02 July 2007

Happy Birthday to me!

Today (Monday) is my birthday, and I had a chemo tx. To make lemonade out of lemons, I ordered myself a cake and picked up helium balloons to take with me. The balloon lady at Foodland asked me who the balloons were for--when I told her why I was getting them, she gave them to me for free! How sweet was that?


With me in the photo is one of my wonderful nurses, Barb. Linda ("Hutch") is the photographer. The beautiful flowers, card, and little gift are from my dear friend Chris.

All of the other patients and staff had cake, as well. Fun.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

If and when I go through chemo for breast cancer, or any other illness for that matter, I hope there is someone like you there to brighten my spirits.

My prayer is that I can go through my suffering with the strength and dignity that you show.

I thank God for such a shining example like yourself.

thechickenwithherheadcutoff said...

Oh, Lorrie, this is nothing of me, and everything of Him! I have no strenghth or dignity of my own, and just praise His name for helping me. My prayer is that my life would serve as an encouragment to others, and not a horrible warning!

Thank you for your support and prayers.

Amanda said...

You are so brave, Mindy. Some people let illness poison their lives, but not you. You are an example to us all and to the amazing grace of our Lord to sustain us even through the most difficult times.