thread for middle age to older Christian women.

Ade

Aurora - Praying for the hurricane to turn back out to sea, for safety for those in its path right now, and that your treatment will happen as scheduled. May the Lord grant you peace.

Hugs,

Ade

bandwoman1234

Aurora, I must have missed your post this morning. When I saw the weather report tonight you were the first person that came to my mind wondering if you were in the area of the path of Irma. Praying that you will be able to have your infusion on Thursday and praying that the hurricane will miraculously change course and to back out to sea without damage. I am glad you made that call. It never hurts to be proactive. Have a good night.

Love,

Nancy

ladyb1234

Lita, not sure you are still checking in but I am sorry to hear your news. I know our Lord is covering and keeping you during this time. I am so glad he has given you peace. I pray for strength for you and your family during this time. Thank you for your continued honesty, straightforwardness and most of all your steadfast faith and live as you abided under the covering of our Abba Father.

Our ministry'sintercessory prayer group has you and your family covered in prayer. May God provide his strength during this times and ensure this time is quality time with your loved ones. You will be missed.

Love Across the miles,

Angie

Lita57

Yes, I'm still checking these threads while I can still read and type. Of course, that may change very quickly as I continue with rads Tx. Many women suffer a good deal of neurological dysfunction, and can no longer read, write, follow a plot line from a TV show, or even string two reasonable sentences together after a couple of weeks of radiation. And the damage is cumulative as the radiation keeps killing good cells too for weeks after the treatments have supposedly ended.

I sincerely request these prayers, if it be God's Will:

1. That whatever treatment the drs design, is in His will.

2. If it BE His will, that it will work WITHOUT causing too much brain damage.

3. That my family and I can continue to be strong during these Tx's and very difficult time for us.

4. When there's nothing more for me, that I can accept His will and quickly return to His loving embrace in Heaven.

In the Name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirt, Amen, Amen.

As you all can imagine, these last 4 days have been brutal. It's all finally beginning to sink in. Oh, and please pray that I can get some sleep. The steroids are driving me crazy! We all need our sleep. The dr is now going to call in some sleep meds. Oh, I HATE taking all this stuff, but I guess it's for the greater good. Sadly, I will definitely have to take more steroids once the rads kick in. I hope they can offer SOME relief and even if we can keep things stable for a few months, I'd be ok with that. But all that, or course, is in God's hands. He may want me to come home sooner.

Thanks again for all your prayers and loving support.

Lita

Faith-840

Lita, may the God of all healing grace grant your requests. I claim healing for you from our Almighty and powerful God. Your courage and strength continue to amaze me and all who know you. Know that you are in my constant prayers. You are an Inspiration to all of us.

Love and prayers,

Faith (in the future).

auroaya200882

Lita I second what Faith said. May God grant your requests and give you peace and healing. We all will be there with you in Spirit. I'm praying for you and your family. May God give you all strength.

In the name of Jesus, Amen

Aurora

bandwoman1234

Lita, words seem to fall flat. My heart aches for you and your family as you go through this most difficult time of decision making and seeking the Lord. I have posted this banner for you because His words to you will mean much more than I can say to you. I pray that He will reveal Himself to you in a very mighty way. I pray that you will know what to do after seeking His face and that you will have peace in whatever decision that will be. We are all praying for you.

Love,

Nancy

Ade

Lita, SO good to hear from you! Our church is praying for you too. May HIS PERFECT will be done, as you said. That's the BEST we can EVER pray for anyone. He has you in His loving arms all the way and as you know, we're all here lifting you and your family up to the Lord in prayer. The fervant effectual prayer of the righteous (in Christ) man (woman) availeth much.

Aurora, are you getting to have your treatment? Praying for all the folks in FL. May God keep you safe.

Blessings upon your day, Sisters!

Ade

bandwoman1234

As the personal storms of our lives hit and as hurricane Irma is on path for Florida we pray protection over those in the path of this storm. We pray for refuge for those going through their personal crisis. Lord surround all of us with your love and protection.

Aurora, I am praying that you will have your infusion today and praying this storm will take an unexpected turn back to sea and dissipate. We pray for all the victims of Harvey and now from Irma. It is a lot to take in having this much disaster back to back. We do not know the whys of it all but we do know that God is going to be the one source we can turn to in these troubled times.

Love,

Nancy

auroaya200882

Hi all. Well I finally got my chemoinfusion but this facility takes a long time I came in at 9:30 and I was done with chemo at 2:00 now I'm waiting for the paratransit bus to pick me up. Yhey had to put me on the "will call" list because of the long time the infusion center took so now I wait.

My family is prepared for the hurricane but prayers always needed and welcomed.

In Christ 's love

Aurora

bandwoman1234

Aurora, I am so glad you got your treatment. I bet you are exhausted. I hope it doesn't take that long every time. I have been praying for you and your family and all the residents in the path of Irma. I hope you made it home safely.

Love,

Nancy

ladyb1234

Lita, so glad to hear from you and thanks for updating us and checking in. My intercessory prayer group has you and your family covered (daily) and I have added the specific prayers. I also hope you were able to get some rest. We arealso praying for minimal affects to your neurological functions during and after your rad treatments.

Love across the miles,

Angie

Lita57

Thank you, Angie!

bandwoman1234

Lord we ask for protection for all those in the path of the hurricanes. It is hard to imagine the destruction and misery and loss that these storms leave behind. I know this is one of those hard times when you asked us to trust you. In our human state it is normal for us to ask why. In our Christian state we asked how can we get through this with your help.

Most of us know someone in Florida and in the states affected by Harvey. We pray for Aurora and her family and pray that they will be safe.

One of our sister's Kath who is with the Lord now lived in the Naples area and I pray for protection on her husband and her twin boys.

Lita, continued prayers for you in this most difficult time.

Ade, how are you and James doing?

Angie M. how are you doing with your treatments?

Angie (CA) it is good to hear from you. How are you doing?

Hershey, how are your treatments going?

Faith, praying you will get some relief soon.

Chris, how are you doing and your little 2yr old grand daughter?

GrammySher, how are you doing. Any answers yet?

Joanne, praying for your family who lives in Florida.

Jean, how is your grandson doing in his new job? How are you doing?

I am praying for all of you.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

Faith-840

Praying for all the many needs here and especially for those suffering with breast cancer and dealing with these hurricanes also. May everyone in harms way be safe.

Nancy, thank you for asking, I'm feeling somewhat better physically, my foot has responded to the cortisone and exercise. However, as our trip gets closer, we leave in two weeks, I'm becoming more anxious about how I'm going to manage everything and if I'll have enough energy to really enjoy it with my DH. I'm worried about my lymphedema flaring when I fly. I also have blood tests tomorrow with results and an MO visit on Tuesday so praying for good reports there also.

I pray you and everyone here is well and just trusting in Our Lord that all will be well.

Love and prayers,

Faith (in the future).

bandwoman1234

This is a song which I think we can all relate to by Mercy Me.

Praying for all of you and especially for the people in the path of the hurricanes and tornadoes. You may have to stop it as I think this loops with other upcoming songs.

Love,

Nancy

Almer

When I walk through deep waters

I know that You will be with me

When I'm standing in the fire
I will not be overcome
Through the valley of the shadow
I will not fear

I am not alone
I am not alone
You will go before me
You will never leave me

In the midst of deep sorrow
I see Your light is breaking through
The dark of night will not overtake me
I am pressing into You
Lord, You fight my every battle
And I will not fear

You amaze me
Redeem me
You call me as Your own

You're my strength
You're my defender
You're my refuge in the storm
Through these trials
You've always been faithful
You bring healing to my soul

Almer

It'sheart-warming to read the encouragement and caring through this thread. Thankful to God for each one of you!

I finished my first round of high-dose Adriamycin/Cytoxan on the 14th. A bit rough day 3, 4, 5 after treatment but then the Lord touched me, strengthened me, brought me out of the sickness and fatigue and I've been able to work the past 5 scheduled work days! Chemo again this Thursday. Enjoying a visit from my son from CA and my daughter from KY. 😊

God bless you all, and may you feel His presence in a mighty way!

Angie M.

Lita57

Yea, Almer!

bandwoman1234

Amen Angie. Beautiful post. One treatment closer to the end of them! We will be praying for your treatment on Thursday.

As we see the destruction of Irma we pray for all those who have weathered the storm. We pray for all of those without power. Aurora, I hope we can hear from you when you are able and praying you and your family are okay.

I know this is not over and some are still experiencing the wrath of this weather.

Faith, we will be praying that you have an awesome trip and that you will feel good and have no problems on your vacation.

Ellen, praying that you and your family are safe from this storm.

Lita, we continue to pray for you and your family.

As we remember 9/11/2001 and how our country has changed forever it reminds us how much we need God. From the forces of terror to the terror of the forces of nature we need a stronghold and an anchor in these troubled times. That anchor is Jesus.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

I wrote this prayer last Thursday when I started whole brain radiation. Today I go in for my third session. May this prayer hold true throughout my entire treatment, and once again may the cognitive and neurological dysfunction be minimal and tolerable.

I pray this in the Mighty name of the Father God, and in the name of His Son, our beloved Savior Jesus Christ, and in the name of the Blessed Holy Spirit. AMEN! AMEN!

We are ALL His miracles, ladies.

Peace and blessings to you all,

Lita

HersheyKiss

Those are beautiful and powerful lyrics, Angie M. Thank you for sharing!

Prayers to one and all.

Almer

Almer

Just a Little Lump of Clay

I want to share a blog (link seen above) that a precious Christian friend of mine, Kristy Furlow, has been writing throughout the past 16 months since her husband Clay was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The link might open to the most recent entry which is about what appears to be his last days on earth.

This blog has blessed me beyond measure because it illustrates in a powerful way the love, grace, peace, and comfort of God in the life of someone who relies solely on Him. I hope you can read through it over time (from day one to today) and be strengthened and ministered to like I was. God bless!

Angie M

bandwoman1234

Lita, saying Amen to your prayer and that these treatments will give you much more time to be with family and friends.

Hershey, how are you doing?

Angie, I love Kari Jobe. Thanks for sharing her powerful song and lyrics.

I will have to check out the blog later this evening.

Praying for those in the areas that still have no power. Praying for those still displaced in the Houston area. It is hard to wrap our brains around all this destruction and need. Praying God will provide through the hands and feet his people, and that includes all of us.

Love,

Nancy

auroaya200882

Hello everyone specially hello my dear Nancy thank you for everyone here that prayed for us. Thank God He is family faithful and he is the Great I AM! Not only did he protect us from the storm in our own home, He provided a means to cook without power and now: POWER IS BACK!! My family and I were discussing traveling to Miami where my daughter's father lives since he never lost electricity in his apartment. But before we reached a decision the lights came back. Aleluya! Glory to God! We are safe we are comfortable. Now we pray for those who are not as blessed that they may recover soon.

Amen amen

Aurora

bandwoman1234

Aurora, it is so GREAT to hear from you. I am so glad to hear that you are okay and that you have power now. I am watching the tv show with all the celebrities raising money for all the hurricane victim's needs in the aftermath. I have been tearing up all evening watching this. The destruction is horrible but the love and support from so many coming together as one is truly inspiring.

Thank you for posting. Again I am so glad you and your family are okay.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

Almer, i read a lot of the blog Clay's wife has been writing.

My prayers are with that dear woman and her 3 children. She's only 40, and to be losing the love of her life to hideous glioblastoma brain cancer...we omust all count our blessings and hold them up.

Almer

Lita, I'm thankful you were able to read some of it. We heard tonight that Clay went to be with Jesus at 7pm, with his family around him. My heart is both sad and rejoicing: he is without pain, his body is whole and without disease again and he is sitting at the feet of the One he loved most in his life. But his dear wife, 3 children, parents, brothers, and relatives are certainly going to be missing him tremendously.

Lita, my prayers are with you, too. What a sweet, courageous spirit you have! I pray you feel God's presence in every moment of everything you go through.