and strength for you and the family. May His unending grace and love envelop you and your family during these difficult times.
Love,
Jan
We continue to ask for the Lord’s strength, healing touch, hope and joy even in the midst of this ongoing cancer journey. We pray that the “early scan” would reveal the reasons for the weariness and pain. Praying that there will be wisdom and solutions discerned by the doctors that will bring relief!
Be comforted by the fact that His eyes are upon you always and that He cares about each and every thing that you feel, every tear that you shed He collects in a bottle because He cares so deeply for you. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us to draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Love,
Lisa