Staying Positive

I was fortunate to have my sister, Luanne, come to St. Louis and stay with me for a few days this week. She was a blessing, as I was sick during the night on Tuesday night. I think I caught a little virus or ate something that didn't agree with me - anyway, she fetched me a cool drink and ice to sooth my throat after I lost my supper. The next day I told Lindsay about my brief and severe illness during the night. Her positive statement - "Well, at least Aunt Lu didn't have to hold your hair!" True. No hair to hold away from my face as I direct it into the toilet! Oh, my.
I am amazed at the return of my hair. My eyebrows and eyelashes have grown quite a bit over the last 5 weeks. I can now wear mascara! My hair (on my head) is growing and coming in rather gray - oh, well, the color will be changed. I've had to shave my legs twice in the last three weeks. Okay, how come that hair can't be growing out of my head? Marlin tells me he wonders the same thing!
During these last few months, I have been reading numerous books. I would recommend a book to you, The Shack, by Young. Although it is a work of fiction, it provides an opportunity to evaluate one's view of and relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It is a marvelous story and you'll either read the book really fast to see how it ends, or read it slowly to savor the story. I chose to read it fast - with the plan of reading it a second, maybe third time. Keep a box of kleenex handy! You can find The Shack in any bookstore on the bestseller table.
Only eight days of radiation treatment left. I have some skin changes in the radiation area, feels tight and it has a sunburned appearance. I have specific moisturizing cream to apply several times a day and use cornstarch powder to ease the itching. My last treatment will be at 8:00 am on December 24th.
I have so appreciated the cards, letters, notes, prayers and positive thoughts during my stay at the Hope Lodge. I am wildly blessed in my life and I thank God for it all!
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." I Corinthians 2:9
Love to you -
Ellen