The Good, the Best, and “the Bestest” – – (October 3, 2020)

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Hello family and friends:


The good news is that round 2 of chemotherapy is now behind me and I have about 2 weeks “off” before we possibly start Round 3. By God’s grace, I have been feeling pretty good with just a bit of nausea and fatigue. The lab reports have come back pretty stable and my platelet count, though on the low side, actually increased slightly between the first and second administration of round 2. Thank you for your prayers! That qualified me to get all of round 2 but at a modified (20% less) level — which has greatly helped me physically with recuperation.

The best news is that my body seems to be continuing to respond to treatment. My energy is up and I am feeling better than I have in months. I still get tired and need to “listen” to my body, but I can feel the difference.

I will have scans this next Saturday October 10th to see how my body is responding to treatment. Prayers are greatly appreciated. This will determine if I will continue with the round 3 treatment (scheduled for October 12th) or if perhaps the cancer is under control and thus I would get a bit more of a break from treatment. I am leaving all these details in God’s hands. Please pray God’s best for me. is that my body seems to be continuing to respond to treatment.

The bestest news (and yes, I know that is not a real word) 😊, is that 41 years ago at the end of August 1980 at a time in my life when all was dark and without hope I cried out to God and asked that if He was real to come into my life and show me. Well God showed up and – ever so slowly and gently – showed me what it meant to live this life with Him. God has carried me through a lot of things but this cancer journey has drawn me even closer to Him. If you do not know God as your personal Savior then I encourage you to cry out to Him and ask Him to show Himself to you. He will show you truth and teach you through His Word what it means to walk with Him. If you have never read the Scriptures the Book of John in the New Testament is a great place to start to learn about who Jesus is. Let me know if I can help you in any way. I know that when I leave this world I will be in Heaven with my Savior. I want you to be there with me!

A favorite Scripture from 1 John 5:11-12 encourages me: “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

Love and Blessings,


Debbie (with Patrick, too:-)

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13 thoughts on “The Good, the Best, and “the Bestest” – – (October 3, 2020)”

    1. Beautiful message Debbie. Your posts are so lovely and inspiring. I am praising our Dear Lord for helping you feel better. Your testimony is also spot on. We have to have a personal relationship with Our Heavenly Father and God. What would we do without all His mercies, Grace and guidance? You are such a blessing Debbie. Love, Peggy

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  2. You are ‘right on’, Debbie. The bestest news is the good news!
    And you have plenty to praise the Lord for in regard to your treatments, too.
    You ‘sound’ better — in better spirits — than some earlier posts. It is understandable, but also an indicator of improved / healthy mental state.
    Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!
    I am thankful that we do not need worry about the outcome — Christ has that in hand! Amen?!
    Charles

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  3. I am so happy to hear this news. I pray you and the doctors will continue to see progress in your battle against this cancer. May you be encouraged as you and Patrick continue to trust our loving Lord and Savior. Your lives are a witness to many. Love, Karen

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  5. Dear Debbie & Patrick,
    This is such WONDERFUL news, and we rejoice with you and your family and many friends. You are right…God has the Best Plan! So grateful for the lift in your body and spirit! I think again of the testimony you have had through this journey…and think of the song…”All The Way My Savior Leads Me”! It describes so much how He cares for us and carries us through, and how He is doing that for you!
    Warmly, Jim & Becky Hamilton

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  7. What wonderful news for you two!!! Thank you for sharing with us. It is such a privilege to pray for you, and we appreciate knowing the answers to those prayers. May God continue to love, bless, be with, and comfort you at all times. And may your love for Him increase every minute.

    Yours in Christ, Trythena Bandy

    On Sat, Oct 3, 2020, 4:05 PM Debbie O’Connor’s Journey wrote:

    > Debbie O’Connor posted: ” Hello family and friends: The good news is that > round 2 of chemotherapy is now behind me and I have about 2 weeks “off” > before we possibly start Round 3. By God’s grace, I have been feeling > pretty good with just a bit of nausea and fatigue. The lab re” >

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