So…my doctors have suggested that I take a leave of absence (disability) from work so that I can focus on my recovery. I’m not too excited about that. I miss my students and am look forward to returning to them soon.
I’ve had two chemo treatments. My awesome husband accompanied me to the first and my sister to the second (thanks guys). It (chemo) is going pretty well. My weekly blood test shows that my liver enzymes (AST) have decreased, which is a good thing. They have gone from 677.0 to 112.0. Even though my numbers are still high (the average range for females my age is 15.0-37.0) I like to think that God is hearing my prayers and is working on me. It is my hope that when I go this week my numbers have dropped even lower.
Hear my prayer O Lord, give ears to the words of my mouth... You got this Val!
ReplyDeleteHey Val, you are healed, in the name of Jesus, this is my daily prayer.
ReplyDeleteSister, you are a blessing and inspiration to so so so many women. I can't wait to see the wonderful and powerful things you are going to do to change lives and fight for the cause once you are healed.
Love ya,
Chuconna
Keep updating us Hon! God definitely hears your prayers and all of us who are praying for you also! Matthew 18:19 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to let you know that I have awarded you the Leibster Award; an award presented to bloggers by their peers for their amazing sites. Your site is amazing and I am always inspired by your posts. Your faith and strength is such and inspiration to anyone who will read your story. I love your positivity and honesty. Your transparency will help another sister who goes through this herself or with someone she loves. Thank you for being you! Love you! You can check out me presenting the award to you here:
http://thevirtuousjourney.blogspot.de/2012/04/my-very-1st-blog-award.html
Have a great day, and thanks for all the work and time that you put into making your blog such an awesome and inspiring part of my day!
I am keeping the family in my prayers. I did not know Val but after reading her own words I felt as though I did. What a strong remarkable woman. God bless all of you. God is to wise to make a mistake. He wanted her in heaven. To be absence in the body is to be present with the lord. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteI am viewing this blog for the first time and was HIGHLY encouraged by what I read...then I read the post above mine and I am now grieving. But its true, Valencia touched lives just because of her commitment to trust God and FIGHT! Take your rest my Sister!
DeleteJust heard the news last night. Its a blessing that you shared your journey with everyone. Even though you are gone your words of determination and faith live on.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for your family. I know everyone has been through so many rough times. Rest In Peace!
Just left the funeral mass, it was a beautiful service. The strength that the family had I know came from Val and Janet. Family keep your head up even on those days when the heart is heavy. Think of Val and her faith in God. Know that the same faith that she had in God, trust it's in you. Al just know that Val is with you and baby Michael has his angel watching him. God Bless your family.
ReplyDeleteYou were such a beautiful, strong, and bold woman of faith. Thanks for sharing your battle with everyone. So many people have been and will be blessed through your sharing. I'm sorry I didn't know you and weren't able to offer some encouraging words to you while you were going through. I pray God's comfort and blessings on your family. Rest in Jesus, my dear sister! I hope to meet you when I get there!
ReplyDeleteWOW....tears....just BEAUTIFUL....tears
ReplyDeleteDidn't know this Baby/Woman of God.....but God TRULY did...tears...
To her Husband/Soul-Mate,Son,Family & Friends.....earth has no Sorrow that Heaven/God can't heal....and even though it's been a lil while since Lady Val has made her transition....PLEASE KNOW.....she is STILL impacting this World w/her un-wavering Faith in God...tears...
Father God in the name of Jesus....Please surround this husband & Son over,under & around them w/your Loving & Protecting arms...Heal their hurt w/your Agape' Love and replace them missing Lady Valencia's touch,voice,smell & hands on Love with a 1000 Angel's of her un-dying Presence,but,also let them know...Cancer does not come from You...but..."IF" the people it touch, believe in Your SON like Lady Val,did..."Death" will have no place- "LIFE is Eternal" and that she has gone fom Glory...to Glory...to GLORY....in JESUS Mighty Name...
LOVE Yo ALL !!
You crossed my mind dear LS...your beautiful spirit is really missed. I know that you are smiling down on us from heaven...God knew that when you posted this blog, there will be no more from you...yet, as we see, you are still living on. Touching others and giving inspiration even those who never met you. As I type this, tears flow from my eyes, but I get the greatest peace knowing that you were at peace with the Lord. My prayers are continued for your family, especially your twin, Al, your husband, and your little sister. May God continue to watch over them. LOVE YOU ALWAYS SIS!
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