Healing & Peace
26 Aug 2010 7 Comments
in breast cancer, treatment Tags: breast cancer, faith, treatment
The Lord turn[ed] his face toward [me] and gave [me] peace.
~ Numbers 6:26 ~
“You’ll probably be on the computer by tomorrow night,” Laura said as I dropped Lily off at her home yesterday. I’m glad I didn’t bet against her prediction.
Twelve hours after arriving at WakeMed in Cary, I’m in my own bed, in my own house, wearing my pajamas, and fully appreciating what my dad calls “Rush Limbaugh medicine.” Having felt hungry all day long, I’m finally satisfied after a delicious meal prepared and delivered by my friend Connie. I’m thankful for Laura and Karen who made sure Lily and Silas were safe, fed, happy, and well cared for today. As always, I’m overwhelmed with the precious gifts that my husband and mother are. They stood (figuratively; they were, of course, sitting) by me all day long, continue to care for me, and have more days ahead of them on nurse and kid duty.
Predictably, there are stories to tell, but I’m not capable of true clarity in my current state. Tales from this endeavor involve squishing, prodding, poking, piercing, freezing, and multiple uses of the word “boob.” A woman who knows my long-time friend Macon was one of the squishers and pokers. Between proddings, she prayed with me. And now my pee is BLUE.
More detailed tests of the lymph nodes and margins (tissue surrounding the tumor) must be completed before they can declare that no further surgical procedures are required. However, we are optimistic. Dr. Hamad removed five lymph nodes, and the preliminary pathology on those was negative.
Your messages, cards, prayers, and friendship have sustained and strengthened me. I am a woman greatly blessed.
Aug 26, 2010 @ 19:56:55
So glad you’re home…and thank you for the update…you were in our hearts all day…Paul and the children, too. God bless and sweet dreams.
Aug 26, 2010 @ 20:20:56
I’m thrilled to hear you are home and recouping. Had you in my thoughts and prayers all day. thankful for the update and hope you rest well. hugs to the family. Meghan was excited about the thought of bringing a meal and seeing you guys…”and we can bring Silas’ valentine card!” wow, has it been that long?
Aug 26, 2010 @ 20:53:38
Praise God! I am happy to hear that you are resting with family. God is forever faithful and you are definitely one of his favorite girlz! Take care and we continue to agree in prayer with you.
Love you!
Stephanie
P.S. My mom and her sisters (aka the prayer warriors) are still petitioning God on your behalf. I am going to call her and give her the report now. Whose report will we believe? We shall believe the report of the Lord!
Aug 26, 2010 @ 21:34:21
Carolyn,
It may sound strange but I can almost feel your peace through the computer. How it must feel to have this day over, be well fed, in your jammies, and all the people you love most around you.
Sleep a peaceful sleep tonight as well.
Love you.
Aug 26, 2010 @ 21:51:00
Carolyn! I had no idea that you were sick! I’m glad to see that you are home recouperating! Holden, Whitt, & I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Judging by your blog posts, sounds like he’s prepared your heart for this battle.
Aug 26, 2010 @ 22:43:57
Carolyn,
Your church friends have been thinking of you and praying for you. We were so sad to hear about this, but we know God is with you. We are too!
Aug 30, 2010 @ 15:17:23
Carolyn,
I am blessed to hear that you have come through the surgery so well. I have been praying for you faithfully, even though I am not able to be up and about much. God is so good to all of us who believe in Him.
I look forward to hearing the good results of further pathology reports.
God bless you,
Diana Mason