Betty's Cancer Blog
October 14, 2008
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If any of you have an extra in with God I sure could use your prayers; I am quite sure he is ignoring me. Anyway, I had a very long day at the cancer center today. My scan showed that the nodules in my liver were not responding to the Femera; so they changed me to a new medication called Xeloda. I am to take 6 pills daily for two weeks and than take a week off. The main side effects can be diarrhea, hand and foot syndrome=pain, swelling or redness of hands and/or feet, and possible mouth sores. Sounds exciting to me.
The nodules in my sacrum remain gone, but I do have one small nodule up higher in my spine;which they will treat only if I get lots of pain. They will see me again after my long week-end in New York to visit Emmalyn.
Cheers,
Betty
PS I could really use a bit of cheer.
11.10.08 - 
Lisa Endres 
Jenny 
Jeffery 
Thanks for your support -
Hi gal I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about and your face appeared.
I am sure is God is watching over you and loves you very much.
Hug Sherri
Hello Betty,
Im sorry I am taking up so much of your blog space but I think right now its important that I do. First of all let me share with you what I wake up to each and everyday, since the day I was sure God was not listening to me, nor did I think he cared.Strong Woman Vs. Woman of Strength
A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape,
but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.
A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything,
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.
A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her,
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone.
A strong woman walks sure footedly,
but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.
A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face,
but a woman of strength wears grace.
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey,
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong. I have watched you on your journey, and every piece of your heart and soul have been shared with so many people.
I never argue politics or faith with anyone, but i am sure God would allow me to do that today just this one time. He has not left you nor has he stopped listening.
He is working harder then ever befor through YOU!
No one can say they truely understand what you are going through unless they also are living it.
I see and watch the difference in people everyday that you touch in your certain way. The courage and strength you share is unbelievable.
Take each day on a positive note, know in your heart the universe has huge plans for you and that GOD is listening.
The strength and will of the bear can never be broken, high above the eagle, learns so many new things each day from the bear…HMMMMM lesson learned & think back.
Always with you!
Denise
I share your disappointment, but keep your eye on what is good, and keep making each new day an adventure to be enjoyed.
We all believe in you!
Love and prayers,
Betti
Prayers and positive thoughts are on your way.
Hugs,
Yuyu
Hi Betty:
I’m hopeful and praying the new medication is effective.
This verse is for you: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagle; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Is 40:31. Stay hopeful! The power of positive thinking is awesome!
The prayers have not ceased! You have many other people that have a stake in your well being and I know you are fighting for them.
I hope your weekend with the youngest grandchild is great!
Kim Schutz
Betty, Betty, Betty,
I just read your blog because I took chemotherapy Wed thru Friday and it was not fun. However, I must respond to your desperate appeal—if anyone has an in with God and that God is ignoring you.
My dear, God never ever ignores us unless we ask him to. Because we get cancer or any other illness does not mean God doesn’t care. God has nothing to do with it cause God can’t do evil. God hears you when you call his name; he does not always respond in the way we want, however, and sometimes we must suffer and that is no fun. But it makes a better loving, caring compassionate person out of us. It has me and I thought I was already that! smile
So hold on, you have many people praying for you and so do I—people I have never met but the best people on earth—cancer people!
Love, hugs and prayers to you,
sweete2 better known as Ethel Craven-Sweet
Dear Betty, I understand how you would feel that God is not hearing you. But I KNOW for a fact that He does. I also KNow from a first hand fact that it is very hard when He seems so silent and distant. We will continue to be in prayer for you and unless I hear differently I,m going to put you on my church prayer chain, we have some real prayer warriors. I,m sooo.. happy you are going to New York. When you hold that little girl it will bring a smile to your face. Be sure and take pictures,Maybe you can show them to us when we have lunch on the 29th. Hang in there we will be praying hard for you. We all love you. Donna K. PS do you still remember when we put a can of soup on your car and drove it across the PDS bridge??? why do you think we would have done THAT. I was just telling Ron about that a night or so ago.
Posted on October 16, 2008 at 3:46:59 PM by Donna K.
Hi Betty,
I just read your latest blog and was sorry to read what your tests showed and are now on a new medication. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and ask God to bring you added strength as you go through this next set of chemo. You are really an inspiration to all of us. Looking forward to seeing you for lunch next week.
Love,
Jeanne
Hi Betty, I have been reading the recent comments on your blog. I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts as you fight this nasty affliction. I am sure all of your family and friends have been a constant souce of strength to you. God is surely watching over you and knows every bit about your pain and suffering even though we don’t understand it. Keep trusting in Him and looking up. Love, Jayne