Drinking From The Saucer

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Hallelujah Feeling

I heard this song on the radio a few days ago and it really resonated with me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Lyrics

Some days I climb the mountainsSome days I touch the cloudsSome days my best friend has been the cold, hard groundBut there's mercy new each morningComfort through the nightMy eyes are fixed on JesusAnd I'm gonna be alright

I got that hallelujah feeling down in my soulI got that hallelujah feeling and it won't let goI've been born againYes and amenNo matter what comes I knowI got that hallelujah feeling down in my soulHallelujahHallelujah

Oh just because it's rainingDoesn't mean the sun won't shineThere's a season for the struggleAnd a season for the prizeBut my hope is never fadingCause it's anchored in the truthMy Father goes before meAnd His joy will see me through

When everything is shakingGot that solid rock like pavementI may bend but I'm not breakingI know who's on my side

When everything is shakingGot that solid rock like pavementI may bend but I'm not breakingThe Lord is on my side

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Jeff Pardo / Caleb Crino / Jake Henry / John Secker

Hallelujah Feeling lyrics © Be Essential Songs

Thursday, August 3, 2023

and even more appointments....

There are a lot of things I have to have done!! Both to me and for me. Here's the current rundown:

August 9

9:00 am - Video visit to get the genetic testing started
11:00 am - IUD removal at the VAMC in Denver

August 10

4:30 pm - MRI

August 11

9:30 am - Dental check up

August 15

8:30 am - placement of a magnetic locater for the surgery (the size of a grain of rice)

Aug 16

7:30 am - meet with the oncologist

August 23

5:30 am - check in for a 7:30 am surgery

And even after all this, there is still one more procedure I have to schedule. The one where they use dye to locate my Sentinel nodes (the first lymph node that that area of the breast empties into).

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Nationl Breast Cancer Foundation

My mom ordered me a HOPE box from the National Breast Cancer Foundation. I looked at their website, you can order one for yourself or for a loved one. Here are some pictures of all the great stuff in it. The silicone bracelet has a pink ribbon and says "Hope is stronger than fear. "

Monday, July 31, 2023

Appointments....

Today I found out that my dental insurance will allow me to be seen earlier than my usual 6 months due to the cancer. So I was able to schedule a dentist's appointment for Friday August 11 at 930 am. I was supposed to get it done before the chemo starts but since I don't know that date yet, I just took the first appointment available. I also found out that the VA cannot accommodate me quick enough with respect to the removal of the IUD and the MRI that was ordered. I am looking forward to hearing from Community Care for both of those appointments. My nurse navigator at the VA also faxed my consult directly to the oncologist's scheduler, I should be hearing from them any time now. As far as dietary needs go, I can call and set up a video appointment with the VA and if there is not a dietician in Colorado Springs, I can do it by video.

In good news, my mom sent me a breast cancer awareness bracelet. Both her and some other people in my Facebook group are also ordering and they will all wear them throughout my journey. That really touches my heart!!

Mom also sent a breast cancer care package with fuzzy socks, a personal fan, a pen and a little encouraging book.

Now I'm off to call the oncologist's office since it's getting close to closing time and I haven't heard from them. Have a blessed day!!