Category Archives: Health

Don’t Panic. Lean on God

31 Tuesday Jan 2017

Posted by in Brave and Strong, Cancer, Faith, Fearless, Healing, Health, square up, Women at War

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To Listen:  Heart Strong Faith Podcast – KCBIscreen-shot-2017-01-31-at-5-15-32-am

Are you facing a cancer diagnosis?  Maybe you’re in the midst of a financial crisis, a marriage collapse or the loss of someone you love.  Maybe you are simply lonely or discouraged.  Can I encourage you?  God has not forgotten you or your pain.  He’s present to encourage you.  Lean into God, even in your darkest moments.  You will find him faithful.

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N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease)

07 Thursday Jul 2016

Posted by in Brave and Strong, Cancer, Faith, Healing, Health, Report, square up

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I got an excellent report today!

My latest scans confirm my latest blood work.  No Evidence of Disease.  The doctors call this N.E.D. and it’s a big deal for a 2x – stage 4 cancer patient. Thank you for being steadfast in the fight and being here to celebrate this good news.

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Resurrection

18 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by in Brave and Strong, Cancer, Healing, Health, Resilient, Resolute, Rest, Resurrection

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And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 AMP

Screen Shot 2016-02-18 at 6.37.06 AM(I am adding to my series that begins with the letter R.  You can check out my other related posts here:  Resolute, Rest, Resilient.)

I am very happy to report that I came through week one of treatment with flying colors.  (Thanks for your mighty prayers this week.)  I saw Dr. Khan on Wednesday and he was pleased with my immediate blood work (high white blood cell count – which means low risk of infection and sustained strength) and we are hopeful that my blood work (sent to the lab) will already reflect a decrease in my tumor markers.  At this point, there is no way to evaluate the effectiveness of the chemo.  We are dependent upon outward observation, faith in the process and the preliminary blood work.

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