tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post3700578167942967731..comments2015-02-04T19:42:03.495-03:30Comments on Sightings of Grace In the Valley of Shadows: Week Five of Treatment Entry 30John Wattonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040428248456660820noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post-56159252554450284522010-09-20T16:32:20.583-02:302010-09-20T16:32:20.583-02:30Hi Rev. Watton: This is the first time I posted a...Hi Rev. Watton: This is the first time I posted a comment on your blog however I have been following your progress. You have, however, posted on my Caring Bridge site. Hi, I'm Darlene. <br /><br />In April I was diagnosis with cancer at the base of my tongue, so I know exactly what your going through. I have completed all my treatments, radiation and chemo. My doctors were also Dr. McCarthy and Dr. Sathya. They were both terrific. I finished my treatments on June 18. Before I started treatment,I decided against the feeding tube, big mistake. After the treatment and I came home I ended up in the hospital, dehydrated and starving. My mouth and throat were so sore I couldn't eat and drinking was almost unbearable. I begged for the feeding tube, but my treatment was over and Dr. Sathya said in 7 to 10 days I would feel alot better. So no feeding tube. They kept me in the hospital on IV fluids and high calorie shakes. This was my lowest point. I had lost about 30 pounds and I really didn't think I would make it. This was the most difficult journey I have ever taken. <br /><br />But all this pain, soreness and nausea you are going through will not last. Your mouth and throat will get better. Your taste will come back. Smells will not nauseate you anymore and that uncontrolable vomitting will stop. And yes, solids foods will follow. I know right now it's hard and I too shed alot of tears. But it is amazing how quickly your body will recover. You will get through this. Many people have said to me, this is just a little bump in lifes long road and my road is looking pretty smooth these days. I still have to go back in October for my second MRI. The first one showed a little spot but Dr. Sathya felt confident that it was only scar tissue so that's what I am praying for. <br /><br />I just wanted to share a little of my story with you to let you know there is light at the end of the tunnel and that someone at the end of this message has you on her prayer list as well. Take care and God bless.<br /><br />Darlene La Fosse-Blagdon<br />MarystownDarlene La Fosse-Blagdonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post-2537001738131666032010-09-19T22:27:33.887-02:302010-09-19T22:27:33.887-02:30" More things are wrought by prayer than this..." More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of". Be assured that many prayer are being offered daily for your healing. <br /><br />It is so true that in our weakness we are shown our real strength. " God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear... The Lord of Hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge. <br /><br />I always look forward with interest to your blogs. They are a great inspiration for us all.<br />Keep up the fight. We are all praying for you.<br />God Bless!Elsie Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436424015900317963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post-40823253774416623182010-09-19T21:23:13.033-02:302010-09-19T21:23:13.033-02:30AS YOU WISHAS YOU WISHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post-66804538383134392522010-09-19T18:18:26.286-02:302010-09-19T18:18:26.286-02:30For many people their most cherished things are wo...For many people their most cherished things are worn and tattered. I bet that this is the case for your many loved ones and friends. Those who cherish you are much more concerned about what is on the inside of you than what the outside looks like.<br />Personally, I've started to forget what you looked like before. You look fine just as you are now. Maybe as you recover you'll become an interesting mixture of the before and after. That would certainly match the wisdom in your heart and mind.<br />God bless!Stellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post-53198682764264675382010-09-19T13:02:39.430-02:302010-09-19T13:02:39.430-02:30Bless you Rev.John,thank God you still have your s...Bless you Rev.John,thank God you still have your sense of humor it is so you.I taught about your throwing up having been down that road.We remembered you at St.Alban's as usual.God's Blessings to you and your Family.Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.Psalms 119:105Stella Cumbennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094071916661611077.post-90017056377732978612010-09-19T12:07:51.413-02:302010-09-19T12:07:51.413-02:30The Rock,'For in the day of trouble he will ke...The Rock,'For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock' (psalm 27:5). And again, 'I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;he set my feet on a ROCK and gave me a firm place to stand' (Psalm 40: 1-2). If you look up all the references in the Psalms alone, about God being our Rock, you will find that in over twenty-five different places the psalmists are giving testimony to the saving and healing power of the God who is our eternal and uchanging Rock-The ROCK of our salvation!<br />You are loved...<br />Laurence (Larry)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com