Walk and Not Faint

I completed round 6 of Taxol/Herceptin today without problems. Again, the nurses and my doctor find it remarkable that I have had so little side effects from these medicines. I know my friends and family lift me up each day in prayer and I have all faith that God supplies these miracles.
I am starting the third week of teaching at Washburn and have a great group of students in my classes. I have already had a "consultation" with a student whose wife was diagnosed with breast cancer just a few weeks ago. I also have a colleague that I am praying for as she begins cancer treatment. I am hopeful that I can share my experience and help others, as I have been supported and guided by friends and family who have been diagnosed and victorious in their recovery. I am thankful today for Dr. River (I know, can you believe I am saying this - he was my nemesis). He and one of the cancer center nurses are giving me my treatment on Labor day so that I can take a trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland! I am fortunate to be able to travel to Belfast due to my work with the international student exchange program at Washburn. The dean at Queen's University is retiring and having a celebration - one reason for the trip. I am staying for a week and hope to do some fun things around the "meet and greets" with faculty from around the world that will be invited to the event. I leave September 2 and return the 9th. I am looking forward to traveling.
Here's the lessson for today if planning to fly- if you've had a mastectomy, you should get a sleeve (a tight fitting pressure garment) to wear on the affected arm to prevent lymphedema (swelling) in that arm. The altitude and pressure changes from flying could initiate the swelling, which is difficult to treat, easier to prevent. Few nurses know this and some physicians don't know this. My nurse at Barnes-Jewish told me when she instructed me about lymphedema prevention, as she knew I traveled some for my job.
I hope you are enjoying the fine August weather and taking time to walk with the Lord.
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Love to you,
Ellen