Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Bless the LORD, O my soul......

Psalm 103
Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.


Today's appointment with Dr. Holmes, my medical oncologist, was another testimony of God's faithfulness and tender mercies. My bloodwork came back all within NORMAL range (tumor markers and all!). I don't go back for another 3 months. What a thrill to hear her dictating notes and hear, "Mrs. Kelly is a breast cancer patient who has completed her chemotherapy, year-long Herceptin treatment and is currently under observation." Just observation!!!! So, in the meanwhile, I am to continue watching my diet and keeping up with my exercise program. Nothing else!

Thank you, Lord!

(as a side note: Dr. Holmes, when going over my labs with me today, declared, "You are perfect!" I asked for a doctor's note to have on hand as proof for my dear husband! After all, if the doctor says it, it must be correct!)

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Coming up on my 3 month check up....

I went to have blood drawn yesterday in preparation for my 3 month check up with Dr. Holmes. My appointment is set for next Wednesday, May 9, at 9:30 CDT.

I'll check back in then with an update!

Holding onto Psalm 20 this week:

The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble;
the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
send thee help from the sanctuary,
and strengthen thee out of Zion;
remember all thy offerings,
and accept thy burnt sacrifice. Selah.

Grant thee according to thine own heart,
and fulfil all thy counsel.
We will rejoice in thy salvation,
and in the name of our God we will set up our banners:
the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed;
he will hear him from his holy heaven
with the saving strength of his right hand.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses:
but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

They are brought down and fallen:
but we are risen, and stand upright.
Save, LORD:
let the king hear us when we call.