TWO YEARS CANCER FREE

My follow up TWO YEAR mark exams are the ALL CLEAR!!!

Thanking the LORD for the good report...and the many friends who have kept me in their prayers. THANK YOU!!!

After FIVE years I will be considered in remission.

Happy NEW YEAR!

HOPE

God's GRACE

I posted this same photo on my This is the day blog...however..

HERE it is to CELEBRATE the good news that upon Kelly's recent test..no Cancer was found!!! AMEN.

She had more test to go through for various things..some side affects of treatments. Please keep her in prayer.

and for me...

Monday I return to my Breast Cancer Surgeon for another mammogram and followup.

It has been TWO YEARS for both Kelly and I from our diagnosis...

Thank you for your prayers...

HOPE

A Memory...Diagnosis

This month marks the time...two years ago, I was diagnosed with invasive Breast cancer.

At the time, I had no idea what I was going to face in this dreadful disease that afflicts so many.

INVASIVE...not a good word to hear in Cancer.

BREAST CANCER...runs in my family.

My husband and I patiently sat in the waiting room to hear further information on what my treatments would entail.

SURGERY....what kind? Consultation with surgeon to follow.

OPTIONS..thankful we have them. DECISIONS....what is best for...ME?

SUNDAY PREACHING....Three Reasons We Suffer.

1. Your own transgressions
2. Your adversary to "TEST" your FAITH.
3. Bring GLORY to GOD by showing HIS strength, power and grace..in YOU!

A look at the sufferings of Paul the Apostle.

I remember the sufferings of Missionary Hudson Taylor.

When a new born Christian...I asked my husband ...WHY??

I could not then....THEN. Comprehend the reasons, the suffering and pain the heartache..the toil.

Til...my own turn came.

Not with Breast Cancer. But a son born with Downs Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. He would not live long. Nine Months after birth...he died.

The precious "lost" soul of a nurse was saved.

I'm thankful my memory...is that of GOD's GRACE at such a time.

WHY??? GOD's Divine purposes.

My FAITH was indeed tested. The adversary worked hard as well..sifting as wheat.

God's Glory? You ask?

AT SUCH A TIME???

YES...my FAITH strengthened with comfort, hope and courage. My FAITH revealed even to myself that it was REAL and full of power, even yet unbeknownst to me. It was working in me.

Again it would work in me...through my Breast Cancer Journey.

FAITH...would I trust GOD again...with my life...with my future...with HIS purpose?

A friend wrote me a song...PEACE AT SUCH A TIME.

Yes, again it came. It was there in full assurance. COURAGE to believe and endure.

Surgery would remove a tumor...no mastectomy.

I chose to read Psalm 55: 18, 22 before bed the night before surgery.

The surgery showed invasive...

January 20th pathology report... not in my lymph nodes.

January 21st...my 55th Birthday

January 25th surgeon appointment(the day my son died years earlier)

NOTE** #5 is GRACE
20 = 5 x 4 25 = 5x5 55 = 5 x 10

I'm thankful my MEMORY is that of God's Grace shown to me at such a time.

A Diagnosis that now is a memory for me. A memory of HIS GRACE.

Through one trial and test of faith...death came.

Through another...life was spared.

GOD's work and will performs HIS good purpose. Romans 8:28

We must believe it and trust HIM...

He will give you GRACE in time of need.

He will give you STRENGTH, COURAGE and HOPE.

Have no Fear. Jesus in near.

LIFE...will you fear and not let GOD show you HIS care...HIS work and HIS promises???

This life is a testing ground...of how you will live it. How you will affect others. And...what will you do with Jesus?

Hymn What Will You Do With Jesus?
Albert B. Simpson 1843-1919

Jesus, I give thee my heart to-day!
Jesus I'll follow Thee all the way.
Gladly obeying Thee! "will you say,
This will I do with Jesus!

What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you can not be;
Some day your heart will be asking, "What will He do with me?"

Take the LORD JESUS a your Saviour today..not at this "season" but for all eternity!!!

I pray this post is an encouragement to believe and trust and REJOICE.

Memories can be full of GRACE.

HOPE

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It's time to remember the IMPORTANCE of Breast Cancer Awareness! Time to get your yearly Mammogram. I read that if you plan your yearly around another event..you are more likely to REMEMBER!




I FORGOT...I got BREAST CANCER!

I let two years slip by....my BREAST CANCER was not found by a lump. It could ONLY BE DETECTED BY DIGITAL MAMMOGRAM!

Even if it is October...an unlikely month isn't it for PINK...but by those wearing it....

It will definitely stand out! 

I had my last followup and now go for a yearly..so my date will be around my  Birthday now. An easy time to REMEMBER..and a celebrating time for more reasons than one. Another birthday..and ANOTHER YEAR Breast Cancer FREE. My Yearly marks just happen to be in January when I had my surgery. A good way to start off the NEW YEAR also. REMEMBERING!

Remembering GOD's Grace upon my life...the journey and the blessings that came...
yes..through a TRIAL OF FAITH.

Congratulations to my fellow SURVIVORS!!
God bless.
HOPE

Looking Forward.

I am looking forward...to more years of being Breast Cancer FREE!

All is well!

This lovely sewn portrait is an applique on a Breast Cancer Quilt in one of my doctor's offices that I visited today. It was too lovely to pass up, so with permission I took a pic of the quilt and focused on this one for my post tonight. I wish I knew who did this to give her due credit for her lovely work. I added the white printing.

It says what I felt today...Looking forward...

Day by Day and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here,
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear,
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best
Lovingly it's part of pain and pleasure
Mingling toil with peace and rest.

Day By Day Oscar Ahnflet, 1813-1882

My wonderful husband accompanied me on to my follow up today. We both anticipated GOOD NEWS...but were prepared. I was so happy to have him along..a comforting friend...and my dinner date!

We celebrated the good news at Longhorn Steakhouse. I was LOOKING FORWARD to this nice meal with him. A FREE one at that! We used a gift card we have saved for this occasion..so making it that much more fun!

To yell... FREE ...FREE of Cancer...FREE dinner!!!

I really like the Western decor of this restaurant. Notice the saddle and the lassos and the sculpture cowboy... and of course on the back wall a LONGHORN!!

Look at the lighting...love the cut out cows and the horseshoe..and the antlers on the smaller light.

Our dinner was a nice peaceful moment to reflect on the goodness of GOD towards us this day.

Thank you to those who have kept me in prayer!!!

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence
cometh my help. Psalm 120:1

HOPE

Celebrations

Seems that PINK comes into my life in so many different ways since my Breast Cancer journey.

My husband and I recently CELEBRATED our 37th wedding anniversary out of town. During our stay at a Hilton Garden Inn; the restaurant breakfast chef surprised us with the most GORGEOUS plated of Marcapon filled Cinnamon French toast...unbelievable delish!!! Drizzled with a thin strip of strawberry syrup and powdered sugar sprinkles..surrounded by fresh blueberries and strawberries and these two lovely flowers!!! Wishing us a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

This along with the view of a city from the large picture window and our prayer of thanksgiving to the LORD. It made a wonderful beginning to our day.


Little did the chef know that I will soon have LORD WILLING another HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!... in January it will be my Cancer Free two year mark!

I am scheduled for my LAST follow up Mammogram this coming Monday. If all is clear..it is back to the ROUTINE ONE YEAR MAMMOGRAM. Did YOU get yours THIS YEAR!????

If by God's purpose...he has chosen for it to return...I am prepared. He does all things well...for me. I trust his care and PURPOSE in my life and even in the midst of trial...anticipate the GOOD that comes to those who love HIM.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Many blessings come in so many ways...such as the Special Breakfast...a touch of kindness!

Special blessings come in trusting the LORD each and every day!

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.


HOPE

Happy is ME!

This is how I feel...

and I love this photo...MAKES you SMILE.

I am happy to report again on the wonders of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar!!

I burned myself on the top of my hand...(to my dismay of scars! and NOT pulling out the oven rack to test my cakes)...

I remembered reading that the ACV could treat BURNS!!! I quickly dabbed a small amount on the burn ( a slight ting) the burn WAS..about 1/2 and inch long and a bubble. Each day I applied a dab whenever I was in my kitchen...and before bedtime.

VOILA...within a week...the burn has almost COMPLETELY disappeared. I did not take a photo..and wish I had to show you the quick succession of healing!! At this time is is barely noticeable. I am hoping there will not be even a tiny scar...to show my..well, you know! I HAVE LEARNED the hard way to finally, pull out the oven rack!

PLEASE NOTE CAUTION...on the type and severity of a burn you have. Research the methods of application first. I tried this on the basis of what I had read in my book on Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother (Organic)

I will be posting more on the helps that ACV had done for me, personally. I've done a ton of research and everything I have read, confirms it's health benefits.

I've even given the book to my physician to read. She was very good about supporting me and wanting to help me by her own research as well. I'm anxious to speak with her when I see her again.

I recently saw a "Specialist" for GERD and he was quick, rude and put me on a med that made me more ill! THUS, the ACV book for my NICE physician and her help and concern to HEAL me, not treat the symptoms.

Sooo, we'll see. I wait on the LORD each day for HIS will and guidance in all matters of living and HEALTH.

STAY WELL...STAY HAPPY...AND WALK WITH THE LORD!
HOPE