Well, it has been a while. The holidays came and went. It was fully my intention to write and wish everyone Merry Christmas, but time as it does during the holidays just got away....So let me start with HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2010!
2009 was a glorious year as you all know God really did some wonderful things, I had cancer, then went into complete remission, went on a wonderful trip with AJ to Paris, south of France and London. Teal took over the Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas was very meaningful and then came the new year, 2010. My first day of 2010 set the tone for rest of my year~ The MM is back. Not only is it back, it is back with a vengence.
Please don't dispare. On the 29th, I my blood test did not show well, I had another test on the 30th, and Dr. Dice decided to do a marrow biop on the 31st. Now that is what I call a DOCTOR, biopsy new year's eve! She knew in was a holiday weekend, yet push my case through inorder to get test results so that she could start new treatment ASAP. And she did. I had my first round of chemo on Monday the 4th and a away we go!
I will give more detail later, but I wanted my MM family to start praying for me. This is nothing that cannot be handled, but it must be handled with prayer. Prayer for me, prayer for Dr. Dice, prayer for Dr. LeMaistre, and for the numerous physicians Dr. Dice has sent my case to nationwide, because this is a very interesting case, I will share more with you later...(as soon as I really fully understand it!)
Some of you may be angry, I say please don't. Anger and bitterness is exhausting. God is going to take up my cause and the bad will turn to good, therefore, I am laying it down. In my mind, I will beat MM again, or somehow I will be a greater part of beating it for someone else, that is good enough for me.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
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Your strength is amazing Terry. My mother had the same positive attitude you have and its the best to have. Friday would have been her 55th birthday. I know she is up there helping you fight this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteMatt Elizondo
Terry,
ReplyDeleteWe lifted you up in prayer in our Sunday school class this morning. We will continue to pray for complete healing.
Love you,
Debbie Tilley
You were so lucky with your first treatment results that I guess we all got cocky about you beating cancer. Oops! Back to the real world with more biopsies, chemo, transfusions, transplants, etc. that is the process of arresting MM. You look fabulous - love the new hair! - and have the right attitude, faith and resources to get through this. Stop comforting everyone else and focus on yourself. My one word of advice is REST. And it's natural to be scared. Love you, Doehne
ReplyDeleteTerry, we're back on the pray with all we have train and we'll stay on that train until you once again beat this monster! Are we sad? Yes...it hurts to see a friend go through this pain again. But amid the sadness for our friend, we also know the strength that surrounds you and we know this does nothing but good for you. Know that along with AJ, your family, and your closest friends -- we are always here for you in any way you need us.
ReplyDeleteLove You!
June and Erik
Here is one of my personal "sustainer" scriptures, Teri.
ReplyDelete"Thou wilt keep him (or her!) in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee."
Isaiah 26:30