Update: If you were any braver.... · May 22, 07:08 AM
I loved the part toward the end where Lucy steps out on the bridge and pulls out a small dagger, facing the enemy army alone until Aslan steps up beside her and defeats the enemy. Just before this scene, Lucy tells Aslan she is not very brave and he tells her, “If you were any braver, you would be a lioness!”
Those words spoke to something deep within my heart, for I have tried to be brave throughout this battle with cancer. It is strange to me when people tell me I am brave, for like Lucy, I don’t feel brave. I just greet each day the Lord gives and thank him for it. Other than that, I just take the next step…isn’t that what we have to do?
I have been battling some sadness/depression recently, but the oncologist tells me I have nothing to be depressed about. She says I am doing great, the tumor markers are down, there is no evidence of cancer right now and that I have a wonderful support system around me. She suggested that the chemo has lowered the Serotonin levels in my brain and prescribed a low dose of anti-depressant, so we shall see how it goes. It was very encouraging to hear the great report from her though. She said to keep up the good work.
I continue to have chemo every three weeks as a preventative to the cancer returning. I think this is the real reason for the sadness. It is difficult to accept being on chemo for the rest of my life, but I am glad to still be alive. I pray that research will soon produce a pill like Tamoxofen for those of us who are not hormone receptive. One encouraging piece of information is that one of the chemo drugs I am taking has now been approved for advanced stages of breast cancer. It was still experimental when I took my first treatment, so there is progress being made.
So, in the meantime, by faith I am choosing to embrace the things that are in my life. I find I have peace when I do, but if I resist or fight against them, I feel anxious and irritable. Thank you for walking through this time with me. I appreciate your friendship along the journey.
Blessings, Debbie
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Hi Debbie – So glad to hear your good report. It helps us to know how to pray – thanks for being so honest. We love you guys and pray for you often – you have a very BIG fan club! Love and hugs from Texas, Gayle & David Dyke
— Gayle Dyke · May 22, 04:55 PM · #
hi Gayle, I just read your note to her…thanks for the prayers. Please say “hi” to David for me.
— joseph · May 22, 07:58 PM · #
Thank you for letting me come along with you guys last Saturday. It felt so good to be with special people I care about and enjoy so much. I would love to do it again whenever you wouldn’t mind a tagalong. Judy
— Judy Vento · May 22, 08:42 PM · #
it was great to have you with us … me too! I was thinking we might want to see the movie again…this time our treat!
— joseph · May 22, 08:51 PM · #
Debbie the Lioness: I like that title and it fits you so well, you are a brave warrior. Thank you and Joseph so much for sharing from your heart. Your truthfulness enables the Holy Spirit to light my way to pray for you. Blessings, Colette
— Colette · May 22, 09:02 PM · #
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for sharing this blog. I am so happy to hear the good report. You truly are such a brave woman, with mighty strength and unbelievable courage. We are all cheering you on! Keep up the good work!
Love,
Kay
— Kay · May 22, 09:08 PM · #
Debbie,
You are such a challenge for all of us, a living example of how to fight the good fight of the faith. You have kept the faith. What an example! What an example!
— Manuel & Martha · May 23, 07:52 AM · #
hey Manuel! Good to hear from you… how have you been? I have missed you lately. Call sometime or come by…
— joseph · May 23, 09:00 AM · #
The next step, with Aslan at our side, it doesn’t get any better than that! Everytime I read your comments I am encouraged.
Thanks for sharing!
— Michael · May 23, 02:04 PM · #
Thanks for the update Debbie. I appreciate your comments about embracing the things in our lives, rather than resisting and fighting them. May the Lord give you peace and joy.
— Jack Kopechek · May 23, 09:22 PM · #
Praise God! I am so happy to hear about the good report. You are in my prayers and I think of you often. Thank you again for being honest about your journey. It encourages me, and motivates me in my faith. You are a true living testimony of God’s mercy, grace, faithfulness and love. May He flood your life with His peace and joy in a mighty way.
— Kimberly Ann Johnson · May 24, 12:03 PM · #
Debbie,
You really don’t know us, but Joseph knows me, (Edward), from his visit to Christ Covenant Church in Houston where Pete
Sanchez once was Senior Pastor.
I almost lost my dear wife, Angela, in August, 2006 from CIDP, Chronic Imune Dymelynating Polyneuropathy. Big words for paralysis of the extremities. She receives monthly treatments to the tune of $12,000 per injection. God’s awesome power, grace, and mercy have sustained us. That’s why we pray for you daily. Glad to hear the good news. Standing with you,
Ed & Angela Flores
Dallas, TX
— Ed & Angela Flores · May 24, 03:19 PM · #
Debbie, you continue to inspire us with your life as you’re living it each day. You are an awesome comrade. Lucy is a great example of child-like faith. Would that we could all see Aslan when others can’t.
Love,
John and Vikci
— John Meadows · May 24, 08:35 PM · #
Hi Debbie, this is another beautiful and inspiring blog. Thanks for your honesty and courage. We were also touched deeply by the “Prince Caspian” movie…I appreciate your application of the film to life. We love you and Joseph!
— Stephen Simpson · May 24, 10:51 PM · #
Debbie, I have been praying for you often all through your illness. Thank you for taking the time to tell us occasionally how you are doing. It is encouraging to hear how God answers prayer. I will keep on praying!
— Sherri Rannells · Jun 2, 06:39 PM · #