#4 is History!!

Dear Family and Friends,

It has been hard waiting for this last treatment, so many people had commented that I'd never get through all the treatments without any delays (low blood counts). I hadn't thought much about it because I've been doing so great, but because of my trip to Detroit hanging in the balance... I was a wee bit worried.

I am constantly amazed at how good God has been to me through this entire process and I am acutely aware of the gift of grace that is, I am so humbled by all He has done for me and SO GRATEFUL!!

When I got to the Dr. today she said my counts were pretty borderline (I'm very anemic), she gave me a shot to boost my red cells and said we could proceed with the chemo. YES!! This was sort of weird because she's been giving me shots to boost my white cells all along and now my red cells were low. Don't understand exactly why, I guess it's a delicate balance. Dr. told me to double my vitamins and eat more red meat and maybe even some liver... just until my iron improves. I'm so relieved that I'll be able to go on my trip to Detroit next week. Thank You Lord!!!

Have a Hug... "Even if you're a confident person, you may sometimes be discouraged by the disappointments and setbacks that are part and parcel of life here on earth. When times are good, it's easy to trust God, but when troubles arise, we may lose the proper perspective and, subsequently, hope. However, if we trust God's promises, we need never fear.

If your courage is being tested today, (and mine certainly was!), lean on God's promises (and I did!!) Trust the Creator of the universe to help you meet your challenges. Remember that God is always near and that He is your protector and deliverer. When you're worried, anxious or afraid, call on Him and accept the comforting touch of His hand. God is in control, and He rules with limitless wisdom and love -- now and forever."