Holding on to God's Promise ❤️

By Rashonna

2 min read

I am 46 years old, a mother of 3 and I also have 3 stepchildren. I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on February 25th of 2021. I had had serious back pain and was not able to walk. I thought it was Sciatica since I was diagnosed with that some 8 years prior. I did not imagine this in a million years. I am guilty of not going to the doctor for annual checkups, because I was too caught up in life’s other responsibilities, what a mistake on my behalf.

God saved me

I spent 27 days in the hospital, received 2 blood transfusions, 4 MRIs, a bone marrow biopsy, and 2 infusions for severe anemia and countless other tests. I was certainly near death, but I am so much better, God saved me and my purpose is yet to be revealed.

I am nervous, anxious, depressed, and extremely scared sometimes, but I have a wonderful support system of family, and close friends. Currently, I am on weekly shots of Velcade and Revlimid. I seem to be doing ok with treatments and I have 2 weeks left in my 4th round not achieving remission yet. I am a candidate for stem cell transplant now, so I will begin that process in 2-3 weeks. I would love to hear of anyone’s experience with stem cell transplant and recovery.

I want to live

I’m a believer in God and his promise to restore. We all are human and go to dark places with cancer, some days are really rough, my hair is thinning and coming out in some places, and I recently have not been eating too well, but that’s why I’ve decided to be strong in mind and reach out for help. I would love to talk to this community, you all seem like real fighters. I want to live and I want you to live too!

I still have an 8-year-old to raise and a husband who is not ready to live without me. I’ve asked and prayed to the Lord for this request for myself and to heal everyone in this community who has battled and those still fighting for the remission of cancer in the name of Jesus because he is able.

I pray for every one of you every day and the special doctors who chose to treat us. I also pray that the researchers find a cure for blood cancers because nothing is impossible with God’s help. Stay strong everyone and do not give up hope. I self-talk these words daily even when I doubt them.

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Katelynn Bauer Moderator & Contributor
Wow you've been through so much <inline-mention username="Rashonna" user-id="4185563"/> I am so inspired by your positive attitude. I think it's wonderful that you also are able to accept the bad days that come and allow them to. That was something I had to learn to be okay with, it took me some time. I'm glad that your health has gotten better, I hope and pray that you find yourself in remission soon. How are you doing today? Warm wishes, Katelynn (Team Member) 
1. rackeln Community Admin
 What a lovely picture 💜💜💜 So happy to have you as part of this community! Warmly, Rackel (Blood-Cancer.com Team Member)
Daniel Malito Moderator
<inline-mention username="Rashonna" user-id="4185563"/> I want to live. I remember saying that to myself when I was in the hospital when they didn't know what kind of cancer I had yet. I kept saying to myself, "I'm going to miss being alive." So I totally get it, and when I was given the incredible luck to be able to respond to the treatment I also made a promise to myself to change a few things for the better and I have kept the promise so far. Glad to see you are doing the same. Thanks for sharing, keep on keepin' on, DPM
1. Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
 YESSSS!!!! #CHAMP
2. Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Rashonna" user-id="4185563"/> 🥊 💥 🥊🎗💪🏾
Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Rashonna" user-id="4185563"/> So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. The journey will be a trying one take it from someone 13 years in. I would not have thought I'd make it to this but I have. I've still lived a flourishing life, though the ups and downs are there, you will get through this, as your family stays strong for you during this time. My motto of taking one day at a time. You got this! Wishing you the very best!
1. Dennis Golden Moderator
 Rashonna - A cancer diagnosis especially in the beginning is frightening and puts you and everyone close to you in an emotional tailspin. Having beaten blood cancer once and prostate cancer cancer 2 times I agree with Yolanda - take it a day at a time. It is so easy especially in the beginning of your journey to focus on the negatives. We all do. What I try to remember is that life is a combination of pain and joy. My motto is ... Never deny the pain of today and at the same time never deny the many joys and many tomorrows that are ahead. Life is lived to its fullest when we balance the positives and negatives.. Sounds like you already have a good hold on this . All the best Dennis(Blood-Cancer.com TEAM)
2. Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Rashonna" user-id="4185563"/> You're so very welcome. Wishing you the very best!
Amanda Brunson Moderator & Contributor
Amen and Amen 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 What is impossible with man is possible with God! Prayer changes things Matthew 18:20. I am Definitely standing in prayer with you. Worship and prayer is my weapon 🧡 I literally would/will/ continue to speak Bible verses every day when I was an active treatment and I still do it till this day. I speak verses that speak to my spirit. 🫂🫂🫂🫂 I anchor to his promises. HE does not lie and that’s what I hold on too.
Maria Valente Moderator
My daughter was eight when I was first diagnosed with CML. My son was 12. The fear of leaving them behind was mind numbing. Ten years later an I've seen both of them graduate. Hope, gratitude and faith. Listening to my body and trusting my instincts. We are so much stronger together. Thank you for being a part of our community, Rashonna. My heart is with you.
Ann Harper Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Rashonna" user-id="4185563"/> Finding out you have cancer is so difficult, especially when you have a family that needs you. Keep your faith and take it a day at a time. I wish you the best. Ann (Blood-Cancer.com Team Member)

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