FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2006 10:22 AM, CST

Well, the past few days have been tough. I've been really tired and my stomach has been very upset. I think we got the medicine worked out for all of that. I haven't been out of bed much. I'm feeling a little better this morning. Praise God!
I'm sorry I haven't posted. I haven't had the energy to do anything. I'm just taking it one day at a time. I'm still completely trusting Him.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had an awesome Christmas. We made a lot of memories.
Nancy and Gary, thank you so much for taking Emily so much. It has really helped.
Keep posting! I will try to post as often as I can.
Blessings,
Kristina

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2006 10:52 PM, CST

This is John. Kristina had her treatment today and is very tired. She hopes to journal tomorrow.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and encouragement. Please keep posting and praying!
My parents are here from Oklahoma which is a HUGE help to Miss Dean...at least I think. I know it's a big help to me and Emily sure is enjoying them.
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2006 05:33 PM, CST

I thought I would journal real quick. John's parents are in and he has taken the girls over to visit them. It is nice to have a quiet house.
Mom is cooking like crazy. We're going to have a big Christmas dinner.
Today has been okay for me. I'm really tired and sore. I feel like I have the flu in the mornings and as the day goes along....I'm just extremely tired. I'm up today and dressed (Praise God). I pray that I will feel good tomorrow.
I hope everyone is ready for Christmas. We sure are. Emily has already baked her birthday cake for Jesus. She takes her jobs very seriously around here. Abby is just ready for what's going to happen. She knows we're working up to something.
I think tomorrow should be a lot of fun.
I wanted to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Blessings,
Kristina

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2006 08:59 AM, CST

Well, I thought I would journal real quick this morning. Yesterday morning was tough. I felt like I had been hit by a train. I started feeling better around 12:00. I just prayed that I would be able to go to church and I was.
I was so excited to see everyone. Teri and Mel, thanks for all my goodies. You guys did too much, but I love everything. Thank you.
Mel, you be careful. We're going to miss you. Give Mom Wood a hug from me.
Thanks for all the posts. I love them.
I hope everyone is having a good week. I pray that I get stronger and stronger this week. We're going to have an AWESOME Christmas!
Blessings,
Kristina

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006 07:21 PM, CST

Well, today went well. It was a lot longer day than we thought it would be. Thanks Stef for hanging in there with me. We got there at 12:00. It took a while, but they came in and put my IV in and drew a ton of blood. We had to wait for all the labs to come back to determine if I could have treatment. Everything came back fine and I was able to start treatment a little after 2:00. Praise God!
I've felt really good today. I haven't had to take much pain medicine today. I pray this chemo is kicking some cancer bootie and this pain will ease up.
Thanks to the ladies that met and prayed for me today. I love you guys. Your prayers are working. I had a really good day.
Stef, thank you for taking me, going and getting lunch, making me laugh, reading scripture and just being an AWESOME friend. I'm glad I felt better today and was able to actually talk to you. I really enjoyed today. If chemo can be fun....then today it was.
Thanks for your posts. I love to read them. What a nice surprise to come home and read some much needed encouragment. Thank you.
I hope everyone is ready for Christmas. I'm looking forward to having a wonderful Christmas with my family. Emily and Abby are at such fun ages. I can't wait.
I love and miss everyone so much. I can't wait to start feeling better and to get back to normal.
I wanted to share a little from my devotional time this morning from Spurgeon: When you are anxious, you cannot pray with faith. When you are troubled about the care of this world, you cannot serve your Master; you think only of serving yourself. But Jesus says, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you' (Matthew 6:33).
Blessings,
Kristina

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2006 06:53 PM, CST

Well, today has been another tough one. I had a couple of new side effects today. I'm just working through those. I'm really tired. I don't get out of bed very much. I'm just praying that God is healing my body and this is just temporary.
Mitzi, I'm so sorry I missed you. I told you I stayed in bed a lot. I don't know where to begin. I'm not sure who gave what, but I'm overwhelmed by all the stuff you brought us. Thank you all for thinking of my girls. They loved all their goodies. I absolutely loved everything. I know a lot of thought went into all of this and I appreciate it so much. What a nice Christmas I had today. Mizti, thanks for the Family Bible Library. You knew I wanted that new one. I love reading that to Emily. I love you girl. Thank you for that. I know this thank you isn't doing justice for all you guys did, but thank you so much.
Keith, thanks for the post. I give God all the glory. I love being able to watch your journey. I can't wait to see what God has planned for you. I agree that God is doing a mighty work in our family that was much needed. Keith, the suffering is nothing when I get to see you come to Christ. What an amazing God we serve. I have a peace too. I pray He is doing a major healing on my body and we will look back on this time as sweet memories.
I miss all of you too. You have no idea. I feel like I'm on an island. I know this is just until this chemo kicks some cancer bootie on my liver and the pain will ease up. I will be back and ready to have some fun girl time.
Thanks for all your posts. It really helps me feel connected to you guys. I'm not always up to talking on the phone and visits, but I love reading your posts. Keep them coming.
I hope everyone has a good week. I will keep everyone posted. I go for treatment on Tuesday. I'm dreading it a little, but I know I have to do it. I wish I would have had a few good days of feeling good. I know God has a perfect plan here.
I love and miss everyone so much.
Blessings,
Kristina

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2006 08:20 PM, CST

The past few days have been tough. I wasn't able to get out of bed much yesterday. I've felt a little better today.
This chemotherapy is different than the others. It seems like I'm just generally tired and have a little pain all the time. I pray it's working.
The girls have been a handful today. John is having to learn how to handle them in a different way than he has in the past. He's getting there but it is hard for him. Please pray for him. He has really had to step up as a father for his girls and he is doing a GREAT job.
My mom continues to be AWESOME! Thank you so much mom. We literally could not be doing this without you. It's hard to watch her do all of the things I want to be doing but I know it's necessary right now. Pray for me as I continue to accept that.
Sorry we couldn't make it over tonight Keith. I really wanted to go. I just started feeling a little weak and didn't want to push it. Hopefully we can do it again soon.
Well, I'm going to start getting ready for bed. Please continue to leave encouragement for me here and continue to pray for me. I believe it is making a difference!
Blessings,
Kristina