Though it is tough to face more treatment, we have prayed about our options and feel good about this course of action with a better end result. We know my doctors have been inspired about my treatment and care. My nurses and medical staff have been so kind and positive. They have really helped to put us at ease when we feel like we are constantly being pulled out of our comfort zones. I am feeling full of life, courage and motivation to heal and to get better!
Our family and friends have been such a wonderful support to us. Our church's women's organization, called the Relief Society, has been coordinating weekly cleaning of our home. They have been so cheerful and thorough in making sure our home is clean for me to help keep us healthy for my recovery. I have enjoyed seeing them each week. This has truly been a huge blessing for our family. We have been healthy and happy. I had no idea that in the process of healing I would make so many dear friends. I am so thankful for those blessings.
My dad and Travis' dad have continued to "tag team" weeks of staying with us to help with kids, food and numerous other things. This has been such a blessing to have child care taken care of when I have had so many random appointments and needing to nap during the day. Our kids have enjoyed getting to know their grandfathers better. They have made so many fun memories together. I hope it is something they will never forget.
Travis' boss at work has been so understanding and compassionate towards Travis' need to work from home or take time off to come with me to my appointments. It has truly been such an amazing blessing. Are you making a tally of all these blessings? I just say, "Wow!" over and over. Travis' job allows us to have wonderful insurance coverage which has helped is to avoid going into debt for all my medical care and treatment.
We have been so touched by the love we have felt from our friends and family. We have received phone calls, email messages, cards, gifts and visits. We feel like we have a whole army of cheerleaders rooting for us. It has made such a difference in our lives and we will be forever grateful. Many, many times when I have been feeling emotional, I have received an inspired visit, package or call from a friend or family member. It has been just what I needed to keep on keeping on.
I have felt my testimony strengthened of the love my Heavenly Father has for me and for my family. I know we are not alone in this difficult time as I have felt my guardian angels round about me. It has been such a holy time as I have felt so close to the Spirit. I have learned so much about turning my life over to the Lord and allowing him to orchestrate my life according to his will. Countless times Travis and I have felt inspired to make decisions about details of my care that make us feel so grateful for the guidance Heavenly Father has given us and continues to give us as we ask in prayer.
Last night I received a special priesthood blessing from my dad. Afterwards, each of our children asked for Travis to give them a father's blessing. Those inspired words were and will continue to be such a comfort to us. It is so wonderful to know we have worthy priesthood holders in our home who can bless our family.
As I sit here in the middle of my chemo infusion and anticipate my first radiation treatment later this afternoon, I can't help but feel grateful. Life is so good. I have been forever changed in my outlook and perspective on what is really important. I am thankful for the things I have learned that will allow me to do my best to help my family and others in the future. I believe I have become a better person and a better wife and mother as I am learning how it is to do really hard things.
6 comments:
Wow Kayelynn...you are such an inspiring example of faith and courage in the face of tremendous adversity. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Although you and I don't know each other well, I feel like because of my love for Travis (or "Guppy", as he will always be to me!!!), that love and friendship has carried through to you. Thank you for posting an update on how you're doing...my prayers will continue to be with you through this next phase of treatment. You're a rock star!!!
Kayelynn, thank you for sharing this. It is so beautiful to read, and I am so grateful for your example and that you are being so richly blessed through this time. I am sure the Lord has great things in store for you and your family, and because of your faith everything will work together for your good. I have always thought you were wonderful!
Love and prayers, Catherine
Kayelynn, I am so happy to hear about the tumor being 1/2 the size and 1/10th the volume. I'm sure more chemo and radiation wasn't what you wanted to hear, but I'm glad you and Travis feel comforted that this is the best course of action to keep you healthy. You are an inspiration to all and I'm so glad your RS and family is taking such good care of you. We pray for you daily and think of you always. Thanks for the update. Lots of love, Beth
Beautiful testimony. I loved reading it and feeling your strength. You are such an example to me and I will forever be grateful to call you friend.
Oh Kayelynn, You don't know how often you are in our thoughts. We talk and pray for you and your family and my girls even feel they know "Mommy's cousin" well as I talk about you. You have been such an inspiration of strength to me. You continue to amaze me. Thank you for your example. Wish I could be there closer to help, but I am so glad you have such wonderful women in you ward looking after you. Hang in there and know that you are all cheering you on whether we are near or far from you! love you xxxx
Today was a hard day for your family but reading you post two months after you wrote it reminds me you had complete trust in or Heavenly Father, you were at peace. I pray for your sweet husband and kids. May they be given your faith and strength.
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