Author Archives: caryschmidt

what really matters most

Posted on April 12, 2011 by caryschmidt

Have you ever rushed through your day at a frantic pace, crossing off as many things on your to-do list as possible? Have you ever finished a busy day, collapsed into bed, and wondered what you did of value that … Continue reading →

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time to crash…

Posted on April 10, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’m due for an update. This week was another mixed bag of blessings and challenges. Youth conference was awesome—nearly 3,000 young people gathered, many trusted Christ as Saviour, many made other great decisions. I managed to be a part—though my … Continue reading →

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treatment #9 doing its damage…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by caryschmidt

Just a quick update. I know many of you are praying for me in regarding to this week’s conference. Treatment #9 yesterday was a real hassle. Got sick in the middle of it all—nearly twice. Came home in the evening … Continue reading →

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reflections from a McDonald's booth

Posted on March 31, 2011 by caryschmidt

I woke up this morning, grabbed my computer, and came to McDonalds. Today is a family day, but sometimes I like to get up earlier and get some quiet private time with the Lord and to think. And, since McDonalds … Continue reading →

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itching, burning, and dana's dangerous cures

Posted on March 29, 2011 by caryschmidt

Just checking in for those wondering what’s up. Mainly, just itching! Shingles have declared an all out mutiny, and while the sores are healing, the itching is now driving away my last remnants of sanity. My new best friend is … Continue reading →

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thankfulness therapy before chemo therapy…

Posted on March 20, 2011 by caryschmidt

Well, even with shingles, the last few weeks “off chemo” have been HEAVENLY!!! I can’t believe tomorrow it’s time to go back into the cave. I’ve been trying to avoid the thought, but tonight Dana and I started laying out … Continue reading →

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more HUGE news and a family break!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by caryschmidt

I’ve been sitting on some news—first because I wanted the official report and second because we’ve been getting some family time the last couple of days. Here’s the story: My PET scan was Monday morning. This is the cancer test—the … Continue reading →

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today was a gift…

Posted on March 10, 2011 by caryschmidt

Just a quick update! I’m thankful for praying friends. From what I’m told by everyone I know, my shingles should have been much worse. After staying down Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I woke up today expecting to feel worse, but … Continue reading →

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23-19! 23-19!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by caryschmidt

Until this week, I really thought shingles were things that you put on the roof of your house. Well, in our house, my kids have been declaring a 23-19 all week long! (For those of you who are not so … Continue reading →

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sidelined again… thanks to shingles!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by caryschmidt

Got all psyched up for treatment #8, but honestly, I could tell something wasn’t right with my body. While I was able to work and function this week, I still felt pretty crummy—weak and achey. By Thursday and Friday my … Continue reading →

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