Before giving an update on what's happening in my life I wanted to reflect on a very special friend that is in her final journey to the Lords arms. I'm deeply saddened that she will be gone from this earth. She gave me so much support and inspiration. Unfortunately, this disease brought us closer together as she knew exactly what I was going through. I was so inspired by her support and how positive she was but she too allowed me and understood my bad days. I did speak to her a couple of months ago and she seemed very well and upbeat. This is a reminder on how quickly things can change in the mestastic world. I will miss my sweet friend terribly. Her family will need all the love and prayers as they continue in this world without this beautiful soul. May the angels light Lorena's path into the arms of the Lord. You will never be forgotten my sweet friend.
My medical update! Since my last entry a lot has happened! I did post on Facebook a video after I was released from the hospital in November of last year. Well since then fortunately not a lot has happened to me medically. I've been on a new chemo medicine since November of last year when I was released from the hospital. The medicine is called Xeloda and I take 3 pills, twice a day. I've been responding pretty well since my last scan in January of this year and my labs from last month. I will probably have another scan next month. I feel pretty good just a lot fatigue.So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since, then, we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed, therefore I spoke,” we too believe and therefore speak, knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in his presence. Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God.2 Corinthians 4:12-15
Personally, I took a little trip to New Orleans in February of this year. It wasn't a trip to see all the sights but just to visit with my friends. It was so nice and amazing to see everyone. My friends are so special it's like time hasn't passed by. We were there during Mardi Gras so we were able to see some parades which was awesome. My friend Susan from Florida traveled to meet us and stayed a few days with us. My sister, Tina and her husband also stay a few days with us. I wasn't able to see everyone but maybe I will travel there again sometime.
My next planned trip is to Las Vegas in October to see Donny & Marie! Some of my friends are going too and I can't wait, it's going to be a blast!!! I know D&M is not for everyone but I so appreciate them coming to celebrate! We have 16 confirmed so far meeting us in Las Vegas. Let me know if your interested and I can send you the details of the trip.
Until next time may you have joy and love in your life always!
Love and God Bless You!
Jeanne
Praying for Lorena's family. Jeanne you are such an inspiration of faith and love. Praying God's many blessings upon you today and always. Love and hugs
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to read what would be your last entry. My heart aches for you and Jack and your family. Not sure if you knew, but Lorena passed on my birthday and that was such a hard day for me. Now you are gone! I'm mad, I'm actually angry and I feel selfish for not staying in better touch. I always asked about you when I spoke to someone at HPSJ, and of course Facebook. But that's not a personal call or touch and for that I'm weeping as I write. I'm fed up with Cancer and sickness and the environment that can impact us negatively and we don't even know about it. For you my dear Jeanne for Lorena, Rosi, Norma and all of us who have been touched by this I'm dedicating my life to fight for a cure, for justice!!!
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace in our Almighty Father's arms my dear. You don't have to suffer through a round of chemo no more! Love you!!!
Tish,
DeleteThis is Roseline, Jeanne's sister.
I'm so sorry to hear of this, I'm sending you some prayers, love and Big hugs.
Although sometimes it may look as though as cancer may be a negative but a lot of positive can come from the suffering, and I know Jeanne put it in Gods hands and carried it with the cross of Our Lord, she couldn't have done it without Him.
She loved you all at HPSJ. She loved her work. I know she will be watching out for you as she always does.
Love to you Tish,
In His Mercifully Heart
Roseline
Just stopping by to read what would be your last entry. My heart aches for you and Jack and your family. Not sure if you knew, but Lorena passed on my birthday and that was such a hard day for me. Now you are gone! I'm mad, I'm actually angry and I feel selfish for not staying in better touch. I always asked about you when I spoke to someone at HPSJ, and of course Facebook. But that's not a personal call or touch and for that I'm weeping as I write. I'm fed up with Cancer and sickness and the environment that can impact us negatively and we don't even know about it. For you my dear Jeanne for Lorena, Rosi, Norma and all of us who have been touched by this I'm dedicating my life to fight for a cure, for justice!!!
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace in our Almighty Father's arms my dear. You don't have to suffer through a round of chemo no more! Love you!!!