tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47389086032849361692009-10-25T08:59:12.672-05:00Me and my family's journey through fighting stage IV stomach cancer. I share the ups and downs of this terrible disease and praise God for all that he continues to give me every day.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938010625990312713noreply@blogger.comBlogger502125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4738908603284936169.post-6157670449018273732009-09-26T10:41:00.005-05:002009-09-26T11:03:54.545-05:00

I hope people are still hitting Becca's blog. During her chemo treatments, Rebecca befriended another cancer warrior, her name is Marylin. They would often sit and receive chemo together. anyway, Marilyn called me this week and informed me that she has been given 3-9 months to live (by doctor)and she is stopping treatment. She desperately needs your prayers. She contacted me hoping that our

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Our cousin Nick found a site that allowed him to compile Becca's blog and blog photos into a book- allowing those who would like to purchase it, in it's entirety- the cost is for the book only. Nick does not profit from this. what a gift for Lauren and jack......even if you don't plan on purchasing one you can sample the first 15 pages of it. You do need a facebook account to preview it. if you

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I know a lot of you are wondering what the viewing/funeral information is. Here you go:Monday August 17th viewing 2pm-8pm at Demoney & Grimes Funeral Home Columbia CityTuesday August 18th calling from 9-11am at South Whitley Methodist Church, South Whitley Indiana. Funeral to follow at 11am. Burial at South Whitley Cemetary

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Throughout her running career Rebecca has won many ribbons and medals but all them pale in comparison to the reward she received this morning when she ran home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We cannot begin to thank you all for your faithful and ceaseless prayers over these past 3 years. We ask that you continue to lift up Jade, Lauren and Jack in prayer. We pray your hearts will

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Another devotion from Girlfriend's in GodAugust 5, 2009 A Contrite Heart Sharon Jaynes Today's Truth "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6 NIV). Friend To Friend In the Old Testament, there is an interesting account of two kings, two sins, two convictions, and two responses. What makes it interesting is that one king's sin doesn't seem so bad, but his kingdom was

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August 3, 2009 Messenger from Heaven Sharon Jaynes Today's Truth "As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:16-17 NIV). Friend To Friend Katie lay in her bed trying not to

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Yesterday was a really rough day. For some reason I couldn't get on top of the pain and cramps. It was so frustrating. I have had to increase my meds a little and I think it is helping--finally. I hate doing that though. My hospice nurse is great and I know she wouldn't stear me wrong. I was especially disappointed b/c I had plans to spend time with a friend. She came over with her kids, but I

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Wow, what a day we had yesterday! I was exhausted! We headed to town after lunch and got to Fort Wayne around 1:30--didn't get home until 6! It was a pretty good day. Bee was happy to find a pair of GAP jeans for $7! She was pleased.This morning we're headed to Warsaw where she is going to run a 5K. I am excited. I haven't seen her run for years. I hope she kicks you know what!No other big

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God has been so good to me. He has given me the energy and strength to get out of the house a little and move about more than I have been able to do for several weeks. It is amazing. Yesterday we got on the 3 wheeled bikes and I made it a little over one mile. What a hoot. Belinda hauled me in the back of my bike until we got to Grandma and Grandpa Hurd's house--we borrowed on of their bikes.

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Today's devotion is awesome! I never fully understood how taking Jesus' yoke would help my soul find rest b/c it would literally be so heavy to carry. Now I understand. There are 2 loops on the yoke made to have 2 animals attached to it. The larger loop is used for the stronger more experienced animal to help guide the weaker animal. This passage in Matthew is saying that God plans to be

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I was excited to hear thunder last night during one of my trips to the bathroom. I figured the rain would be brief, like it has been lately. I love to snooze when it rains. I also like to sit outside on the porch and watch it rain and see the plants gulp up the much needed water.I have had a good week. Probably pushed it a little too much since I paid for it yesterday. Today, won't be much

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Another good day yesterday, thank the Lord. This devotion is something else and well worth your time. I especially like the part where the author makes the comment that there are not group rates getting into heaven. Wouldn't that be nice if there were? We could pick and choose who to take. We could pick and choose our dearest friends and family, purchase "heaven tickets" as a gift? But

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Here is another devotion from Girlfriends in God. Please enjoy it. I just love the book of Isaiah...(PS, I just got an email from Belinda, she will be traveling here THIS weekend to visit. Not sure when she will be in Whitley, though. Does anyone know what time the boys'cross country team is running the next few weeks? She is training and building her mileage right now and is very fast--would

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I made it over 6 hours without pain meds last night! Now I'm paying for it, but yahoo and Praise the Lord! He is FAITHFUL, AWESOME, PERSISTENT, CONSTANT, LOVING, AND MIRACULOUS!Amy, you are so right too. There are no idols left in front of me or in my life. It's God and me. It is so clear. To have this clarity is such a gift in and of itself. My goal is to get on here later and share some

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Good morning. It's been a while again since I have gotten on here. I apologize. I need to make myself do some easy stuff like this but It seems to hard at times. I continue to battle with the whole pain management issue which makes it tough to concentrate, participate, or go anywhere. I haven't stepped outside the house for a couple of days again. I tried going to Wal-Mart with Mom on Friday

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Sorry it has been so long since I have blogged. No, I haven't felt the best and I appreciate your prayers. I don't get online as often as I used to either. I wish I could say I'm filling my days with lots of running, biking, playing with the kids, but I'm not. I'm doing a lot of sleeping and resting.I usually have someone here with me now, especially if I am here with the kids. My sister in

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First, thank you for all of your prayers. My doctor's appointment wasn't so bad and I don't have to go back to see him unless I just want to. I can let Dr. Hatcher manage my care from now on, which is a relief. I hate the drive and the waiting just kills me. Secondly, an update on Duane: He is doing well with chemo so far. Please keep his family in your prayers. His father in law had a heart

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What a sunny, hot day! Whoa! The hummingbird has been eating much more often. She sits now when she comes to the feeder that is in my bedroom window. I love watching her. I wonder if she is feeding some babies close by?I am starting to feel better and perkier. It is about time. I was getting a little nervous there. Please keep Duane Loe and his family in your prayers. He was supposed to have

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Another rough one. I worked Tuesday and felt pretty good, but got into my jammies as soon as I got home, took my meds and headed to bed. Then felt icky until, well, I guess I still feel that way. Ran a fever Thursday night, but it went away thankfully. Today we are supposed to go to the zoo for Braden's birthday party. I am worried I won't get to go. I guess time will tell. Jackson's t ball

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The following devotion from Girlfriends in God is actually fitting for both men and women. It talks about depression. We see so much depression in our office. Patients may have experienced a tragedy, a loss, or everything is perfect, yet they are in the pit of depression and frustrated as to why they are there. There is nothing, absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of if you are a loved one is

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Yesterday we got up and went with a friend and her 2 cute kids to pick strawberries in the rain. It only sprinkled. We got quite a few nice strawberries and the kids had fun, as always. Then I headed home, had planned on getting groceries, but I needed to get home and rest for a bit. I got my second win in the afternoon. Mom came over to help out, which was nice. We actually transplanted some

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Wow, what a busy weekend! I am so thankful we had great weather for the Relay For Life. It was a nice event and our team raised nearly $8000.00 this year--Thank you to everyone who helped us out! Hopefully they can find that cure for cancer! Also thank you to all of my family and friends who came out to walk with our team. It was such a surprise to see a lot of you. I have been getting

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I had a lot of cramps yesterday and didn't get on here, I am sorry this is late. I love her prayer at the end of the devotional. Work went well, I was pretty tired afterwards and had a couple of challenging cases that took a bit more time. I needed yesterday to rest.Relay for Life starts Saturday and ends Sunday morning at Indian Springs Middle School. The survivor lap is Saturday at 5 then

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I have been feeling pretty well. I talked to Dr. Hatcher and asked her if I could try 1/2 day once/week for a while and see how it goes. So I will be in the office this afternoon. I'm a little nervous. I hope I can keep up with the patient load. I have a feeling scheduling was very kind to me though.The rain has been nice for our flowers and garden. Although you can't tell I weeded 2 days

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We had such a nice day. The weather was perfect, the kids didn't fight--too much, and we got to go for a real bike ride. We think the kids are probably too big for the bike carrier now, though. Jade pulled them and I felt like I was pulling them since I haven't done any kind of exercise for so long. We biked out Whitley Road about 3.5 miles and then turned around. It felt tough but good. My

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