Topic: thread for middle age to older Christian women.

Nov 4, 2021 12:11PM Sunshine99 wrote:

Good morning, ladies. Glad to see the BCO site is up and running again!

Hershey, I think the mice sleep all day so that they can party all night!

Nancy, thank you for your prayers. My DH and I were (jokingly) rewriting Scripture last night on our walk: "Rejoice in the good times, pray when things get really bad, give thanks when you get a bonus at work!" 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. I do hope God has a sense of humor - haha. Last week, our pastor was preaching and misquoted John 3:16: ...that whosoever BEHAVETH in Him..." He went on and then stopped and said, "Oh wait, it's not BEHAVETH, it's BELIEVETH" Good one. I love this guy.

Chris, glad you're safely home, but am sorry you're sick now. I hope it's "just" the flu.

Faith, I'm glad your procedure is behind you (sorry for the bad pun!) and am praying for good results.

In case I missed a post from Shannon, I, too, hope your surgery went well and they removed all of the cancer.

gb, it's so frustrating to not get responses from people - especially when that is their job. Time to call the other HR (Heavenly Resources - as it was referred to in one my Hallmark movies). Actually, that sounded like the "other" HR was a last resort, and I didn't mean that at all. It should be our "first resort", right?

I love the Oswald Chambers quote which is something to the effect that prayer is not preparation for the battle, it IS the battle. Prayer is not preparation for the work, it IS the work.

Carol

Nov 4, 2021 11:53PM LoverofJesus wrote:

Hello everyone! I had surgery Tuesday with expanders. I was rather sore most of the day today. I am trying to stay ahead of the pain. So it’s not horrific.

Please pray for clean margins. I have been anxious about that today.

Pray no infections also.

I go to the plastic surgeon tomorrow! Please pray all that goes very very well!!

Chris I’m so sorry you’re sick. Praying healing over you.

Praying for you all every day. I’m so thankful for you.

Shannon.

Nov 5, 2021 12:12PM Sunshine99 wrote:

Chris, I'm so sorry you're still sick. Praying for a better day for you today!

(((hugs)))

Nov 5, 2021 03:18PM gb2115 wrote:

I feel like a dummy. The oncologist asked me yesterday if I was having any neuropathy, because she'd lower my taxol dose. I told her I didn't think so, but my feet have pre-existing nerve damage from wearing tight shoes when I was younger. She told me to keep an eye on it and let her know if anything changes. Well, late yesterday afternoon and today I noticed I DO feel like it's getting worse. And I had a full Taxol dose yesterday. :-( I guess all I can do is move forward and let them know next week.

It IS hard to tell though, and I wonder if my feet have been like this a long time but I just hadn't noticed it. And now that I'm thinking about it....I don't know. I can just see how the weekend goes and message my nurse next week.

Nov 5, 2021 08:53PM bandwoman1234 wrote:

Shannon, that is GREAT news. I wish you felt better so you could have a happy dance but I'll do that for you!!!! Praying that it will be a smooth recovery from here on out.

GB, I am praying you will be fine getting through this weekend. If you do feel like there is an issue with the full dose you can mention it to your nurse next week.

Love,

Nancy

Nov 7, 2021 12:35AM HersheyKiss wrote:

GB, I'm sorry you're having symptoms of neuropathy. Some people have success with icing their hands and feet during infusions. I hope you have a better day tomorrow. We are here for you.

Nov 7, 2021 12:15PM IntoLight wrote:

GB, Sorry to read about your neuropathy. Praying you can get it under control.

I am doing much better today and will even try to get out and attend the retirement reception of a good friend. Bria is better also and went to three hours of dance yesterday. No one else got sick, so we are good here. Thank you for your prayers. I was getting concerned.

On another note, my dear, sweet cousin was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She will be moving to Florida to stay with her daughter who can provide care for her. I probably will never see her again on this side of heaven unless I can find a way to get to Phoenix within the next few weeks. She is an oncology nurse so knows what to expect. She is also the only family who lives closest to my 85 year-old Auntie and when she moves, my Auntie will be alone in Prescott with me being the next closest six hours away.

Prayers for a blessed Sabbath.

Chris

Nov 7, 2021 08:34PM IntoLight wrote:

Irish, thank you for sharing. I am sure you are thankful you have completed your radiation.

God also led me to share my diagnosis early on and I have been blessed to be used for others in different ways because of it. Six years ago, before my diagnosis, I prayed for God to expand my border and I never dreamed He would use my cancer in this way.

Nov 7, 2021 10:28PM bandwoman1234 wrote:

Chris, I am glad to hear you and Bria are doing much better and I hope you did get to go to your friend's retirement reception. I am very sorry to hear about your cousin's diagnosis. I know this will create problems for your Aunt. I am praying that somehow the Lord will work out this situation and provide for her. I am glad you cousin will be able to be with her daughter so she can have someone to take care of her. I know that will be hard if you can't see her before she leaves.

I shared my cancer dx right away with others as I knew I may very well need help. I received so much love and support that it really helped me get through it all. I had one of those God meetings today and I met someone who had three Akita dog's with her and I marveled at how well behaved they were for her to take a picture of them. I was planning on just sitting by the lake as I didn't feel much like walking clear around the lake like I usually do. I said something to this lady with the dogs and one thing led to another and she talked me into walking around the lake with her even though I really didn't think I would be able to do it today. I was able to share my swan story with her and later she told me she and her husband divorced because he wanted her to be interested in spiritual things and she just said I tried it and it didn't work. So I thought maybe this was someone God was putting in my path for a reason. She gave me her number and apparently doesn't live too far from me. She said she would be glad to walk with me again with her dogs. So we'll see what happens. There are so many lost people out there that are wanting hope and light and our pastor is really preaching with passion that we are all ministers of the gospel. So this lady just might be my first assignment.

Have a good night everyone.

Love,

Nancy

Nov 7, 2021 11:34PM bandwoman1234 wrote:

Hi Carol, I know these times we are living in with this pandemic has been fraught with so many challenges. The divisiveness in our society has been so troubling but the divisiveness in the Christian community is heart breaking. As we prepared for my Mom's make shift visitation in her obituary and on Facebook we said masks would be preferred. This was Oct. of 2020 before vaccines etc. We had quite a discussion on how we wanted that worded. At the visitation we were in a funeral home which was not a full service and traditional funeral home. The funeral director offered a makeshift area which was absolutely tiny in square footage but it was better than nothing. We could not get a church and my Mom's church had permanently closed a year prior to that. One of our cousins wives came in with no mask. She was obviously making a statement. So even in a situation like this there was obviously opposing views on things. I feel that the enemy is working in these situations and just delighting in the pain and confusion he is creating.

I wish I had some wise words of wisdom. I am finding that as we seek truth we have to go to the Word. That has to reign above all other things. That is the only thing that gives me peace knowing that if I am seeking to please God and continuing to seek wisdom from Him and to getting to know Him better by spending time with Him in prayer and in His word and worshipping with other Christians (whether online or in person) then I am doing what I am supposed to do. I know God has a plan and is not surprised by any of the things were are experiencing. I have to leave the rest at His feet.

I think God just gave me another "assignment". I know this may seem strange but my ex boyfriend from college resurfaced in my life several years ago. He is happily married. I won't go into how that all came about but he sends me these music videos periodically and they are Christian. He is a non practicing Catholic. I finally asked him since he seemed to be drawn to some of these videos if he was being touched by them. Tonight I just got a three page response from him. Oh my. I just wrote back and said I needed some time to respond and thanked him for his explanation. I did not really come to a personal relationship with Lord until after I broke up with him. We were together for two plus years. I have very clearly in the past made known to him my salvation experience.

I love Hillsong United and they have really touched my life. I will have to listen to some you mentioned because I may not be familiar with them.

Have a good night.

Love,

Nancy

Nov 8, 2021 03:59PM IntoLight wrote:

Wow, that is beautiful. If the clouds stay away today I will take one out my living room window...

Nov 8, 2021 04:18PM Irisheyes756 wrote:

absolutely gorgeous phot

Thank you

Nov 8, 2021 10:50PM LoverofJesus wrote:

Hello beautiful ladies. I went through all the prayer requests and prayed for you all.

GB I’m so sorry about the neuropathy. Icing I’ve heard helps, and L-glutamine powder I’ve heard helps.

Irish- congratulations. I’m wondering if my dr will do that. I would much rather do it in a week than five. Did you have any major side effects?

Nancy hope you’re feeling better! Always love your sweet posts

I have been struggling a little after surgery mainly because of drains. They are cumbersome and they pinch and pull. Please pray they will slow down soon so they can all be pulled

Love you all and grateful beyond measure for you all praying

Shannon

Nov 9, 2021 04:19PM bandwoman1234 wrote:

Shannon, I didn't realize you had to do radiation as well. That would be great if you could have the short version. I have not had drains before but I can only imagine they are uncomfortable. I am praying that you will not have to endure them for very long. I am doing fine. My cough finally went away. Thanks for asking and for your nice comments.

GB, how are you doing? Did you ever get to talk to your nurse about the dose for your Taxol. Maybe the suggestions of icing might be helpful. I am sure sorry you have had such a difficult time on so many fronts these last few weeks. Things will get better. It will not always be this difficult. Hang in there. You will get through this!!!

Love,

Nancy

Nov 11, 2021 12:24PM gb2115 wrote:

They are having me skip treatment today to give a break and see what the neuropathy does. Someone tell me a treatment break is ok. I worry about that.