A bit discouraged....

Today I received my latest lab work.  To be honest, I'm a bit discouraged.  I'm trying not to be but it's not always easy.....My cancer levels have gone back up again.  They were 1518 and now are back up to 2028.  I haven't been feeling "right" the last couple of weeks.  I've been feeling ok but really tired and worn down.  My iron was extremely low as well.  My level was 9 (the normal range is 20-50).  I'm not sure if these results mean the cancer is spreading--but increased cancer levels are never good to see or hear. 

I read this morning Jeremiah 29:11-13 which says "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.  Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.  And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."

We never know how much time we have left on this earth.  Last month I had 3 friends pass away.  One took his life (Mark Rife), one lost her cancer battle (Alyssa Sullivan) and the other passed away from a brain tumor (Elizabeth Tolhurst).  I hurt for their families.

I do know that during these difficult times we need to be seeking the Lord & calling upon Him.  We don't see the big picture...but He does and He knows exactly what is best for us.  We just have to keep believing & trusting....and that is what I will continue to do.....

A great time away!

We are back in California!  We have been gone two weeks....the first week we were in Las Vegas (Simon had a conference with the Navy so I tagged along).  It was fun but very, very HOT!  The temperature got to 111 one day when we were there.  I ended up by the pool for a majority of the time :)

From Vegas we went out to Colorado to see Simon's family.  We had a great time with all of them.  It was good to be able to see family & friends and just relax a bit.  It never seems like it is long enough....we didn't want to leave but wanted to be back home as well.  It was a long drive home....18.5 hours and only two stops (well, three if you count the cop pulling Simon over :) ). 

I'm continuing to feel well (praise the Lord).  Your continued prayers are appreciated! 

Till next time.....