Thursday, April 30, 2009

"We Can Do Hard Things"

I write this blog on the morning of my 4th chemo session. I am not very excited about going in today but I am excited about the progress we are making. This past session was not as hard as the past ones, I had a really long spell of feeling good. I even ran 7 miles on Saturday and have been able to run almost everyday. I don't look forward to the time down again, but I pray that it will be short like the last one. As I was running I decided that I wanted to share a quote that from a nurse at the oncology office. She made this comment during my first round of chemo and when I had last 8 pounds- I wanted to hit her when she said it (no offense please!), now it has become somewhat of a theme for me as I go through all of this fun stuff. I hear many people who compare their problems with mine, and think that mine out weigh there problems. All I can think of when I hear this is how we ALL go through our personal hard times in our lives, and I really don't believe that one trial out weighs another, they ARE ALL HARD! I just believe that it is how we get through our trials that matters, and I know that "we can ALL do hard things"! We had a family home evening lesson by Kayla on monday night on trials. One of things she asked the family was why we have go through trials. One of the things that we decided was that unfortunately, but fortunately, we have to go through these tough times to appreciate the good times. We as a family understand that there will be hard times in our lives, so we need to take advantage of the good times, stay close as a family, and that "we (and you) can do hard things."
Posted by 'Mamma J' at 5:22 AM

8 comments:

  1. AlishaApril 30, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks for that wonderful thought! I really needed to hear that! I'm kind of freaky out about having another baby and I needed to hear that I can do this! Thanks Jeni for the inspiration!

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  2. jenApril 30, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Thank you for posting your thoughts, it was so great to see you this past weekend, you look fantastic!

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  3. AshleeApril 30, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Such an empowering motto. We can! You can! Good luck to you with round 4. We are praying for you.

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  4. CrazyBusyCallieApril 30, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Wow, did I need to hear that today. As I prepare myself for my up coming surgery and life style change, I am scared to death...I think I most of afraid of failure...but I know I can do hard things....one of my most favorite scriptures is Philipians 4:30, I can do all things through Christ which strengths me!!
    Good Luck today and you are in my prayers!!!

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  5. MaryApril 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM

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  6. MaryApril 30, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks Jen for your courage, faith, insight and your willingness to share with all of us. We love you and your darling family tons! (O:

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  7. YvetteMay 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Sounds crazy and I never thought this would come from me. But, after this is all done and this trial is finished. You'll be thankful for all of the things that Heavenly Father has taught you from this trial. I dont know that I'm necessarily thankful for trials as they're happening, and wouldnt want to go through them again, but I'm sure thankful for what they have taught me. I know I dont really understand all that you are going through, but I do think about you and will continue to pray for you. You breathe courage!

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  8. CelesteMay 3, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I hope you are feeling well. That is great you have been able to run so much. Hooray for you!!!! Good luck

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