Tis me posing for my DH just before
a doctor's appointment in November...in
front of my fantasy home and my favorite tree in
the yard..a paper birch..
I just want you to know..You ALL mean so much..your caring & prayres
makes my spirit soar. I read EVERY comment
and try to visit each of you and comment
My right arm, is at risk for lymphedema & has
really been hurting for two days..SO
I will continue to read and visit..but if I don't
post comments on your blogs..I'm just saving
my arm, I'm still VISITING & reading!!!
I'll continue to post on my blog also, I just have to
be careful since I am right handed.
This is the day the Lord hath made, let us
rejoice and be glad in it.
I know I will rejoice today!!!
deena
PS ..to BBC who posted..if God wants you with Him, why fight??
I must fight Bill..for my family, friends, loved ones, husband
& me..God's will in the end, but that's His decision..not mine.
and if going to be with Him is His plan..AMEN, I'll be
ready for that also. Love in Christ, DEENA
one of God's daughter
God created us with the instinct to live and I feel that he expects us to fight for life with all the energy we have for as long as we have the strength and energy to do so...
ReplyDeleteI think when He is ready for us to give up on life he will let us know He is ready for us in heaven...
so until that time...I'm with you!
fight like you have never fought before to over come this hurdle!!
I love all the pictures of your family that you have shared with us...Is Mercedes at home with you or is she away at school?
You have a beautiful family...and it is well worth the fight to stay with them a little longer!!
Love and Prayers,
Mimi
Hello Deena! I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this, but reading your blog I can tell that you are an amazing woman and have the strength, resolve and support to get through this. You are surrounded by God's love and he has given you some awesome friends to help you through this journey. Know that I will be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to share with you that my sister just finished her chemotherapy (this is her second time battling BC) and all is well! You can beat this too!
Sending love and prayers your way...Susan
Good Morning Deena,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of you in front of your Dream Home. "THANK YOU" for sharing a beautiful picture of you. You are a beautiful, strong, and brave Woman. Don't you ever forget that my friend. I so admire you for all of the courage you have to fight this. I know you will overcome this. GOD LOVES YOU, AND SO DO I!!!! Don't worry about not leaving comments. You concentrate on your health. That is what's most important my friend. Just know that we are thinking of you and continuing praying for you and Rich all the time. Take care my friend and have a great day. May God Bless You and Yours.
Love & Hugs,
Karen H.
Deena...I will be thinking of you all day today...sending my prayers that you will have strength and courage and that you will reach the other side of this thing with grace, poise and the realization that you are a warrior woman. Lots of love to you my dear!!! Toodles..Angie
ReplyDeleteDearest Deena, I just loved seeing all the "blessings" in your life! You have such a wonderful family and you have every reason to fight. Keep on, my dear friend, with your courageous battle! And I also wanted to tell you not to worry one second about commenting on our blogs, we will do all the typing~ all you have to do is read:o) Much love, Susan P.
ReplyDeleteI am with you on this in prayer...
ReplyDeleteyou fight girl......
then leave the rest...your family deserves the best you have ......
and it keeps you going...
btw...having TWO giveaways on my blog...IF you are up to typing
Deby
I have lymphadema in my left arm. I wear a sleeve and it really helps. They are a bit hot in the summer but that is a small thing to deal with. It is also in my left breast in comes and goes in my hand so I also have a sleeve for my hand that use as needed. The sleeve keeps the swelling down and helps with the pain. I also went to physical therapy at first and that helped with it. I think of you often and you are in my prayers. Traci
ReplyDeleteHi Deena...popping in to see you...I love your photo.
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Robin
Dearest Deena,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that you have lymphedema. What a bummer that it effects one of your true loves...blogging. I will pray that that will subside. Don't worry about not leaving comments. I will miss your sweet comments, but totally understand and will just keep checking in on you as I do several times a day.
I love the pictures of your family. Your daughters are so beautiful! You are truly blessed with all of your wonderful loved ones all around you.
I pray for complete healing for you.
Love, Sharon
Post when you can and when you feel up to it. For the arm (I'm right handed too so it's always on my mind), keep using it so you have range of motion in the arm, but go slowly. Work up to what you can feel comfortable with. And if it aches? Put your arm up and rub gently underneath to keep the fluid moving. I'm into my 3rd year since my axillary and have had no issues with lymphedema so it can be managed. Slowly!!!
ReplyDeleteFIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT....Denna, God didn't "build" us to give up. HE gave us a mind of our own to know when to fight, HE guides us in HOW to fight and I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!
ReplyDeleteHang on, friend....
bj
Deena,
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! Fight for all you're worth. I agree with BJ that God gave us the instincts to fight for all we are worth to live for our loved ones. And, like BJ, I believe in miracles. I've received them.
Love you, my friend. Prayers speeding heavenward.
Blessings,
Mary
Did someone mention to you about the lymphedema sleeves? they help with the swelling...
ReplyDeleteGod is good with us to fight..in Timothy it says, we have fought the good fight.. I remind my patients of this in Hospice and I tell them do not stop fighting until you feel the inner peace that only God gives...
you are in my prayers...
Connie
I read about you on Karen H.'s page. I want you to know that I am praying for you and please hang in there. I will stop back by your page soon!
ReplyDeleteI came over from Bittersweet Punkin, Robin's blog.
ReplyDeleteMy prayer for you is that as you go through this journey you continue to sense the Lord's peace and His arms around you holding you up and loving you all the way!
I have been reading back a little ways through your posts and am thrilled at your spunk and can see the love of God in you. Your family rocks too!!!
Blessings!
Becky K.
Ps No need to comment at my place...just let that antibiotic do its job and take care of your arm. One of my dearest friends survived a very invasive breast cancer and has chronic lymphodema. She is a transcriptionist so it is aggravated daily...poor dear. She, like you, has an awesome attitude and I think that was so key in her survival.
Deena what a lovely photo of your fantasy home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog.
Thinking of you.
Alison
It is so good to see your beautiful face in those beautiful photos Deena.
ReplyDeleteI've had health issues for most of my 60 years and have learned that worrying about them doesn't help anything. I do the best I can to take care of myself, see my doctors as they recommend, have blood work monthly, take my medications regularly and leave the outcome with the Lord. It's all His anyway.
He means for us to enjoy Him and the life He gives to the fullest and when He says it's time, He'll take us Home to live with Him forever. What more could we ask for?
May God richly bless you and yours.
Hi sweet Deena - I am so sorry I missed you this morning :(
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of you near your favorite tree....you radiate such love and warmth.
thought about you all day
and prayed and prayed
My mom is a prayer warrior she prays for you every day several times a day!
ox
lurker popping in to say don't give up! my mom was a stage 4..she is fine today nearly 4 years later...:) she suffers from lymphoedemia in her right arm tho, but therapy and the compression sleeve really do help her, so just keep it under control:) sending lots of prayers your way as you continue your battle wo live for yourself and your loving family. You will WIN!
ReplyDelete(((((((((Deena))))))))) just stopping in to give you big hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Dena
Deena,
ReplyDeleteMy sister's, sister is law has "lymphoedemia"..of course she's had the "BC" battle and is doing quite well.
She recently mentioned there is a recipe that you can make for "FRESH juice" for "lymphoedemia" in a juicer. That's worth checking into and the "sleeve" those help women I hear.
Loved the photos of your family and the "dream home!" HA! Fun!
Keep dreaming and keep fighting.
Why not fight?
Especially since you have an "army" standing with you.
That's a good thing.
Your not alone.
Don't worry about writing and leaving comments.
We know where you are at!
Hang in there....
Joyce
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
ReplyDeletePut on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
I dont know about you but this sounds like God is wanting us to do warfare..... these are weapons that He has provided....... sooooooooo
Wield that Sword!!!!
hugsx0x00x
p.s.. dont worry about any comments on my blog... you take care of yourself.. We will come to you..........
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All my prayers and thoughts my friend are with you today and everyday.
ReplyDeleteGod has blessed us both and I am proud to know you!!!
We are all here to help you in your fight, DON'T GIVE UP!!!
Love and Hugs, Amy
(PS...don't worry about posting, just read and enjoy...EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS and it's a beautiful thing)
Please don't worry about commenting on our blogs. Just rest and get better so you can start the chemo.
ReplyDeleteI admire your faith in God's will. This says to me that you're at peace and I believe that will help you get well.
Hugs and prayers.
Hi Deena ~ How are you doing today? I hope that you are feeling better, but don't type!!! You are so pretty next to your favorite tree!! Love birches, too! Please rest and get your strength back. I have to tell you that your strength and spirit are sooooo uplifting and positive! This is a hard time for all of you and us humans are selfish when it comes to our loved ones. You will get better, especially since you have the right frame of mind.
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Becky
Deena....Never give up!
ReplyDeleteYou fight this with every ounce of fight you have.
I am by your side...
Priscilla
Dear Deena,
ReplyDeleteHope that the lymphedema gets beeter soon, Deena. No fun to have your arm (or any part of your body for that matter) hurt.
You are a blessing and an inspiration and a joy to all who know you.
ReplyDeletePrayers will be with you...you can fight this. God wants you to fight. I so love all of those who say he will let you know when the time to surrender is here and it is not now!
Life is a gift and worth fighting for. My next door neighbor is the breast cancer specialist for this area and she has seen what happens to those who give up. Those who fight CAN beat this! You go girl!!
Love and hugs,
Sue
Hey Deena, you don't have to post on everyone's blog. We know your situation. Take care of yourself and leave the posting to us.
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