The Pengy Tumblr The whims and waffs of Julie "Pengys" Life

Healing Journey Update  ( June 08. 2009 )

My dear Family and Friends:

After eight sessions of excruciating Chemotherapy treatments I had a PET-CT Scan and MRI of my whole body for the evaluation of my treatments.

The day I met with my oncologist for the result, my mind was overwhelmed with emotions. Victory or failure? I prayed for a calm spirit as I prepared to receive the result. I felt like a child and wished for someone to hold my trembling hands. Those few moments were eternal.

Finally, Dr. Afrasiabi looked at me and said. “I am very pleased with the result. You have nothing to worry about because the CANCER IS GONE. Go praise God”. Yeah! Jump for joy!  Giant AH-HA moment. I am a CANCER SURVIVOR! Praise our Merciful God. Amazing Grace. Miraculous healing.

Driving home in my car that afternoon, I cried tears of gratitude to God. What an awesome God, a Mighty Physician. He has answered all our collective prayers. To reaffirm my spiritual renewal and praises to God, I fasted and offered thanks offering. He alone can breath new life into our soul.

For extra precaution, my doctor chose to put me on a daily Radiation Therapy  for a month. I have consulted my Radiation Oncology doctor so I am all set for Radiation treatment. I am not looking forward to the side effects of it because I am still suffering from all the side effects of chemo. There are other tests yet to be done.

For seven long months, I have been the center of attention, prayers and concern. I  felt so loved and special. Now, you all are the center of my thought and affection. I will pass on your kindess and goodness to some one in need. Thank you for going through thick and thin with me. You have been compassionate when I hurt and helpless. Without you and God, I would have not made it. I ask God to bless you abundantly in return. You deserve it.

I am going to CELEBRATE LIFE and looking forward to do fun things that I missed during my sickness. God blessed me with another chance to live and a new beginning. Being delivered from a “fiery furnace” built my faith, made me a stronger person although still vulnerable to failure and discouragement. I know God has a plan for me and I will continue to seek his guidance to do His will. With God’s grace, I want to be a better mother, a trusted friend, a good citizen, and a loving and compassionate child of God.

I thank my daughter, Charlene for her strong support and being a loving and patient care giver. We will always be praying for each other, sick or well. Promise!! You are in my altar of love. Keep in touch with your words of encouragement. They mean a lot to me.

Thank you again for your love and continued prayers.

Much, much love,
Julie Gibbs