First Treatment

I had my first chemo treatment on Wednesday and it went well. I have had minimal effects at this time. I just began to lose some of my taste buds with some tiredness but that is to be expected. I hope from this point on that I don't get too much else. I think I was fearing this part of the whole ordeal because the body is being invaded by more chemicals to rid it of harmful stuff that will kill it. So in a sense this is a good thing for a short time.

I think from this point on I will try to read the Bible more to help me on the journey rather than the daily readings. Moments I think would help reflecting Gods Word in my life to help me focus on Him and not on myself and my situation. I've lost a few more pounds of weight and I like that as I see my attempt to keep carbs down has made an impact.

We went today to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA so I could go to confession and then Mass. It turned out to be a wonderful outing, since it has been a long time since i've been able to go anywhere other than the doctors office or Hospital. I enjoyed the homily the Priest gave on reading God's Word and letting it impact our lives. That's why I mentioned I would like to do more of. Anyway I praise God for getting me thru this far and taking care of me on a daily basis.

Gods Word

Sometimes we are given words when we hear the Gospel message or when the Homily is spoken and expounded on, other times it can be through reading His word or hearing it from others or from music and such. I have found that I have gotten many words when the Gospel is read and sometimes during the homily.

To recall the many times words have come thru at odd moments maybe to clarify or while sleeping and upon waking those words pop thru as well. As I was reading an article posted on Spirit Daily, I found it helped me to understand much more about it. I don't always speak to my Spiritual Director about these words mainly because of what I fear he may think. Which I know I should not do is fear in the first place. The artice I am speaking about can be found here.