Thursday, March 22, 2007


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.

1 comment:

Susan Niemuth said...

Jill,
We are still keeping up on your blog site, and are very pleased that you have such a support systems and sound just wonderful. You are truly an inspiration to us all.
I did have a colonoscopy in November, and I must say, it is NOT bad. In fact, I really don't remember a thing! I had to drink two 3 oz. straight doses, and then chase it with lots of water. Since I heard that it was gross tasting, I plugged my nose (like in Science) and downed it. I did not taste much, and quickly downed lots of water.
Of course there is the "end result" of things to contend with; but, folks, if you plan on staying a while with some reading material, it's no biggy.
Keeping you in our thoughts, Jill.
Susan Niemuth