I know it has been a while since my last post but there has been so much to process. After my first two chemo regimes I was not only having the “regular” side effects but I was also having a severe allergic reaction. My oncologist consulted with other oncologists both in Regina and Saskatoon and I guess there had only been one other patient who had a similar severe reaction and it ended in death for that patient. It was a unanimous decision on the part of the oncologists that I was at risk of the same result if they continued so they changed my chemo regime. I have had two treatments of this new regime now and no allergic reaction just the normal side effects. I am so thankful for the Lord’s intervention in giving wisdom to my oncologist to investigate on my behalf. Some additional news is that just before Christmas a contrast dye CT scan showed that the three areas of concern are clear of cancer now. My oncologist wants to finish off the rest of the chemo treatments just to be sure. Going into Christmas we already had plans in place to celebrate but getting the CT results three days before Christmas day made celebrating even sweeter.
My thoughts as of late keep being drawn to Scripture that describes a potter and his clay.(Jerimiah 18:1-6 and Romans 9:14-24) He is the Potter; I am the clay. As I reflect on years past and how much has changed in my life I take great comfort in knowing He is in complete control. A potter uses his own hands to form the clay and also chooses tools to incorporate for shaving and adding design to the vessel of His making. I believe the cancer is a tool the Lord has chosen for this season to shape this vessel. I am thankful. Romans 9:17 “For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, for this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” I can trust that that the Lord has raised up the cancer in my body and now also taken it away. It is also my prayer that through this He might show His power in and over me, that His name might be proclaimed because of it. To Him be the glory!
I know it has been a while since my last post but there has been so much to process. After my first two chemo regimes I was not only having the “regular” side effects but I was also having a severe allergic reaction. My oncologist consulted with other oncologists both in Regina and Saskatoon and I guess there had only been one other patient who had a similar severe reaction and it ended in death for that patient. It was a unanimous decision on the part of the oncologists that I was at risk of the same result if they continued so they changed my chemo regime. I have had two treatments of this new regime now and no allergic reaction just the normal side effects. I am so thankful for the Lord’s intervention in giving wisdom to my oncologist to investigate on my behalf. Some additional news is that just before Christmas a contrast dye CT scan showed that the three areas of concern are clear of cancer now. My oncologist wants to finish off the rest of the chemo treatments just to be sure. Going into Christmas we already had plans in place to celebrate but getting the CT results three days before Christmas day made celebrating even sweeter. 
My thoughts as of late keep being drawn to Scripture that describes a potter and his clay.(Jerimiah 18:1-6 and Romans 9:14-24) He is the Potter; I am the clay. As I reflect on years past and how much has changed in my life I take great comfort in knowing He is in complete control. A potter uses his own hands to form the clay and also chooses tools to incorporate for shaving and adding design to the vessel of His making. I believe the cancer is a tool the Lord has chosen for this season to shape this vessel. I am thankful. Romans 9:17 “For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, for this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” I can trust that that the Lord has raised up the cancer in my body and now also taken it away. It is also my prayer that through this He might show His power in and over me, that His name might be proclaimed because of it. To Him be the glory!
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So encouraging that your chemo is working and tests are showing you cancer free! Judging by this latest photo, you are looking so healthy - and you still have your beautiful hair. Hope you keep posting blogs, it reminds me to keep you in my prayers. Happy New Year!
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