Last Wednesday I had my first chemo infusion and I must say I would rather not go back. I know that I will, but really I would rather not. Four days of nausea and complete exhaustion….no thanks. Today, I have renewed strength and determination. I feel good, healthy, and back to normal. For the last several days I continued to repeat Philippians 4:13 over and over, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” All things, all things…that means chemo! I can do chemo because my God will give me strength to do chemo. I will get through this.
Phil. 4:13 in The Message translation says, “Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.” I love that! He makes me who I am and He will see me through.
I am so very thankful for my family and friends who cared for me when I was too weak to take care of myself. I am thankful for the many people who are praying for me and encouraging me. God must really love me to place such wonderful people in my life.
This morning I am thankful for feeling well and being able to live my normal life for the next few days. I will appreciate every moment and give God the glory.
O my Strength, I sing praise to you; You, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. Psalm 59:17
ahealingpath 
Jun 05, 2012 @ 18:25:04
Hi Erin!!
As always, I am continuously encouraged in my faith by reading your blogs 🙂 I am thanking God every day for you and your words of strength and your positive attitude. Gods love is truly amazing! I pray you continue to lean on Him and trust in Him through this time.
Praying for you and yours!
In His name,
Jenayu
The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:14 NLT)
Jun 05, 2012 @ 23:54:19
Jenayu, You are such an encouragment to me! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Yes, the Lord is fighting for me!!!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 18:57:39
Erin,
Its great to know you feel human. What a great encouragement you are to the body of Christ. Continue to let your trust in God offer you hope that He is with you all the way.
He promises you, “I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not,[I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]” Hebrews 13:5 Amplified Bible.
The word does indeed work!!!
YemYola
Jun 06, 2012 @ 17:58:55
Thank you for stopping by and for your wonderful encouragement to me. It was just what I needed. God’s Word is true. Bless you!!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 01:46:59
Praising Jesus for the gift of “you” in our lives and thanking Him for His faithfulness to our prayers!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 18:02:10
You are the gift to me sweet Susan!
Jun 06, 2012 @ 13:00:01
You have a team of warriors regularly lifting you up in prayer. Thank you for sharing your journey,
Jun 06, 2012 @ 18:01:09
Thank you Tim. I appreciate your prayers and encouragement. I am so blessed by my Jessup family.