The time is coming... it is surreal to even consider it. The opportunity to say, "He has restored beauty and wellness to our friend, Wendy-Woo. He has made everything beautiful in its time..."
9!! 9 radiation treatments remaining until we can utter, shout, scream it from the rooftops..."YOU ARE DONE!! YOU STRUCK OUT BREAST CANCER!" Folks- that is less than 2 hands worth!
It has been a bit overwhelming to recount where we were 309 days ago and how we were feeling. Sadness. Anger. Fear. Shock. Uncertainty. Confusion. But, seasons pass, God remains unmoved on His throne, and He never, ever, breaks His promises. To everything there is a season...a time...a purpose, under Heaven. So today, after watching the passing of 3 seasons, preparing to head back into summer, the time when this journey began, we celebrate what He has faithfully brought Wendy through, and we continue cheering with hopeful anticipation for the 2 weeks that lie ahead, and the restoration of EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL!
Please, please, please do NOT cease in prayer! It is as critical now as it ever was!!! God hears us when we cry out to Him:
- Pray for Wendy's skin. The effects of the radiation are in full force on her skin. It is very uncomfortable, and her medical team is doing everything they can to keep her comfortable for these remaining treatments! Pray that the breakdown would STOP, and HEAL quickly! Pray for supernatural comfort!
- Pray for Wendy's WBC (remember those little boogers!) and her platelets. Her lab results this week were a bit too low for comfort. Dr. P (medical oncologist) elected NOT to halt radiation (SUCH A SMART MAN!) and will recheck her levels in a couple weeks. No intervention is required yet, and we are praying for these levels to rebound on their own!! Pray for Wendy's health while her immunity is slightly suppressed.
- Pray for Wendy's additional labs- she is waiting for the GREEN LIGHT to drive. This would alleviate a HUGE amount of stress on their family. Pray for peace and clarity over that decision.
- Pray for NO DELAYS in the finalization of Wendy's treatments. She is a bit off schedule due to some equipment problems, and we will have NO MORE of that! (Otherwise, someone may get punched in the face!)
- Pray for Wendy next week as the intensity and location of her radiation changes for the last 5 treatments. This "turbo" radiation is a bit more purposed and targeted. They started placement practice for this therapy today.
- Pray for Taylor, as she has had some additional health issues. Her most recent Dr. appointment was very encouraging, and we continue to pray for complete healing!
- Pray for Andy as he continues to work and care for his family during this time.
- Pray for Ashlyn, Taylor and Luke as they head into the last weeks of school!
- Pray for Nancy and Hal as they continue to support Wendy, as well as for Nancy as she prepares for her upcoming knee replacement surgery.
- Finally, since this is near to Wendy's heart, please pray for our dear friend Jan as she heads into the hospital Thursday to have her kidney removed. Dr's suspect that the mass which has taken over her right kidney is cancerous, but we BOLDLY pray this cancer is CONTAINED and REMOVED during this procedure. Jan is one of our best friends, and we appreciate your prayers on her behalf.
As we close in on this final stretch, let us not grow weary. The harvest is upon us. Do not lose heart. Strike 3 is coming!!
Blessings! K
