The doctor also gave us a bit of good news. Joe, Mary's youngest brother, is another perfect match for the stem cell transplant! Thank God for these glimmers of hope through these hard few weeks. Ideally they like to use the youngest brother's stem cells for a transplant, so Joe being a match is great news.
Today we're just hanging out. My mom is feeling okay, but sad about having to do another round of chemo. The chemo will start again tomorrow morning and will be a 6-day heavier round. Again on day 14 they'll do the bone marrow test and we'll go from there.
We know that this journey is just a short period in her and our lives, it's tough, but we can get through it. Please continue to pray for my mom's health, for this next round of chemo to have less side effects, and for her continued strength.
Thanks for sharing the news. Sorry, Mary. You keep focusing on God. He is your hope, your healer, your father, and your savior. And, YOU are the apple of His eye!!
ReplyDeleteThere's a song called All I Have that has an awesome chorus:
Jesus, all I have is You.
You're the hope I'm holding to
I might weep but still my faith
rests in You.
As the heavens hold the skies
It's Your hand that holds my life.
And Your love will lead me on
When all else is gone.
Love you.
Mary, so sorry to hear that the cancer is still with you, but I am sure that the next round will take care of that. Keep your spirits up and have faith that God is still with you and will continue to do so. You have a guardian Angel sitting on your shoulder, helping to guide you through this difficult time. I will continue to pray for you that the next round of chemo won't have the side affects that you had in the 1st round and that it will put you in remission. Take care of yourself and good luck through these next 6 days. I know that He won't let you down.
ReplyDeleteKeep your head up Mary! This will not define your outcome. Keep Doing your exercises, walks and of course prayers, haha. We miss you at the gym, But you are with us in spirit, and I know we will all be back together having a jeremiah joe visiting very soon! Love ya Donna Donovan and your gym family
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ReplyDeleteI read Suzanne's post and will continue to pray for you, specifically for strength, peace and healing.
God's word for YOU today....
Wait with hope for the Lord,
Be strong and let your heart be courageous.
Yes, wait with hope for the Lord. Psalm 27:14
We wait with much anticipated HOPE with you! My grandmother used to tell me, "God is never late, He's always right on time". Believe!
Love and hugs,
Joan
WELL PEOPLE ... another round of treatment for Mary = bigger/better round of prayers from all of us! MARY ... stay strong just as you have been doing and I love ya! XOXOXO! -Ang
ReplyDeletePS ... THREE sibling matches so far for bone marrow. That is wonderful, encouraging news to hear!
ReplyDeleteHey Mary, that's too bad you have to undergo another round of treatment, but I am believing that you will whip this, with God's help! We are all standing with you in faith for God's healing to take place, to cleanse your blood through the blood of Jesus! That's the "side effect" of something like this, to know how much you are cared for and to be immersed in God's love through everyone's prayers. Love and prayers,
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ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear about another round of chemo. On the other hand, we're very glad to hear the great news about Joe. Please know we're thinking of you daily and you're continuously in our prayers.
Love,
Matt & Karie
hey mary!!! :) it's micah, just wanted to let you know to get those miles in!!! :) i truly hope you are doing as good as you can! it was such a pleasure to get to see you a few weeks ago, and can't wait to see ya again!!!! :)
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Mary still thinking of you every day. Hang in there & be strong, hopely I will be visiting you this weekend?!!
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Char
I will continue to pray for you through your next round of chemo and the you won't have the side effects that you had the last night. Keep your faith in God and he will show you the way...thoughts and prayers all day every day for you! Lou Ann Fararre Olson
ReplyDeleteHi Mary and family, I also, like Dana, thought of a song. Sometimes there's no words to say and I'm thankful for songs and prayers that are stuck in my memory.
ReplyDeleteThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end
They are new every morning, new every morning,
Great is thy faithfulness Oh Lord!
Great is thy faithfulness....
Always lifting your name to the throne,
Love, Patti
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteWe were sad to hear that you have to endure another round of chemo, but we know that God has a plan for you on this journey he has put you on. This blog is enough to know the many many people that your faith and inspiration have already touched. You are going to have a great story to share to inspire many down the road that will make this journey after you. Keep up the great attitude and we will keep up the prayers! My verse for the day (that I use at least three times a week) is "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 We pray you will continue to draw your strength from God and your great family.
The Phillips Family
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteWe too were praying for better results from the bone marrow test. We are glad that you have 3 matches now for the transplant available.
Be assured that God's plan is going according to his schedule. We feel that he will always be by your side through the second round. We continue to hold you and your family in our prayers daily. We love you and your family for keeping us up to date. Don & Mary
Hi Butterball,
ReplyDeleteKathy & I have been praying for you almost all of our waking hours. We feel that the Lord is using you as his miracle vessel. We are standing on His WORD for a complete healing Jer.30:17
...God will restore your health. We want to come see you but Kathy is fighting a cold right now. Hopfully our visit will be soon.
We love you sooooo much.
Steve & Kathy
Mary, Praying for 'peace that surpasses understanding'. He will provide that. We are praying without ceasing. Day and night (24 hrs) prayers are lifted on your behalf. Feel His presence. We love you! Lynn Rexroade
ReplyDeleteHi Mary and family -
ReplyDeleteJust heard you were ill and read your blog about your journey through this illness. It's such a powerful testament to the love of your family and your faith. Thank you so much for your witness. Loved the photo of your family on the front page too - how beautiful you all are!
My prayers are with you. You are so blessed to have matching donors! And today I especially pray that this round of chemo achieve its goal; that the health care professionals helping you be richly blessed in their work; and that you and all your family are sustained by faith and maintain hope in a healthy tomorrow.
thinking of you -
Mary Grzywa
So sad about this news, but we are giving thanks for another donor match in Joe. Hebrews 10:36 - Persevere! We love you.
ReplyDeleteMary, you will be fine! The beginning is a roller coaster ride. Ups and downs but you will get through it. You are strong and positive. Your bone marrow transplant will be soon and things WILL get better. We are thinking of you always!
ReplyDeleteMary...This is just another test to see how strong you, your family and loved ones really are...you will beat this...stay strong, take it day by day or even hour by hour if you have to...its easier to accomplish the smaller goals first in order to reach the larger ones!
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Heather Rink
Mary,
ReplyDeleteEach and everyday - we pray and we trust.
Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in his word I put my hope. Psalm 130:5
Love, Dee
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you have ever read anything by Charles Spurgeon but as I read my devotional for tonite it was exactly what God wanted you to hear. Psalm 84:11 The Lord Bestows favor and honor. God is wonderfully generous by nature to give is His delight. His gifts are immeasurably precious and are given as freely as the light of the sun. He gives grace to His own because he will it, to His redeemed because of His covenant, to the called because of His promise, to believers because they seek it, to sinners because they need it. He gives grace abundantly, seasonably, constantly, readily, overeignly; the value of the blessins is doubled by the manner in which it is given. The honor of heaven, the honor of eternity, the honor of Jesus, the honor of the Father--the Lord will certainly give all this to His chosen. What a wonderful promise from a faithful God!! Two golden links of one celestial chain: Who owns favor shall surely honor gain. Thinking about you and just have the assurance that you are such a strong person and with God's help and favor that He will bring you through this!!! Keep up the good work. You have found favor in His eyes!!!
Julie Roe
Good morning, Mary! I'm so glad your 2ne rd of chemo is over. I'm sure the Lord is going to make that part of your journey is over and the cancer is in remission. My prayers are always with you and you name will be on our prayer list at St. Francis Church. I know it is a brave but long battle you are fighting, but just keep on as strong as you are and all of family and friends prayers will do the rest. Love you, Mary!! Your friend always, Kay
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