Amy's 'momentary trouble'

The Chemo is really sapping Amy’s strength so she takes a couple of naps and usually goes to bed around 8:00pm or 8:30pm. She’s also seen the return of back pain and nausea (I think the back pain is due to her being less active again, but what do I know!). I have no idea how she thinks she’s going to go back to work this fall.

People continue to ask how we’re doing, how can they help and I generally answer that we’re doing OK and even financially we’re OK for now (summer is typically a tough time financially for us because Amy’s off work, but because of the generosity of family and friends, this summer has not been as tough). Of course there are needs and I know there will be more as fall and winter come, especially considering that Amy most likely wont be working. I do worry about perceptions and wonder if there are those who are growing weary of hearing about our troubles and our difficulties. Not that I’ve heard anyone voice any of this, but people have been helping and offering to help since March of this year and I can’t help but wonder if some are bothered by it.

I ask for your prayers for:
1- Our finances as we move into school (fall) and colder weather (winter)
2- Me to stay healthy (both mentally and physically) and strong, for patience and clarity of thought
3- That both Amy and I would model, in a positive way, how to live this season of our lives in such a way as to be pleasing to the Lord.
4- Most importantly that Amy’s body would quickly become accustom to the chemo so that her strength and stamina would return. That she would start sleeping through the night. That her mental well being stays healthy.

Dear Heavenly Father, You are our strong defender and protector! We thank You that You are always there to defend and protect us against our fears and worries. You teach us that all we have to do is to put all our worries and all of our fears into Your hands and You will give us rest. Show us how to rest in You when we get too tired and to rely upon You for our strength. We praise You God, and we will sing about Your greatness. In your holy name, Amen.

Psalms 73:26 - My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

This is Amy's story as seen and told by me - V