I have spoken with Linda today. Today is day 2 of her chemotherapy. So far she is only feeling moderately sick. We are hoping that this will stay true for her. We will see.
Linda we love you and are praying for you.
Marcus, I don't know yet how things are going for you. I know you started major infusion of chemotherapy on Sunday, July 26 early in the morning and that it lastest for 12 hours. I am hoping and praying that you will not be sick at all, but if you feel sick, that it will only be minimal.
Linda and Marcus, know that I am "walking with Christ" for you and I am embracing in my heart the journey that Jesus walked on the VIA DOLOROSA. This is the journey He made to Calvary.
You two are on your own journey to Calvary. I am sure you feel like you have been in the "Agony of the Garden" these past few days. Know that you Never walk alone. Know that Jesus is on the road with you and that I too am "walking with Christ" for you to Calvary so that you both will feel His love and His hope these next days, weeks and months through this year as you take chemotherapy.
There is no greater love than the Lord. We unite our love with Jesus for you. We intend to "help lift that cross off your shoulders" and "carry it for you as much as the Lord will allow us too" , especially through prayer, so you can have a pause in between this painful, difficult journey.
Always remember that after every "Good Friday" journey, there is the Joy of the Resurrection." so please, "Be Not Afraid."
Walking with Christ for you both.
Love you,
Sharon
Walking with Christ -Day 2
ReplyDeleteWell, Linda has had to endure another day of chemo and Marcus has too.
I don't know how Marcus is doing since I haven't been able to speak to him or his family.
But, I continue Marcus to pray for you and entrust you into the loving Hands of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the dear Holy Spirit of God.
Linda, I spoke with you this morning before you had to take your second round of chemo and you said that you were feeling just a little sick.
But, I haven't heard from you since today's treatment and so I worry that perhaps you are feeling really sick or at least sicker than yesterday.
Know my dear sister that I carry you in my heart and my prayers for you are intense. I pray throughout the day for you and stand in solidarity with you as you go through this struggle.
I love you and hope that you can sleep well tonight. I hope that you have the energy tomorrow to endure more chemo without being too sick. I hope tomorrow is good to you. I pray that you will feel God's peace as you take more chemo tomorrow.
Sweet dreams my dear sister Linda.
I love you.
Sharon
Linda taking chemo- Day 3- and Marcus taking chemo - Day 4
ReplyDeleteWell, today is Day 3 for Linda and Day 4 for Marcus. I still haven't been able to talk to Marcus or anyone in his family yet. I am anxious to hear from his family as to how he is doing. In the meantime, Marcus know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. I am carrying you to Jesus and Mary daily now. I will offer daily prayers for you from now until you finish your chemotherapy in 8 months and from then on too.
Know you are surrounded Marcus by all of God's angels and that He is smiling down upon you.
He loves you and so do I. God Bless you Marcus. Sharon
Today, however, I was able to speak to Linda this morning just before she went in to have her dose of chemo. She said she was feeling sick but that the nurse today was going to give her some medicine to help try and reduce the nauseau.
She couldn't talk long because she said the nurse called her to come in and begin her treatment again today.
It was sad to have to hang up the phone knowing that she had to go into that room and have a needle placed in her veins again and start the procedure of pumping that strong chemo into her body to rid her body of any cancer cells that might be hiding anywhere. I was sad, but I had to remind myself that this was the best thing for Linda, because it will keep her from dying.
So, I said goodbye and said a prayer. " Dear Lord, be with my big sister Linda, and hold her close to your heart while she has to take this medicine to get well."
Later on today, I read on the blog for Linda that her son created called LLLFTL that Linda's daughter is having to now write on Linda's blog for Linda because Linda is now so sick and weak from the chemo.
This brings tears to my eyes because I know that my sister is suffering. I miss her so much and it breaks my heart that I can't be with her to hold her hand and lift her limp body into her bed as she struggles with weaknesses and sickness from the chemo.
Life is full of many trials and struggles and seeing someone you love have to suffer is one of the biggest trials to have to endure.
I want to tell you Linda that I love you. I want you to know that today on day 3, I am walking with Christ for you and for Marcus.
My heart is in prayer for you and I am trying to live my life in as selfless a way as I ever have. I need the grace of the Holy Spirit to do this, because I can't do this on my own, I know. But, I want to give my life away to others and live for others so much without regard to my own needs, so that I can offer all my love to Jesus on your behalf for your complete healing. May God be infuse me with His grace to follow Him in this journey for you.
Please know that you will not carry this cross alone. I will do all I can to help you carry it Linda.
I love you so much.
I pray you have a peaceful night and get enough rest so that tomorrow you can again endure another 2 hours of chemo.
I will try to find out how well you are doing through your blog.
Have sweet dreams tonight. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may He make His face shine upon you, may He lift up His countenance upon you, and may He give you His PEACE..
Good night my dear sister Linda.
Love, Sharon
Walking with Christ day 4 for Linda and day 5 for Marcus.
ReplyDeleteI called Marcus dad this morning to find out whatever information I could find out but he didn't answer his phone. So, as of day 5 I still don't know how well he is doing. But, Marcus, nonetheless, I am praying for you and lifting you up to Jesus to carry you through this difficult time today again as you do your treatments.
God Bless you Marcus on this day 5 of your journey to being healed from this cancer through the use of chemo and prayers.
I am Walking with Christ for you my friend, Marcus.
Sharon
This morning, while I was at Mass, Linda called my cell phone and left me a message while she was on her way to go get more chemo today at day 4.
She said that she is sick most of the day but starts to feel somewhat better around 5p.m. She is offering up her suffering right now for all those that are suffering with cancer or other problems. She is trying to use her time "walking with Christ" now for the love of others. She is praying for all to feel God's great love for them.
Linda I love you. You inspire me to greater holiness.
May the Lord draw all of us closer to His heart as we "walk with Christ" with you on this journey to the end.
God bless you today on this treatment day 4.. May you feel at peace and be able to rest my dear sister. I love you..
Sharon
We have Linda, Marcus and all of their families in our prayers too.
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My dear brother in law Matt has written.
ReplyDeleteHi Matt- Thank you so much for your prayers and thoughts. I know Marcus and Linda will appreciate them. I know I do.
I was able to speak to Marcus today and he is feeling somewhat better than Linda is.
I am grateful that Marcus is doing better and I hope that he continues to feel the strength he is feeling now.
Marcus know that I am praying to God for you and asking all the angels in heaven to look upon the face of God for you as you rest peacefully tonight, the end of day 4 for you.
Know that tomorrow, I will continue to "walk with Christ" for you. You are very special Marcus. Know that we all are pulling for you.
Blessings upon you dear Marcus.
Sharon
Linda, I was able to talk to you today too. You are not feeling as well as Marcus, but I know you are having to take major doses of chemo right now probably more than Marcus is right now. So, naturally you are going to feel worse.
I am so sorry Linda that you are feeling so crummy.. Know that I would take the pain away if I could. You are very strong and brave to endure this suffering. I am proud of you Linda. Keep up the courage you have now. Please pray for me my holy sister.
Know that I am praying for you constantly Linda. I am praying to God tonight for you to ask Him to also surround you with all His angels. Know that your angels are looking upon the face of God for you my dear Linda.
May you hear the voices of heaven sing songs of peace to you as you rest tonight and prepare yourself for another day of chemo.
Tomorrow on day 5 for you and day 6 for Marcus, know that I will be "Walking with Christ" again for you both.
I love you Linda. Sweet dreams my big sister.
Love Sharon
Yesterday, Friday, was day 5 for Linda and day 6 for Marcus.
ReplyDeleteToday, Saturday is day 6 for Linda and day 7 for Marcus.
I got to speak to Linda briefly yesterday, Friday, and she said that she feels mostly like she has the flu. It isn't fun at all and is causing her a lot of fatigue. Linda said yesterday that she is trying her best to lift all those in the world that are suffering up to Jesus and Mary while she herself is suffering from the results of cancer treatment. She feels very much that she can use this time feeling sick to help pray for all those that are suffering too but have no one else to pray for them to feel loved or even get better. Those were her closing words to me yesterday before we had to hang up on the phone so she could go lie down and rest and try to regain her strength for another day. Fortunately she will not have to take chemo today or tomorrow, Saturday or Sunday. So, enjoy the break as much as you can my dear sister Linda. I love you -
Linda, I am not surprised that you would put others ahead of your own need. You took such good care of mom for 2 years when you could have easily thought only of your needs and wants and pushed her needs aside.
But instead, you offered your home, your food, your care and all your love.
You were Christ to Mom and now you are trying to live like Christ again for others through your own suffering.
Know that God is with you and giving you this special grace. This is part of your journey to heaven Linda.
Please know that while you are on this path towards your heavenly Father, that I am "walking with Christ" daily for you and for your recovery. Sharon
Today is day 7 for Marcus and I haven't had a chance to talk with him today, but he told me yesterday, Friday, that he is feeling stronger because he has had a break in the chemo. I did get an email today from Marcus, on Saturday, and he said that he is feeling stronger. He said that he had to go in and have his blood work done to make sure it was at a specific level safe enough for him to travel on vacation with his family. His doctors gave him the green light to go ahead with the trip but to take it easy. Marcus, I hope you have a superb time with your family and relax as much as you can. Marcus, know you are in our prayers- All my friends keep asking about you. You are in their prayers too.
Remember Marcus that I am "walking with Christ" daily for you and asking God to heal you. Have a great trip with your family. Rest peacefully tonight knowing that all the angels in Heaven are surrounding you with the love of God's presence Marcus.
God Bless you and my dear sister Linda as you both take this journey at the same time. May you both feel God's unfailing love for you both every moment, every hour.
I love you both and I am "walking with Christ" for you in prayer.
Sharon