Phase One ~ Complete!

So here I am - last day of chemo for the first stage of treatment. God is so good! I have been eating really well! No pain! Hopefully I will have gained a little weight! (Not too much! Haha!)

Well, today was a trip with my man! We left in a snow fall, arrived a little late, but not a big deal because doctors and nurses were doing the same. They told me they just are glad we arrived safely! Isn't that great that they actually care about me? So the day went well! I have gained a pound! Who-hoo! I will take that! Better than losing it! My labs were all good! They discussed the next phase, in which I won't know which chemo I will be using until I get my P.E.T. scan. After these next few days I will get a 2 week break! I am ready for it! Can you believe I am entering 2nd phase? It is going fast! Thank you for the gifts, the meals, the encouragement, most of all a big Thank you for your prayers and love! I do have the peace that passes all understanding! I am feeling victorious in Jesus! I had a fantastic birthday week with lots of love!

Please join me in prayer and in any way you might want to help a family of one of my friends from high school and junior high. Her name is Kelly and her daughter just recently lost everything in a house fire! She has 2 children and they literally have nothing but their lives! Which we praise God for their protection! Please message me if there is anything you would be willing to do to help them! I know God will bless and they will be blessed by it!

Also remember my dear sister in Christ as she too is battling her own cancer. Her name is Tara, and she is trusting God for the victory!

My memory verse this week is: Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall Renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Do you see an EAGLE soaring over those rolling waves? I do!

One more shout-out to all my Trivia Crack partners, keep playing the game with me because I really am not a sore loser and I feel I am being educated while playing the game. So if you beat me I will be up for a new challenge! Hahahahaha!

Love,
Gigi

To Infinity .... and Beyond!

So this has been a pretty incredible last few days! Let me start with how blown away I am at the outpouring of love and support by so many people! I really can't contain it all! Not only from family and friends, but people who don't even know me.

On Saturday Rick and Kelli Szakal held a benefit for me at Infinity Gym. They raised an generous amount of money and so many showed up to work out on my behalf. These people make me strong! They give me the motivation to be strong and fight with everything that's in me! I see that in their faces as they push through some of the hardest workouts! I love you Infinity family for having my back and showing the world what God's love looks like! Powerful, unconditional, and all consuming!

 

 

So many of you let me know how much you are praying for me even your kids who make me teary because we all need the faith of a child! And to think that these precious babes bring me before our God just motivates me to fight with everything I have in me.

 

Those prayers have been very effective! I am eating whatever I want! No pain! It would appear that the tumor is shrinking! I am fatigued for the most part which is to be expected but I am doing things and getting out. I am experiencing some cold sensitivity to my hands so like Elsa, I have to wear gloves! Lol. Can't handle frozen!

Chemo is not so terribly hard at this point, although I am sure some would disagree with me. And I anticipate things to get a little more difficult once radiation starts. I will be getting chemo every week along with radiation. So I will ask for those prayers to keep coming!

I am approaching my last treatment for this first half and then I will be having a pet scan. Please ask Jesus for a shrinkage of 50%. You can surely ask Him for 100%.

You may think I am a strong person, but I tell you my strength comes from my Savior! I give Him all the glory and acknowledgement !

I can tell you I feel blessed beyond measure and completely loved. God has gone above and beyond what I can imagine or think or ask for! He answers that through people! You! Thank you from my heart! I will never forget all you are doing! The only way I know how to answer back is to win this battle! I believe I will!

 

Love,

Gigi

Making His Deeds Known

TWO down, ONE to go!!!! Almost half way done!

Today was a good day! The best was that my big brother took me for my treatment and hung out with me all day! It was good and we didn't even watch tv! We talked all day! And those of you who know me, understand that is my comfort zone! Thank you John! Love you for being there in my time of need! You are the best!

 

I started with my blood draw and I had the same nurse I got the last time, she is a Christian and very sweet! We had a great conversation about how our faith makes all the difference in the world, and how people who don't trust in Christ get through these trials. I love her and pray I get her each time!

On to my doctor's visit and saw several nurses, and Audrey my coordinator, and then an intern who was very nice and encouraging. I had some new questions in which he answered, so I learned some new info. All in all very upbeat and positive visit.

Then on to top floor for my treatment. Had to wait a little but got in and started the process. Nothing different. Takes about 3 1/2 hours. And then we are on our way. This time I had my own private room with a full view of the horseshoe and a TV which we didn't turn on because we just had good conversation. Made the time seem to go quicker.

So now I am home and going to just chill for a couple days, and then I will be back into the flow.

So here are some praises:

I gained a pound!

 

My blood work is great!

I am eating normal food as my pain is subsiding!

I received all smiles from the staff on that last praise!

Dr said that is an indicator chemo is being effective!

I feel a little better this round I believe it's because I have been eating better, due to all the wonderful meals we are receiving from all you awesome cooks!!!!!
You are fattening me up, and that's a good thing!

I also heard some positives on side effects which help me put some anxiousness to rest!

I have received some beautiful gifts from some beautiful people! Thank you from my heart! You have made me feel very loved! Everyone has!

 

To all my awesome prayer warriors, can I just say I hope you all realize how powerful your faith is! God is hearing you and He is going above and beyond what we all can imagine or think! He is faithful! I pray that your faith grows through this as well as mine! I pray He blesses all of you in a major way!

I am thankful to everyone for walking this journey with me! I love you all!

Here is how I would ask you to pray:

That I can continue to eat healthy and gain more weight! I know, not a usual request from a woman!

There will come a time when that will change again when I begin radiation.

For travel safety.

That I continue to stay healthy - I ask if you see me that if you have any doubt about being sick please just keep your distance in order to protect me. I am a hugger and can't resist so I will rely on you to protect.

For continued peace

ThatI will reflect my Jesus!

For total and complete healing physically!

Thank you again!

 

Love, Gigi

 

And you will say in that day: “Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. Isaiah 12:4-5