Tuesday, March 28, 2006
A letter from me, who this is about
We have had many of you, family & friends, ask if Amy would ever take a turn writing to this and each time I would ask her she would say: 'Not yet I'm not ready.' Today, she was ready. The following was written by her, her thoughts, her story thorough her own eyes...
Well the day started as any other day at 5:15 a.m. very groggily of course. As you all know I get up everyday at that time for my morning ritual of running for 1/2 an hour, 100 sit-ups, and 100 push ups. I know you are all impressed at my dedication! Ok all kidding aside we had to be down in Madison at 7:30 a.m. for the installation of a port to receive my chemotherapy through a vein. They got me all set up to go and let me tell you there was quite the set up scrubbing me with iodine (I think I am more yellow now than when I had the jaundice), draping my face (they gave me an air tube) made sure the clear plastic side was showing so I could see the nurse and talk to her. Getting the shots to numb me hurt the worst but now of course I am feeling bruised.
From the procedure I went to recovery where I did eat a little lunch about a 1/4 of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (my choice), some pudding, a banana, and a little apple juice. I lay on the bed happily chatting to Vince more than I have in a long time. Unfortunately they had a difficult time getting my tube to back flush and had to replace the needle portion just another delay in getting something done. From there I went to radiology where I found out my machine was broke (Did you know I owned one down there?). So I went to a different room where I got that done and then had to wait and talk to one of my doctors and we finally left the UW at 2:00. We finally got home at 2:50 just enough time to drop me off and Vince leave again to get Vinny and Hope from school. I took a nap and had a relaxing afternoon.
I know many of you have been waiting for me to write the blog, personally I think Vince does a much better job. Now you've heard my story through my own eyes. The verse I have been really holding on to lately is, Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans I have for you declares, the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for hope and a future.'
Lastly, I want to say thank you thank you thank you for your prayers. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I love you all!!
This is my story as experienced and told by me - A
Well the day started as any other day at 5:15 a.m. very groggily of course. As you all know I get up everyday at that time for my morning ritual of running for 1/2 an hour, 100 sit-ups, and 100 push ups. I know you are all impressed at my dedication! Ok all kidding aside we had to be down in Madison at 7:30 a.m. for the installation of a port to receive my chemotherapy through a vein. They got me all set up to go and let me tell you there was quite the set up scrubbing me with iodine (I think I am more yellow now than when I had the jaundice), draping my face (they gave me an air tube) made sure the clear plastic side was showing so I could see the nurse and talk to her. Getting the shots to numb me hurt the worst but now of course I am feeling bruised.
From the procedure I went to recovery where I did eat a little lunch about a 1/4 of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (my choice), some pudding, a banana, and a little apple juice. I lay on the bed happily chatting to Vince more than I have in a long time. Unfortunately they had a difficult time getting my tube to back flush and had to replace the needle portion just another delay in getting something done. From there I went to radiology where I found out my machine was broke (Did you know I owned one down there?). So I went to a different room where I got that done and then had to wait and talk to one of my doctors and we finally left the UW at 2:00. We finally got home at 2:50 just enough time to drop me off and Vince leave again to get Vinny and Hope from school. I took a nap and had a relaxing afternoon.
I know many of you have been waiting for me to write the blog, personally I think Vince does a much better job. Now you've heard my story through my own eyes. The verse I have been really holding on to lately is, Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans I have for you declares, the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for hope and a future.'
Lastly, I want to say thank you thank you thank you for your prayers. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I love you all!!
This is my story as experienced and told by me - A
# posted by Vince @ 6:34 PM 
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Amy,
Great to hear your side of the journey God has placed your family on. We are very proud of each of you, and your testimony of God's faithfulness, despite the tough circumstances you are dealing with.
We are praying God will make His presence known to each of you on a regular basis, as you put all of your trust in Him alone.
Isaiah 26:3(New Living Translation) refers to God's promise of peace as we turn over our fears to God, and fix our trust in Him alone, when it says,
"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,whose thoughts are fixed on you!"
We love you all very much, and pray for each of you by name daily!!
Great to hear your side of the journey God has placed your family on. We are very proud of each of you, and your testimony of God's faithfulness, despite the tough circumstances you are dealing with.
We are praying God will make His presence known to each of you on a regular basis, as you put all of your trust in Him alone.
Isaiah 26:3(New Living Translation) refers to God's promise of peace as we turn over our fears to God, and fix our trust in Him alone, when it says,
"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,whose thoughts are fixed on you!"
We love you all very much, and pray for each of you by name daily!!
# posted by 
: 8:44 PM, March 28, 2006
: 8:44 PM, March 28, 2006
Amy, it's interesting you shared the scripture that you did. That's one that has been with me everyday for the past year. It has gotten me through some rough times and gives me hope and affirmation that God is in control and He has a plan for my life. He does for yours too! There is nothing in this world that is too big for Him to handle - including your cancer. I am praying for you daily (sometimes hourly). Keep up the fight, you can win this battle.
Let me know if there's ever a time you need someone to take you for your treatments. I can always make room for you in my schedule.
Love you, Barb
Let me know if there's ever a time you need someone to take you for your treatments. I can always make room for you in my schedule.
Love you, Barb
# posted by : 8:45 PM, March 28, 2006
: 8:45 PM, March 28, 2006
KUDOS , Sweetie! ;)
What a fabulous job!! ...and that's after another "procedure day",too! Whew! We're so proud of you!!!
I had just got finished thinkin' about that song,"In CHRIST alone, I put my trust...." then, Ben/ I logged on to check the blog.
Best go for now,it's 10 p.m....Randy just got h*me
from doing surgery himself.
Did you have your, M*m's chix?
xo Much L*ve!!! denise
What a fabulous job!! ...and that's after another "procedure day",too! Whew! We're so proud of you!!!
I had just got finished thinkin' about that song,"In CHRIST alone, I put my trust...." then, Ben/ I logged on to check the blog.
Best go for now,it's 10 p.m....Randy just got h*me
from doing surgery himself.
Did you have your, M*m's chix?
xo Much L*ve!!! denise
# posted by : 10:06 PM, March 28, 2006
: 10:06 PM, March 28, 2006
Amy,
Glad to see the humor you still have. I don't know if I could do that, I am not that strong. God is blessing everyday and He will keep blessing as we keep Him first. God's speed in the way of His Grace.
Michael
Glad to see the humor you still have. I don't know if I could do that, I am not that strong. God is blessing everyday and He will keep blessing as we keep Him first. God's speed in the way of His Grace.
Michael
# posted by : 10:29 PM, March 28, 2006
: 10:29 PM, March 28, 2006
Each day reading your blog, centers me in life and its priorities. You have taken me outside myself and helped me to reconnect with what is greater and more important. My prayer and thoughts are whispers to you daily.
# posted by : 9:17 AM, March 29, 2006
: 9:17 AM, March 29, 2006
Amy,
We both start our days off the same way, who would have thought? It was so nice to hear from you and getting your views. Nice to hear you are able to eat a little and that things are going.......well they are going. Would it be a normal day if things went as planned? Hank in there girl and keep your great sense of humor.
Thinking of you always.
The Crakers
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We both start our days off the same way, who would have thought? It was so nice to hear from you and getting your views. Nice to hear you are able to eat a little and that things are going.......well they are going. Would it be a normal day if things went as planned? Hank in there girl and keep your great sense of humor.
Thinking of you always.
The Crakers
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