[Zacs Mom]

Thank you!! Thank you all for so very much!!!

Sorry the updates have been so few and so far between .... mostly that is because I've been in a great deal of discomfort lately and getting onto the computer is not something I do with ease any longer. I was hospitalized again this past week for another blood transfusion and CT SCAN - and also to have a medi-port that was implanted a couple of months ago removed ... not because it was no longer needed but because it had shifted and was causing a great deal of pain. That area is still really sore now because of the new incisions rather than unstoppable and unintended movement of a chest implant.

The cancer appears to be of a very aggressive nature and is growing thicker in the upper lung nod area. We've hesitated a bit on starting the chemotherapy treatments because chemotherapy can be so devastating on a body's blood works....my oncologist has been worried that since my blood work ups are currently so bad the chemotherapy might actually kill me rather than help me, so he has wanted to delay them until we could get my blood counts up closer to what they would be id they were normal. I actually had my first 3 hour chemotherapy treatment yesterday and am scheduled for another 3 hour session next Friday
~ as I understand it, based upon extensive comparative studies of these two relevant blood work ups we will then try to decide where we go from there.

I felt pretty crappie last evening, too. As I mentioned above, I've been experiencing a great deal of pain lately and, on top of that, I seem to have have lost my appetite completely (probably because I've been suffering from an ongoing case of nausea and vomiting when food is offered (and, no, for the record, I've never had an eating disorder) Whenever I do manage to eat and keep it down, I then suffer from intense intestinal cramping and major diarrhea which seems to continue to cause my weight to drop at a worrisome rate. This morning I seem to be experiencing some sort of what well may be an allergic reaction to the drugs given in the Chemotherapy because I itch all over! From my neck to my waist, from my wrists to my shoulders and from my ankles to butt in the back. (such itching is listed in the Chemotherapy information as an Uncommon side effects of Chemotherapy.

I cannot begin to tell you, FRiends, how helpful it is to know that there are special people out there who are remembering me (and my family) in their prayers. It means the world to us and helps us always to remember to focus our prayers on much larger issues than simply our own current issues.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Logan's Prayer Warriors!!! Update in #10 from Zac's Mom...PLEASE continue to pray for her!!

Zac's Mom....you're a real testament to all of us. We love you and are praying and rooting for you ALL!!!

Bless you, BIG time!

[Smartass]

For Zac's Mom

Taking her by the hand he said to her,
"Tal'itha cu'mi"; which means,
"Little girl, I say to you, arise."
And immediately the girl got up and walked
(she was twelve years of age),
and they were immediately overcome
with amazement. And he strictly charged
them that no one should know this, and
told them to give her something to eat.
(Mk 5:41-42).

God Bless

 

 

[lysie]

Prayers continue.

[DLfromthedesert]

Prayers for your treatments to work, and that you are healed by the grace of God; also prayers for your family.

[freema]

Oh
my
gosh,

it is soooooooooooooo good to 'see' you!!!!

Think of you all the time.

[Spunky]

A prayer just went up for you............Spunky

[jennyjenny]

Prayers for continued strength, and comfort for you and your family.

[dixiechick2000]

My heart goes out to you, ZM.

Know that you, and your family,
are still, and will remain, in my
thoughts and prayers.

[MinuteGal]

Hi, Zacs Mom......My arms are around you in a big hug and I'm holding you close to my heart. Let me know if I'm squeezing you too tight, LOL.

Get better fast, my fair lady!

Loverly,
Leni/MinuteGal

[Coop]

ZM, thank you for checking in. I"m sorry you've been in so much pain and discomfort, but I'm glad you're aware that you have been and will continue to be the focus of prayers and best wishes. God bless!

[Cindy]

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for Zacs Mom.
Hold her in Your protective arms as she goes through these cancer treatments. Please give the doctors wisdom as they treat Zacs Mom.

Thank You Jesus.

Your will be done.

Amen.

[GreenHornet]

You remain in my prayers this evening, asking that the Lord will extend his healing touch to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers continuing, Zacs Mom, for your return to good health.

[Mia T]

Dear Zacs Mom~Thanks for the update. Thanks for being you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[LucyJo]

God bless!

(((Zacs Mom)))

It is so very good to see a post from you! Your posts have always revealed what a special person you are, ZM, and this one is no different.

You and your family remain in my daily thoughts and prayers that God may keep you close within His loving, healing, providential care.

Something you once said in one of your posts reminded me of the words to this song. You and your family have been travelling a very rough and uncertain path. May the One who loves you most hold your hand and provide just the blessings you need for your healing - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

I Don't Know About Tomorrow

I don't know about tomorrow;
I just live from day to day.
I don't borrow from its sunshine
For its skies may turn to grey.
I don't worry o'er the future,
For I know what Jesus said.
And today I'll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

Every step is getting brighter
As the golden stairs I climb;
Every burden's getting lighter,
Every cloud is silver-lined.
There the sun is always shining,
There no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow
Where the mountains touch the sky.

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

I don't know about tomorrow;
It may bring me poverty.
But the one who feeds the sparrow,
Is the one who stands by me.
And the path that is my portion
May be through the flame or flood;
But His presence goes before me
And I'm covered with His blood.

Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.

[Brandie]

Love you Zacs Mom, you are misssed so much.Prayers for you and also that the pain and side effects will go away and you will get stronger each day.

[ntnychik]

It's so good to hear from you. I'm sorry for all that you've been going through. My prayers continue to be with you for a complete recovery. God bless you.

[Awestruck]

Many continued prayers and much love sent your way! You are a real trooper and an inspiration!

[amom]

Ongoing prayers up for you here Zacs Mom. Praying really really hard here.

[Hi Heels]

Pinging just in case anyone missed it. Glad to see you up and about girlFRiend. My prayers remain with you and yours every day.