Believe With Joy

In June, Joy was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive breast cancer. After much prayer and seeking the Lord for her healing, God has directed her to the “Cancer Treatment Centers of America” in Phoenix, Arizona. The Center treats the whole body, mind and spirit in their approach to healing.

She will undergo chemo and radiation in addition to meeting with a dietitian and Naturopathic doctor to help with keeping her immune system boosted through this process.

Joy is so grateful that God has led her to receive her care with the “Cancer Treatment Centers of America” or “CTCA” and is BELIEVING God for her complete manifested healing. She will be in treatment from now until mid 2012.

You can “BELIEVE WITH JOY” for her healing by joining your faith with her in prayer.

As you can imagine there will be a significant financial burden for the Parrott family. If you would like to make a donation

towards her health expenses, it would be greatly appreciated. Your donation will also be tax deductible.

Thank you for standing in the gap and “BELIEVING WITH JOY.” May God richly reward you for your prayers and support for Joy. God bless you!

All donations are tax deductible.

To mail check or money order:

Joy Parrott Ministries

35855 57th Ave. So.
Auburn, WA 98001

Ring That Bell

Today I had my last day of radiation and was able to ring the infamous bell! Every person who completes their radiation therapy delights in ringing the bell which is heard throughout the halls of the cancer center with cheering! I rang the bell with such exuberance that the actual rope and clanger pulled right off the bell! What fun it was!!!

Another portion of the journey completed but not without battle wounds! I have radiation burns being treated by wound care and my blood count has hovered very low. Fatigue has also been a struggle but now I can look forward to rest and rebuilding for the next few weeks at home. In
February I will be returning to Phoenix for tests and physical therapy to prepare me for reconstruction which will be the last phase of this
journey!!

Thank you all again for the continuous prayers encouragement and support! You are loved very much!

Love and blessings,
Joy

A Blast From The Past

Last night I had the pleasure and delight to see a couple of friends I haven’t seen for about 15 years. They heard about my journey and treatment here at the Cancer Treatment Center and decided to look me up. Both live here in the Phoenix area. What a wonderful surprise it was for me! They came bearing gifts and took me down memory lane!

We had a great time visiting and catching up at dinner! It was the first time in months that I felt like one of the girls rather than a cancer patient! It was a true blast!   Thank you Lori and Ruth for the special visit! It was truly a blessing to know you would go out of your way to look me up and come visit and to know I am still remembered and loved by those in Parklane!

Radiation has been easier than the Chemo even though I am still experiencing Chemo effects. I have had 10 rounds so far and only 18 left
to go! I have had a drop in my white cell count but they are watching it closely and I am believing it will not become a problem. I am slowly gaining strength and beginning to feel like a person again. Thank you all once again for your prayers, encouragement and support. You are loved and appreciated!

I pray you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Joy

1st Round of Radiation

After my radiation treatments had been postponed for two weeks, I have finally received the go ahead to start this next phase of my journey.
I was thankful to have the delay since my strength was near to none. I have gained some strength but still suffer from Chemo side effects. My team of doctors are trying to help me with those but I believe everyone’s prayers are my best prescription!

The radiation treatments will take me through till mid January. Treatments are Monday through Friday until completion. I will be at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Phoenix till the weekend of Christmas where I can return home for family time.

I will only have the weekend but am grateful to be able to be home for the holiday!

Once again I want to thank you all for your loving support, encouragement and prayers! Its great to know I am surrounded with the love of many! Happy Holidays and Blessings to all of you!

Love, Joy

Back In The Hospital

Just when I thought I received a clean bill of health from my hospital stay the other day, I wind up back in for dehydration, low white count and low blood pressure.

I have now been here two nights and hoping to be released today.

A shout of thanks to all of you who have been sending words of encouragement, prayer and support! They are greatly appreciated.  Love you all!

Emergency Interruption Update

Midway through my Chemo infusion on Thursday I began getting chest pains. I guess that is not something they mess around with here and mmediately I was taken off the infusion and 911 was called. I was transported to a nearby hospital where they had a cardiologist on staff. They kept me overnight and after running several tests throughout the night and next day, the tests proved to be ok! Chests pains stopped on Friday and no damage to the heart, just Chemo side effects.  A thank you to everyone who has been praying for me!

Love and blessings to you!

4th Round of Chemo – Update

The past three weeks since my last infusion has been the most difficult for me.  I caught a virus which has left me sick the whole time. My blood count also dropped unusually low and has made it hard for my body to bounce back.

Thanks  to my great supporters and prayer warriors from the Upper Room at Crown of Glory  I am draped with a royal blue scripture infused prayer cloth today!

As I use  my prayer cloth coupled with faith I am moving forward in this battle, claiming  my victory!  Thank you all for the continued prayers and support for God’s  strength and Grace as I continue in this journey! Many blessings to you all!

3rd Round of Chemo

October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month. We see the pink products and ribbon emblems everywhere.  Many companies are donating proceeds towards the fight on this cancer. Pink, pink and more pink to help cause awareness. (Its a good thing my favorite color is pink!) 

I have personally become AWARE over these last few months of the effects breast cancer has on women.  Just to name a few, there is the effect on the personal emotions when hearing the diagnosis. Then there are the  emotions that each family member carries. Next, there are the decisions that must be made. After that you finally have to begin a treatment plan.  That in itself has a roller coaster of emotions to deal with. Then the
side effects make it very apparent that you are in a battle.

Let’s not forget the challenge of losing your hair, as if the other stuff wasn’t enough!  And that’s not all, you then start receiving the bills and realize there is an enormous financial burden that comes with  this diagnosis!

I have given you the short version just to help you become more AWARE so that when you see the pink ribbon, you are more compelled to pray and support those ones who have been dealt the blow of breast cancer!

As you can see from the picture, I am supporting the October awareness month by sporting my pink cap and shirt while receiving my 3rd round of Chemo. I will come out on top of this!  Thanks for all your prayers and support! Love and appreciate you all!

Remember during this breast cancer awareness month, when you see the pink ribbons to be thinking and praying for me and all the others you know who have this diagnosis. Blessings!