Cindy Update Blog

Well, I am finally writing on this update. Although I have been keeping a personal journal or my thoughts and experiences about this time in my life, it is about time I fill in a few words on this page too and relieve Stephen from filling you in.

I am glad to report that I have made a milestone on this "journey" as some people like to call it. I have now completed more chemo treatments then I have left to undergo. I am now on the downside of the chemo treatment. This past treatment was an experience -- although each time seems to be a new adventure or new "news". Stephen and I had a good laugh at this treatment. I have gone from not only from looking like a "bald eagle" to now looking like the Pillsbury Dough Boy. It is really a pretty sight! I am wrapped up in warm blankets from neck to ankles with ice mittens and ice slippers on. The mittens and slippers are on to reduce the circulation in my extremities so that the nail damage can be kept to a mimimum. Just another possible side effect.

We are planning to go away with the girls to get away for some down time before school starts over the next week. We are off to Forest Rock Camp! This is a place that Stephen and I enjoyed as children and we are hoping to create some wonderful memories with our girls. Stephen is looking forward to doing some fishing while I am looking forward to just relaxing with a few good books. Nicole and Meagan are going to catch bigger fish than their Dad. So much for Stephen's quiet time in the boat. Sarah is excited about the playground.

I have been blessed and overwhelmed by the support during this past months from prayers, phone calls, meals, cards, visits, jewellery and a quilt to name just a few things. Each action I hold dear to my heart as I experience the outpouring of God's love extended through each of you. Today, I received a wonderful surprise of encouragement - it is a series of pictures spelling the word "Courage". We were told that when this gift was purchased, the next Sunday Stephen had a fitting message on this theme. There have been many moments in which courage is not how I would describe how I have faced or handled this journey so far. But this gift will, for me, be a reminder that we can have courage or strength to take on each and every moment only when we rely on God to carry us through.

Till, I write again.......
Cindy