Good morning! Thank you for your continued prayers in my recovery from breast cancer. I appreciate when you check on me, message me and pray above all! I love to read your messages and cards because they encourage me to keep my chin up and keep going. It is common for friends and relatives to quit checking on their friends with cancer when treatments go on for long periods and it isn’t a new diagnosis. I really appreciate you checking in with me because I haven’t forgotten about my cancer diagnosis and it isn’t at the back of my mind. I currently have physical therapy twice weekly and do exercises to regain balance, strengthen my muscles and build stamina. I’m using a walking stick for balance to help when I am tired or need something to lean on for longer distances or uneven surfaces. I have residual side effects from the chemotherapy of aching, tiredness, short term memory loss, peripheral neuropathy, balance issues, fatigue, headaches, taste changes and sun-sensitivity. All of these things may be temporary so I am hopeful they will go away with time and physical therapy. I can’t do all of the things I used to do or at the same pace. Sometimes that is discouraging but I’m learning to live life day by day and look to God for his power in my life. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. “
Today I am at the Oncology Infusion Room to get my HER2 inhibitor targeted immune therapy. This medicine, Herceptin, slows the growth of cancer by blocking the ability of these cells to receive chemical signals that tell them to grow. I don’t seem to have side effects from this medicine right now so I’m hoping this continues. I also get a shot with anti-hormone therapy once a month to counter the estrogen my body makes as it feeds my type of breast cancer. ER+HR+HER2+. Keep praying for my body to fight the cancer and for any remaining cells hiding out will be obliterated!
If you are in need of encouragement or prayer today, please reach out and I can pray for you. PM me and I promise I will lift you up to God. Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Thanks, ya’ll! Tamela
Tamela, you are such an inspiration to me. Your courage, strength, sense of humor, and grace are so encouraging to me when I’m supposed to be encouraging to YOU! I can’t wait to see you this evening and give you your 60 day chip!
Love you!! 🥰❤️🙏
Thanks, Roxanne. It has been a pleasure getting to know you. I appreciate your love and prayers!
Praying each day for you. You are a brave and strong woman. Keep fighting, sweet Tamela.
Thanks,Kim. I appreciate your encouragement and prayers!
Prayers continue for your bosy to align up to tecovery abd for you to feel better and better each day. God wants good for you and He understands how we feel as people with human emotions and facing trials and tribulations. I just wanted you to know you’re in my thought and in my prayers. You can text me, call me if you ever need a friend. Remember you are beautiful and God is with you during this Journey! Gentle hugs
Thank you,Ramona. I appreciate your love and encouragement.