Hello Blogger Buddies. This is what Brigitte has been doing lately. She can't get enough of Lacrosse, she loves it. I just finished my 5th cycle and I'm so glad. I usually feel tired and a little nausea for a few days after treatment, but nothing compared to what others had to go through in the past. I still manage to walk at least 3 miles every day so I can't complain. The mole that was removed from my stomace came out clear and the polyp was fine as well. Thank God!! And thank you for your prayers. Speaking of prayers, last week at church I spoke with a friend about how I feel blanket by prayers. Then two days later I received from my sister-in-law a beautiful shawl that she crocheted for me. She said that as she was working on the the shawl, she was prayer for me. When I use the shawl, I feel the love and prayers that went into it. It seems like God is showing me in a very physical way that I am covered in prayers. He is with me every step of the journey. He is amazing and I hope that if any of you ever find that you are facing a cul-de-sack in life, please let Him guide you. He won't let you down and you won't go through the valleys alone.
Did you get scoped yet (a sigmoidoscopy doesn't count)!??? Did you know that when you go for you colonoscopy, you don't have to drink a gallon of the fluid any more?? They now have pills instead, or you can opt for the 4oz bottle and drink lots of water. It really isn't as bad as you think, so please make your appointment! Also, remember to get a copy of the pathology report and if you do have a polyp, please ask as to what kind. Some turn to cancer and some do not. Important to know what you have and keep records. God bless you all and thank you for all your encouraging words, prayers, thoughts and love that continue to come my way.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our afflication so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any afflication with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

March is Colorectal awareness month. If you haven't had the pleasure of having a colonoscopy yet, (not just sigmoid) and you are 50 or more, or have had some type of symptoms like IBS or other issues, please go for the easy test. It is not as bad as you think.
I just finished my 4th cycle of chemo and am doing OK. Today I felt a little tired and had a little nausea but pills are wonderful! I still plan on walking my 3 miles tonight. Yesterday I had a sonogram to check my ovaries and uterus. The doctor wants to see what damage if any was caused by radiation and the fact that I went from not even close to menopause to post menopause in 5 months. No wonder I have trouble sleeping! Too many "personal summer days and nights!" There was also a polyp in the cervix which will have to be removed. I went to my dermatologist last week since I hadn't been in 3 years. She didn't like a mole on my stomach, which I though was a freckle, so two more stitches in my belly. I will have the results in about a week. Thank God for all the prayers that continue to lift me up. I know I'll be fine because I am not going through all this alone. I have God hearing all your prayers and He does listen. He continues to give my family and me peace each day. I hope and pray that if or when you find yourself in need of Gods grace, you too will feel His presence and know He is with you. Thank you for you continual uplifting notes, cards, e-mails, prayers and love. God bless you all
Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.