Good morning world!
I've been home now going on my third week and so far I am getting stronger and stronger everyday YAY! I miss the hospital and everything I experienced there and the amazing people I got to spend time with those for long periods of time and those for only a brief moment. God is still comtuneing to do awesome and powerful things in my life and those around me. I'm seeing situations and the life I have differently these days and though it's not as life changing as it was at USC it's even more precious because it's every day life, of friends and family that I can pray with and speak of Jesus to and that alone is amazing as I wasn't as much before my cancer even though I thought I was ha! That's what I get for thinking lol! I love being home but I've notice that life is just that life, with all it's dramas and distractions. Sometimes I struggle to find time to just sit and listen to God like before and I know that my choices have a lot to do with that. My God is an awesome God and He knows the distractions in my life that keep me from Him and so here goes my second journey.
I recently was ask to speak at a womens fellowship, I'm not a speaker whats so ever, but I am a talker and immediately I said yes, as sometimes people might respond " I'll pray about it" but I didn't hesitate because I already knew that's what God wants me to do, fellowship ( talk about the things of God). My friend was surprised that I agreed so quickly and that's when I was able to share what was required of me. OBEDIENCE.
I'm looking forward to sharing and pray that Gods journey for me will touch someone, anyone.
So see God isn't leaving me alone and He's removing those distractions that are keeping me from the relationship we have build at that hospital and helping me to continue to grow in Him. Just as my cells are maturing so am I, not being perfect but a working progress. Jesus is the only perfect One.
So please continue to pray that those who hear or see me see Jesus. That He will continue to remove more and more of the distractions and replace it with more and more of fellowship.
So here we go!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
I'M HOME!!!!!!
Hello Everyone!!!!!!
Well I'm home now, just finished my LAST treatment and all is good to go, and they say I am in " complete remission". (wow beautiful words to my bones) YIIPPPEEE!
I'll be monitored for about 2 years and I'll be able to visit all the staff there at USC regularly and I'm excited about that as I've made some great friends and some awesome supporters.
This has been an incredible journey that I'll never regret and if I was to have to go through it again , I would. I've met the most amazing people, staff and patients that I will never forget. My Lord is the sweetest Lord and I am so thankful that He gave me this oppittunity to grow,to love,to share and to sit. I will forever be grateful for this experience and will share what I've gone through with anyone who will listen. I will praise my Lord day and night for His presence, His love, and His grace that He so CLEARLY showed me. I encourage anyone who doesn't know God, to get to know Him and have a deep relationship with Him. He will change your life..... For the better and turn your world upside down in a glorious way.
To those who prayed, thought of me, texted, called, read this blog, visited me, sent me cards and took care of my boys with meals I thank you with all my heart. All those wonderful gifts touched me and my family in a way we can't explain only that it's felt deeply in us and we know saying "thank you" will never be enough, but please know that we pray for all of you too everyday and will continue. PRAYER DOES CHANGE THINGS !!!!
I will hangout at home for a bit before tackling on the world and spend time with my sweet, beautiful husband who without him as my EVERYTHING I would of been so sad. It's amazing how God uses human touch to give you strength and heal your soul from sickness and weakness, and that's just what my love did for me several times while I lay helpless. One touch from my "soulmate" (yes I believe Shawn and I are soulmates) changed our love forever, deeper and deeper it went into our marrow. The chemo didn't heal me it was my sweet Lord and the sweet man He gave me. I am so blessed to have him, he's so giving and supportive and not just through this but for the the last 25 years of our marriage. God truly gave me a love that would last forever. He's my lobster, my penguin my forever best friend!
So what's next? Only God knows and I look forward to this next journey that He will lead me on, with a beautiful family by my side and Him at the helm.
LET THEM SEE JESUS IN ME!
Well I'm home now, just finished my LAST treatment and all is good to go, and they say I am in " complete remission". (wow beautiful words to my bones) YIIPPPEEE!
I'll be monitored for about 2 years and I'll be able to visit all the staff there at USC regularly and I'm excited about that as I've made some great friends and some awesome supporters.
This has been an incredible journey that I'll never regret and if I was to have to go through it again , I would. I've met the most amazing people, staff and patients that I will never forget. My Lord is the sweetest Lord and I am so thankful that He gave me this oppittunity to grow,to love,to share and to sit. I will forever be grateful for this experience and will share what I've gone through with anyone who will listen. I will praise my Lord day and night for His presence, His love, and His grace that He so CLEARLY showed me. I encourage anyone who doesn't know God, to get to know Him and have a deep relationship with Him. He will change your life..... For the better and turn your world upside down in a glorious way.
To those who prayed, thought of me, texted, called, read this blog, visited me, sent me cards and took care of my boys with meals I thank you with all my heart. All those wonderful gifts touched me and my family in a way we can't explain only that it's felt deeply in us and we know saying "thank you" will never be enough, but please know that we pray for all of you too everyday and will continue. PRAYER DOES CHANGE THINGS !!!!
I will hangout at home for a bit before tackling on the world and spend time with my sweet, beautiful husband who without him as my EVERYTHING I would of been so sad. It's amazing how God uses human touch to give you strength and heal your soul from sickness and weakness, and that's just what my love did for me several times while I lay helpless. One touch from my "soulmate" (yes I believe Shawn and I are soulmates) changed our love forever, deeper and deeper it went into our marrow. The chemo didn't heal me it was my sweet Lord and the sweet man He gave me. I am so blessed to have him, he's so giving and supportive and not just through this but for the the last 25 years of our marriage. God truly gave me a love that would last forever. He's my lobster, my penguin my forever best friend!
So what's next? Only God knows and I look forward to this next journey that He will lead me on, with a beautiful family by my side and Him at the helm.
LET THEM SEE JESUS IN ME!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Last Round!!!!!!!
Well here we go!
I came back to Norris on Monday June 2nd for my last round of treatment, and so far it's going by quick. I will be done with the chemo on Saturday morning and then the waiting game begins as usual.
I'm usually in for about 22 days so let the count down begin. I'm so excited about this last visit but also very emotional and overwhelmed. This place has been my home away from home and everyone here has been so supportive and loving towards me. What's next for me? Only The Lord knows and I'm still taking this journey step by step, day by day as He gently reminds me that He is in charge.
I know that he has a plan for my life outside of here and cancer free or what they say "complete remission". Praise The Lord what a trip huh? He is an amazing God!
I will have to come and do blood drawn once a month for a bit and then every 3 months and so on and after 3/5 years if everything is clear I will be considered healed.YAY!!!
Well I'm off to bed I will continue this visits as the days get closer to leaving.
Thank you all for following this blog and being apart of my journey.
Love you xoxo
I came back to Norris on Monday June 2nd for my last round of treatment, and so far it's going by quick. I will be done with the chemo on Saturday morning and then the waiting game begins as usual.
I'm usually in for about 22 days so let the count down begin. I'm so excited about this last visit but also very emotional and overwhelmed. This place has been my home away from home and everyone here has been so supportive and loving towards me. What's next for me? Only The Lord knows and I'm still taking this journey step by step, day by day as He gently reminds me that He is in charge.
I know that he has a plan for my life outside of here and cancer free or what they say "complete remission". Praise The Lord what a trip huh? He is an amazing God!
I will have to come and do blood drawn once a month for a bit and then every 3 months and so on and after 3/5 years if everything is clear I will be considered healed.YAY!!!
Well I'm off to bed I will continue this visits as the days get closer to leaving.
Thank you all for following this blog and being apart of my journey.
Love you xoxo
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Thank you my Lord!
Hey everyone,
Well I've been home for about a week now and enjoying every minute of it! I been able to see some friends and family and hope to see more of you soon. God truly blessed me with this last treatment and was able to come out and see Dakota graduate from highschool. Shawn and I are so very proud of his accomplishments and look forward to what life has for him. I return on the 2nd for my last treatment and will get the rest of the details on what lies ahead of me and my future as well. God has a bigger plan for me and looking forward to seeing what exactly that is. Please continue to pray for me and my family as things are changing with Dakota going on 2 amazing trips ( Europe & Hawaii ) and then enlisting into the Navy. So we will be kid free and starting our own adventures as a twosome. We are looking forward to so much that God has for us and serving him in whatever way he calls us to. Again I want to thank all who have been bringing meals, thinking of us means sooo much and the food has been incredible. Yummy!
I love you all so much and God bless!
xo,
J
Well I've been home for about a week now and enjoying every minute of it! I been able to see some friends and family and hope to see more of you soon. God truly blessed me with this last treatment and was able to come out and see Dakota graduate from highschool. Shawn and I are so very proud of his accomplishments and look forward to what life has for him. I return on the 2nd for my last treatment and will get the rest of the details on what lies ahead of me and my future as well. God has a bigger plan for me and looking forward to seeing what exactly that is. Please continue to pray for me and my family as things are changing with Dakota going on 2 amazing trips ( Europe & Hawaii ) and then enlisting into the Navy. So we will be kid free and starting our own adventures as a twosome. We are looking forward to so much that God has for us and serving him in whatever way he calls us to. Again I want to thank all who have been bringing meals, thinking of us means sooo much and the food has been incredible. Yummy!
I love you all so much and God bless!
xo,
J
Friday, May 2, 2014
Round 3
Hey everyone!
I'm back in hospital for my 3rd round. I'm doing great n feel great too. Please pray I can get home for Dakotas graduation on the 27th. Thank you for all the prayers, I can totally feel them surrounding me. I had a great time at home and got to see a lot of friends and family and also had some awesome meals. I'm so grateful to
You all!!! 1 more round to go! and prayfully I'll be home for good. God is amazing and continues to open my eyes to the world around me.
I love you
all! I'll talk to you all soon!
Ps 5622179358 if u want to txt me or visit just let me know :)
J
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Coming home :)
Hello everyone!
I'm going home for 10 daysYay!!!!
I go back on May 2nd. I'm so thankful for all your prayers and the meals. please continue as I have 2 more rounds. I can't wait to see my family and friends!
Our God is an awesome
God!!!
Love you,
J
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
April Fools Day
Hi friends & family
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY !!! and Happy Birthday Dakota !
Just a quick update:
Im going back to the hospital on Wednesday for 1 month (30 days)...possibly more chemo. Don't really know the plan. I haven't gotten results from my bone marrow test yet. That usually takes a week or so. They did tell me though that even if my marrow comes bak clean I would still need 2/3 more rounds to be in "complete remission" possibly cured. So Ill do whatever it takes for that. Im still praying that that's not the case. & my Lord will intervine & bring me home sooner. But if not Ill continue to praise Him through it. :) Than you all for your prayers & support, please continue to join me in this journey because we all know that prayer changes things. Thank you to all that have been bringing us meals, what a blessing that's been. love it ! If you want to bring a meal to Shawn & Dakota please contact Lauren @ 714)329-6205 to schedule a time & day. I love you guys & so very blessed to have you all in my life. Glory to God in the highest!
P.s. as soon as I know the plan Lauren will update.
Love Joanie <3
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY !!! and Happy Birthday Dakota !
Just a quick update:
Im going back to the hospital on Wednesday for 1 month (30 days)...possibly more chemo. Don't really know the plan. I haven't gotten results from my bone marrow test yet. That usually takes a week or so. They did tell me though that even if my marrow comes bak clean I would still need 2/3 more rounds to be in "complete remission" possibly cured. So Ill do whatever it takes for that. Im still praying that that's not the case. & my Lord will intervine & bring me home sooner. But if not Ill continue to praise Him through it. :) Than you all for your prayers & support, please continue to join me in this journey because we all know that prayer changes things. Thank you to all that have been bringing us meals, what a blessing that's been. love it ! If you want to bring a meal to Shawn & Dakota please contact Lauren @ 714)329-6205 to schedule a time & day. I love you guys & so very blessed to have you all in my life. Glory to God in the highest!
P.s. as soon as I know the plan Lauren will update.
Love Joanie <3
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