The perfect Word of God

The grass withers and the lilies fade,

but the word of God stands forever.

Isaiah 40:8

This is Zac. A couple friends from work took me to lunch today. They were asking me what I've learned in the last two years and even the past two weeks in all Stac and I have gone through. Hmmm...a lot! Too many things to mention, but one thing that sticks out to me is just how powerful scripture is. We've learned how we can rely on and have complete confidence on the Word of God. This is an ancient book, yet it is so applicable and completely revelent to this day. The passion and purity of the word of God has brought comfort and peace to Stac and I time and time again through many ups and downs. If I had one thing to say it would be - be in the word because it truly is the anchor of the soul.

Stac finished her 12th day of treatment. I'm so proud of her - she's a champ. Her techs told her she's their favorite because she lays so still! So excited to see her Thursday.

Another Beautiful Day

This is the day the LORD has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118: 24

Zac and I had a great weekend. It was good to be home again and hug both my sisters! I think I was a bit ambitious this weekend and by Sunday night I was kind of tired and on the verge of a headache. But the slight headache passed (!) and we headed to bed early. I'm finding that short visits are best as I get tired and tension builds in my shoulders the more I'm talking throughout the day.

My mom is staying in Iowa City with me for the week (it's nice having her all to myself for a few days!) We've had a great day together. We both have been enjoying the beautiful weather - it made me think of the verse above - let us rejoice and be glad in this day!! God has created every minute of every day, He is the author of every point in time and we are so thankful for this day He has given to us. We were even able to walk to my app't this afternoon. I'm getting to know all of my staff and they make me feel so comfortable. I feel surrounded by God's love every minute of the day.

I feel like my posts have been kind of boring lately! But no news is good news right now! God is in control every step of the way and we are so thankful for His peace, His love, His mercies. His grace. Please continue to pray for no bleeding or swelling. I've been on chemo for a week now and continue to pray that my blood counts will remain at normal levels. We update the prayer requests at the side every once and awhile - and we are so thankful for all the prayers, support, cards, comments, encouragement.

Another week done!!

Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.

Worship the LORD with gladness;

come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the LORD is God.

It is he who made us, and we are his;

we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Psalm 100:1-3

I can't believe we've finished two weeks already of radiation!! 10 down, 15 more to go!! I remember the first day I went in for a practice run 2 weeks ago and I walked in the room and just started crying (one of the tech's gave me a hug!) Now I feel like a pro and thanks to God, I have had a peace that surpasses my understanding each time I go. I'm a person who likes stillness and solitude, so it's not all that hard for me to lay perfectly still with only my prayers to focus on. 15 minutes of just talking with God. And a peace that overwhelms me. Who would have thought this could take place during cancer treatment!!

I had my first MRI yesterday and met with the doctor today. He said the scans looked fine - no changes from the last MRI, which is a good thing. The MRI was to watch for any abnormal swelling/bleeding. So PRAISE GOD! They do not expect immediate shrinking to occur and actually don't want shrinking to occur too quickly. This is what can cause the bleeding or other serious issues. So please pray that God would control this tumor and shrink it in His perfect timing.

No major problems today except for with my neck. It feels tight on and off. The thing that helps is to lay down for a bit and also rest my voice. But we continue to praise God each day for absolutely no headaches and head pains since this started!!! I know we've mentioned it before, but I can't explain what this means. In recent months I was consistently getting pains in my head that would last a few seconds and then go away, usually only after laying down. Granted, I'm taking it easy these days, but no pains is a miracle in itself.

We'll probably take a break from the blog for the weekend unless anything serious comes up. Thanks for the encouragement, prayers, and support! Talk to you Monday! : )

Back Together

But I trust in your unfailing love;

my heart rejoices in your

salvation.

I will sing to the LORD,

for he has been good to me.

Psalm 13:5-6

Drove out this afternoon to spend the night with Stacie and bring her home for the weekend. We had dinner with Liz and her husband Caleb, who rode out with me. Four days away from one may not seem that long, but it sure seemed like a long week and it was great to see her again. She's looking great and feeling pretty good still. She had a long afternoon - her radiation treatment, followed by her first MRI to monitor the tumor - making sure of no abnormal swelling/bleeding. We will meet with the doctor in the morning. One thing to be lifting up is her neck. It's been tense or sore tonight. Please continue to pray.

Thanks for the Love!

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends...This is my command: Love each other. John 15: 12-13,17

I made it through my second night of chemo pills with no problems! They switched my anti-nausea medication and it worked much better for me. Praise the Lord! I didn't really sleep much though, but amazingly, that hasn't caused too many problems. I take it easy during the day and haven't been too tired. My aunt took off this morning, just as my friend, Elizabeth arrived. She's also taking good care of me! We took it slow today with the hot weather and had fun cooking together.

I had a fun visitor this afternoon. Zac's sister, Mollie, has a good friend who lives in Iowa City. I had never met her before, yet she stopped by to drop off a care package. Zac and I have been first, so humbled, by the people who have reached out to us to show they care. We are truly amazed at how the body of Christ (that's all of you!) have supported us and loved us from day one. You have obeyed Christ's command to love one another as He loves you and we have never been so thankful. Thank you for keeping us encouraged every step of the way!

Continue to pray for the requests at the left! We update it occasionally as needed.