"It Seemed Good To the Potter"

Tracey's first chemotherapy treatment began on Friday the 12th. They took her to the "infusion room" where she stayed for four hours.

She and Pastor had devotions and together read many verses about trusting in the Lord, and it encouraged her so much. She said she was not afraid at all.

The nurses were a wonderful help and Tracey was able to do some the many things she loves: reading, listening to music, writing in her journal. Her sister-in-law, Tracy, gave her a devotional that is filled with cancer survivor stories and verses and prayers. There are also spaces where Tracey could write her own thoughts and prayers as well. It has been an inspiration and a joy for her. "Thanks Tracy! Love ya!"

After the treatment, she felt wonderful and her appetite had grown considerably! She ate a big, tasty lunch. But later that afternoon the lunch did not stay with her. Three times it decided to leave her.

She was very nauseous all evening, but a medicine they have kept it at bay a little.

At 3:00 A.M. she was wide awake and decided another favorite of hers was in order. She watched Rebecca, one of those lovely black and whites!

The morning of the 13th was a little worse, she said, but not so much she could not handle. As far as I know she was only sick once that day, but very nauseous.

Tracey is so confident that the sickness will pass. She gives even me encouragement!

She was able to do another favorite of hers: drop by a bookstore. And a shoe store. What every woman loves, right? Shoes and books! "Spending therapy" is always good! Cheers the mind!

Pastor Tony's Mom and her youngest daughter came to get them Sunday night. They did not want to fly back because of how sick she is feeling. They left the center this morning on a twelve-hour drive back home.

They all are so thankful for their family back home who have been taking care of the hotel and the irrigation on the ranch.

They will be returning to the Center on August 31st and her chemotherapy treatment will continue once every 3 weeks for 24 weeks.

After Chemotherapy she will start radiation.

"God ALWAYS knows what we need, so I know He will provide not only financially but spiritually, mentally, and emotionally."

She leaves a verse which Pastor Tony read to her Saturday morning.
In Jeremiah 18:4 God says, "And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make."

"God is the greatest Master Craftsman.

He will take all the wasted pieces

and broken shards of our lives

and restore them to worth and meaning.

God's blessings to all of you.

Thank you ALL for your prayers!!"

Please leave a note of encouragement and love for Tracey and her family.