Promises Today

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Hi everyone,

Wow, what a slump that was! Yuck! It’s now been 7 days since my first chemo and now I’m finally up and about a bit. It’s been a struggle to sleep this week, but now I’m finally catching up. Mum came over this morning, encouraged me to get up off the sofa and take a trip out. I am so glad I did! We went wig shopping! Joy of all joys!

It was interesting to see all the different styles and colours available. I was holding it all together until they put one on me that was very similar to my old, usual-self hairstyle, at which point I broke down in tears. It’s amazing that hair can be such an emotional thing! I wasn’t expecting it to be honest. I’m a tough cookie, I can handle losing my hair….right? Hmmmm…. well, it wasn’t so easy to face that fact today. I have found a nice one but I won’t go and buy it until I actually start losing my hair. I will be using the cold cap the whole way through the chemo sessions, which can help, but you never know. Please pray that I don’t lose my hair….

On the way home I heard this song:

I was sure by now God you would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
that it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear your whisper through the rain,
I’m with you
and as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And i’ll praise you in this storm
and i will lift my hands
that you are who you are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
you hold in your hand
you never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
you heard my cry you raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find you
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear you whisper through the rain
I’m with you
and as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

God bless you, whatever your situation.
Much love,
Hayley
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A few Facebook updates:

Hayley Geurts slept well and feels stronger today.
19 March at 12:21

Hayley Geurts just had her first outing for a long while. Feel like a person again! Thanks Mum!!
19 March at 17:21

Hayley Geurts has had a crackin good day! Time with Mum, feeling more human, time with hubby, Lost becoming more weird by the minute, Thai curry, wigs, chocolate, huggles with my best boys and email messages from fab friends from around the world. God is so good!
20 March at 00:13

Hayley Geurts is up early with the boys so my marvellous hubby can have a lay in. Slept well except for one majorly bizarre dream that woke me up. Thanks for your continuing support in love and prayer.
20 March at 09:33

Hayley Geurts had Nandos for lunch with the 3 best blokes in the whole wide world!
20 March at 15:17

Hayley Geurts didn’t sleep very well last night. :o( Won’t be going to church but hoping to catch a mid morning nap so can go out for lunch.
21 March at 11:01

Hayley Geurts had a mid-morning sleep, so felt well enough to go for a pub lunch in the countryside (sat outside in the sunshine but next time – Grace Read – take a jacket!! ) then popped into a garden centre for some firewood and a hanging basket then Sainsbury’s for some yummy food!
21 March at 18:57