Ct Scan Sched

2nd Session Chemotherapy

First Chemotherapy thru Port

Be with my honey today Lord on his first chemotherapy treatment thru port. Thank You Lord. Praying everything will go smooth and there will be no adverse reactions.

Pathology Result Released

Today the doctor called my hubby on phone to tell him the result of his pathology tests. The surgeon said that they got 30 lympnodes and 4 was infected. I don't really understand much about it and so I did research online about it but was disappointed. I was afraid of what I read and at the same I felt sad because God didnot answer the prayers I asked him for now. I am sorry Lord, You know how I am feeling but I am Yours Lord, I need to trust You more. Please be my strength always Lord. I am very weak and I feel disappointed on things I didnot get yet. I offer this discouragement and what I feel to You Lord. Thank You Lord for always being there.

My Hubby was Discharged Today

Four days after the surgery, the doctor already ordered my hubby that he can go home. Thank you Lord. He feels better now, though he is still in pain and throat irritations but he has pain medications. He will be staying at his sister's house for the meantime while recovering from the surgery. Be with him and his family always Lord. Thank You Lord.

Surgery Done - Thank You Lord

Praise You Lord for the successful surgery of my hubby. Thank You Lord for being his surgeon, for comforting him prior to his surgery and all the way throughout his surgery. Thank You Lord for his sisters who are always there for him. His sister Barbara who traveled for 30 hours by car to be with my hubby and Karen who is always there for him. What a blessing! Yes, I was not there for my hubby during his hard times but I felt comfortable knowing that he has very supportive family and most of all You are always there for him, for us Lord. Thank You Lord for this opportunity to experience Your goodness. As I always said Lord that I am not worthy of all Your goodness and blessings. Allow me Lord God to also share to others Your goodness if You will. The battle is not yet over Lord but I believe this is not only our battle but Yours. Continue to be with us Lord in this journey. All glory and honor is Yours Almighty Father forever and ever. Amen.

Surgery Day - Be His Surgeon Lord

Today is really a long day for me. I chatted with my hubby this morning, night their time. His surgery is scheduled at 1pm his time but need to get there at 10 am. He looked calmer today than for the past days. How I really wish I was there with him but I didnot dwell on that too much because the fact is I'm here and very impossible for me to get there now. One thing I believe that I can call on God for help for He is Almighty, powerful, full of mercy and our Father, He cares for us so much.
I left home to go to San Pedro Church to attend the mass but I was late but still attended the mass. I prayed, asking intercessions from the saints whose statues are in the cathedral, praying to God with Mama Mary's intercession. I lighted 3 candles then after I decided to go to Pink Sisters Chapel by myself. I didnot eat my lunch yet and I heard that it is better to pray when you are empty and offer it as a sacrifice. I stayed for one hour in the chapel, prayed my rosary, talked to God and wrote my petitions on the piece of paper to be prayed by the sisters. It was such a perfect day, very peaceful and I felt alone talking to our God and Mama Mary. I asked God for a miracle because I believe He along can perform it, I asked God to be my hubby's surgeon on that day, have a successful surgery, let my hubby live and there will no trace of cancer. I know I am asking God very big favor and God is good, I believe He will answer the desires of my heart in His own perfect time. Thank You Lord. Thank you Mama Mary for your powerful intercession. Thank you St. Peregrine and St. Camillus de Lelis for your intercessions and for being very good example to us, I really admire you both and want to do things that are pleasing to our God. Thank you to my family, relatives and friends who are there praying for my hubby's healing. Walang hanggang pasasalamat ang sa Iyo'y sasambitin.

Blood Test All Good - Thank you Lord.

Today was my hubby's schedule for his blood work for his surgery. Thank you Lord very much for the doctor said that his blood tests are all good. Thank you Lord. Eventhough we had a fight/misunderstanding a night prior to his tests and was worried it would add stress to him but so grateful to You Lord. Enough for our papers right now Lord but lifting to You Lord the things that are beyond our control. Be with us always Lord especially during and after the operation of my hubby. I will not be there physically Lord but I know You will be there. Thank You Lord.

Surgery Date

The nurse called my hubby today for the date of his surgery and that will be on March 15 and March 16 my time. Lord, please be his surgeon. Thank You Lord.

Appointment to the Surgeon

Today was my hubby's appointment to his surgeon. Thank God for his sister was there with him. You know how feel Lord that I couldn't be there for my hubby especially during his hard times. But I know Lord that You are always there for Him. Thank You Lord. His sister told me what happened to my hubby's appointment today and he was so nervous of what the doctor said that the cancer might have spread already to his liver and lungs and that he might die during the surgery. What the doctor said was really scary Lord especially to my hubby who is confused of his beliefs. The doctor said that he needs to trust God but hubby replied that he doesn't trust God. I admit Lord, I was also scared of what the doctor said but what else I can do Lord? but to lift my worries to You for worrying won't help the problem. Thank You Lord for being there for us Lord. I know Lord that even if my hubby is doubting but You are always there for him Lord for You love us so much. I couldn't be there for him Lord these trying times but always praying for him Lord and You know that Lord. Thank you so much Lord. Thank you for hubby likes his work too much and makes him busy and not to think too much of his situation. Thank You for everything. I love you Lord.

Hopeless Husband - Thanks for Sharing

Perseverance: steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement…

Do you feel hopeless in your marriage or with your spouse? Do you have a Hopeless Husband or a Hopeless Wife?  If so, this post is for you!

A lot of people read the Family and Relationship posts here at TheWayItCouldBe.com and think I must have the perfect marriage and be the perfect husband.  On the contrary, we have come a long way and I am FAR from perfect(an interview with Macy).

Once, I sort of felt like a Hopeless Husband.  When my amazing wife Macy and I first got married eight years ago, I’d come home in the evenings and sort of go comatose in the recliner.  I was working super long hours and spent about half of my work day on the phone.  By the time I got home, I had used up all my words!  My poor wife was ready to talk when I walked in the door.   Often she seemed devastated that I wasn’t ready to engage when I got home.

In the midst of her frustration, I think she began to learn how to make a difference in my life.  If you are in a similar place in your family, here are some thoughts for you:

1. Make the decision to persevere.  No one ever said commitment was easy.  No one ever promised that you wouldn’t be stretched. Newt Gingrich once said, “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of the hard work you already did.” Smoke on that for awhile. Decide that you will persist.

2. Kick discouragement in the teeth. Don’t give into discouragement.  This is a choice you have. Don’t go there. Fight back and don’t be discouraged. Take a stand for your marriage!

3. Speak life into your spouse. They need for you to believe in them even if they don’t believe in themselves. Speak words of life into them. Write them notes. Try not to belittle them. They need your respect.  They need you to be patient.

4. Pray for your spouse. You don’t have what they need. Seriously. That will take the pressure off right there.  Pray. Pray. Pray. You can’t change them.  Prayer can.

5. Celebrate even the smallest victories.  Eventually, you’ll notice small victories and change. Celebrate like crazy! Brag on your spouse.  Instead of dwelling on their shortcomings, celebrate the things that you love about them.  Thank them for what you see in them.

Before long, you will see more change. Be patient. Be loving. My wife has made more of a difference in my life than anyone I know. I believe God has used her in a variety of ways to take me from a Hopeless Husband into the man I am today (Still not perfect though). If you know any Hopeless Husbands or Wives out there, don’t lose hope.  Choose to persevere, don’t get discouraged, speak life into them, pray for them, and then celebrate even the smallest change!

Source: http://thewayitcouldbe.com/?p=4705

Chemoradiation 28 Rounds Done - Thank you Lord

Today is my hubby's last day for his 28 rounds of chemoradiation. Thank You so much Lord.