thread for middle age to older Christian women.

bandwoman1234

Joanne, praying for your upcoming MRI and that they will figure out a way to position you that will not cause you great discomfort. Praying you will get some answers so the unknown will not be hanging over your head for much longer. I know it has been a VERY long trial for you.

Faith, I am so glad that you feel like you have turned a corner. Insomnia can definitely mess with your emotional well being. I pray that the hives will completely disappear and that in general your circumstances will improve greatly so that you can start feeling yourself again.

I love the scripture on this banner. Imagining God is our shield when we put our trust in Him is very comforting. I used to have pet rabbits for many years. Only one rabbit at a time though! I couldn't resist posting this one.

Have a good day dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

God's creations continually amaze me. I took these pics in my Mom's yard two days apart.

Have a good night dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

Lita57

Joanne...

Do you get a REACTION from the MRI contrast?

I always do, and I don't like it, because it makes me feel really weird, but it's a necessary evil. (Scared the crap out of me the first time I had it - thought I was either going to pass out or have a heart attack.)

They told me to take an antihistamine an hour before the test. I usually take a Zyrtec or a Benadryl. Take whatever is the strongest and works for you. I have another brain coming up next month. I HATE the clank, clank, clanking noise. The earplugs don't work that well, but they're better than nothing.

L

bandwoman1234

Joanne, praying for you for today and praying you will get through this MRI with no problems. Praying for good news and hopefully some answers to what has been going on.

Lita, praying for your brain scan coming up next month.

Ade

Joanne - praying for you right now!

Love to all -

Ade

Ade

(Nancy - your pix are exquisite!!! Glad gave you a good eye and a steady hand!)

HersheyKiss

Joanne, I pray that the MRI went well today and you are at home resting comfortably. Praying that everything is normal on the imaging.

IntoLight

Joanne, I prayed for you today and hope your MRI went smoothly. Rest now and I trust your results will be favorable.

bandwoman1234

Joanne, I am glad this is over for you and will certainly be praying for a good night's sleep and for good results.

Ade, thank you. That second pic was with a tripod as I had to get down really low to get the underside which was the neat part. The mower came today so no more interesting little figures popping up in my Mom's yard. I had actually never seen them do this before when I have been here so it made for some fun subjects to photograph. I forgot to say this is the very same mushroom that morphed into something totally different in two days. I didn't have time to get to the nature center this visit which I had hoped for but that is alright.

Debbie (Footprintsangel ) could use your prayers.

I am returning to my house tomorrow and I saw my Mom for the last time tonight. When I look back at all God has done and His perfect timing I am so grateful. She has been in this facility for 7 months and has adjusted far better than I would have ever imagined. God is good.

Have a good night dear sisters.

Love

Nancy

Faith-840

Joanne, you are in my prayers that all is benign and whatever this is just goes away soon. You've been dealing with this much too long.

Prayers for all your needs tonight. Sleep well friends.

Sending love and prayers,

Faith (in the future).

GmaFoley

Sorry ladies - I have been praying for all of you! I am a few pages behind but will try to catch up when I get back from Rwanda. I leave Monday for my missions trip. Satan has been attacking, trying to stop me from going. I know the Lord wants me to go, so I trust that all will be well once I get there. I will bring back pictures to share. I won't have internet much where I am going, so know I am safe.. Love you all and cyberhugs to you!

Cindymb

Hello ladies 🤗

I found out on Wednesday that I will be getting chemo. Not what i was hoping but I trust God knows whats best. Im a little scared but if so many others got through, i know i can. My husband is willing to help me with doing cold caps so for that im grateful.

You are all in my prayers.

Cindy ❤

Ade

Joanne, be assured the Lord DOES know what it is and He is able to heal it no matter what.

I pray for His peace to wash over you and His healing power to work mightily in your arm and I pray these things in our Lord, Jesus' precious Name.

Fear not, for He is with you.

Ade

footprintsangel

Beauty Beyond the Storm

Gray marbled clouds hovering,

Thundering loud and strong...

Worry , Despair and doubts abound

In the midst of a raging storm!

Then suddenly, clear out of the blue

A ray of sunshine beams

Into the darkness of my life--

Hope comes bursting on the scene!

Amazed, in awe I stare

At a whirlwind wonderland

As strife_caped mountains melt

Under the power of God's Hand!

Yes, sometimes life is filled with blizzards

Of trials and you are not warned;

Still, healing come when you look up

And see there's beauty beyond the storm!     By Millie Torzilli

bandwoman1234

Good morning dear ladies,

I am safely at home now.

Debbie, I am praying for you and I am glad to see your comforting post which I hope Joanne can hang on to.

Joanne, when one has endured a very long trial and when the doctors are really unable to pinpoint the problem it can leave us feeling helpless and alone and disappointed in our medical team. We both have proved that we have reactions to things that baffle all the doctors involved. When someone doesn't fall into the norm category but is highly sensitive to things that most are not it makes diagnosing and treating very challenging. You did say that the nurse didn't want to tell you anything to do regarding LE until talking with the doctor. That won't be that long away and you have waited this far so a couple more days will more than likely not be a factor. I can understand your anger and your disappointment. I believe God filters everything that happens to us. He is right there by your side and understands every single thing you are experiencing. Trust Him to lead you to the proper treatment. If things are slowly getting better then that is something. I will pray that you can find a good LE therapist. I know the one you had in the past was not working out well. You will get through this and you will be stronger for it. That is what I believe.

Love,

Nancy

Faith-840

Nancy, happy to hear you are safely home. I think travel of any kind is always stressful so I imagine you are grateful to be home. I hope it was a good trip for you.

Joanne, I'm so sorry they didn't find any answers to your arm problem but at least you can take comfort in knowing it doesn't appear to be cancer. I believe that when we have been treated for cancer, our whole chemistry changes and our body reacts to things differently than before. That seems to be the case with me right now. Our bodies have been shocked by these treatments and it's compromised our immune systems. I'm not sure we ever fully recover from everything.

Sending prayers that you find a LE therapist. Also praying for everyone here and the people dealing with the wildfires in CA. It occurred to me today that there are probably people with MBC and lots of other health problems that now have to deal with these fires. It's all just awful. I just keep repeating "Jesus I trust in You". It brings me some peace.

Sending love and prayers,

Faith (in the future).

NeverForsaken

Joanne, I just led my granddaughter to the Lord a year ago..so that may very well be your mission for this time. I also know that with all the pain and suffering we must endure here on earth it is by example that loved ones learn how to cope with whatever may come their way not only now but after we are gone. i am so glad it was not cancer! Keeping you in prayer for solid answers and help to resolve this.

I was not online much this week because after my Herceptin/Perjeta infusion on Monday I had a bad headache and felt very tired so stayed in bed all day Tuesday. I felt better by Wednesday but then overdid it, so was in pain all that night through Thursday..then I overdid it Friday again. Today is the first day I feel good enough to sit at the computer.

I am fighting the scanxiety already before my PET on the 21st! Here's a cute distraction for us:

Little Oliver seems to have a monkey on his back! lol

bandwoman1234

Thank you Faith. It usually takes me a few days to adjust to being home and back in my routine. Did you get your bathroom all finished yet with the painting?

Joanne, that phrase nothing concerning is a great thing even though I know you don't like the way they put it. Hopefully when you talk to your doctor he will be able to shed some light on things. I am glad your new doctor is a believer in LE therapy. That will be a new a great change for you even though I know you love your doctor you have now.

Lisa, I feel like I have a monkey on my back. Maybe it traveled to your house. LOL How is Oliver adjusting to his new home. He is a sweety. I didn't realize you are HER+. Praying you feel much better and that your PET scan on the 21st will be a good news.

Lita, praying you are doing okay and staying safe from all the CA fires.

Have a good night dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy

bandwoman1234

Cindy, we will all be praying for you as you do your chemo treatments. I know this is probably not the news you had hoped for but these test you took are so valuable to assist your MO in going forward with appropriate treatments. Let us know when you will begin these treatments.

Love

Nancy

footprintsangel

The Dawning of Day

The dawning of day

Shall bring the good light,

So welcome after

A long weary night.

It comes not at once,

But gradually,

Just like the healing

That God gives to us.

My heart finds peace in

His kind, gentle ways,

Restoring us , like

The dawning of the day.

Vargadoll

I love this and thought it would be perfect to share. I have been following along for a few weeks now. Pure Christian love and support is such a beautiful sight!

bandwoman1234

Maybe a few snowflakes will make us feel cooler! Catch you all later. Running late for church.

Love,

Nancy

zjrosenthal

Jo, your words that you will never be "normal" or pain free again resonated strongly with me. I try to remain positive and grateful for what I have but lately have been feeling discouraged, down and weepy. I seem to have very little energy and lots of low grade pain. I need naps in the afternoon just to keep going and spend much of my time with exercise and doctor appointments. My yearly mamo at Sloan-Kettering is this Thursday. Prayers from you ladies would be much appreciated. Glad you are home safely Nancy. Cindy we will be there for you as you go through chemo. I found the other boards with ladies starting chemo at the same time as me to be helpful as well. Hope all here have a blessed week. Love, Jean

Lita57

Cancer ages you ten to twenty years.

We will NEVER be the same. I have cherry hemangiomas (little red dots) breaking out all over my body now because of low platelets. Just another thing to contend with. They don't hurt, but one of the oncology nurses commented on it, saying she hadn't seen that many on a person (like me) in a long time.

But at least I'm still here.

L

ohio4me

Jo-5

Wow - that song is perfect. I found that peace that passes understanding during cancer treatment and it was wonderful. I don't really have anything to ask for myself my goal is to pray for each sibling, and their family, each day of the week. It's no coincidence that there are seven siblings and seven days in the week. That will cover 98 people. I even have a day to add friends and 'other' family.

Perfect reminder to just take time to thank God for His Love, His Care, His Grace, and the circle of family and friends He has given me.

Thanks.

bandwoman1234

Welcome Vargadoll. Please feel free to post here anytime.

Joanne, I loved Dottie Rambo. I loved watching her on the Gaither's Homecoming shows. Thanks for your banners. I need them today.

Welcome Ohio. Feel free to join us.

Debbie, thanks for your always encouraging posts. Please continue. You bless us so much. I pray for you always.

I have been bitterly discouraged when returning to my home. I would appreciate your prayers for wisdom and for peace.

Love,

Nancy

IntoLight

Nancy, you are in my daily prayers with extra today as you fight these additional battles.

Jo, I am also praying for an answer to your continual struggles with your arm and that God will provide the answer to you and your physicians soon.

Jean, it is always good to hear from you and I will add prayers for your mammo on Thursday.

Cindy, I have never had chemo but understand the fear and indecision. I don't know what I would choose when I get there...praying that God leads you all the way.

All, thank you for your positive banners and songs. Sometimes the aloneness feeling takes over more than the pain. I am facing a few weeks of infusions and scans so I am right there with you all. On top of it all, there are some spiritual battles going on with my DD and it weighs on my heart more than the cancer. I know the salvation of our kids is our prayer above all else.

Blessings on your day, Chris

zjrosenthal

His grace IS sufficient. Thanks Jo, I needed that reminder today!

Faith-840

Joanne, thank you for the Tuesday banner and the song. I believe they speak to all of us. I pray that this new therapist can help you see great improvement in your arm.

Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling so discouraged on your arrival home. I can only guess it has something to do with your beloved Cammie. I will pray for peace and wisdom for you.

Lita, Chris and Jean, you, and everyone here are always in my daily prayers. I could also use some prayers as I woke up again this morning with more hives. They don't seem as bad this time but I'm really at a loss to figure out what's causing this. I'm beginning to think it may be stress related. I'm having a CT scan of my chest and blood tests next week and I think I've got scanxiety big time. My MO suggested a scan to include the liver and I said I didn't want to do that and now, I'm worried that maybe I should have agreed to it. On the other hand if he was really concerned he probably would have ordered it anyway. I need prayers to help quell my anxiety. I did have good news this week as the cardiologist said I don't have an arrhythmia and they found nothing by my wearing the heart monitor for almost a month.

Our daughter and granddaughter will be here visiting this weekend as my granddaughter is starting her second year of college in Indiana (about 2hours from here). It's great to see them but it's always hectic. More stress? I don't know!

Love and prayers for all,

Faith ( in the future).

bandwoman1234

GMFoley, I pray that your mission trip to Rwanda goes well and that you will bless the children and in turn they will be a blessing to your team. I have never had the privilege to go on a missions trip and my church has them all the time. Every time I hear a report like we did this past Sunday from the people who went they all say it is life changing. I hope you experience that.

Faith, I sure am sorry to hear about your hives. I know having company is probably going to add to your stress but maybe it will be a pleasant distraction. You have my prayers. Yes, Cammie has got me down. I will explain sometime but not now.

Joanne, thanks for the banners. You are always in my prayers.

I am having a thyroid ultrasound tomorrow. If there is no more growth in the nodules they are watching I will be fine. Otherwise it will mean another biopsy. My last one I got sick during the procedure and my doctor never did get to completely finish even though I wanted to.

One thing I have said over and over again and have had to repeat to myself today over and over again is that our faith is not based on our feelings. Our feelings are fickle. However I have also noted that for me if I make myself think on things I am grateful for and thank God for as many things as I can possibly think of it really helps my down feelings to become more positive and hopeful. It IS most definitely a battle and you just have to make yourself do this no matter how awful you feel.

Paul in the 4th chapter of Philippians says this:

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Have a good evening dear sisters.

Love,

Nancy