I STAND ALL AMAZED......

I am so THANKFUL for the Long President's Day weekend which helped me gain a little more strength and helped me with the cold that is in my chest get just a little better!  I was concerned that my blood counts would drop further but in fact it was just the opposite - they rebounded from last week and allowed me to continue my treatment yesterday and continue to get this part of my journey completed!  Today is day 17 of 28.  I am pushing to the end! Considering how sick I have been, I was AMAZED that the blood counts rebounded.  I attribute that to PRAYERS in my behalf.  I am so THANKFUL for FRIENDS who continue to PRAY for me and continue to offer such support.  I keep saying that I can FEEL the support and it is TRUE - I am HUMBLED and I am THANKFUL!  Thank you for TREATS!  I LOVE THEM!

I am COMPLETELY MISERABLE with the radiation burns.  I have tried just about EVERYTHING - I have researched so many different products and therapies and different things work at different times!  It is a SICK FEELING and almost causes PANIC to think that I cannot get any relief.  Please continue to pray for me because I need it.  I will push through this but please know sometimes I want to GIVE UP.  There are many things that keep me going!

My Friend Marjorie, who I have written about before and who is suffering at this point in time with her cancer,  brought dinner into Kerm and I on Monday evening.  Can you imagine my amazement?  I stand in awe of Marjorie and again - I STAND ALL AMAZED at her.  She is such a GREAT EXAMPLE of what this life is all about - Marjorie has given and continues to give to all around her.  She makes no EXCUSES in her life and it is truly HUMBLING to continue to be taught by her!  I love her!

Kerm and I raised FOUR very independent and successful children.  We are constantly AMAZED by them.  I am GRATEFUL and HUMBLED by their genuine love and concern for both Kerm and I.  Like I have said many many times - I would choose them ALL as my friends - even if they were not a part of me.  While they were growing up we encouraged them to be their best and to work hard at the things they wanted to accomplish.  We had a sign hanging in two rooms of our home which was a constant reminder to them - "MAKE AN EFFORT - NOT AN EXCUSE".  That sign still hangs in the computer room and serves as a constant reminder to ME - to not make any excuses - but to keep moving forward in this journey.  I tell BUBBA at night that I can't do this - I want to say "UNCLE" - which means I GIVE UP!  His unwavering love and support helps and amazes me!   I think of my children and how they have worked so hard - I think of Marjorie and how she CONTINUES moving forward with much more suffering than I am experiencing.  When I saw the picture of this precious boy with a SMILE on his face -  it helped me so much - I visually think of him in my mind and I continue.  I really don't have a CHOICE!   I am a different human being - I am still BOBBY - but I am a BETTER BOBBY!  I have a lot to offer and will continue to hang in there. 

While building businesses I have used this motivation!  MAKE AN EFFORT - NOT AN EXCUSE!

We ALL have excuses - they are like sweat glands - EVERYONE has them - and basically they all STINK!  I would encourage everyone to push through difficulties and hard times and to be EXCUSE-free!  Take a picture of this precious boy and keep it somewhere to remind you to NEVER GIVE UP!  If ANY of YOU ever need encouragement or need help in any way  - please contact me.  I will help you in any way possible and I will ENCOURAGE you!  They say it takes a Village to raise a Child.  I agree with that and I say it takes a Village to Help Each other out!  Surround yourself with POSITIVE people and make an effort in everything you do!

I am THANKFUL for TENDER MERCIES!  I am THANKFUL for a loving HEAVENLY FATHER who I KNOW is aware of me and my struggles.  He knows my needs and he knows my strengths and my weaknesses.  I am AMAZED at the LOVE I feel.  I pray hard for relief and for strength to complete this journey. 

My THOUGHT FOR THE DAY comes from LAMENTATIONS in the BIBLE:  It basically says "The Steadfast Love of the LORD never ceases, HIS Mercies never come to An END!  They are NEW every morning...  I am THANKFUL for a LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER!  I am THANKFUL for all of YOU!   Love and HUGS!!!!