Well, it is round two with the side effects of Docetaxel, two more to go. And as some like to call it, the "battle" continues. I am beginning to experience another element in the "battle" that I had not up until now. This time on a more physical level. Up until the last round of chemo I have had little side effects that would knock me out. Not so with the Docetaxel. With this round, like last month, the side effects are posing to put up a good fight. Yesterday the pain began to ache throughout my joints and the sore throat is back again. I am glad that I was given some more meds to ward off the pain but I am looking forward to about Friday when it is over for another time.
It is during this time that I realize that I have put a lot of trust in the doctors, medical field, and the treatments that are available. But as I was awoken several times throughout the night due to the aches, there were a couple of verses that came to mind late last night - Proverbs 3: 5-6 and Exodus 15:2. These two passages are dear to my heart because the first is our wedding text and the second is inscribed on a bracelet I received from my dear friend, Lisa, just before this "battle" began. I may never know why this "battle" needs to take place now but I do know that God is teaching me something. There have been constant and consistent times in which God has whispered gently these verses over the past four months and I am learning from Him. He continues to draw my attention, my trust, and my strength, even during this "battle", back to where I need to focus - ONLY ON HIM.
Cindy
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We will be praying for you Cindy. If you need any help, a meal or anything, I would be more than happy to bring something over. It was great talking with you (& Steve) on the weekend. Your girls are so great! I loved how they kept an eye on Hayley and let me know that she was eating stuff off the floor!
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