Today I have started a new chemo regimen. I'll have an infusion of oxaliplatin every 21 days and take capecitabine (a chemo pill) twice a day for 14 days. Then I'll have a week off before my next infusion. My oncologist felt this would be the most effective regimen for me because we believe that my cancer may have started somewhere in my gastrointestional tract. We can't be sure though. My daughter and I prayed this morning that God will work through this chemo and kill all lingering cancer. I've had a rough time of it for these last few weeks and I am so ready to feel good again!
You know, when you lay there with very little strength in your body. The devil will take that opportunity to tell you that you are weak. You are only what your body is physically capable of. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Our strength comes from within, and God is within us. Yes our bodies may let us down, but God never will. God is our strength and our hope. I have hope for a future without cancer. There is no need to worry about the time, God is always on time. I need only be still and wait.
I am so amazed by your strength and inner peace! You are truly an inspiration and a testimony to what real faith looks like!
ReplyDeleteGod loves you; God adores you. I am joyful that you truly know this fact. You are so right about time and our need to be still and know that He is God.
ReplyDeletePsalm 117:1-2 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise Him, all you people on earth. For He loves us with unfailing love; the Lord's faithfulness endures forever.
We will just have to up that prayer time for you!!!! Don't give in to that ole devil...his promises mean nothing. God WILL see you through!!!! Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteDo I hear an Amen!???!!!
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You are such an amazing Lady and such an inspiration to my life! Thank you for sharing your journey! Love and prayers for you and yours continually.
ReplyDeleteWe wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. Psalm 33:20
Whitney, I agree. You are a true inspiration as well as a representation of true faith. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you as always. <3
ReplyDeleteJust sent a prayer up! All will be well!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifully written update. The last paragraph really spoke to me. Cancer is such an awful disease, but I am so happy for you that it is focused in one area and hopefully this chemo round can kill it once and for all. Thank you for being such an inspiration for all of us and I am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to hear that there is no cancer in your lungs. I pray that the one in your liver responds well to the treatment and that you will have complete healing. God bless you and your family. Love and prayers from Kenya.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, pretty girl! I pray for you all
ReplyDeletethe time. Keeping you always in my thoughts!
Big hugs!
Continuing to pray for your health and strength! Blessings sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see a new note from you. Going through chemo myself, I do know the feeling of the Devil telling me I am weak, but what a good reminder that God is our strength and lives in us. I will be praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Whitney! Thanks for posting these updates. Praising God for His love and care for you and for all the healing that He is bringing! You're in my prayers. :)
ReplyDeleteHow are you Whitney? I'm worry about you :-(
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With love, Claire.
Whitney, hello. I would like you to know that it is difficult for me to read about you. I know how it feels, and how difficult it is when you have to put up a fight for dear life. I feel your pain and the anxieties that you bear, it is never easy. Battling a disease always pose a burden not only on the physical aspect, it also affects the well-being of the family’s coffer as medical costs can be prohibitive. Sometimes, it would lead us to think that somehow life can be unfair.
ReplyDeleteBut I would like to assure you that life is great and that you are not alone in this time of need. In reality, there are more people who want to help you and want to pitch in a little for your recovery than the actual number of people who actually do so. The reason for that is, either they don't know where to send it or who can keep it in trust, or they may be embarrassed about giving “little” donations and feel that small amounts do not mean much.
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I wish you all the best and for your quick recovery. Be happy and stay positive always. Cheers!
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Praying for you. My son age 40 has stage 4 colon cancer.I see how miserable he is after chemo.May God be with you and your family during this terrible journey . I am adding you to my prayer list.
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