thread for middle age to older Christian women.

bandwoman1234

Dear ladies,

I am so very thankful today as I read the message from my doctor. The polyp they removed from my colon was not precancerous so that means I don't have to have another colonoscopy for ten years. I have had them every five years for the last 25 or so years so this is good news indeed. Can you see me smiling.Can you hear my happy dance. Good thing you can't see it. LOL

This banner sums it all up for anything I could say.

Love you all dear sisters.

Nancy

IntoLight

Nancy, doing the happy dance with you. Such good news. Yay!

Cindymb

Great news Nancy! 🤗

HersheyKiss

A healthy colon is a happy colon!

This happy dance is for you, Nancy!

footprintsangel

Praise The Lord!I am so happy for you.

Heavenly Father, Thank You for all You are doing and

have done for this wonderful family here. Thank You for helping

Nancy to get a good report, We know You were right beside her

through it all. Be with Jo and Cindy through all they are facing,

as You carry them in Your arms of healing love. Bless all those

that are new or in need of Your comfort through a hard time, We

know You know every tear and every fear that everyone here is 

facing. Please give strength and comforting love to all those going

through treatment or surgery, as You guide the hands that are doing it.

Please help all those that are facing challenges, that they will know 

how You, Lord, will never leave them nor forsake them. Thank You

Lord for Your guidance and loving touch, You give us each day. And

may we share Your love with all that are in need here, We love You Lord 

and Thank You for loving us all. We are so grateful for the kindness and

love You give us all each day. We someday will Thank You and be able 

to Love and Worship You in Heaven, til then please guide us all. In Jesus name. Amen

Prairietwin2

HI everyone! Hope to get to know you in the weeks ahead

Faith-840

Nancy, so happy to hear your good news. I know how awful those tests can be. Everyone, I've been reading and praying for all of you and ask for your prayers also. Right now, I'm having heart issues and the cardiologist has me wearing a 30 day heart event monitor 24-7. So, I'm hooked up to four wires leading to a battery pack that I have to figure out out to carry around and still manage my daily life and sleep along with this never ending remodel. I don't what to pray for, I don't want them to find anything serious but I'm tired of the symptoms I've been having. I know so many of you have lots going on also and I just pray we can all find some peace of mind and good health. I am truly grateful for all of God's blessings and comfort in the midst of our trials. We are so fortunate He is always here for us.

Sending love and prayers,

Faith (in the future)

bandwoman1234

Prairie, nice to see you back. Don't be shy. Jump in and join us anytime.

Thank you all, ladies for your joining in on my praises and happy dance. LOL

I know Faith needs our prayers as do so many of you. Joanne, Ade, Debbie, Lita, Cindy and all of our stage four sisters who battle daily. Many have not spoken requests but need answered prayers as well.

Praying for all of our dear sisters this day and that the Lord would be your strong tower, your lighthouse guiding you through all of your personal storms that are raging.

We know the ending to our story and it is a great one. It is going through the middle that is the hard part. Allow Jesus to calm your storms and see you through.

Love,

Nancy

Ade

Welcome Prairie.

Praising the Lord with you Nancy!

Lifting Faith, Joanne, Nancy, Cindy, Debbie, Lita, Lisa, Ellen, Teka, Hershey, Chris, (and ALL of you not named) -up to the One Who loves, us in my prayers.

I have no strength - limp noodle me. James is on day 5 of fevers. Still no report on the test I had 10 days ago to determine if I have mets to the bones. But all that being said, the Lord is speaking to me in wonderful ways and I am drawn closer to Him than ever before ~*~ Praise His Name! For He is worthy of our praises no matter what. Blessings upon your weekend, Dear Sisters.

Louise57

Hello,

I will begin praying for you. I just found this sub-forum. I am several weeks off hormone therapy because of disabling adverse effects, the worst and most terrifying is having no consolation from our Lord and wanting to be done with this life. The standard of care is obviously to be on some anti-estrogen regime, yet it is so scary what happens to my mind. My husband and I are praying about our choices. I would welcome your prayers as well.

Love,

Louise

bandwoman1234

Louise57,

Your post sounds like a loud cry for help. Lord, I pray for Louise and I know you care for her and love her more than any one on this earth. I pray that you would show yourself strong to her in this time of desperation. I pray that you would show Louise the direction she should go now. I pray that you would reach down and shower her with your comfort and strength in her time of need. I know there are some foods which can have properties similar to aromatase inhibitors and I pray that you would show her ways to help naturally. Help her to know that she is in a safe place on this thread with many strong believers who will pray for her and encourage her. In Jesus Name amen.

Ade, I am glad to hear that the Lord is drawing you near to Him in this time of trial that seems never ending. Continued prayers for both you and James.

Love,

Nancy

Ade

Louise I have been through what you are going through. There were only 3 aromatase inhibitors suitable for me and after trying them all I had to stop after only one year of 5 years prescribed. I had the thoughts that I was unloved by everyone, and even a bother to the Lord - terrible thoughts! I really wanted to die. But having been off of those drugs for a year and I started taking L-Theanine (after reading a post here - I think - some time ago) I am mentally me again. The L-Theanine is a natural thing that helps restore calm and well being and it really does work for me. I pray the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you and grant you His peace, wisdom, comfort, and that you will feel His love in a great way and know your worth to Him as His Beloved daughter. Dig into the scriptures and He WILL speak comfort to your heart. Tell Him your feelings - He desires this closeness with you. When you can't put it into words just whisper His Name in a simple, "Jesus help me". You will have my prayers dear sister and if you want to contact me or feel you need those "right now" prayers do please contact me. Alpine.Ade.Designs@hotmail.com You will get through this. He is faithful and His lovingkindness endures forever. Sending you my love and a big hug - Adrienne

IntoLight

Louise, I pray God showers you with comfort. You are loved right where you are. Though we limp through this dark valley we can cling to the promise of abiding in the shelter of His wings. May God's blessings flow abundantly over you today.

Chris

HersheyKiss

Louise, I pray that God comforts you in your suffering and gives you courage when you are afraid. He knows your situation; you are not alone.

Cindymb

Praying for Adrienne as she awaits test results, for the peace only God can give for her and Louise. Thank you Jesus for what you are doing for all of us.

zjrosenthal

So happy for you Nancy. Praying for God's peace with our new sisters. Love, Jean

Lita57

Louise,

I've heard that Aromatase Inhibitors (hormonal therapy) can be rougher than certain chemo drugs .

Try to hang in there and be sure to let your MO know about what you're going thru. They may be able to adjust the dosage or switch you to something your body and mind (especially) will tolerate better.

I'm so sorry that I don't have any other advice for you. I'm Stage IV, and my MO does NOT consider me stable enough to go on any AIs because I have more than 20 brain mets, and the cancer is also in my liver, pancreas, spine, hips, pelvis, soft tissue muscles, etc.

We're all in your corner praying for you. Welcome, and we're glad you've joined us. We're a great group of women who always hold each other up in prayer.

Lita

Almer

I am in and out of this thread but like to know how each of you are doing so I’m checking back in. Lita, your courage and stamina amaze me.

I was reading with interest the comments about AI’s. I’ve been on Arimidex since the beginning of April and feel deep fatigue, mainly. I’m hoping it’s something that will pass because I was told to take this drug for 7 years. I have some mild irritability on it as well but I thought that might be from the fatigue.

ladyb1234

Praying for each of you this evening and always during our Ministry's Intercessory Prayer. I don't post much any more but read weekly. Continued prayers for peace, rest, and strength.

God bless and love across the miles.

Angie

footprintsangel

Heavenly Father, Please be with all the new people here, as

You know their every need or challenge they are facing, May

they feel the love that is shared here and know we are praying

for them. Please be with those that are going through different 

treatments and having side effects, may they find out from the 

treatment people how they can get meds  or herbs that can help.

Please be with those that are going through surgery or other ways

to help them fight cancer. Know You are beside them and will carry

them through in Your arms of healing love. Please bless all those

that are going through tests or very weak from all they are facing.

May they find peace and comforting love around them as Your

fill them with Your caring love and guidance. We all love You and

know You will always be with us. In Jesus name. Amen

Cindymb

Amen 🤗

NeverForsaken

Lifting up Ade And Louise to the throne of God today..May he give them peace now and whatever is needed according to his will and his riches in glory ..may he richly bless them in their walk with the Savior. I also pray for all others on this forum, and whomever is reading..looking for answers..that they would trust in Jesus for their every need today and tomorrow. ~In Jesus~ Amen

Tomorrow I have an appointment with the Social security admin. to apply for disability. I sure would appreciate your prayers. My husband Jeff is going there with me. I'm pretty nervous about it.

Thanks, and God bless. ~Lisa

Ade

Louise, you asked about alternatives to the aromatase inhibitors. I subscribe to the Blaylock Wellness Report (HIGHLY recommend it!) and am very impressed that this M.D. is not "in the pocket" of the big pharmaceutical companies. It "just so happens" that this was in the June newsletter I read yesterday. "Vitamin E succinate, curcumin, silimarin, baicalein, grape seed extract, and several others have impressive results in controlling breast cancer and do not have the side effects of ____ (some of the prescription BC meds). Since I am off my meds I am on some of those supplements now. NONE of us have a guarantee that we will never have it come back. But we trust in our Lord no matter what and do what we can to be healthy as we are able to be.

I love this -

~*~ When you're in Christ ~*~

You're secure even when your feelings tell you otherwise.

You don't have to feel well to be strong and courageous.

You don't have to feel bold to be brave.

You don't have to feel accepted to live loved.

You don't have to feel faith for your faith to be real.

And you don't have to feel God's presence for Him to be near.

He's closer than your next breath and He lives mightily in you!

He pulled out a chair and gave you a place at the table of grace.

God is always near and you are always loved no matter how you feel.

You've seen too much to turn back now.

Keep marching onward and have a faith-filled day!

Lita57

Neverforsaken,

Getting SSDI is EASY if you're already Stagy IV Metastatic. You just show up with your Dx paperwork b'cuz they need to SEE that you are actually Stage IV. It takes a few weeks for you to get your first check/deposit.

Out here in CA, they automatically deposit it into your bank acct; you just tell them which one. Mine usually hits my account between the 11th and 15th of the month.

Good luck, and don't worry about it. It's just a "filing the paperwork" exercise.

L

linden12

Thank you for understanding our fears, and for the prayers. I am so grateful.

bandwoman1234

Thank you all for your wisdom, prayers, humor and love. I am very proud to be on this thread which really does lift each other up when one is in need. This is the body of Christ in action!!!

Angie and Angie it is good to hear from both of you.

Ade, I hope Louise reached out to your generous posting of help.

Louise, we pray that you can move forward and that God will direct you. He promises us He will never leave or forsake us.

Lisa, praying that what Lita shared will happen for you and that receiving your disability we be a painless effort in filing some papers.

Linden12, we know that there are ladies that read this thread but never post but they surface from time to time. We welcome you and please jump in anytime. We are a Christian thread who believes in Jesus as our savior but we are imperfect people with very human emotions. We are all a work in progress.

When Snoopy wilts you know it is hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take care dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

Ade

Our neighbor, a retired physician suggested James may have a "smoldering blood disease" and a bone marrow biopsy may be in order to rule out (or detect) blood cancer. I feel literally sick over this. I know this is a forum for breast cancer patients but this REALLY does affect me. In all these YEARS James has had these bad fever bouts (high fevers lasting 10 -14 days!) this test was never considered. He has seen an endocrinologist and infectious disease specialist besides numerous general practitioners and NObody can diagnosis this so far. I would much rather this be me than him.

IntoLight

Neverforsaken, I agree with Lita that getting SSDI is easy--I got mine done over the internet (and a phone call) with no problem.

Ade, I will continue to pray for you and James. I am with you that I would much rather have medical issues than my DH or any member of my family. Perhaps this suggested dx will lead to a good solution...my daughter continues to battle skin cancer but I am thankful her first mammogram was clear.

I pray for all of you dealing with this extra heat. I know how it complicates things when you don't feel well.

Cindymb

If you all could lift me in your prayers. A simple pre-op physical with bloodwork this morning turned into a referral to a cardiologist because of an abnormal looking ekg. The cardiologist wants me to do a stress test and to top it off, heard some fluid in the bottom of one lung so sent me for a chest xray. Im really stressing out and scared that i now have more things wrong with me. I dont want my surgery to be delayed either. Thank you so much 🤗

Lita57

Ade, please forgive me....I don't want to offend anyone, but if James did indeed have a "smoldering blood disease" in the bone marrow "in all these YEARS" of bad fevers, I would think that it would have escalated much sooner than this, and he probably would have been gone by now. In reading your posts, it seems these fevers and headaches wax and wane. Blood cancer symptoms would probably not come and go, and then come and go, again and again. Blood cancers and bone marrow cancers don't mess around. I'm not a medical oncologist, but I do know if they're not Dx'd and treated properly, it doesn't take long for worse to come to worst. I certainly hope and PRAY that that is not the case here.

Your pain is palpable, and I'm holding the both of you up to the Mighty Throne of the Lord. He already knows what's going on, and He WILL see you thru it, no matter what.

L