Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Calling All Prayer Warriors
I know I haven't written in some time now. I haven't had a lot of energy & I know most of you just want to know what is going on with my health. Also I'm on steroids for the fever I've been experiencing over the past three months & I have mood swings. The fever has drained me & the only thing they can really contribute it to is the metastatic disease probably going on with my bones, which I will explain in a few more lines. I had a CT & PET scans before I left with Abby's 6th grade class last week. It was wonderful spending some quality time just me & my little girl! We made memories we'll never forget. I got the results this past Monday & it was good & bad news. Good news is that the chemo has continued to keep it out of the visceral organs. Bad news is there is an enlarged lymph node at the base of the right side of my neck that the oncologist wants to look at closer, thus a CT of my neck was done today. Also the bone cancer has spread. It now encompasses my skull, spine, humeri (upper arms), ribs, sternum, pelvis, & femurs (thigh bones). This explains all the intense pain & more than likely the fever. I took my bone strengthener on Monday & put off chemo until we decide our next move. We aren't certain if I should stay on the clinical study or focus now on the bone metastasis. l'm searching for answers from my Lord. It has been a tough few days. We are seriously considering MD Anderson in Houston. There is a part of me that wants every choice available & to be as aggressive as possible. Please, please pray for guidance, wisdom, & strength. This has really blown me away. Anthony is trying to be strong, but I can sense his worry. I'm having an array of emotions, but still holding on to the belief that HE has a plan. Lately it has been hard to see through all the fog.
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My precious friend, you have been on my heart and in my prayers all day. I just finished writing on my blog to ask for prayer and am so glad you were able to update here.
I so often don't know what to say...I know you have heard it all. But I just want you to know that I love you, I admire you, and I thank God for you and your sweet family. I feel so honored to be counted among your friends, and I love those sweet kids of yours to pieces. I pray for you with every breath, and I am here if you need to talk or just want to hang out over a big pan of cookies. You are so special to me and I treasure the times we spend together...which really need to happen more often. ;) I love you, my dear friend and sister in Christ. May you be blessed with JOY, and with PEACE...may you feel the prayers lifted up on your behalf and walk through each day in victory.
Arthanise,
I am a blogger friend of Jeanine. I know you must have loved ones, dear friends and close family, who are regularly praying for you and offering support and encouragement as you face this difficult trial head on.
I hope it encourages you too to know that some you don't know, dear sisters in Christ, are also concerned for you and are lifting you up in prayer to our God and Savior.
I will ask God to give you extra measures of endurance and very clear direction. I will also be praying for healing, even as our God cradles you in the very palm of His hand. Praying too that the following verse will dwell in your heart and mind this week.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Blessings,
~Toni~
I am lifting you and your family up to our Heavenly Father! Keep fighting!
I've been following your blog from Jeanine's - I'm not sure what to say but wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you. Praying for a miracle healing. Praying that God will make clear your next step and that you and your entire family will have great piece. And praying all the things Jeanine listed on her site.
Arthanise,
I found your blog through Jeanine's. I want you to know what a privilege it is to share in your story by praying for you. I am so glad you were able to go to DC with Abbey. Having done that trip twice, I know what a wonderful time it is focusing on one child. I have read through your posting three times now thinking about what to say. Really I just want you to know that as you consider every decision and walk through each moment of these most difficult days, you are being held up to our Lord by so many who love and admire you. Rest, as best you can, in Him. I will pray specifically that you receive clear direction about what path to pursue in treatment. with love and admiration, Laurie
Arthanise, I also wanted to mention that if you head to Houston before the end of the year let me know. I would love to come down and pray with you, hold your hand or whatever is needed.
Just wanted you to know that the Jacksons are thinking of you and praying for you today and everyday.
Arthanise
You are in my thoughts and prayers as is your family. You are a strong warrior and I am inspired by your courage and your calling out to God.
Michele Bass
I am a friend of Jeanine's. I am praying for you and your family. I can't begin to understand what you are going through, but the Lord your God knows exactly what you have been through. ..."but the Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be His, His treasured possession!" Deut. 7:6
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Arthanise,
Just wanted to let you know I am praying for you, Anthony, Abbey and Austin. Please let us know if we can do anything to help A & A at school. I will let the faculty know to continue to pray for you as we do so often. I will pray for clear direction in the days ahead and for complete healing. You are loved, Lori Thomas
Arthanise,
What an incredibly strong person you are. I too had a wonderful time in D.C. with Brooke but it was an exhausting trip and you could never tell that from you. Those special times and memories are priceless. I will pray for God's direction to be clear to you and Anthony -- I have heard wonderful things about MD Anderson. Please know that Abby and Austin are AlWAYS welcome at our home should you decide to travel to Texas or just need a little nap at home.
I feel so blessed to have become friends and I want you to call on me if there is anything I can do for you, the kids or for Anthony.
Keep fighting and our family will keep praying!
Jennifer
Arthanise,
I registered for the Breast Cancer 3Day once again! I will be walking in Chicago in August of 2009. I would be honored to wear your name on my shirt again next year! Praying for you and your family tonight.
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