Author Archives: caryschmidt

chemo… therapy?? really?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by caryschmidt

Note: Just for laughs—no offense intended! You have been warned… What do you think of when you hear the word “therapy?” Something “therapeutic”, right? Something with a good effect—like massage therapy, aroma therapy, cinnamon roll therapy (I made that one … Continue reading →

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no place to hide

Posted on November 23, 2010 by caryschmidt

Why in the world would I want to journal this crazy experience on a blog where people can publicly see this ordeal? Frankly, I wonder sometimes. I must be half stupid. In part, it’s because I can hardly believe this … Continue reading →

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food binges, solomon, and cool stuff

Posted on November 22, 2010 by caryschmidt

Had some really nice surprises today! First, at lunch time I had a bizarre craving for McDonald’s. A few minutes later, I was downing a quarter pounder with cheese and an order of fries. The taste of food has returned, … Continue reading →

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thankful for a good day!

Posted on November 20, 2010 by caryschmidt

I woke up today and did exactly what the guy in this photo is doing! I shouted to Dana, “I feel alive!!!” Strange how feeling almost normal was such an overwhelming experience. I’ve obviously taken it for granted for the … Continue reading →

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how this all started

Posted on November 19, 2010 by caryschmidt

People have asked, “Where did this begin? What’s the story that led up to the diagnosis?” So here is the string of events. First, I can point to about 18 or 20 months ago when I felt something changing in … Continue reading →

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third day after treatment

Posted on November 18, 2010 by caryschmidt

I had a few good hours yesterday—enough to teach a class and teen Bible study, but nausea is back with a vengeance today. Woke up feeling sick, and have been pretty weak with not much of an appetite most of … Continue reading →

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two days after first treatment

Posted on November 17, 2010 by caryschmidt

This is the first time I’ve really felt like typing anything since that last update. I’ve been getting lots of notes and emails from folks praying, and I’m very thankful. This is weird, but I have a movie script playing … Continue reading →

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five hours after first treatment

Posted on November 15, 2010 by caryschmidt

Note to Readers: One of the purposes of this blog is to help someone else that might deal with Hodgkins in the future. For that reason, some of what I will post is just to document the  experience in real … Continue reading →

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day one in a big green chair

Posted on November 15, 2010 by caryschmidt

I’ve never been comfortable sitting in a chair if my feet can’t touch the ground. So here I am, feeling like an 8 year old sent to the principal’s office. This chair is huge and sort of “hospital-ish”—not the chair … Continue reading →

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jonathan edwards' view on life

Posted on November 15, 2010 by caryschmidt

Pastor Chappell read this powerful quote in yesterday’s morning message, and when I heard it I determined to post it during my first treatment. It’s a convicting, powerful view of the life of discipleship. I pray it will encourage you! … Continue reading →

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