Words have power.

 Good morning. 

I just ate, showered, blew dry my hair, lotioned-up, dressed, organized clothes. I couldn't do that before this chemo - it all feels like a miracle. The muscle pain and fatigue the lasts months would have had me taking all day to do just the minimum. I am so thankful! 

The attending came in to explain they are speeding up my bags so I should go home tomorrow evening. They are all astounded by how I've done. Could it be all the prayers going up? Please - if you have been praying for comfort and ease of treatment, please keep it up! 

Thank you for those sending bag label suggestions. It's not easy to get things to stick /-;

Day 1 was Wellness - and I explained that came from a quote I love. It was a double meaning - my physical and spiritual wellness, but the quote from Julien of N... "All shall be well, and all shall be well. All manner of thing shall be well." relates to the big "ALL" of God's plan. 

Day 2 were Power - as prompted by a message from my Brother in Law, reminding me "With God Nothing is Impossible." and Peace prompted by my own study and a direct quote, "He is our Peace." I so want to remember that we can pray for lots of things but God in Jesus is what we really want and need - and no more. 

Bag 3 is running and it came to mind when I realized I hadn't let a dear friend and mighty prayer warrior know what was happening. "He makes beauty for ashes." I sent my dear friend a note and used this snippet from scripture that she has shared with me often - by example. He is surely making beauty from the poison going into my body and I am focusing on that today. No poison - just beauty. 

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