It's that time of the year....

It's that time of the year....

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving Update…

This morning I had my 30th and final radiation.  It has been a long tough road and I couldn’t have made it without the love and prayers from all of you.  Thank you. The good Lord held my hand  and helped me to be strong.

Now begins the healing process.  My body is still filled with radiation and will be for the next week or so.  My  neck is fried deep purple and is extremely painful.  The  whole inside of my mouth is burned including my tongue which is very painful.  It is very hard to swallow and it is like I have a very severe sore throat.  And of course I have the Bride of Frankenstein hair.

I have a follow-up next week to have my skin checked.  I have a foul smelling cream that I was given to put on my neck.  I have been reduced to drinking the Ensure type drinks.  Since I have no taste buds they all taste the same.  It is still very difficult to swallow my pills.

I am thankful to still be alive and writing this post. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving,

Love,

Beth

37 comments:

  1. thanks for the update, beth. and congratulations on finishing those treatments! now, let the healing set in! :)

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  2. I know it's a hard road for you, dear Beth but, all things considered, you have much for which to be thankful. The worst is behind you and day by day things will get better as you recover. As always my thoughts and prayers are with you, dear friend. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. I am really glad you were able to post this update, Beth! You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs, and Happy Thanksgiving to you! xo Nellie

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  4. I would take this pain from you if I could. I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving.

    Love,
    Janie

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  5. Hi Beth, sounds like a tough ordeal, hope you feel better soon. Take good care of yourself.

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  6. I am so sorry you are in such pain. Prayers for you my friend. Why is it they practically kill ya to heal ya? God speed and grace to you.

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  7. I am thankful that you are fighting hard against this vicious disease! I hate it. I've seen too many people suffer through what you are going through. I pray for you and will continue to do so. I'm so sorry that youa re having to go through this. I pray for healing, for peace and for comfort. You are a dear!

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  8. Your determination and faith has brought you to the end of this treatment. I am in awe of your courage and stamina. If it's true that what doesn't kill ya makes you stronger, you have the strength of Wonder Woman. Take care, Beth, and heal, heal, heal. Praying for lots of sweet sleep and comfort for your neck and body.

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  9. Wonderful to hear from you. I wish you rhe best for the recovery period for to heal. Good luck with that. Prayers for you each day...I'm sitting in my car looking at the sea. It's peaceful...God Bless ..Margaret from Tasmania. Australia.

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  10. Congratulations, blessings and Happy Thanksgiving, Beth!

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  11. Now begins the process of recovery - sending you healing thoughts and prayers xx

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  12. Oh Beth HUGS HUGS HUGS.Now like Tex says the healing begins. You are missed and loved. Hugs again too many I don't think so. Happy Thanksgiving xo B

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  13. Beth, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal. I am thankful you are here. You are brave and strong, but you are still a gentle soul. Hugs, my friend. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  14. Beth, I was happy to see this post...but sad you are hurting. I am ever so thankful that you are done with the radiation. I would love to hug you Beth, so I am sending a big hug to you for Thanksgiving. Bless you, xoxo,Susie
    p.s. keeping you in my prayers.

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  15. Thank you for this update, Beth. You have been in my prayers. Glad the treatment is over and I will be praying as your body begins the healing process. I pray that your pain will lighten. God bless. You are in my heart and prayers. Mildred

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  16. I cannot imagine how difficult this must have been for you Beth. I am thankful it's over and now you can begin to heal. Keep your faith in the good lord and may be bless you greatly on this Thanksgiving day. Hugs to you.

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  17. Beth, I am always looking forward to your updates on the health situation. So glad those radiation treatments are over, and hopefully you will begin to get back some of the normal senses. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and think of your ensure as a bite of turkey and dressing. God bless. Prayers coming your way.

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  18. Your update on your progress was very enlightening and shows how brave and special you are. Now the healing process will begin. I truly hope your pain and all of the rest of your discomforts will subside soon and you will have the feeling of being yourself - healed and back in business.

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  19. You are a fighter that's for sure. So glad to hear that you are finished with those treatments!! I pray for your pain to go away and that you heal quickly. God bless you, my friend.

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  20. Beth - thanks for posting today. You remain in my prayers. We all have much to be thankful for and even in our trials God sustains us. Much love from Arizona!

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  21. Being done is truly something to be thankful for! I pray that you heal quickly. The good Lord has been by your side and you have so many people praying for your health and recovery. Love and hugs!!

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  22. Happy Thanksgiving. No turkey but you are here! So tell me will the taste buds come back? You have a cute sense of humor in spite all your pain. You poor baby - you have been through the ringer. I am so sorry. And how wonderful you are still grateful - you are my hero.

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  23. Gee I wrote a comment and it must have gotten lost - but I wanted to wish you well and tell you that you are a hero to me. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  24. Thanks for the update. Still praying for you and sending lots of love your way. Hugs,xo

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  25. Dear Beth, we are thankful you are still alive too. I feel so bad for you having to suffer through the Radiation. It totally sounds horrible. I have you in my prayers constantly, and we hope you get back on your feet and feel better real soon.

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  26. It's so good to hear from you and I'm so glad you are finished with the radiation treatments. May God continue to be with you as you heal. Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear.

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  27. So happy to hear that your treatments are done! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  28. Glad to hear that they done. Heal. Been thinking about you. Happy Holidays for a speedy recovery!

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  29. blessings and oh sweet Jesus, praise the Lord. I am sorry for your pain and discomfort but praise the Lord you have made it through.

    Much love and blessings my friend.
    peace and speedy healing.

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  30. Oh sweet Beth. Nice to hear your finished the treatments. Praying that your after effects will heal accordingly . Prayers and faith of yours have got you through dear lady.

    Was nice to see an update so quick. The Lord is wonderful his miracles s are so honorable. hugs Carol Ann - Canada

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  31. Sorry it's late , I pray you heal fully sending hugs from across the Pond
    xx

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  32. And I too pray you heal fully and quickly! Every day I pray this. xoxox

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  33. I send you all my strength and prayers to get you healed up again,. Continuing to keep you in prayers every day. XoXo

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  34. Dear Beth, just stopping by to let you know I'm thinking of you x

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  35. blessings Beth:
    Just checking in...
    Hope your are healing nicely and able to eat better.
    Take care.....

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  36. Been thinking about you as I lost my Wi-Fi. So glad to hear from you. I'll continue to pray for your total healing.

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  37. Wondering how you are getting on. Hope you are alright.

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