The True Scratch that Satisfies

I spend my entire day looking for ways to scratch. You wouldn't believe the items I've found that can temporarily relieve my itching. Brake pedals are great. While at a stop sign, place the souls of your feet on either corner of the pedal and scratch away. Pill Bottles make good scratches. The bottom of them. You know those foot rests found under desks? Turn it over and you have a variety of surfaces to scratch with. Tongue Depressors work well and you can be discreet when scratching your back. Credit cards, my ASH state badge, any plastic piece is great for scrapping off dead skin and relieves the itch... temporarily. Our conference room at work has a great edge on one of the legs, but when I start rubbing my feet on it, it's a little, how do we say?, disconcerting to have all your co-workers turn and eye you. Pens, letter openers, knives (the ones at fancy restaurants work best because they are heavier and longer), brushes, I've tried them all. Does it do any good? Only when I'm scratching. As soon as I stop, then the itch comes back and sometimes, pain depending on what I grabbed! It seems to me someone very wise once said: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Or I like how The Message puts it... 33 Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. So, do you think maybe, just maybe, if I spent as much time seeking the Kingdom of God as I do seeking something to scratch with, my true itch would truly be satisfied?

Weekly Update on my MF week of july 4th

I have been admonished by an unnamed source (but her name rhymes with 2 check) that I should give you all weekly updates. So here goes... feel free to delete! I continue to see improvement in my skin. Especially my feet... I have real skin under all whatever it that stuff was like Fred Flinstone feet?! If I could/would quit scratching I might really be amazed at the difference in my skin. I continue to itch, and I'm very dry and flaky. Why just this morning alone, I could have filled a 5 lb. flour bag with dead skin (I know... ewwwwwww). My hands are still cracking... thus I'm keeping the plastic glove company in business. I'm still cold, but not as cold, but hey, when you have how many days with over 100 degree weather, the buildings eventually will warm up. So I can sit in my office with just my jacket on, but sans hood! Thanks for praying about the Interferon, I've not had a bad spell since that one a couple of weeks ago. I feel fine the day and the day after I take my shot, but the 2nd day I crash more easily. Like, "man I've got to sit down NOW!!¨ I do a lot better in the mornings, so I'm actually trying to help around the house a bit before I go to work, because once I'm home in the evening, its into the jammies and bed! This is also why I've not replied to many of your e-mails, I'm just exhausted after I get home, not because I'm ignoring you ;) I've been to the gym three (yes count them 3) times this week. Just ride the bike at a slow speed, but I figure something is better than nothing. We leave for Houston next week on Tuesday. Will get to see the great Dr. Duvic on Wednesday. So I will have more and better things (I hope) to report next week. Thanks again for ALL the outpouring of love, support and prayers. Yea, though the body be crappy, the spirit is uplifted, encouraged, and glad! You all are my visual reminders of how great my God is and how much I'm loved. Ok enough mush, have a great weekend! Love, Renee -- Renee Atkinson 512.251.5599 (home) 512.419.2885 (work) 512.423.4074 (cell) 512.896.8742 (pager) updates on my cancer: http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/renee/ Run to God... Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life! - Proverbs 3:7-8 The Message If you want to be taken off this list, reply and type remove in the body of the e-mail message. If you want to join this list, reply and type join in the body of the e-mail. --