Relentless Bummer
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The Castillo Family
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The Castillo Family
The cancer journey is long, hard, and often lonely.
These wounds—both of the body and the heart—heal slowly.
My mind plays tricks on me, anxiety always churning. Lately, it feels like it’s roaring.
I’m sorry I haven’t had a lot to say lately. I’m in the trenches, trying to keep my head above water, or whatever other coined phrase fits here. While at chemo infusion today, my mom challenged me to share anyway. I promised to share this journey with you. Things are hard.
My brother-in-law, Dan is a pastor, and he recently preached a sermon on when God’s answer is “no.” How to be thankful for that “no”. I’m pretty sure I sobbed through the entire thing from my couch. I encourage you to give it a listen—he even throws in a few good jokes. Here’s the link. https://youtu.be/UcUzTQP-6sk?si=0BA4P1UyxQFK7MXi
I’m not sure I am thankful yet, but I’m laying the current “no”—my longing for healing—at the altar. I keep placing it at Jesus’ feet. And while the answer right now feels like a firm, I’m trying to rest in God’s plan for what comes after. He knows what I need, what my boys need, and He already knows what comes next.
Prayer Requests
• For stamina.
This cancer journey isn’t a race; it’s a marathon. And we’re already so tired. Mentally and emotionally, I feel broken. I feel like a relentless bummer every time I update someone. Alex is overwhelmed and carrying so much on his plate. Things are hard.
• For me to stay healthy enough to receive chemo.
There have already been two times when I was too sick to get treatment. These delays are disheartening and add more weeks to the schedule. Right now, my last chemo is set for 12/1. Please pray that I can stay well and finish strong.
Thank you for sticking with us.
We love you all,
Elly
Comments
Tonya Gripentrog
Debbie Williams
Carol.gray927
Jane Allen
Praying continues 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕💕
Chara Brightly
Emily Haman
Cori Copeland
Monica Clark
Ann Hemken
Rita Lucy
Joseph Blaney
I am aware of the people around you (especially Sheri and Craig) who are covering you in love and prayers. How much peace that should bring! The answers come in the Lord's time. We know that he is kind and merciful. Stay strong.
Amanda Babarskis
Darce Cornog
Stuart fishman
The question continues in the circle of life why God provides to some yet others who are his children and lean on Him, go through deep struggles. We can only continue to trust His love for us and find peace and rest in that. Sometimes that’s all there is.
Know that we also continue to petition God our Father to keep you and Alex at peace knowing that He, the one who created you, and still to this day loves you in a perfect Agape type love. The He will bring a peace and healing to not only you but the whole family.
Lorna and I are here and stand with you and Alex. Along side and ready to provide what’s needed to help offset in areas where we can bring some comfort.
Love Stuart
Karen Dzibinski
Loni Schultz