Hi Everyone !
I'm doing good today. I didn't need a blood transfusion. Yipee. God is blessing me and I have such peace. I'm experiencing a little more tiredness, but overall feel pretty good. I'm responding well to the Chemo thus far and am trying to stay active while I can. They make me walk around the hall on my floor to prevent clotting or fluid in the lungs. It looks silly carting an IV pole around.
They expect a minimum of 6 months for recovery not including any possible need of a bone marrow transplant. I'll know more over the next few weeks and I will update you. So much is still unknown, its hard to plan. I'm praying for a little speedier recovery and no transplant. I guess I'll get a chance to catch up with everyone that I've lost touch with due to my busy schedule :-)
A few of you asked what was King Da Ka. That's a funny story. I believe it is the worlds tallest, faster roller coaster. It's located in Sixflags Great Adventure in NJ. I took a group of youth there on May 31st for our end of year Hoorah! It was a perfect day. We re-rode our favorite mega roller coasters many times. The end of the evening we ran over to King Da Ka. We closed the park on that ride. Corey Fisher, Jamie Walter, Jess Hannon, Jimmy Dunn and myself went on. Jess and Jimmy had enough after a few times, which for anyone is still amazing, but Corey and Jamie and I kept going a few more times, laughing all the way about our " Re-Ride". The ride attendants thought we were crazy :-) By the fifth time we were able to pose for the first camera which is hard to do with your eyes in the back of your head and your face flapping in the wind like a cartoon character. LOL.
I have been blessed today by a few visitors I didn't even know personally, but are praying for me. My heart overflows with love. My friends Ann and Toni are coming by to talk hair and girly stuff and visit. My parents might drop by tonight.
Please see God at work in all of this. There is a plan and a purpose and it is for my good and His Glory. I pray God will encourage you all and your faith will increase.
Love,
~Edie
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"Oh know You never left go- LORD you never let go of me!"
Praise God you are walking and enjoying your visitors. Toni will help you out lots. She's a treasure.
I pray for your veins to just soak that stuff in and no transplant - God knows best, His timing will sustain you. (Keep up water and bran muffins).
Ray&Kathy
Edie,
We all love you so much! We are praying for you continually and we thank God so much that He is so near to you! Glad we got the right address for your blog site! It will be a great way to keep up with how you're doing since you are constantly on our hearts and minds. Hope you got Corey's email. Your encouragement to the kids has meant far more than you'll ever know. And of course, he loved "reliving" the thrills of King Da Ka with you from your post today! We thank God for the strength and peace He is giving you. From a recent devotional, "I will make peace flow to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flood." Isaiah 66:12 - "When God used the analogy of a river, He described a peace that can be retained while life twists and turns and rolls over boulders. It means to have security and tranquility while meeting many bumps and unexpected turns on life's journey." We praise Him for that promise for you! Love, Tammy, John, Lauren, Corey and Kira
Hey cutie pie!
Your attitude is amazing through all of this! God is using you in a wonderful way! Please know that there are so many people that love you and are there for you. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. You are just such an inspiration to all of us! We love you!
What a great idea to create a blog! Isn't it a great time we are living in? It is very clear to hear the normal positive and encouraging "Edie" come through in your comments.
You told me when we bumped into eachother at Home Goods you were feeling tired. Who knew?!
It's also a great time medically we are living in, and my prayer is that the treatment is simply as effective on your disease as antibiotics on a common infection--DONE!
Thanks for the display of your very real faith--it will have a positive impact beyond the reach you could possibly ask or imagine.
We'll be readin' and prayin'!
Denise & Milt
Hey it's Becca F. I deactivated my facebook profile, again, which means that I'll probably be reading your blog more often, and exsperimenting with my "google account" because I will have nothing else to do on the computer after I check my emails... haha. well I love your blogs! and the two pictures are adorable!
~Praying4Ya~
hey edie, just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. jess entwistle
Greetings Sweet Edie,
You are amazing... to hear you through this blog is such a blessing! Thank you for answering our questions and for sharing your solid faith. You are our #1 topic when we talk to our Father each day.
And as if you weren't cute enough... add CURLS!
We love you!
Marcia,Rob,Tony & Carmen
Hey Edie, we are thinking about you and praying for you everyday. I know how tough you are. I laugh to myself every time I remember you describing going for "natural child birth" when the rest of us were contemplating epidurals. You said you wanted to tough it out! After that, I have no doubt you will sail through chemo. Maybe you will consider doing another 5k with me after this is over??? C'mon!
Lots of love, Toni Farmer and the whole Farmer gang
Hey Edie-
I did it! I am joining the rest of the world in computer technology!
Last night was nice. The time went by so fast. I hope we didn't tire you out too much. I see, Kathy has been writing Never Let Go to you, too. Isn't God good? I'll plan to come to visit again next week on one of my days off. I am praying for you. Let me know if you need me for hair stuff before then.
Love you- Toni
Hi Edie,
Praying for peace and wisdom. You look so beautiful in the picture of you and Jim, I remember that day. It was for the wedding you were in, right?
Stay srtong and fight this hard, you will recover with many stories of victory. God is good and he loves you.
Love,
Penny
Edie,
I was so shocked to hear what has happened. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You are a strong and faithful person. You will get through this chapter in your life. My love for you all!
Tiffany Migala
hey mom! well they weren't the only ones @ 6flags! me zach and jessi were holding all of ur bags and stuff. we had 2 b patient with all of you going on all of those rides. hahaha. but tht was a funny time. zach getting weirded out by all the guys. haha(u kno wat i am talking bout mom) lol and me not wanting 2 go on any of the rides but the small one tht i got scared on and stuff. haha. good times good times. lol. well i miss ya!<33
~Princess megsss
Edie,
The blog is a wonderful idea!! I would never have thought of doing this.
Praise the Lord that you are handling the chemo rather well. Bec and I will try and come see you on Thursday. We will call first.
You are in our prayers. The Finters
I just have to say one thing... GOD'S FAMILY IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edie, I hope that you are doing well today!
God put these verses on my mind today - Romans 12:1-2 "Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holly and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Doesn't that verse just scream WOW!!!! Hope it helps everyone who reads this post, cause I know that those verses have helped me!
LOVE IN CHRIST TO EVERYONE AND YOU!
Edie,
You are in my prayers everyday. I spoke with your mom last week and we had a good talk. We all love you. Know that there are prayers for you and your family flooding the Heavens. Love, cousin Judy
Edie. I am so glad your feeling okay!! You looked amazing Saturday and it was great to see that the nurse is so sweet to you there. Just letting you know that you're in my thoughts and prayers every night. God will use this experience in great ways. Love you very much and can't wait to read your next blog.
In Christ,
Mandy Sharpe
P.S I check every night to see whats going on. haha
Edie.
It's great that you have this to keep us up to date on your progress. I'm happy to hear your doing so well and that you are in such a nice place to be taken care of. (The nurse seemed really nice.)Letting you know that you are loved by all of us and you are always in our hearts and prayers. We love you and we're waiting for your speedy recovery.
In Christ,
Mandy and her huge family
P.S I check every night for updates
Edie,
I check you blog every night looking for anything that you may have written. When I do read what is there it is almost as if I can hear your voice reading it to me. I miss you! So many people have said such wonderful things about you as a God loving woman. I would just like to add something also. You are a remarkable woman, you give so freely and lovingly. I admire all that you are! Work is just not the same without you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Your love, faith and strength in our Lord is so humbling for me.
I love you Edie!
Brenda from Commerce.
Dear Edie,
Praying for God's peace and presence to surround and fill you today.
God, my shepherd! I dont need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows. You find me quiet pools to drink from.True to you word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. Ps 23: 1-2 The Message
A virtual hug for you! You are loved!
Susan
We are praying for you and thinking of you each day. I pray that you have a quick recovery and no transplants. YOur faith amazes me, I will continue to pray for you and your family
Hi Edie,
I love your blog, and your photos are lovely. You've always been beautiful, inside and out, and will continue to be with or without hair!I pray for you and your family everyday and am inspired by your words. I read many of the comments which are touching. Megan and Julia's comments caused me to get a lump in my throat. They are the sweetest!!
I hope tomorrow is a good day for you.
Love,
Roxanne
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