Monday, September 1, 2008

A message from Mom.

To all my wonderful family and friends,

There hasn't been a lot of news to write about lately. I have been to three days of radiation last week,and so far it hasn't been hard. They did tell me that I would probably start getting sore in my second week. It is so much easier than chemo,that I feel like I am getting a big break! The staff at Radiant Care where I take my treatment are so nice and caring that it makes it easier to go everyday.

These last two weeks,I have been able to drive again! It feels so good to be able to go without depending on every one. I have had wonderful chauffeurs and I appreciate each and every one. I don't know if I can keep driving later during radiation,so I will have to see how it goes.

You all have blessed me so much! I have had so many surprises hearing from people that I have not seen or heard from in years. I have received so many calls and cards and it makes me want to be a lot better in remembering others. Some of you have sent cards almost weekly when things were really rough. I can't thank you enough for remembering me with your kind thoughts and prayers on my behalf. I feel that God is loving me through you, and it gives me what I need to face whatever I'm going through. Sometimes,I have felt so loved that it has been almost overwhelming. There is a verse in the Bible that says "HE IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TOWARD YOU." I feel God has given me extra grace to face this cancer experience and will be with me through all the days ahead. I still need you,so if I come to mind,know that God has put me there and please ask Him to help me finish the race as He would want me to. If I could, I would have you all feel as loved as I do. Thank you all for all your love and support.
My love and gratitude,
Ladeva

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ladeva, you are always in our thoughts and we pray for you everyday that the radiation will do what it is suppose to and the effects will be minimal. We are all so blessed to know that no matter what is going on and how difficult it is, God is with us and we can go to Him for the extra strength that we need for the day.
Love you much my friend.

Ed and Ruby

Anonymous said...

My Dahlin Deva,
It's so good to hear things are going so well. We think of you and pray for you daily.
Isn't it nice to be independent enough to drive that car again? I know how you feel. A few years ago Mother just wanted to bust out and go to the store while a bunch of us were there, doing for her. She just wanted a minute's peace. I begged her to let me go with her and she said, "Sure". I hadn't seen her drive and was curious as to how well she could do it. After the fall and pelvis fracture she decided she would not drive again and gave her car to Kimberly. She still knew how to put the peddle to the metal, ha.
You just know we are lovin' you every day and wish we were there to give you a big ol' hug!
God will see you through this thing in good stead. He always does. Wish we were there. Donald said he and Barb saw you recently and you looked great. Keep on truckin' girl.
Love U,
Jerry and Va xoxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

HEY SIS,
GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU.
I AM GLAD THAT YOU FEEL LOVED. AND YOU SHOULD, YOU DESERVE IT.
THERE HAVE BEEN HARD TIMES IN MY LIFE WHEN I FELT THAT OVERWHELMING LOVE & IT CHANGES A PERSON TO KNOW & FEEL THAT KIND OF LOVE.
YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME IN THOSE HARD TIMES DEE.I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET THAT.
YOU WERE THERE TO SING MY SONG WHEN I HAD FORGOTTEN THE WORDS.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOR THAT AND FOR SO SO MANY REASONS.
THIS TOO SHALL PASS SISTER.
HANG IN THERE AS WE HANG ON WITH YOU AND LIFT YOU HIGH. WE KNOW THE WORDS TO YOUR SONG TOO:)
LA LA LA LA LA ...............
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
djkz

Anonymous said...

Ladeva,When we see you being loved by God, we feel loved also.I want to thank God for what he has done for you, and all our family.
We all go through bad times and God is right there with us. We do lift you up to God every day. I am so glad that the radiation has not been bad so far.
And we will pray that it will just stay that a way.
It is also good to read the blog and hear about other friends and kin.
Like i say don`t forget that i love you the most.
Love frog

Anonymous said...

Dear Deva,
I like what Frog said--when we see you being loved, we feel loved also. It's amazing to see God's hand at work and I think we've all witnessed it through this blog site. We're so glad your radiation is going well and we're praying that all of it will continue to go well. We love you so much and just like Jerry, we wish we were there to give you a big ol' hug! Karl and Candi

Anonymous said...

Deva, your brother, Frog, sure must love you exceptionally, abundantly and radically, if he loves you the most, cause you are one loved gal. I've seen nothing new, so I will assume things are going well, but we still pray everyday and will continue till you are through all of this.
Love you much
Ed and Ruby

Anonymous said...

FYI:
I HAD TO LAUGH BECAUSE FROG TELLS EACH OF US SISTERS THAT HE LOVES US THE MOST AND WE ALL KNOW THAT IT IS TRUE:) MAKES US HOPPY.

Anonymous said...

In that case, I think it makes him one pretty special brother and all you girls are very lucky. It's important that we all know we are loved. So good going Frog and keep our little Deva's spirits up real good.
Deva, I bet your are really enjoying these last days of summer with the sunshine. Lifts the spirits it does!. God bless!!!!
Love you much my friend.
Ruby