November 2009 Mastectomy

This hymn just came to me - I haven't thought of it for a long time! It really is special, so thought I'd share it with you!

My Savior daily walks with me because I trust His love
In all that's best His hand I see it points to Heav'n above
I will follow Him through shadows dim or in the sunshine bright
And on we walk together and He leads my steps aright

Chorus:
On and on we walk together (on we walk together)
Christ is ever by my side (Christ is by my side)
And I fear no stormy weather (fear no stormy weather)
He's a faithful guide (for He is a faithful guide)
You can never find another (you can't find another)
For the waves obey His will (waves obey His will)
And He speaks to you my brother (speaks to you my brother)
Hear His "Peace, be still" (come and hear His "Peace, be still")

Upon my blessed Lord I lean, my all to Him confide
No more the shadows come between, I'm walking by His side
In true faith will I on him rely, He makes my burdens light
And on we walk together and He keeps my steps aright

Hi dmorgan - I tried twice to answer your post last Thursday. The first one just disappeared, then our company arrived. At bedtime I re-posted and it disappeared also! I now have time to try it again tonight! Only 4 days later!

I didn't have a BS, just a general surgeon since I didn't have reconstruction. I followed up with him something like 1 week and then maybe 1 month after surgery. Since then, I'm following up with my onc. He now has me on a 6 month schedule. Not real sure why since he insists the chance of reoccurance is low due to mastectomies. 

We are in the central valley - almost the center of the state from east to west and north to south. It would be great to meet you! Maybe if you're not real close, we could meet partway?

I'm going to try again - hopefully this time will work! 

So good to hear from you dmorgan! Yes, I remember the sunrise very well! I wasn't exactly looking forward to a second mastec. that morning, but marching onward anyway. What a special blessing God gave me that morning. It was like a reminder straight from HIM - His Promise to be with me! I remember other times when I go to work about the same time of the morning, and park in a similar place, facing east. The sunrise is often beautiful - but not as much as that morning!

And yes, I remember your cold feet! And tried to pass my encouragement on to you! So glad you felt the same as I did! 

I just now realized with your post, what the date is! The 10th went past, and I never realized it. That amazes me, since I knew 2 years ago that those two dates would forever be remembered! Life does go on.....and so many of God's blessings every day. 

Marcyk - I sent you a private message. If you're not sure how to find that, let me know!

Hi ! It's so-o-o great to hear from you! I always love the chance to connect!

I was sick last Sunday, then spent the week getting over it. I think I was over the initial flu or whatever it was, but it left me tired and with NO appetite and a queasiness that wouldn't go away. Seems to be improving the last couple days now! I lost 5 pounds! That seems extreme for only one week..... 

How is everyone else? 

Glad you are doing well. Thanks for the other updates.  Do you know how Jane is doing? Still am not convinced about facebook. I hear more negative than positive. Yes, I know.....it's all in how you use it! But there are also only so many hours in a day! And when I hear that their goal is to have EVERY one on facebook.....well, it just makes me wonder why it's so important. I don't even like it that if I type to someone about scrapbooking, I start getting scrapbooking ads show up. That doesn't feel very private, no matter what they say!  (Maybe you can tell Miss Marilyn that I'm thinking about her, and always glad to hear the updates?)

Hope you had a wonderful day of worship. We had a couple of baptisms so it was extra special! God is still working in lives around us, and I'm so thankful.