March 25, 2009

  • Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

    The bad news is:  I have lymphoma -- the aggressive type.   

    The good news is:  It can be cured.  Chemo starts Friday. 

    I go between crying and freaked out to the max to calm and trusting in the Lord.  I'd rather be trusting all the time, but I know I have to feel my feelings and deal with them here and now.  So, for now, that's what I'm trying to do. 

    The song Be With Me Lord has been running through my mind over and over today.  And the blood tech who drew my blood this morning -- and has drawn it multiple times before over several years -- encouraged me to praise God and trust Him to heal me.  She's never really talked to me before today, just would say, "Little pinch", and "Ok we're done."  Today, she hugged me and told me she'll pray for me.

    After talking to my sister, I learned that it's not unusual for doctors in the midwest to pray with their patients.  In the 30 (gulp) years I've lived in California, I have never EVER had a doctor offer to pray with me.  It's not done.  Everyone here that I've told has been amazed. 

    I'm on a journey I never wanted to take, and have no ability to avoid.  He's got a plan and a purpose, and He's showing me how much support we have available to us, it's everywhere!  Even the McDonald's manager at the drive thru tonight was wearing a tie with "Faith, Hope and Love" on it.  It could be that I'm more aware, but I think I would have noticed any kind of Christian attire at McDonald's.

    James 5:  14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Comments (4)

  • Glad to hear that you have hope. Glad that you have encouragement in a tough time. I have recovered from cancer and, since you're consulting The Great Physician, you are surely on the road to recovery as well!  Love, John

  • I am praying for you during this time!

  • Nancy, Sounds like you've got the right balance of attitude.
    you'll continue to be in our prayers.
    how long will you have chemo treatments and how frequently?
    I hope that somehow it goes fast for you and you have few or no bad side effects.
    love,
    Kyra

  • Nancy-I totally believe in calling on the elders for healing prayer as they touch you with their hands.  I hope that you will take advantage of this.  If it helps, write down your thoughts as we sure are willing to read and encourage and pray.

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