Treatments are over and I feel great!

This update is much overdue!! I have to apologize for waiting so long to update my blog. After radiation was finished in October I was exhausted. Since then I feel like I have been playing “catch-up” trying to complete everything that was pushed to the side due to lack of energy.

Radiation ended well with no major problems and no terrible radiation burns. I’m now on the regiment of taking Tamoxifen for the next five years. Thankfully this is just a daily pill with hot flashes being the most annoying aspect of the medication.

I also have four months worth of hair that has grown back! I gave up the scarves and wig on October 31; how appropriate. It was very strange to be out in public with such little hair but it actually felt liberating. Philip was concerned that I forgot to cover my head and Elizabeth was concerned people would laugh and think I was a boy. Both kids have adjusted well and Elizabeth's only question now is when my hair will be long again. At the rate my hair is growing it will be a long time!

Thank you for your love and prayers over these past several months. Your encouraging words and cards were a source of strength and helped our entire family as we faced each new bump in the road of this journey. God was faithful in providing all of our needs during those times and continues to do so!

Our prayer for you as you prepare to celebrate Christmas is that your hearts and minds will be focused on the true gift, Jesus, who came to offer us the most precious gift of all, salvation through His shed blood on the cross.

Have a wonderful Christmas!

With much thanks and love,

Kelly, Daniel, Philip & Elizabeth

Psalm 66:8-10

Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; he has preserved our lives and kept our feet from slipping. For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.

Radiation and Peach Fuzz

I apologize for not providing an update for over a month. Philip started 1^st grade on August 19, I started radiation on August 20, Elizabeth started preschool on September 9 and it has been full-steam ahead since then. We even threw in a mild case of pneumonia the last week of August for Philip that provided added excitement to the beginning of the school year. We have been adjusting to full day school and homework assignments for Philip, 3 mornings a week of preschool for Elizabeth, and 5 mornings a week of radiation for me. All these activities along with Dan’s commute to Chicago make for very long exhausting days.

I’m now more than 2/3 of the way through my radiation treatments; I only have 10 more treatments to go! So far the treatments have gone well. The radiation “sun” burn appeared a week ago Tuesday but hasn’t yet given me any trouble. Due to my skin burning the doctor adjusted my treatment schedule so that today I began the five days of radiation that targets the location of the tumor instead of doing this at the end of the series of treatments. Hopefully this change will give my skin a little bit of time to heal so the burn doesn’t become severe.

My last day of radiation is scheduled for October 8 when I will also meet with the Oncologist to discuss taking Tamoxifen for the next 5 years. Thankfully the hormone therapy treatment requires swallowing a tablet and not having to drive to the hospital every day.

The last week of August my hair started to grow back. At first I thought it was going to be completely white but after a couple of weeks it started looking darker and I am happy to say that most of it is surprisingly dark. The kids call my hair “peach fuzz” and although it is still very short I am thankful that it is growing. I do have about a dozen gray hairs that held on for dear life during chemo which I eventually need to trim. What a journey this has been!

Through all this the Lord has continued to give us strength. We are thankful for all that He has provided. We are thankful for all of you and the way you have encouraged us as we have walked this path. We look forward to what the Lord has planned for us in the days ahead. To Him be the glory!

Love,

Kelly

Radiation Schedule

I will begin radiation therapy Thursday, August 20. I will have a total of 33 treatments which are scheduled through October 7.

The journey continues!

Love,

Kelly

Finished With Chemo and Heading Into Radiation

I finished chemo on 7/22; what a relief to have that behind me! The only lingering symptoms of the chemotherapy are hot flashes and fatigue. This past Monday I met with the radiation oncologist and had a CAT scan that is used to located the treatment fields. I will go back on this coming Monday, 8/17, for a “dress rehearsal” appointment at which time I will schedule my radiation appointments for the next six weeks, five days a week. The plan right now is to wait until after the 19th to start the treatments since that is the first day of school.

It is hard to believe that five months have flown by since my diagnosis! We are praising the Lord for the strength He has provided our family during this time and thanking Him for you and your prayers.

Love,

Kelly

3 Down and 1 to Go!

My 3rd chemo treatment, almost three weeks ago, went well and without an allergic reaction. The nurse I had that day looked at my veins and immediately asked an IV nurse to set me up with the IV; even the IV nurse had difficulty sticking me and had to resort to placing it in the underside of my arm (I think I prefer the top of the hand…). The major problems that I have been experiencing from the chemo are heartburn and fatigue. Medicine somewhat takes the edge off the heartburn but it seems like everything I eat and drink causes it. Thankfully eight days after chemo I start to feel better and by day 9 I’m able to eat and drink again without any trouble.

I've had two good weeks now in preparation for this last treatment. What a relief to know that this Wednesday the 22nd is the last one! Like the title of the blog, this whole experience with all the good, the bad and the ugly aspects, hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. The Lord continues to sustain us as a family and we continue to trust Him with the future as we start to prepare for radiation treatments in the upcoming weeks.

My hair loss experience has been interesting. After having my hair buzzed I haven’t lost any more hair; it is actually growing. The kids are very excited to see that my hair is getting longer; although it still looks like a buzz cut, just longer hairs sticking straight up. I have also become aware of my ancestral gray hair genes…I have a feeling that when my hair grows back completely I will be more gray than I was before I lost it. Like my doctor stated, "sometimes hair comes in straight, curly, darker, lighter/whiter or whatever color you want." Not sure what it will end up looking like but I may end up choosing "whatever color you want."

As our cancer journey continues we look forward to closing the door on chemotherapy and moving forward. We aren't sure what the Lord has in store for us down the road but we are thankful that He has a plan, He is in control, that He loves us and He will continue to make us stronger in our faith as we put our complete trust in Him.

We are thankful for all of you, our family, friends and people whom we have never met who have supported us with their prayers and their love during this time. You have been a wonderful source of encouragement and we are thankful for you!

Love,

Kelly

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4

Going, going, almost gone!

The past couple of weeks have been eventful around here. Two weeks ago my hair starting falling out. What a crazy phenomenon! After six days of my hair coming out in clumps I went and had my remaining hair shaved off. As much as I dreaded having my head shaved it was such a relief to have it done. It was actually more disturbing and a huge pain having my hair coming out in clumps then having it shaved. Never in my life would I have thought that I’d have cancer but even more so that I would lose my hair and have it shaved off. It is strange to pass a mirror and not recognize myself but overall it hasn’t been as bad as I thought it would be.

The kids have adjusted fairly well to me not having all my hair. The day I had my head shaved I was fitted for a wig. They were both curious about the wig but more so about my “bald spot.” Once they saw me without the wig they wanted me to put it back on. Since then they have gotten better about me going without my head covered. Elizabeth prefers that I cover my head because it makes her sad but overall the kids have accepted it and understand that the loss of my hair is a result of the chemo working which is a good thing.

Last week I had my second chemo treatment. Before starting the chemo they increased the steroid and gave me Benadryl to prevent another allergic reaction. The session started with the nurse blowing out my vein (“oops! I just blew a vein, I’m having a bad day”) and I did have a slight reaction to the chemo again but it was mild and lasted for a short time. This time around I have been more tired but I haven’t had the bone achiness and headaches. I am half way through my treatments and feeling much better today.

God is good and continues to strengthen us as a family! Thank you supporting us through your prayers and love during this time!

Kelly

One down, three to go!

The first chemo treatment wasn’t exactly what I expected…  We arrived at the Kellogg Cancer Center on Wednesday morning for my 9:30 a.m. appointment, first meeting with the oncologist and then heading to the main therapy room where there were about 5 other patients receiving chemo.  There the nurse began by opening my vein with saline and then started the IV steroid that helps prevent fluid retention and supposedly helps reduce the chance of an allergic reaction from the chemo.  Before starting the first chemo medication they had us move to an available private room.  The nurse who was setting up the chemo medicine said she would stay in the room for the first 15 minutes since some people have reactions to the chemo and that I should keep her informed on how I was feeling.  Not too long after the chemo started I began getting a heart burn feeling deep in my stomach that then became a pressure that gradually rose up to my sternum and then into my lungs, cutting my lung capacity in half.  I turned to the nurse and told her I was having a reaction and she quickly notified the pharmacists to come with their bag of meds in hand.  After receiving Benadryl and some other medication I was fine and the reaction was over quickly.  Due to the reaction we had to wait awhile before starting the chemo drip again but thankfully there were no additional problems.  The Benadryl really knocked me out so I slept until they started the second chemo med.  Initially we should have been there until around 12:30 p.m. but when it was all said and done we left around 2:15 p.m.  Just a little excitement for my first session!  Supposedly this won’t happen again…

Overall it hasn’t been a terrible experience.  Thankfully I haven’t been nauseous, just a “pit” in my stomach from probably a number of things; chemo, medications, food, etc.  The Neulasta shot I received on Thursday that boosts my white blood cell count has caused the expected bone pain so my body aches but it isn’t unbearable.  Throughout today I haven’t felt 100% but I am feeling a lot better this evening; just wiped out more than anything.  To sum up the whole chemo experience so far I would have to say it is like having the flu but without the major stomach issues.  

A week ago I finally went and got my hair cut to chin length and picked out a wig; both new experiences for all of us.  When I arrived home from Chemo on Wednesday the kids were curious to see what I looked like.  They thought that my hair would fall out right away so they both wondered if I was wearing my real hair or a wig.  They are both trying to get their minds around this whole cancer diagnosis and treatment with their limited knowledge but they are doing well. 

Last year at this time when I had my hip replacement surgery both kids were wondering if they would have to get a new hip some day, this time around Elizabeth has been asking if she will lose her hair when she gets big.  Both kids also want to know what day/date my hair will fall out; if I only knew :o).  Elizabeth has told me a few times that she is excited that my hair is going to fall out and that it will be fun.  I guess we will have to figure out a way to make the process fun for at least her :o).  With the grace and strength of our Lord we will face these new challenges with lots of laughter! 

Thank you for your prayers!  God is good and continues to provide strength and peace as we trust Him for each day! 

Love,

Kelly

 

Chemo Line-Up

This past Friday I found out the course and schedule for my chemotherapy treatments.  I will have a total of four Taxotere & Cytoxan chemo treatments, one treatment every three weeks. This schedule is much better than I imagined it would be and will take us almost through the end of July. 

My first chemo treatment will be on Wednesday, May 20 and then each treatment will take place three weeks from that date (June 10, July 1 and July 22).  The day after each treatment I need to go back to the hospital for a Neulasta shot which helps reduce the risk of infection due to the chemotherapy decreasing the number of white blood cells.  In the middle of the three week break between treatments I will need to have a blood test to check my white blood cell count.

We met with the Oncology nurse yesterday afternoon and received our chemo manual along with six different prescriptions to be filled and instructions on how and when to take all of them.  There seems to be a pill to take for many of the potential side effects that I may experience.  Before the weekend ends my plan is to fill the prescriptions, read the manual and get a short hair cut. 

We haven’t talked to the kids about me losing my hair but we need to begin the process in the next couple of days (I’m getting my hair cut on Friday but won’t start losing my hair until day 15 – 22 after chemo starts).  Today Philip saw me looking at the salon website where I will be going to get my hair cut and checking out their wigs.  He asked me if I was going to buy a wig (yes was a sufficient answer) and when I asked if I should get one Elizabeth responded that I should get a pink one.  This will be a new experience for us all! 

Yesterday was the one year anniversary for my hip replacement surgery.  It is hard to believe that a year ago I was in the hospital recovering from that surgery and now I’m preparing for chemo.  I anticipate that although inconvenient, chemotherapy won’t even begin to compare to the pain (literal and figurative) of hip surgery and recovery…and to think I was planning on having my other hip replaced this spring.  We are praising the Lord that He has a perfect plan for us and that He knows what is best at this time! For some reason He wants us to walk down the cancer path this year instead of receiving a new hip; we will continue to walk in His way and trust Him.  Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”

We are all doing well.  We are just waiting for the process to start and for the time to pass quickly.  Thank you for your prayers!  

Just What We Expected

Dan and I met with the oncologist yesterday afternoon.  We both came away very comfortable with him and his care.  One of the first things he said when he came into the room was “the thing you need to remember is that you are going to be fine.”  That statement was definitely encouraging to hear but we already truly believe that I will be fine since our Father is the Great Physician! 

Bottom line is that due to my age and the grade of cancer his recommendation is to have chemotherapy.  He said that if I was his daughter this is the type of treatment he would encourage.  This was no surprise since my surgeon mentioned this would probably be the case.  Today was just a confirmation of what we had expected to hear and the treatment we have been prepared to accept.  We will be meeting with the oncologist on 5/8 to discuss treatment in more detail.  If this is what it will take to eliminate the cancer then “bring it on”! 

So we are moving forward and trusting the Lord to give the oncologist wisdom in providing the best treatment and for strength for the days ahead.  Once again the Lord has blessed us with another good doctor!  As we were leaving the doctor’s office I went to shake his hand but instead he gave me a hug and again said “you are going to be fine.”

Thank you for your prayers as we face another phase of this journey with cancer and all the side effects that will come with chemo.  Not sure how prepared I am for losing my hair but I am thankful that the Lord will give me strength through this time and I am thankful for a loving supportive husband, children who provide continuous opportunities for laughter and for all of you who are upholding us in prayer.  

Also, in the past couple of weeks I have received news that my Uncle Bob and Uncle Clint are fighting cancer and also Steve who follows my blog is really struggling with his cancer.  Please pray for them as they battle cancer, that the Lord would encourage them, strengthen them and that He would be glorified. 

Love,

Kelly

Great News!

The surgeon called today and said the pathology report looked good and all the cancer cells are gone!  We are praising the Lord for a good report and that I don't have to return for more surgery!!  The next step in this process is to meet with the oncologist on 4/22.  Thank you for your continued prayers!

Kelly is home and resting

Kelly is home and resting after this morning's surgery.  We'll know Tuesday/Wednesday whether they've removed the rest of the cancer.

We thank God for His ever-present grace.

Dan

Just when you think you know what is going to happen…

First on a lighter note…Philip finally lost his first tooth yesterday, just 13 days shy of his 6^th birthday!  To say he was excited just doesn’t cut it; he was delighted, jumping for joy and couldn’t get the smile off his face!  The tooth had been very loose, especially yesterday as it hung by a thread, but he had been unwilling to touch it and wouldn’t allow us to touch it either.  I guess after refusing to eat for almost 22 hours and having the tooth flapping around in his mouth he decided it was time to remove it.  I was shocked when he handed the tooth to me; he actually pulled it out himself.  All the fear that had been built up in him for so long was gone in a moment and with no pain; hopefully he will remember this experience for the next tooth.  Hopefully Elizabeth has taken note of Philip’s experience and her first loose tooth won’t be as dramatic.

We continue to place our fears in the hands of our Father as we face Friday and the treatments to come.  I’m scheduled for surgery this Friday, April 3 at 8:30 a.m. for a re-excision lumpectomy.  It is my understanding now that I will be put under for this procedure but not as deeply as I was for the first surgery (I hope that translates to “less grogginess”).  We are praying that the surgeon is able to remove the remaining cancer so we don’t have to go back for any additional surgeries.  Our understanding is that they won’t do this procedure more than 3 times, after that a mastectomy is the only option.

We met with the surgeon on Monday.  He said that due to my age and the type of cancer, high nuclear grade, that it is possible the oncologist will want me to have chemotherapy before radiation.  We are thankful that the cancer wasn’t found in the lymph nodes which normally means no chemo (that was the explanation at our first consultation) but our celebration of "no chemo needed" may have been premature.  We are thankful the Lord knows what treatment I will face and we will continue to trust Him with the details.  As soon as I find out the official type of treatment I will let you know.  The surgeon has also strongly encouraged genetic testing to make sure I don’t have one of the BRCA genes which would put me at greater risk of having ovarian and other cancers.  We have this appointment scheduled for May. 

For now we are just taking one day at a time and placing our every need at the feet of Jesus.  He is walking this path with us leading us the entire way.  Nothing is a mystery to Him!  It is a comfort to know He is in control, He knows what lies ahead and He will not give us more than we can handle. 

It is also a comfort and encouragement to know that so many family, friends and people whom we have never met are lifting us up in prayer to the throne of Jesus.  Thank you for your love and concern for us!  We love you and thank God for all of you!  To Him be the glory for what great things He has done, is doing and will do!

2 Corinthians 1:11

You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.

Thank you for praying!

We are thanking and praising the Lord the pathology reports came back with the lymph nodes showing no cancer!  The surgeon said the lump was small at 7mm.  The pathology reports did show that the lump has non-invasive cancer cells in the margin of tissue around it so I am tentatively scheduled (waiting for an exact time) for next Friday, April 3, to have additional surgery to remove the remaining cancer.  The surgeon said this surgery won’t require general anesthetic; all I care is that I don’t feel it :o).  Before this next surgery we will be meeting with the surgeon on Monday, March 30, for a follow-up appointment to discuss treatment and to get scheduled with a medical oncologist.  I am assuming that the medical oncologist will be the one to dictate the radiation schedule but we will see.

There is much to be thankful for!  I am so thankful that the Lord cares for me!  He knew that we would be facing this cancer and He has been preparing each step we have walked before the diagnosis and now as we walk through it.  We are thankful that He is in control and He knows what is best at this time.  The prognosis could be dim but the Lord has allowed it to be brighter than we feared.  Our desire is to allow His light to shine through us during this time, so that He will receive all the glory and others will come to know Him. 

Thank you for supporting us in prayer! 

Romans 8:35-39

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Like the blog title states: “Not as bad as I thought”

Thank you all for your prayers!  Your prayers were definitely felt and were a great encouragement as we faced what is new unchartered territory for us.  I’m feeling better than expected and we are praising the Lord for the initial report that shows no cancer in the lymph nodes!  We are still amazed and blessed how the Lord orchestrated every detail to bring everything together in a week’s time.  As one of the technicians told us, it was unusual that we were able to get everything done in a week.  It is quite obvious that our Father was working out the details!!

Friday ended up being a very long day; we were at the hospital at 9am and left around 8pm to head home.  Each procedure leading up to surgery went well.  It was around 2pm when they started prepping me for surgery and probably around 4pm when I was returned to my outpatient room to recover.

As Dan waited for me to come out of surgery my surgeon came and spoke with him.  He said that everything went well and that there was no cancer in the initial testing of the lymph nodes.  This is a huge answer to prayer and we trust the Lord that the pathology reports show this too.  As an interesting side note; you always wonder if you have been directed to a good doctor; you obviously trust the Lord to place you in the hands of the best doctor.  When my surgeon came to see Dan there was another man in the waiting room whom the surgeon interacted with on a professional level.  After he left the room this man told Dan that my surgeon is one of the nicest doctors and that doctors send their family members to this surgeon.  Just another confirmation among the many from this past week that we are in the right medical hands, although we already know we are in the greatest Physician’s hands of all, our Lord and Savior. 

It took me almost 4 hours to recover enough from the anesthetic to be allowed to go home.  I wasn’t fully awake but it was a blessing to finally get home to give hugs and kisses to the kids before they headed to bed. 

What I am experiencing from the surgery is more discomfort than pain.  I think all the tape that was stuck on me was more uncomfortable than the incisions and stitches themselves.  The discomfort I’m feeling is more like pulled muscles from trying to lift too much weight.  Like the surgeon said, this surgery would be nothing like my hip surgery and it wasn’t. 

We are praising the Lord for a successful surgery and a good report.  I am scheduled to meet with the surgeon on March 30 when we will discuss treatment and all that goes along with that.  I will keep you posted on what the next steps are.

Thanks again for your love and prayers!

Kelly's Home and resting

Kelly is home and resting after this afternoon's surgery.  Initial results indicate she will not need chemo therapy.

We thank God for His ever-present grace.

Dan

Now that was fast!

We received the results of the MRI yesterday morning.  We are very encouraged that it appears that the cancer is only located in and around the area of the tumor and the lymph nodes look fine. This morning I received the results of my thyroid test; the thyroid is slightly underactive which is the result we have wanted to be heading towards since having the radioactive iodine treatment in November.  The surgeon called my endocrinologist this afternoon and was given the OK on the thyroid in order to proceed with surgery.  I was shocked when the surgeon asked if I would like to try to get on the schedule for surgery tomorrow morning (Friday, 3/20/09) or wait until next Friday (3/27/09).  The sooner the better for me, let's get it done tomorrow!  I just want this cancer removed as soon as possible!

This week has been a whirlwind for us with our first consultation with the surgeon on Monday, the MRI on Tuesday, the MRI results yesterday, the thyroid results today and now surgery tomorrow. The morning will start at 8:45 a.m. with an appointment with Nuclear Medicine, then on to Mammography and finally to surgery at 1:00 p.m.  

Thank you for your prayers as we take another step towards battling this cancer.  We will let you know how things go.

Lamentations 3:21-23 "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

Didn't Realize Turning 40 Would Be This Stressful

It is hard to believe that I've finally turned 40.  Growing up I thought many long awaited milestones would never come: like turning 16 and getting my license, heading to college, getting a dream job (that never came until I became a mother!), marrying the man of my dreams and starting a family. Turning 40 has never been one of my long awaited milestones but it also hasn't been a dreaded event until now.  God has always been so good and faithful through the good times and the stormy times and there is no reason to expect anything differently in 2009!

We thought that 2008 was busy and "exciting" with my successful hip replacement surgery and having my thyroid radiated to reverse the affects of my Graves Disease.  Both of these health issues have been more of an annoyance than a serious concern.  As I have turned 40 we face another year of more "excitement" but with a little more seriousness and urgency.

In early February I discovered what I thought might be a lump in my breast and in mid February I went to have it checked out.  At the time the doctor thought it might be connective tissue but along with the already scheduled mammogram he ordered a diagnostic ultrasound.  The mammogram and ultrasound showed the lump to be suspicious so I had a needle biopsy on Wednesday, 3/11/09.  On Friday, 3/13/09 I received a call from my doctor with the results and the dreaded news that the lump is malignant.  This was obviously our worst fear and the worst day in my opinion to receive the news; it was Dan’s 40^th birthday.  It will definitely be a birthday to remember!  We are resting in the Lord knowing that His timing is perfect and His strength and grace is sufficient for today and the days ahead.  Our complete trust is in Him!

This past Monday, 3/16/09, we met with the surgeon for the first time and we were really impressed with him, especially his willingness to answer to questions.  After our meeting with him we weren't even out the door and he was already on the phone trying to gather some answers to a few questions that we had.  It was a relief to receive a little more information so we aren't completely in the dark on the diagnosis and future treatment.  The surgeon referred to the tumor as small and that I have both invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in-situ which means the tumor developed in the milk duct and has now spread outside the duct.

Yesterday, Tuesday, 3/17/09, I had my MRI to determine if the cancer has spread anywhere else.  We were supposed to get the results in the afternoon by 4pm but the MRI hadn't been read yet (they are only read on Tuesdays and Fridays).  The surgeon called and stated that one of the people who reads the MRIs is a friend of his and he was going to ask him to read mine in the morning so we could get the results and start moving forward.  I received a call this morning (Wednesday) from the surgeon and the MRI showed that the cancer is only located where the tumor is and that the lymph nodes looked fine.  We are praising the Lord for a good report today, a good doctor and one with connections!  We are now waiting for my thyroid labs to come back so that we can determine how it is functioning before I can schedule surgery.

Even though this past weekend was a roller coaster of emotions for me as I was trying to get my mind around this diagnosis I thank the Lord for the blessings He brought my way.  The many prayers for our family from family, friends and people I have never met have been a source of encouragement and strength to us at this time.  God is gracious in the good and the bad times.  We will choose to rest in him and trust him for each new day!  Although we are not looking forward to this process and would never have chosen this illness we do look forward to what the Lord has in store for us in the future.  

Psalm 18:30

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him." 

Psalm 9:1-2

“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.  I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.”