Saturday, September 8, 2012

Regret of course!

Okay I'm feeling like real Rachel right now so I wanted to  address a little concern (ps wonderful day) Okay so worried.The things that have been sent to me have been so sweet and I am afraid that in my bad times I may have given the wrong impression that I am not grateful for the amazing support that I have been blessed with.  I really appreciate your comments, your prayers and your encouragement its just that some days I feel so overwhelmed and so I may not express my appreciation.

It was great to have a day off from appointments and maybe that is why I am feeling more like Rachel.  Diane and I were able to get out and go to a mall and Costco (almost like home except for one area that made us a little nervous, took a wrong turn into a neighborhood that we shouldn't have turned in to, scary).
 
I still crave food and especially salt but I have taken control and just say NO!  Why did it have to be the day that a group came feed us dinner and of course they were all of my favorite foods with lots of salt and cheese.  I ate watermelon and mixed up some instant potatoes (no salt or cheese and they did not taste good).

Today I was Rachel without cancer and it felt good. The Son-shine felt so good today. (No I didn't mispell that) :)

Rach


17 comments:

  1. Have a great Sunday! Fill up on some good music! Give your mom a big hug for me....the best things about hugs is...it's really hard to give a hug without getting one back!

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  2. Rachel, you are in Memphis right?? You have to go to Flight which is a downtown restaurant. The idea is you get three medium servings of three things. So you order salad but you get three different small portions of salad. There are also lots of good blues clubs and of course the carriage rides. I also know two people who have yoga studios in memphis if you are into that and one of my best friends family owns four theaters there if you like to go to shows!? Let me know if you need to get out and explore cause oddly enough I have the Hookups in Memphis!? Crazy.
    Email me jenniferdlatimer@gmail.com

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  3. I think it's cool that you write the ups and the downs. I have been reading about DIPG. It is so intense for the child and the family. You are STRONG!!!
    Terri Okey

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  4. I love your honesty. Keep writing and being true to your heart.

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  5. Rachel,
    I know you don't me, and I don't know you, but came across your blog, and started following it. You are an inspiration to me. I am praying for you, and have been requesting prayer at my church. Sometimes it is hard to understand why we go through some of the things that we do, but like you say "God knows what He is doing". I work with the kids at my church and was wondering if they would make up so cards, would you give me your address to send them? My email is celebratingwithbecky@yahoo.com . If you would rather they didn't that is fine. We will continue to pray for you.

    Becky Bell

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  6. Hooray for a good day! Take 'em as you can get 'em. And I would totally let Jenny Latimer hook you up with some fun times in Memphis.

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  7. Glad you had a good day :) aren't you glad Costco is all over ? When we lived in scotland that made all the difference. It's the little things like that that make me happy :)

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  8. Rachel, I hope you didn't worry too much! None of your posts have seemed the least bit ungrateful to me and what we want to hear is just how you're doing. This is a hard thing you're going through and you've been so positive through all of it. But even when you're down, we want to know. That's how we'll know your specific needs to pray for! I think I'll pray today that when things are especially tough you'll think about days like this one and smile.
    Kristina Mortensen

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  9. We saw your awesome family at Mama Chus yesterday. I would love to ship your favorite meal to you ;). Love your blog. Please tell your sweet mom "hi" for me!

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  10. Woohoo! A normal day -- you need those sometimes. As always, you are inspiring, and it warms my heart to read your blog. God certainly spent a little more time on you when he sent you to this earth. Have an great week, and not matter how terrible things get, know that you have a HUGE cheering section praying and cheering you on. No apologies necessary for blowing off a little steam. Everyone needs to do that, no matter the circumstance they are in.

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  11. Rachel, have the doctors asked you not to eat too much salt? Because if they haven't, your body typically needs salt and if you eat too much it just becomes a waste product and doesn't hurt you at all. Anyway, I just wanted to make sure you know you can eat it without consequences (unless, of course, you can't)

    Kirsten Barksdale

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  12. You can very quickly wind up in a scary area if you take a wrong turn out of the Ronald McDonald House! It doesn't have a gate around it for nothin'! ;)

    Hope you enjoyed the fabulous Memphis weather this weekend. That kind of weather is enough to bring happiness to anyone's soul!

    Love and hugs and prayers!

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  13. Thank you sweet girl for you thoughts and insight into life. I don't know you but knew your Grandma Christensen and know your Mom (Hi Diane.) Your Aunt Rori told me about your blog this morning and I am blown away by your insight. Thank you, thank you. You and your family are in my prayers. I know God hears us and knows what each of us is going through. He loves you! Tell your Mom I am praying for her and that she has a beautiful daughter. Gloria Elswood (5th ward)

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  14. Something I have learned in my 43 years is to live your life with no regrets. Yes, we all make mistakes, but as children of God we are always forgiven. You have every right not to feel 100% everyday. Those around you know your struggles and will love and support you no matter what. Hugs and prayers for a brighter tomorrow.

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  15. How we love you and your family! Keep that Son-ny attitute. It sure helps when times are tough especially. How blessed we are to have the knowledge of Jesus Christ and His love and blessings. Stay strong. We pray for yo always. You are an inspiration and great example. Pray for you and send hugs. Love you.

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  16. Thinking about you and praying that you will win the battle. Remember there is something beautiful in every day because God made it. Stay strong :)
    Praying for you in Norway.

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