"You just stand when there's nothing left to do.
You just stand watch the Lord see you through.
After you've done all you can, You just Stand."
D.C.
This is the first day of this online journal. Just as a catch-up for many of you who are reading this, I was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago. I had experienced symptoms 2 years prior but had been mis-diagnosed because of the rarity of the disease.
I've been asked if I've ever been in remission since being diagnosed. To the best of my knowledge I have not. Although the doctors have been diligent in treating the most troublesome presentation of tumors, the cancer has been slowly spreading throughout my body. At this time, my body is too weak for more radiation or surgery and it isn't tolerating homeopathic approaches. Hopeless? Absolutely NOT. My healing is in view. . .
So about now. Well, I am very, very weak. No appetite but I try to eat anyway. Ensure is really not that bad. Don't feel very much like doing anything. I think my sister, Willie Bell, is coming to visit me soon and I'm really looking forward to that. The Monroe clan, my in-laws, will be up the week of June 7th. I am looking forward to that also.I pray for strength to enjoy each day and more pain-free days.
Today is sunny. Maybe I'll sit out back with Brenda and look at the flowers.
Hey Uncle Benny, I hope you have a relaxing day. I know you are strong in the lord therefore I know you have the the strength of his might. Have a good day!
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ReplyDeleteI'll always love you big guy.
ReplyDeleteLet me know who you are.
ReplyDeleteIt ain't over until God says it's over.
ReplyDeleteIt me reggie..I posted the first post not sure why it didnt have my name beside it
ReplyDeletehow was your day?
ReplyDeleteThe darkest hour is only 60 minutes long, and with the strength of God, you can kick the heck out of a minute, and than the next and the next. Of course you will be using your oxygen while you are kicking. Right? :) Thank you for being my friend, and I love you. Georgia
ReplyDeleteHi Uncle Benny, I continue to pray for strength for you and Aunt Brenda. I wish we could be there with the rest of the family, we love you!
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Benny, I think of you often and am amazed at your blessings - your person, your wife, your family, your faith. Thank you for sharing even more of yourself and your journey. I remember well how we were as young bulls and all the phases between then and now. All the blessings we took for granted...but are lucky to be aware of today. Keep the posts coming old friend.
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Hi Uncle Benny and Aunt Brenda,
ReplyDeleteHope today is a good day and you are enjoying the flowers with Aunt Brenda. Since you mentioned KFC as one of the things you would like to eat. The Grilled KFC with the original sides is great. Thanks for being the ultimate Uncle and Aunt you have touched and changed many lives. Love Always Your Niece - Michelle ("Julia")
hi uncle bennyand aunt brenda, just want to say love you two guys very much love,tangela,and family
ReplyDeleteUncle Benny,you have done what grandmoma would have you to do keeping the family togather.We thank you for family leadership.You vist all and showed love to all.The HOLY SPIRIT regards the person's in home,marriage,and family relationship as of the hightest importance. We thank GOD for you uncle benny enjoylife.
ReplyDeleteHi Benny!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a wonderful day! If I could bottle up the sunshine and perfect temps we are having here to you, I sure would. Even my doggies don't want to come inside.:0)Be blessed and hello to your 'babbling brook'!
Love,
Monica
Maybe a banana pudding will perk your appetite. Will bring you one this week-end. Thanks again for being my friend, and the steady hand that has tried to reform me! Hope you have a lot of good days. Love you. Georgia
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Its Jerry C. your Cat office mate. Keep positive and Peace be with you. Please do not hesitate to call if you need anthing. I try to call later this week to see if you feel like talking.
Hi Benny!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a fantastic day! I wish I could be there this week with Jo and Gearld. I know you guys will have a lot of fun. I am thinking of you and love you much!
Monica
I whispered in your ear today, "I love you and may God take care of you". I hope both you and God heard me. Georgia
ReplyDeleteHello Benny and Brenda,
ReplyDeleteThis is Dave and Phyllis Jenkins. We send our love, prayers and blessings. Benny we knew that you were a special man when Brenda married you. I ( Phyllis) grew up across the street from Brenda (Sue is what I call her).Brenda, I always admirred you. Do you remember when in Jr. High I purchased a blue dress...just like yours? Wow! You touched my life...way back then. :-) Dave and I married and moved to Ill. When we purchased our very home, you drove from Peoria to Wheaton for our house warming celebration. We were blessed by your attendance. You, Brenda and Ashley were our first guests to arrive. Then a few yrs later, we visited you in Peoria. Of course, you treated us like royalty.We still have photos from that special visit. Benny, you have always allowed the Love of Jesus to shine thru your smile, character and personality. Although, we now live in Texas, we have kept in touch via Christmas cards, family newsletters, parents, siblings and those rare but blessed times that we were in S'port together. Thanks for touching so many lives--even now. You're a great Role model and a wonderful Man of God. May God's Peace continue to be upon you.
Love and Blessings,
Phyllis and Dave Jenkins & family
Hey Brenda/Bennie,
ReplyDeleteI bring you greetings from Fayetteville, NC.
I don't know you a whole lot but enough to know that I can and I think about you frequently. We have a friend in common. His name is JESUS. You two are in my prayers daily. I have the two of you on the prayer list on Wednesday nights.
I am a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed and
operated on February 7, 2007. I had liver cancer. I just needed to share that.
I know that God is in your lives. I do remember that much about the two of you. He is truly the head of my life.
There is a special prayer that I say daily. Here it is:
God give us grace to accept with
SERENITY
the things that cannot be changed,
COURAGE
to change the things which should be changed,
and the
WISDOM
to distinguish the one from the other.
I love you both and let God continue to be in your lives.
Julia Olivian Graham