Thursday, June 21, 2012

Be Careful How You Interpret the World


“Be careful how you interpret the world: It is like that.” -Erich Heller


I came across this quote and it has been stuck in my mind.

 In my world, there are scans, tumor growth, the chloroplast mask, the radiation. It’s easy to live with a “poor me” mentality but that is over. I have decided that it is “BLESSED me.”

Thank you, Lord, for medical technology!

I am lucky! I have a benign tumor. There is a treatment for my tumor. There is an 85% chance that treatment will be effective. If my vision is altered in one eye, I have another fully functional eye. The side effects to the Cyberknife treatments are typically very tolerable. The Barrows, where I will receive my treatment, is one of the leading neuro treatment centers in the world.


I have so much to be thankful for. That is how I will interpret the world.


My treatment dates are scheduled for July 11, 12, 13, 16 &17. The plan could change after further mapping of the brain is completed, but for now I will do three days on, have the weekend off (in an attempt to preserve the optic nerve) and then complete treatment that Monday and Tuesday.

Will you pray that I remain mentally strong and that I can focus on the positive and not the negative in my current situation? As I journey along this path, I would ask for prayer that the doctors involved would be flawless, that I would tolerate treatment well, and that the treatment would be successful. Thank you.

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17 comments:

  1. Definitely praying for you, Chrissy! I love the way you're looking at this whole deal. What a great attitude about it all. Thanks for your inspiration!

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  2. "Life is only 5% what happens to you and 95% how you react to it"~ anonymous Can't remember where I first saw that quote but it has always stuck with me in difficult times. I'll pray for you, but I've not met many people stronger than you Chrissy. I know you will do just fine. I have faith in that.
    Corinne

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    1. Corinne,
      Thanks for your kind words, prayer and encouragement. Truly appreciate it!!!
      Chrissy

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  3. My old friend, you are one of the strongest women I have known! Full of life, thoughtful, smart, head strong, and just plain funny! I know you can overcome any obstacle in your path, i know your faith will keep you going, i know you have an awesome family to keep you going, to be there to hold your hand and support every second you have to endure to get through this. God will keep you wrapped in his light. The great spirit that is will guide you through healing and recovery to live the life you are here for. I have been praying for you from the beginning and i will continue to send my life force, to send my light to send my love. May it comfort you in this trial. Though the answers are not always immediate and the reasoning questionable, the triumph will be ever so sweet!
    Love and light, your friend Michelle

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  4. Michelle,
    You are a real treasure of a friend. Thank you, thank you for praying and caring enough to write.
    And yes, I agree the triumph will be sweet :).
    Much love,
    Chrissy

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  5. Chrissy - you are a light to so many around you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your current situation. We are all learning from your example. Prayers will be said on your behalf - and the doctors as well.

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  6. Chrissy, I'm thinking of you and my prayers are with you. Chrissy you can get though this, I watched you run when there was so much pain, you reached inside your soul and found the strength, remember it's still in there...
    Love ya girl
    Jonea

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