Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Finished 5th Chemo Treatment

Hello, I am back again. I have finished the 5th chemo treatment and was discharged from the hospital on the 24th morning. The night before I was discharged, I strained my back muscles and it was really painful. Now, after applying some counter pain gel, I am feeling much better now but have to adjust my back while in standing and walking position. My next pre-chemo blood test will be on the 4th July and admit to hospital for the 6th chemo treatment on the 5th July.

Sunrise at 6:55am.
Some hardy cactus from my garden which doesn't need any care.
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A neglected pineapple plant finally fruited after a few years.
A handsome and proud rooster.
Photo credited to Julie Choong, the mural artist.
Mural painting on flower pots.
Lyrics

My worth is not in what I own
Not in the strength of flesh and bone
But in the costly wounds of love at the cross

My worth is not in skill or name
In win or lose, in pride or shame
But in the blood of Christ that flowed at the cross

I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest treasure, wellspring of my soul
And I will trust in Him, no other
My soul is satisfied in Him alone

As summer flowers we fade and die
Fame, youth and beauty hurry by
But life eternal calls to us at the cross

I will not boast in wealth or might
Or human wisdom's fleeting light
But I will boast in knowing Christ at the cross

I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest treasure, wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other
My soul is satisfied in Him alone

Two wonders here that I confess
My worth and my unworthiness
My value fixed, my ransom paid at the cross

And I rejoice in my Redeemer
Greatest treasure, wellspring of my soul
I will trust in Him, no other
My soul is satisfied in Him alone

60 comments:

  1. Me alegro que estés mejor. Te mando un beso y lindos cactus.

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  2. The mural flowerpots are so pretty. I hope the chemo is not making you too sick? Are they keeping that under good control?

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    1. The chemo treatment is under good control. It is just that I pulled my muscle at the waist. It pains when getting up from bed and when taking the first few steps.

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  3. People our age will have to be very careful. Acupuncture helps...if you are into it, for back pain. Another round of chemo? How many altogether? May God bless you with strength, keep the faith.

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    1. No no, I am not into acupuncture. Altogether, I need to do 9 rounds of chemo treatment. 4 more rounds to go.

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  4. The painted flower pots are very pretty. Those cactus are very prickly:) Hope the chemo treatments are going well. Thanks for participating in Monday Mural Nancy.

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  5. I am all too familiar with back pain. Do be careful and I hope your back will recover soon. I find that it helps not to sit or stand for too long. May God bless you with lots of energy and vitality and may he shine his healing powers upon you.

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    1. Thank you, PH. The pain is less now but still struggle when getting up from bed and slowly adjusting position while on bed.

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  6. Nice to see you back, even sadly in pain...
    Hope the treatment works...
    Some friendly cactus you have, no care needed.
    Beautiful mural mugs.
    I´m wishing you all the best!

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  7. Hello Nancy,
    It is always nice to see a post from you, I hope you recover well from the chemo and back pain. Beautiful pink sky, lovely photos. Your plants are looking great, I am sure pineapple will be delicious. Love the handsome rooster. The painted flower pots are so cute, I love them all. Keep strong! I wish you all the best! Thank you for linking up your post. Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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    1. Thank you, Eileen for hosting. Have a wonderful new week.

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  8. Nancy, may our Good Lord Jesus continues to strengthen you with all the challenges you are going through... Hugs, hugs!!

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    1. Thank you, Claire for your hugs and prayers.

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  9. ...Nancy, it's wonderful to hear from you. Take care and I hope that your treatments go well.

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  10. Try some massage, which has certainly helped me before when I had problems with neck and back. Beautiful sunrise!

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    1. Thank you, Angie. Hubby is helping to apply some counterpain gel to soothe the pain away and it helps.

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  11. Nancy, how wonderful that your pineapple has come to fruition! Have you obtained the plant through a piece? You have to tell us how you did it!

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    1. I just twist off the crown of the ripe pineapple that I bought and plant it in a pot. It will grow from there.

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  12. Piękne są te doniczki na kwiaty. Lubię kaktusy. Miłego tygodmia:)

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  13. Always good to hear from you. I think and pray for you often.

    Love the sky and flower pots pictures the very best.

    Have a fabulous day and week, Nancy. Big healing hugs. ♥

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    1. Thank you, Sandee. Appreciate your prayers and thoughts.

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  14. 🐰 𝓗𝓲, 𝓝𝓪𝓷𝓬𝔂! Glad to learn that you've been doing fine ❣️
    🐓 The proud rooster is handsome, indeed ☑️ -💕‿💕- ✨

    Some interesting chicken stuff 🔻
    01. Big Old Proud Rooster Posing
    https://youtu.be/OtRxCLmbHQU
    02. Chicken Courtship Behavior
    https://youtu.be/o6kGI_Kugkc

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  15. Nice to hear from you. I am thinking and praying for you.

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    1. Thank you, Yogi for your thoughts and prayers for me.

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  16. Me alegra saber que todo va bien. Las fotos están preciosas. Un abrazo.

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  17. Keeping you in my prayers, Nancy! Our good Lord will surely keep you under His protective wings and will deliver you safely from all harm.

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    1. Thank you, Irene for your prayers. So good to have you visiting again.

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  18. I pray the treatments are working. Your pineapple and cacti are very cheerful, as is the sunrise and the murals.

    This is a beautiful song, thank you, i'd never heard it before.

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  19. Nancy...all of my prayer for your treatment...hopefully everything goes well.

    i like the rooster and your cactus....

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  20. OMG! I didn't know that you are going through the same journey. I had cancer relapse 3 times since my surgery 18 months ago. I had 2 rounds chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment which was very suffering. Next week will be 3rd round but just oral chemotherapy tablets which the side effects are terrible. I have been posting my progress in my blog too. Get well soon.

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    1. I have read about your painful journey of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and I didn't know that I will be going through the same thing too. I hope and pray that we both won't have to have any more extended chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment after this. It seems cancer is so common these days and there are so many kinds of cancer people are suffering from.

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  21. Sorry about the back pain, which I experience, too. Love that pineapple and those flower pots. Take care!

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  22. Sorry to hear of your back troubles after this last Chemo, did they say it was from the chemo? Praying it heals quickly for you.
    That first cactus is pretty neat and congrats on getting a pineapple. Beautiful hymn to end your post!

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    1. The back trouble is due to my movement when I was trying to get up from bed. Thank you for your prayers.

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  23. i hope you get some relief hugs
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  24. We are all hoping that the chemo is effective, Nancy. I know that the side effects can be quite awful. A painful back on top of that is something you don't need. Best wishes - David

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    1. Thank you, David. Looking forward to the last round of chemo. Yes, the back pain can be really painful.

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  25. Wishing you that the next chemo treatment goes well too! Your trust and belief in your Redeemer is going to help and strenghten you.
    I like all your pictures Nancy; especially that of the cactus and the rooster.

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  26. Hope all continues to go well. Sending hugs and prayers, Valerie

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    1. Thank you, Valerie for your hugs and prayers.

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  27. Wow Nancy another treatment coming up, I only hope that it is working. A beautiful set of photos. Please take care, Diane

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  28. Sorry to hear about your sprained back. Please rest and get well soon. 🙏

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  29. Keep going keep going. Sending you hugs and prayers.

    I love cacti, mine are the small indoor varieties.

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    1. Thank you, Stacy for your hugs and prayers.

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  30. Beautiful photos, Nancy. That pineapple is so cute! I'm glad the chemo is going well but sorry to hear about your back pain.
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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