thread for middle age to older Christian women.

auroaya200882

Hello Nancy and everyone else. I finally saw my new oncologist and had a CT scan which showed the cancer is still in the bones and a small spit on the liver. I started the chemo Abraxane which I had had before with good results. Much easier dose than what I had in orlando . I'm getting an infusion one week on one week off which beats the orlando two weeks on one week off.

Still reading and praying for each one as I read.

God bless

Aurora

bandwoman1234

Vickie, it is soooooooo good to hear from you and how well you are doing. What great news to see your oncologist for the LAST time and to be off your AI. I am counting the months and years off to be off mine. Spending the winter in FL sounds wonderful to me. However in the Chicago area this may go down as the winter of 2017 that wasn't. We have had NO measurable snow in Jan or Feb and if that continues to spring it will have happened 146 years ago. So NO complaints here. I hope you can check in with us periodically and let us know how you are. Take care.

Aurora, I am glad to hear that your dose is less and definitely praying that you will have a GOOD result. Are you enjoying your new home? How is your daughter doing in her new job as a lawyer? Continued prayers for you dear sister.

Love,

Nancy

zjrosenthal

hi ladies. I haven't been posting as much as I've been quite busy with life. I have a hip replacement scheduled for May 3rd. And I'm asking prayer for my grandson Bob who has a very important interview for a job in Wisconsin that he really would like to get on Friday. It's a phone interview so he would probably have to go out there if they like him in this interview. My granddaughter Alexia is doing well and is supposed to get out on April 3rd. Prayer for her to stay on track spiritually and emotionally when she comes home. Also for her GED studies and test. She would like to come home with her HS diploma. I am grateful and very blessed to have come this far. You have all been a great support to me. Love, Jean

auroaya200882

In response to your question Nancy the new house is very nice and has amnesties it has a water park and a playground in the community and my daughters job is exciting she was on the local news last week because she is speaking on behalf of the immigrants here in the Naples-immokalee area which has a lot of orange groves and tomato fields.

Very grateful to God.

Aurora

jrow7

Good very early morning my sisters in Christ! I am reading posts of love and comfort to soothe my mind and hopefully allow some sleep. My surgery is in 8 hrs.

I am so grateful for your love and prayers! I will try to get back here asap to let you know how I'm doing.

I do know this though, Jesus has me. And you. None of us walk a day or breath a breathe without God having set it in motion. I know Jesus is with us all. And I am so overjoyed by that most awesome news!

I pray you are all doing well

ladyb1234

Jrow, praying for you and your medical team

Sitti

jrow, praying for you and your team right now. Jesus is right there and I pray you can sense His nearness and peace.

bandwoman1234

Jenn, I woke up at 3 am the morning of your surgery (today) and even prayed for you then as I have been already praying for you. I pray that you are in recovery by now and that you have good pain control. God be with you on this journey as I know He already promised you that. "I will never leave you or forsake you. "

Faith, praying that your eye is healing as I type.

Jean, praying for grandson's interview and that things will go well for Alexia both now and after April 3.

Aurora, your new place sounds so nice. I am sure you are VERY proud of your daughter. What an honor it is for her to represent all of those that are in fear of what is to come.

Welcome Sitti. Feel free to post anytime.

Have a wonderful day dear sisters. I will be gone for a good part of the day sharing with another photographer after the classes we have taken. God is good.

Love,

Nancy

zjrosenthal

Prayed in agreement with Nancy and for the 4th stage sisters. Also for Jo's grandchildren. Thank you for your prayers. My grandson was called for an on site interview for a company in Boston. Love, Jean

zjrosenthal

This is Alexia's daughter

my 2yr old great granddaughter Valentina. I see some thing of God's call upon her in this picture. Love, Jean

7of9

Bandwoman1234 - Thank you for that post. In a world of uncertainty, I really needed that today. Something concrete. What God will do...and what God won't do - doesn't change. I had a stressful day at work and a small fight/disagreement with my husband who has been stressed at his job also. It is good to remember we can depend on God to not change! Blessings to you all.

Faith-840

Thank youNancy and everyone who has prayed for me and a successful cataract surgery. It's seems to be healing well and I am so grateful for healing and that It's over. I believe it's supposed to get even better but I'm seeing very well right now with no glasses and no contact lenses which is wonderful. Those were really becoming a problem with dry eyes caused by meds.

I've been praying for everyone here even while not posting. Praise God for helping all of us weather the storms in our lives.

I do have a prayer request for my dear friend Rosemary who is now on hospice,that she has a peaceful pain free transition to a new life hereafter and comfort for her family and friends.

Thank you dear sisters in Christ,

Faith (in the future)

ladyb1234

Good to see you 7of9; our paths haven't crossed in while. I hope you are doing well!

Faith, praying for a peace and pain free transition for Rosemary. Praying for her family as they gather to assist and support her.

God is opening a lot of doors that have been shut for a while. Doors that we haven't knocked on in a while God is standing us right before them and blessings are pouring out for the
ministry. Keep us up in prayer as we are out in the vineyards and fight spiritual battles to bring in the harvest that God has assigned to us - Praising God as he gives the increase and rejoicing for every soul that turns our Heavenly Father. This thread is a light to others on BCO that post or lurk. Thank you Sisters for your spiritual encouragement, post, banners
and support.

Love Across The miles,

Angie

jrow7

Good early morning!

I am in a room at the hospital (Plastic likes to keep his patients overnight). Feeling great! Just a wee sore from the drains. I may not need to go homewith the drains shall see in the morning. I've been told the surgery went great and they took 4 nodes, 3 good and 1 not so good. But I'm not worried. Final path report will let us know the game plan.

Thank you for the prayers - I went into surgery today with my heart much at ease and my soul resting comfortably in the presence of our Savior Jesus.

Praying you are well....

Jen

bandwoman1234

Jenn, so glad to hear your surgery went well. Actually I am glad they kept you overnight. Praying for a speedy recovery with good pain control and no complications. Praying for strength and courage as you begin your steps in this bc journey. Your faith and your support from family and friends and your community will be a big part of that healing process. Continued prayers for you,.

Faith, so glad these surgeries are now behind you and praying those eye drops will go quickly. Praying for you and for Rosemary and her family and friends and praying that she will pass peacefully.

Jean, Valentina is so cute and growing so much. Praying as your hip surgery will be coming up before you know it.

Joanne, praying for you and your family as this next pretrial comes up. Praying God will move on the heart of the judge to do the right thing for the children.

Angie, praying that those doors open wide and there will be blessings pouring out for both you and your DH and your ministry and those recipients of your ministry.

7 of 9 praying that you have more peaceful days coming. God is our peace in the midst of the storm. I am convinced that the more we really work at spending time with God His presence will become more real as we do that. He is always there by our side but sometimes the "stuff" of life distracts us from that very important thing.

Praying especially for our dear stage four sisters who battle everyday. Praying against pain and SE's.

Have a great day dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

auroaya200882

Well, I went to see my GP today because the blood tests had something of interest. It happens to be that I was diagnosed with hypothoraidisim (sp) three years ago at the time of my MBC dx. I've been taking .075 micrograms of Levothyroxine ever since but my GP in Orlando got lazy in tracking down my numbers and today I was told that my number is an all time high of 46 (normal is 5) so as of tomorrow will increase to .100 micrograms. Scheduled to be seen for blood tests in a month and see if level has come down to normal or if another rise in dosage is required.

The thing is Medicare only pays 80% of my bills so I had to pay $35 which doesn't sound bad but given that my income is only $948 a month I cannot see that doctor often. My oncologist is covered for the 20% by a foundation grant for MBC. Hopefully the .100 dose will take care of it.

Praying for all those having surgery and for those dealing with life's struggles. I know something about addictions, mental problems and the judicial system, so praying for the judge to be fair and kind.

God bless,

Aurora

magdalene51

Thanks for the prayers, sisters. Been unwell this week with non-cancer stuff - except probably sick because of compromised immune system. Chest congestion, nausea/vomiting, insomnia. Temps all over the place but don't stay above 99 for long. Just ate some dinner, hoping it will stay put

bandwoman1234

Aurora, I will be praying that your thyroid numbers can come back into normal range. I too am on thyroid meds and I don't know if our meds effect the thryoid meds but I know last year my numbers got really crazy and out of range but they are fine. I know it is so hard and expensive to keep up with all of this especially on a fixed income. Praying for provision in ALL ways.

Mags, so sorry to hear that you have this stuff that seems to be making it's way all over the country. Praying for you dear sis.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

The psalms give me great comfort when I am facing challenges. I know so many of you are facing enormous challenges and I pray that this verse will give you comfort.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

zjrosenthal

I am not posting as much but I am reading and praying over all of you. Saw my little great granddaughter Valentina today and it was such a delight to be off the cancer planet most of the time these days. Life has gotten better and am enjoying most of my new normal. On the way home from our visit I told my hubby that I was feeling worried that I have nothing to worry about! Thank you Jesus. Love, Jean

auroaya200882

Thank you Joanne for the heads up on Nancy. Prayers being said for all those under the flu.

I had my secon infusion of chemo IV on Friday and feeling the effects. Hair falling, sore scalp, joint pain and fatigue, ugh.

I'm in charge of my 5 yr old grandson this afternoon. Prayers welcome for strength .

Aurora

mysunshine48

Hello all,

I have not posted in a while, but am still here and have been reading all your posts. Some of you are going through a lot with treatments and family issues, along with the stress of dealing with everyday issues. I thank our precious God so many times everyday for what he has done for me and I pray for all of you. As we age, I think we reflect on so much more. I see my grandchildren, who range in age 2 - 19, and see how they live for today without much thought of much else. I remember those days. I find myself now thinking a lot more about what the future holds. We have to trust our Lord!

Bless you all!

Lynn

bandwoman1234

Hello dear sisters,

I have been sick and will probably be laying around for a few more days. Thank you Joanne for your banners and for asking for prayer for me.

Aurora, I can only imagine having to lose your hair a second time is rough. Praying for you dear sis.

Mags, I hope you are feeling better.

Jenn, I hope you are recovering with NO issues after your surgery.

Lynn, so good to hear from you. Love your banner. Hope you are doing well.

I think we can all relate to the human experience. I have posted this one before but worth repeating. I picked this one before seeing yours Lynn so I think that must be the message we are supposed to have for today.

Hope to be back up and running sometime soon.

Love,

Nancy

jrow7

I am recovering quite well, Amen!

Found out today I will be needing chemo.

One day at a time right?

Much love to al

bandwoman1234

Jenn, I am glad your recovery is going well. Yes, one step at a time. You WILL get through this.

I am still sick and getting concerned as I have lots to do before going to my mom's in a few weeks.

I have my mammogram on Tuesday and I really don't want to have to cancel that.

Take care dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

zjrosenthal

Prayers for you Nancy. Also requesting orayer for my granddaughter Alexia. She is to be coming home on April 3rd. She told her Mon she is having a friend pick her up. This is a red flag since the friend uses marajuana! Please pray for her to stay away from this poison so she can be the mother her daughter Valentina needs! I am getting ready for my hip replacement on May 3rd and looking forward to being both cancer and pain free. Grateful for all the wonderful support here and also the wonderful medical care. Thank you ladies. Love, Jean

bandwoman1234

Will be praying for your requests, Jean.

bandwoman1234

Dear ladies,

I have had this on my heart to do for a long time and unfortunately I am not feeling up to what it would take to do what I had planned. I wanted to honor and take a moment to remember our sisters who have entered the gates of heaven already but I do want to honor my dear friend Kath as today is the year anniversary of her death.

Kath, I think of you so often and wonder how your twin boys are doing and how Pat is doing. I have prayed for them so much after you went to be with Jesus. I know your biggest desire was to see your boys graduate from college and I am supposing that unless they took some time off this year would be their year to graduate. You taught me so much about courage and strength and grace. You are sorely missed. I know you are pain free and disease free now and I can't wait to talk to you in heaven some day.

Love,

Nancy

Kathryn Hunter, who went to be with Jesus on March 9, 2016.

Faith-840

Hello everyone, I've been reading along and praying for your needs. Sometimes it's just too hard to think about all the needs we all have. Nancy, I'm so sorry you're still not feeling well and especially sorry about the sorrow you are feeling for your friend Kath, she is a beautiful lady who died much too soon. As you know I'm already starting to mourn my dear friend who is now on hospice care. We don't know how much time she has left but pray for a peaceful transition to the next life and comfort for her family.

Rest well and stay well everyone, Faith