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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

"His Strength"

I knew today would be a big day to find out the results from all of the test ran last week.  As I was driving to Highlands for the appointment, I told God that no matter the news, I would still praise Him.  Tony, Jordan and David met me there.  The doctor came in and didn't seem too concerned or surprised with the findings on the CT/PET scan.  Here is the news I received:

I found out the pain in my back for the past several weeks is due to cancer in my bones.  They started me on an IV drug today called Zometa to help strengthen my bones, then in a few weeks I will have radiation to target the cancer in my bones.  I also have a potential spot on my liver and spots on my chest, leg and lungs.  The lymph nodes in my abdomen have increased as well.   Since I haven't had chemo for the past 3 weeks and knowing that I have genetic mutation tumors (growing rapidly) my doctor didn't seemed surprised, but was grateful that we have a plan ahead of us with the new clinical trial targeted drug.  For some reason, I'm at peace with the news given to me today.  I know God wasn't surprised with any of it and is already sovereign over all my days.  I know this peace wouldn't be possible if it wasn't coming from knowing Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior and that my eternity will be forever with Him.  I would rather have cancer and know my eternal destination than to be healthy and not know where my eternity will end up.  Some may wonder how I can be sure of my eternal destiny and one of the greatest verses in the Bible says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."  John 3:16.  

I am so grateful that I'm not alone in this journey and God has placed so many wonderful people in my path.  I believe another new chapter began in my life today.  Many people are praying for me and I'm okay with whatever the outcome is for my life, but I ask for prayer for my family.  My husband and children see me everyday and feel helpless sometimes on what they can do, but I pray God will continue to give them the grace and strength He continues to give me.  Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

Thank you Gabardi family for my beautiful flowers that were sent today.   



I've had many people send me the following song this week and decided to post it on my blog.  I John 5:4-5 "For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world.  And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith.  Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?"  It doesn't matter how bad the news may be in our lives, if we keep our focus on Jesus and trust Him to save us, we can overcome anything with Him on our side! 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut8W3V0B9MY

"Today is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it."




19 comments:

  1. Janet
    I'm so sorry for the news you received.
    I am thankful for the clinical trial you are beginning and that all the details have worked out.
    I will never cease to be amazed at your absolute faith and strength. I know God is so pleased with you and your amazing testimony.

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  2. His mercies are new every morning. May he continue to bless and strengthen your faith and love for him, and may he give you the energy and enthusiasm to continue this fight. You are an encouragement and a blessing to strangers who read your blog (me), so I know that your face-to-face loved ones must be even more blessed and encouraged as they walk beside you.

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  3. You are so precious and I am always in awe of your attitude. I know it's probably not easy to be positive all the time, but you are showing great faith to trust God in all circumstances.
    May He grant your comfort from your pain today, wisdom for your next steps and peace for you and your family.

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  4. I am so sorry about this news. You are such a shining testimony of our Lord and Savior! I am praying for you and your family!

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  5. I love that song! I will certainly think of you every time it plays on my iPad. Prayers continue for you and your sweet family. Specifically I will pray 2 Corinthians 1.8-9 that when enduring beyond our ability we will rely completely on God because he promises to never leave us. He does what he says he will do. Believing God.

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  6. Janet,

    I am still praying for you in Texas! I am asking the Lord for complete healing for you. For with Him all things are possible!

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  7. So sad about the news you and yours received yesterday. Know that so many are praying for you on this journey. I'm praying for complete healing Janet!

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  8. Praying for a complete healing! We serve a wonderful God! Always thinking of you!

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  9. Janet - So sorry to hear your news but so blessed to read your testimony. Stay strong and keep fighting. You and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for your beautiful witness.

    Susan in Indiana

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  10. You are a wonderful testimony for our Lord. God is blessing me through you, and he will bless you eternally. Prayers to you and your family.

    Kate in Austin

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  11. Precious Janet. You are such a testimony to our Lord. Praying God will give you strength and provide healing. He loves you more than you can imagine..

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  12. I am praying for you.

    "...I will be your God throughout your lifetime...I will carry you, I will bear you and I will deliver you." Isaiah 46:4

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  13. God is using you - never doubt. Just blogging and sharing - you are testifying. Revelations says we will overcome by "the word of our testimony." Praying for you now!

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  14. Praying for you Janet. That your strength and spirit will continue to grow and shine! You are such a light in this dark world.

    Praying for your lovely family as they are walking this journey with you.

    Blessings

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  15. I am just a blog stalker who has never commented :). I am amazed by your faith every. single. time. I read your blog!! You are such an amazing testimony of the way Jesus can carry us through even the roughest storms in life!! I love the way you are always focused on ministering to others...even now, more concerned with your family than yourself. Praying for you, boldly praying for healing & praying for your family who I know is so precious to you. Love from Texas!!

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  16. I will continue to pray for you, your family, your doctors each day. You are amazing in your faith and I know god is using you to reach others during this journey.Praying in KY.

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  17. Your attitude and grace amazes me.....You are an inspiration

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  18. Janet, I found your blog through Kelly's Korner, and I have followed your journey because your words of faith have encouraged me so much. I pray for you and your family as you follow this path. Years ago, I wrote this scripture on a card and now I think of you when I read it: "I saw the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body will also live in hope, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence." Psalms 16: 8-11 You demonstrate that hope and joy every time you post. Please know that you are teaching us all lifetime lessons, and you are glorifying God every day. I am praying for your complete healing--what a great glory to God that will be! With love from Texas, Stefanni

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