This has been tough this week.  This is supposed to be my "good" week, but my mouth sores have been horrendous and my cough, congestion and sore throat are sticking around.  Wednesday and Thursday I couldn't eat anything that wouldn't go through a straw.  Feeling so awful, I was quite overwhelmed a couple of nights ago.  Sometimes I forget that praying for healing isn't the only answer.  As I cried and talked to Mat, the scripture that touched me deeply just after my diagnosis came to mind.

And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your shoulders, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.

And it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon [Kim] were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen [her] that [she] could bear [her] burdens with ease, and [she] did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.     -  Mosiah 24:14-15

Sometimes I forget that it's not about having the hard stuff removed from my life so it can be easier.  It's about trusting and relying on Heavenly Father to carry me and help me through the hard stuff.  Thanks to Esther and Diana for "lightening my burden" and bringing me over protein drinks and snack pudding, and Alli for bringing us dinner last night.  I received a care package from Wanda today.  She was one of my favorite mission companions in Germany and knows very well what will put a smile on my face.  CHOCOLATE!!  A box full of german chocolate and cookies.  As I remember it, we would buy and eat a Milke Sahnecreme everyday.  Good thing we did as much walking as we did!  You have all helped to brighten my week!  Thank you so much!   : )

Don't forget the party on Sunday!  Sunday marks the day that I am "officially" HALF WAY DONE with chemo.  We must party.  : )   If you can, bring an appetizer or dessert to share.  We're starting at 6:00 and will keep going until there are no more people here.  I can't wait!