Monday, May 12, 2014

Ready for War

Well Team Tough Cookie, it's time to get my game face on.  Thursday is the day my treatments will officially start.  My doctor prescribed 6 cycles of TC, which I will receive once every three weeks.  TC stands for Taxotere Cytoxan.  The medicine will be administered through my port.  In addition to the chemo, I will take a steroid pill that will prevent fluid retention and allergic reactions.  My oncologist says an added benefit is that the steroid should give me some energy.

Today I am in perfect peace.  I have received so much support from Team Tough Cookie.  Thanks to everyone who has blessed me and my family with your kind acts.  Keep the prayers going up.  This is when we'll need them most.

I especially want to thank my company, SCCI for being AWESOME!!!  They have blessed me with a refrigerator for my bedroom.  My colleagues have been generous and kind, always ready to do whatever I need to make this trying time smooth at work.  I am blessed beyond measure to work for a company who truly cares.

Also, this is a special note of love to my DIVAS and Princesses.  Let me tell you all, I knew my girls loved me, but they LOVE their Miss Markell, some even call me Mama Kell.  They have been praying y'all.  For the past few weeks, their FB posts, text messages, hugs, and phone calls have had my love tank overflowing. All my parents, please continue to remind them that I am going to be ok.  Hug them really tight for me whenever you see them get sad.  And don't hesitate to call me so I can reassure them that all is well.  I know this is tough for them.  Encourage them to think about the fun they've had during DIVAS sleepovers/outings/road trips and PIT Camp.   One weekend we'll bedazzle some tough cookie items!

I'll post regularly this week to keep you all in the loop.  Have a great week Team Tough Cookie.

Remember to stay tough, your situation is temporary!

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7 comments:

Unknown said...

We got this!!!!!

A Tough Cookie Chronicles said...

Yes we do!!!

30-Something said...

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91&version=KJV

Psalm 91 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Nikkie C. said...

In deed we got this twin!

A Tough Cookie Chronicles said...

Amen Rachel and Twin!!! He got this!!!

Unknown said...

Markell, when I'm in your presence, I see a strong black woman who can overcome anything. Cancer has nothing on the Favor that God has on your life. You have a lifetime to share your calling to all of us and those you have yet to meet. Beat this and rock the RED! #prayingcontinuously

A Tough Cookie Chronicles said...

Thanks Sis Matlock!!!

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