Busy week

   Tomorrow I go back to the hospital for a minor surgical procedure.  I will be having a permanent port placed. Also called a port-a-cath.  If you don't know what that is I will explain.  It is a device that will be implanted under the skin and it is used to administer all of my chemo and herceptin treatments. It is inserted into a large vein.  This will prevent me from having to have an IV and it will make it easier to have blood work/labs done.

(Here is a picture of a port-a-cath)

   I am scheduled Thursday to receive my first dose of chemo.  I'm not really sure what to expect as some people have almost no side effects and some people have debilitating side effects.  (Prayer for little to no side effects would be great!)  

   On another note I wanted to post a song that I just love.  No matter what I go through in life this song is so relevant. 

Desert Song

This is my prayer in the desert

When all that's within me feels dry

This is my prayer in my hunger and need

My God is a God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire

In weakness or trial or pain

There is a faith proved

Of more worth than gold

So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise

I will bring praise

No weapon formed against me shall remain

I will rejoice

I will declare

God is my victory and He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle

When triumph is still on it's way

I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ

So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life

In every season

You are still God

I have a reason to sing

I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest

When favor and providence flow

I know I'm filled to be emptied again

The seed I've recieved I will sow