The latest from my wife, Bridget
Tim
Thanks!
Tim
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From: Bridget Schnautz <bridgetschnautz@,,,,,com>
Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Hello Everyone,
I have had some inquiries about how things are going so thought I
would send an update. I have been having radiation treatments
Mon-Friday at 8AM in Effingham which means I am up by 6, leave by 7 to
be there by 8. Those of you that know me well, know that 6 is really
early for me and I don't do early well under the best of
circumstances.....but it has meant that I can get back for work
usually by 9:30.
The radiation has been tough but the bright side is that I haven't had
the degree of nausea that I had with the chemo. The down side is that
my face and neck are swollen, my throat is sore and as of tonight I
have just about lost my voice. All temporary symptoms that should go
away after the radiation is complete (which if as scheduled, my last
radiation treatment should be August 1). Then the only thing left
will be the clinical trial treatment in Decatur....dates to yet be
determined.
Honestly, the past couple of weeks have been tough. My usual pattern
of handling the heart of a crisis well and when I see an end in sight,
I crumble seems to be true through this life changing event, too.
However, God continues to lead me and encourage me through a variety
of people and circumstances. One of my devotions this week
particularly hit the nail on the head. I have copied it below from a
daily devotional written by Sarah Young called Jesus Calling :
I want you to experience the riches of your salvation: the joy of
being loved constantly and unconditionally. You make a practice of
judging yourself, based on how you look or behave or feel. If you
like what you see in the mirror, you feel a bit more worthy of My
Love. When things are going smoothly and your performance seems
adequate, you find it easier to believe you are My beloved child. When
you feel discouraged, you tend to look inward so you can correct
whatever is wrong.
Instead of trying to "fix" yourself, fix your gaze on Me, the Lover of
your soul. Rather than using your energy to judge yourself, redirect
it to praising Me. Remember that I see you clothed in My
righteousness, radiant in My perfect Love. Ephesians 2:7-8; Hebrews
3:2; Psalm 34:5
I love you all and thank you for your continued prayers and
encouragement.
Bridget
John H.
Very nice. She's still in our prayers, and those of the folks at church.
She sounds strong.
One of the worst things is the feeling of helplessness that *you* are going
through. Hang in there.
Tim
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Thanks, John.
Sure at times we have our moments, but it's working good. Some friends
of hers threw a party for her to celebrate her halfway point though
this miserable treatment. Just a couple weeks to go and that it.
(hopefully)
Yes, I agree witht he *helpless* part. This stuff can really test
your self efficiency....
justwaitaf...@gmail.com
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Your wife is some kind of fighter. Wish her all of our best...
JimH
Please extend my best wishes to Bridget and let her know she remains
in my prayers.
Don White
"Tim" <tsch...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks!
> Tim
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Great to see her soldering on. All the best wishes for a speedy recovery.
HK
Tim, your wife is a model for others going through the same sort of
hell. When I pray, which is not very often, I think of you and her. I
hope she has a good recovery. She is one classy lady.
Loogy...@gmail.com
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I'm very glad things are going well despite what she (and you) are
going through. I know first hand what being in a LOT of pain is like,
and also know what it's like to watch a loved one in that pain.
Stay strong, both of you.
Tim
painful (not to mention costly) for both of us as well as those who
surround our family, but the good news is that just 5 more radiation
treatments and she's done with it!
Then comes the follow-ups and future tests, but so far, the treatments
are drawing to an end and the light is getting brighter at the end of
the tunnel.
I sure will be glad when life gets to be more normal around here...
But it's all looking up.
THANKS!
Vic Smith
wrote:
>hey thanks for the prayers and well wish's guys. This has truly been
>painful (not to mention costly) for both of us as well as those who
>surround our family, but the good news is that just 5 more radiation
>treatments and she's done with it!
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>Then comes the follow-ups and future tests, but so far, the treatments
>are drawing to an end and the light is getting brighter at the end of
>the tunnel.
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You made my day, Tim.
--Vic
Loogy...@gmail.com
I'm SO glad to hear that, Tim. Keep us updated, and here's wishing you
and Bridget the best......