I called up my hubby after the doctor gave me the CT Scan result. I broke the sad news to my hubby and my sons. I also informed them that the doctor wanted to see them the next morning.
Sunrise at 7:50am, taken on the 24th February, 2023.
The dark cloud was partially blocking the beautiful sunrise.
My hubby and sons came early before the doctor. I had some time to talk to my love ones and comforted them that everyone has his or her timing, telling them that we have to be strong and united as a family as we weather through this storm. And we are not alone, for Jesus promised that He will be with us.
Later that day, I had an ultrasound to mark the sites for the liver biopsy. I remember asking the doctor whether I will be sedated and he replied that there is no need. I asked, "Is it painful?" He said it will be a fast one but it was only later I realized he didn't mention about the pain. I suppose different people has different pain tolerance level.
Before the biopsy, I was given a pain relief injection. Maybe it did help but I was caught off guard. The doctor needed to take 4 samples. I could hear the cutting sound "tuck" 4 times. It was very painful procedure and very traumatic for me. After the 4th one (which was the most painful) was done, I was left breathless and in pain. I took a while to get my breathing back to normal. While they left me to rest in the room, these words came to my mind, "I kena tipu" without any ill feeling towards the doctor. Well, "kena tipu" is something like being deceived.
After the biopsy, I couldn't sleep well because of pain and the discomfort of getting on and off the bed whenever I need to go to the washroom. On 4 March, I was discharged and went home to wait for the biopsy result before meeting the oncologist.
Jesus your love has lifted me
Open my eyes and now I see
Your gentle power will come to me
Jesus your love has set me free
I'll lift my hands to worship you
God of my soul you made me whole
Father I give my thanks to you Lord joy and peace are now with me
We'll sing hallelujah (hallelujah) (2x) glory and praise
We'll give glory and praise
We'll will sing hallelujah (hallelujah)
We'll sing hallelujah
Jesus your love has lifted me
Open my eyes and now I see
Your gentle power will come to me
Jesus your love has set me free
Worship the Lord, in His presence we stand,
He cares for us and He understands.
Come Holy Spirit, reaching us now.
Grace, joy and peace, love abound.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. (2x)
Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb.
Worship the Lord, in His presence we stand.
He cares for us and He understands.
Come Holy Spirit, reaching us now.
Grace, joy and peace, love abound.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.
Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb.
Faithful, faithful, faithful is the Lord.
Mighty, mighty, mighty is the Lord. (2x)
Worship the Lord, in His presence we stand.
He cares for us and He understands.
Come Holy Spirit, reaching us now.
Grace, joy and peace, love abound.
Linking to Wordless Wednesday & My Corner of the World.
Sing a new song to the Lord!
Sing it everywhere around the world!
Sing out his praises! Bless his name.
Each day tell someone that he saves.
(Psalm 96:1-2, The Living Bible-TLB)
Great is the Lord!
He is most worthy of praise!
No one can measure his greatness.
(Psalm 145:3, New Living Translation-NLT)
...Nancy, I will be praying for you. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. I appreciate your prayer.
DeletePiękne fotografie. Miłego dnia😊
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lucyna.
DeleteI am so sorry you are going through this and that the biopsies were so painful, I will pray for your healing. Betty
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betty for your prayer.
DeleteSis Nancy, thank you for sharing and I will be praying for you and love ones
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear for praying for me and love ones.
DeleteHang in there, Nancy. You are in my prayer. (((HUG)))
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie for your prayer. Hugs.
DeleteI'm shocked and hurt that my friend has to go through all of this. I will pray for you and your family Nancy.
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Thank you, Paul for praying for me and my family.
DeleteI've thought of you a million times since your last post and you're in my prayers. You're such a good friend and I feel your pain. So hard on you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Big healing hugs, lots of prayers and love. ♥
Thank you, Sandee for your prayers, love and healing hugs.
DeleteDear Nancy, I'm sorry you have to suffer so much physical pain, Keep strong! I pray for you morning and night.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Breathtaking. Appreciate your prayers.
Deletei have been thinking of you my precious friend Nancy since i knew you are having liver issue .
ReplyDeletemy hubby went through such painful biopsy many years ago when he was diagnosed with liver issue Hepatitis .he too did not asked for sedate though the feeling of pain were as pierce you mentioned here .
you have kind Lord and you have loving family y friend and this test will go away in no time with such strong faith you are blessed with !!!!!
thinking of you with heart full of prayers!
Thank you, Baili for your encouragement.
DeleteInteresting sunrise with cloud picture you shared. That happens even with full moon when I take photos of. Makes it look different. Nice song you shared and lovely scenery. 😍 I hope you feel better soon. Prayers and blessings to you and family. ~Becky
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becky for your prayers and blessings.
DeleteTerrible pain to endure. I feel so sorry for you, Nancy. I hope you get the best treatment possible.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gigi. I am good hands.
DeleteThank you for this update. You are such a strong woman, and God's beloved child.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. I am relying on God's strength.
DeleteI am sorry for your bad news and send prayers and hope. I first had uterine cancer in 2011 then thought I was all clear. In 2017 I was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer. My prognosis was two, maybe three years and that is now six years ago so keep fighting it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and also encouraging me to keep on fighting.
DeleteEvery experience is there to teach us something. You will probably know the answer soon, but in the meantime I am praying for you and I believe that everything will be fine.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Krolowa. Everything has its reason.
DeleteSo sorry you are going through this. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yogi for your prayers.
DeleteSound stressful.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Thank you, Dora.
DeleteGod be with you through all this, may He bless you and all your loved ones with strength during these trying times.
ReplyDeleteThank you, STP.
DeleteStay strong. Keep moving forward.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William.
DeleteYou and your family continue to be in my prayers. I'm so sad the biopsy hurt so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mimi. Appreciate your prayers for me and family.
DeleteLo bueno es que Dios te cuida. Bellos poemas. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Citu.
Deletestay strong, Nancy. I hope everything works out well for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nux.
DeleteI lover white flowers
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lillian.
DeleteOh, Nancy, it must´ve been so hard to tell your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteAnd why did that doctor leave you in so much pain?
I don´t know what to say. I hope you go through this well. Big hugs...
Thank you, Iris. I think the pain experienced will depends on individuals.
DeleteI am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear for your prayers.
DeleteTook biopsy on both my breast before. Not painful at all. A little sting and I wasn't sedated. But I believe biopsy on liver is different as liver is inner organ. Gosh. I could imagine the pain after the biopsy. Thanks for sharing your experience, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose. I had one done on my breast a long time ago and it was just a little sting. Yes, Liver is much deeper and more sensitive.
DeleteI hope everything works out well for you ...
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear.
DeleteTodo el día pienso en ti Nancy, eres fuerte y todo irá bien. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa.
DeleteSo sorry to hear it was such a painful experience, I pray they got all they needed too, and your pain didn't last for too long.
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to encourage and lift you up through all of this!
The pain was not as bad after the 2nd day.
DeleteThank you, Betty.
ReplyDeleteHola Nancy. Mi falta de tiempo hizo que no viera estos pots. Siento mucho que estés enferma y que sufrieras tanto dolor. Espero que pase pronto, te recuperes y puedas seguir con tu vida. Un abrazo.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lola.
DeleteI am so sorry you are going through this, Nancy, and that the biopsy was so painful. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Julia x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julia for your prayer.
DeleteI'm heartbroken you have to go through the pain. Glad you could still think of 'kena tipu' which sounds a bit humorous actually.
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