I didn't sleep well last night. Somewhere there must have been a meeting of Insomniacs Anonymous (thanks, Beth for that name) and it had been called to order.
At first I attributed my wakefulness to apprehension about today but I soon realized that there were many friends and family members who could use some prayer support similar to the support I have so generously received, and those long minutes were put to positive use.
I wish I could say that apprehension has been permanently booted as a result of that time in prayer for others but here it is again as I drink my coffee and face the day ahead. My time with God has given me much to chew on, as usual, but nothing has struck me as strongly as the words of my friend, Beth, whose walk on the cancer journey ahead of me has yielded much of the wisdom than encourages me now.
Beth is strong...not one to stand by hopelessly and let fear and apprehension get a grip on her spirit. She wrote yesterday, "Tomorrow will be a wonderful day in so many ways-despite how your body might 'feel'. I am so grateful you have a great medical oncologist that knows the perfect combo of chemicals to help your body show cancer who's in charge and that you have a good radiation oncologist that knows the perfect placement of beams to get those photons in there destroying the cancer. Hooray for modern medicine!"
Thanks, Beth, for changing what could be apprehension to optimism this morning. Your encouragement and the encouragement of my California friend, Barb, who coined the term "Chemo Marines", have given me the gift of visualizing great and positive mental pictures as I face whatever awaits me!
"Trust in The Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy path."-(KJV)
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