Yesterday was dose number eight! One more dose to go. Praying these treatments have done what they were supposed too. Slowing, stopping, killing cancer cells.
The dose reduction for this cycle brought much needed relief. Not real physical relief from most symptoms but mental relief and no worsening of physical symptoms, which was wonderful!
I was even able to do our spring clothing swap, not a quick easy task with a big family. So funny how something so minor can make you feel accomplished. Lol
Being in lockdown this past week was kind of nice. Slowing down even more, not feeling like we’re missing out on things because of my energy level, focusing on our last few days of school, for most of our children, was sweet. We have one school week left, four more full school days! Our high schoolers have a bit more to go but four children will be completely finished their year. When my diagnoses came over our Christmas break, I never imagined we’d be able to keep up with school, let alone finish on time. God is amazingly good!
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
Psalm 100:5 ESV
Spring is definitely in the air! Baby chicks are growing! 🐤Four baby pigs arrived!🐖 Greenhouse is coming alive! 🌱Grass is growing! Pony is shedding (and feeling better ❤)!🐎 Blackflies are here!🪰
I had a phone appointment with my radiation oncologist this past week. She does want to proceed with treating the spot on my vertebrae that had progressed. Leaving it increases my risk of fracture. Treating the cancer in that area will help stop the progression and weakening of that bone. Another case of addressing quality of life through all of this. This will mean a week in Halifax for me, five daily treatments, in early June. She wants me to have a 2-3 week recovery time after chemo.
I also have my next CT scan date.😬 June 7th. We are anxious to know the results while not wanting to know the results, all at the same time. Continued prayers for some good news is so appreciated.
We are doing our best to keep our head above water through all of this. On the good days and the bad, hard days trusting His plan even when we don’t want too, even when it hurts.
Wait for the Lord ; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord !
Psalm 27:14 ESV
The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.
Lamentations 3:25 ESV
Through It All 
Love to you all and continued prayers for complete healing. Your upbeat, faithfilled post is an encouragement to us all. Hugs sweet Sister. 🥰🥰
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Love and prayers for you all as you continue your journey. So wonderful to see all your new critters and your wonderful start to your greenhouse plants again. It was epic last year! No matter what God is good!
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Maria, I will be praying for you and that these treatments are working and healing is happening. You are an inspiration to all who know you. Take care and enjoy your “bacon seeds”, hope they grow big!
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Maria… you are simply amazing and a Mom to the core. Your children are missing nothing and are receiving more than you can ever imagine zzz a living faith. Your faith is so inspiring and I am praying for your results. The waiting must be brutal. I pray God fills your heart with peace that passes all understanding. God is very close to your family. I pray you feel His presence…. ❤️❤️
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Thank you again for letting us in to your difficult journey. It is so uplifting to see your beautiful children together with baby animals, seedlings and all the signs of spring. Your testimony is such a powerful encouragement. I will continue to pray, Maria, for your healing and for strength and encouragement for all of you.
Elizabeth🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕
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Praying for you all. Trusting God in the hard things is hard, but you are, and you go beyond that and praise Him too. That is beautiful and how I am trying to live too. Hugs
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