I trust that God knows what He is doing. I went to the Oncologist today to receive the second infusion of my second round of chemotherapy. Unfortunately my blood work (specifically my platelet count) is down so we have to delay the treatment at least a week. I am so anxious to continue with the chemo and I find these delays very frustrating. We do trust in God and will follow Him wherever he leads.
I have begun to loose strength in my legs to a point where it is difficult for me to lift myself out of a chair or use a set of stairs. My Oncologist is convinced that the problem is really the side effect of the large amounts of steroids I take. So, we are cutting back on the steroids (Yippee! I’ve been wanting to do that for a long time) and I will likely begin physical therapy in an attempt to build my leg strength.
Luke 12:22-24 -- He said to his disciples, ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!
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September 30, 2010
September 27, 2010
The Holy Spirit, Attitude, and The Rabbi’s Gift
God has provided us the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, correct, and lead us through our worldly life as we work toward profiting God’s kingdom and preparing ourselves to inherit God’s kingdom. Recently I have found the Holy Spirit spending more time than usual correcting my attitude. I am not sure why my attitude has been slipping lately but I am so thankful to have the Holy Spirit to instantly call my attention to it so that I can control it. Perhaps all of the uncertainty about my chemotherapy schedule is pulling me down some and affecting my attitude. It’s tough to endure and shine when your attitude about it all is in the dumps.
Galatians 5:16-26 -- Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law. Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy,* drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. The Fruit of the Spirit. By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, competing against one another, envying one another.
The following story does a pretty good job of tying the power of the Holy Spirit to our attitudes and how that affects our lives and the lives of those around us.
The Rabbi’s Gift
Once upon a time, there was a monastery that had fallen on hard times. Although once a great order, all of its branch houses were now closed and it had become reduced to the extent that there were only five monks left in the decaying mother house: the abbot and four others, all over seventy in age. Clearly it was a dying order.
In the deep woods surrounding the monastery there was a little hut that a rabbi from a nearby town occasionally used for a hermitage. Through their many years of prayer and contemplation the old monks had become a bit psychic, so they could always sense when the rabbi was in hermitage. “The rabbi is in the woods, the rabbi is in the woods again,” they would whisper to each other. As he agonized over the imminent death of his order, it occurred to the abbot at one such time to visit the hermitage and ask the rabbi if by some possible chance he could offer any advice that might save the monastery.
The rabbi welcomed the abbot into his hermitage. But when the abbot explained the purpose of his visit, the rabbi could only commiserate with him. “I know what you mean,” he said. “The spirit has gone out of the people. It is the same in my town. Almost no one comes to the synagogue anymore.” So the old abbot and the rabbi wept together. Then they read parts of the Torah and quietly spoke of deep things. The time came for the abbot to leave. They embraced. “It has been a wonderful thing that we should met after all these years,” the abbot said, “but I have still failed in my purpose for coming. Is there nothing you can tell me, no piece of advice you can give me that will help me save my dying order?”
“No, I am sorry,” the rabbi answered. “I have no advice to give. The only thing I can tell you is that the Messiah is one of you.”
When the abbot returned to his fellow monks, they gathered around and asked, “Well, what did the rabbi say?”
“He couldn’t help,” the abbot answered. “We just wept and read the Torah together. The only thing he did say, just as I was leaving – it was something quite strange – was that the Messiah is one of us. I don’t know what he meant.”
In the days and weeks and months that followed, the old monks pondered this and wondered whether there was any possible significance to the rabbi’s words. The Messiah is one of us? Could he possibly have meant one of us monks here at the monastery? If that’s the case, which one? Do you suppose he meant the abbot? Yes, if he meant anyone, he probably meant Father Abbot. He has been our leader for more than a generation. On the other hand, he might have meant Brother Thomas. Certainly Brother Thomas is a holy man. Everyone knows that Thomas is a man of light. Certainly he could not have meant Brother Elred! Elred gets crotchety at times. But come to think of it, Elred is virtually always right. Often very right. Maybe the rabbi did mean Brother Elred. But surely not Brother Philip. Philip is so passive, a real nobody. But then, almost mysteriously, he has a gift for somehow always being there when you need him. He magically appears by your side. Maybe Philip is the Messiah. Of course the rabbi didn’t mean me. He couldn’t possibly have meant me. I’m just an ordinary person. Yet supposing he did? Suppose I am the Messiah? O God, not me. I couldn’t be that much for you, could I?
As each of the monks contemplated in this manner, they began to treat each other with extraordinary respect on the off chance that one among them might be the Messiah. And on the off chance that each monk himself might be the Messiah, they began to treat themselves with extraordinary respect.
Because the forest around the monastery was beautiful, it so happened that people would occasionally come to visit to picnic on the tiny lawn, or wander along some of the paths, or even now and then to go into the dilapidated chapel to meditate. As they did so, without even being conscious of it, they sensed this aura of extraordinary respect that now began to surround the five old monks and seemed now to radiate out from them and permeate the atmosphere of the place. There was something strangely attractive, even compelling, about it. Hardly knowing why, they began to comeback to the monastery more frequently to picnic, to play, to pray. They began to bring their friends to show them this special place. And their friends brought their friends.
Then it happened that some of the younger men who came to visit the monastery started to talk more and more with the monks. After a while one asked if he could join them. Then another. And another. So within a few years the monastery had once again become a thriving order and, thanks to the rabbi’s gift, a vibrant center of light and spirituality in the realm. Anonymous, adapted from M. Scott Peck, MD
With just six little words, “The Messiah is one of you” the Rabbi was able to re-ignite the Holy Spirit in the Monastery, completely change the attitudes of each of the Monks, and as a result placed the Monastery in a perfect position to once again profit God’s Kingdom.
Listen to the Holy Spirit. Recognize that the Spirit is always there to guide, correct and comfort you.
Oh powerful and merciful Lord. Thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Provide me the insight to continue to listen to the Spirit and follow his direction and correction.
.
Galatians 5:16-26 -- Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law. Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy,* drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. The Fruit of the Spirit. By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, competing against one another, envying one another.
The following story does a pretty good job of tying the power of the Holy Spirit to our attitudes and how that affects our lives and the lives of those around us.
The Rabbi’s Gift
Once upon a time, there was a monastery that had fallen on hard times. Although once a great order, all of its branch houses were now closed and it had become reduced to the extent that there were only five monks left in the decaying mother house: the abbot and four others, all over seventy in age. Clearly it was a dying order.
In the deep woods surrounding the monastery there was a little hut that a rabbi from a nearby town occasionally used for a hermitage. Through their many years of prayer and contemplation the old monks had become a bit psychic, so they could always sense when the rabbi was in hermitage. “The rabbi is in the woods, the rabbi is in the woods again,” they would whisper to each other. As he agonized over the imminent death of his order, it occurred to the abbot at one such time to visit the hermitage and ask the rabbi if by some possible chance he could offer any advice that might save the monastery.
The rabbi welcomed the abbot into his hermitage. But when the abbot explained the purpose of his visit, the rabbi could only commiserate with him. “I know what you mean,” he said. “The spirit has gone out of the people. It is the same in my town. Almost no one comes to the synagogue anymore.” So the old abbot and the rabbi wept together. Then they read parts of the Torah and quietly spoke of deep things. The time came for the abbot to leave. They embraced. “It has been a wonderful thing that we should met after all these years,” the abbot said, “but I have still failed in my purpose for coming. Is there nothing you can tell me, no piece of advice you can give me that will help me save my dying order?”
“No, I am sorry,” the rabbi answered. “I have no advice to give. The only thing I can tell you is that the Messiah is one of you.”
When the abbot returned to his fellow monks, they gathered around and asked, “Well, what did the rabbi say?”
“He couldn’t help,” the abbot answered. “We just wept and read the Torah together. The only thing he did say, just as I was leaving – it was something quite strange – was that the Messiah is one of us. I don’t know what he meant.”
In the days and weeks and months that followed, the old monks pondered this and wondered whether there was any possible significance to the rabbi’s words. The Messiah is one of us? Could he possibly have meant one of us monks here at the monastery? If that’s the case, which one? Do you suppose he meant the abbot? Yes, if he meant anyone, he probably meant Father Abbot. He has been our leader for more than a generation. On the other hand, he might have meant Brother Thomas. Certainly Brother Thomas is a holy man. Everyone knows that Thomas is a man of light. Certainly he could not have meant Brother Elred! Elred gets crotchety at times. But come to think of it, Elred is virtually always right. Often very right. Maybe the rabbi did mean Brother Elred. But surely not Brother Philip. Philip is so passive, a real nobody. But then, almost mysteriously, he has a gift for somehow always being there when you need him. He magically appears by your side. Maybe Philip is the Messiah. Of course the rabbi didn’t mean me. He couldn’t possibly have meant me. I’m just an ordinary person. Yet supposing he did? Suppose I am the Messiah? O God, not me. I couldn’t be that much for you, could I?
As each of the monks contemplated in this manner, they began to treat each other with extraordinary respect on the off chance that one among them might be the Messiah. And on the off chance that each monk himself might be the Messiah, they began to treat themselves with extraordinary respect.
Because the forest around the monastery was beautiful, it so happened that people would occasionally come to visit to picnic on the tiny lawn, or wander along some of the paths, or even now and then to go into the dilapidated chapel to meditate. As they did so, without even being conscious of it, they sensed this aura of extraordinary respect that now began to surround the five old monks and seemed now to radiate out from them and permeate the atmosphere of the place. There was something strangely attractive, even compelling, about it. Hardly knowing why, they began to comeback to the monastery more frequently to picnic, to play, to pray. They began to bring their friends to show them this special place. And their friends brought their friends.
Then it happened that some of the younger men who came to visit the monastery started to talk more and more with the monks. After a while one asked if he could join them. Then another. And another. So within a few years the monastery had once again become a thriving order and, thanks to the rabbi’s gift, a vibrant center of light and spirituality in the realm. Anonymous, adapted from M. Scott Peck, MD
With just six little words, “The Messiah is one of you” the Rabbi was able to re-ignite the Holy Spirit in the Monastery, completely change the attitudes of each of the Monks, and as a result placed the Monastery in a perfect position to once again profit God’s Kingdom.
Listen to the Holy Spirit. Recognize that the Spirit is always there to guide, correct and comfort you.
Oh powerful and merciful Lord. Thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Provide me the insight to continue to listen to the Spirit and follow his direction and correction.
.
September 23, 2010
Medical Update
God is great. God is good.
My blood counts are back to normal so I was able to receive chemotherapy today. I cannot tell you how great it feels to be able to begin fighting back again. I am scheduled to take the next treatment next Wednesday. I pray that I will be able to.
Psalm 91 -- For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
My mighty Lord, thank you for restoring my health so that I could receive the life saving drugs You have provided us. Merciful Father I thank You for the continued gift of life and for the many blessings You have continued to provide my family.
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My blood counts are back to normal so I was able to receive chemotherapy today. I cannot tell you how great it feels to be able to begin fighting back again. I am scheduled to take the next treatment next Wednesday. I pray that I will be able to.
Psalm 91 -- For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
My mighty Lord, thank you for restoring my health so that I could receive the life saving drugs You have provided us. Merciful Father I thank You for the continued gift of life and for the many blessings You have continued to provide my family.
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September 20, 2010
A Private Retreat - Time With God
Pat, Chris and I spent a long weekend at Edisto Island with Pat’s sister’s family and her mom and dad. It was a wonderful weekend. I did not do much other than sit-around and watch the hustle and bustle of a vacationing family. It was so much fun just watching people having fun. The house had a wonderful ocean side porch and the weather was perfect for just sitting in a rocker and looking over the beach while reading, simply dozing, talking to God, and praying. I found myself doing a lot of praying.
I think that it was the change of scenery and the beauty of God’s creation that helped me take a “private retreat” with God. I did a lot of talking while God did a lot of listening.
Psalm 18 -- The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 46:10 -- ‘Be still, and know that I am God!'
Joshua 1:9 -- 'I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’
Matthew 6:25-34 -- ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink,* or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? ...But strive first for the kingdom of God* and his* righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 9:20-22 -- ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.’...Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’
Matthew 11:28-30 -- ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’
Matthew 26:39 -- ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.’
I found the time I took for my Private Retreat to be refreshing and renewing. I will have to take them often.
Thank you MK and J for a great weekend.
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I think that it was the change of scenery and the beauty of God’s creation that helped me take a “private retreat” with God. I did a lot of talking while God did a lot of listening.
Psalm 18 -- The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 46:10 -- ‘Be still, and know that I am God!'
Joshua 1:9 -- 'I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’
Matthew 6:25-34 -- ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink,* or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? ...But strive first for the kingdom of God* and his* righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 9:20-22 -- ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.’...Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’
Matthew 11:28-30 -- ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’
Matthew 26:39 -- ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.’
I found the time I took for my Private Retreat to be refreshing and renewing. I will have to take them often.
Thank you MK and J for a great weekend.
.
September 8, 2010
Medical Update - 9/8 & 9/15
Last week I was finally able to receive the second infusion of the first round of chemotherapy after waiting for my blood counts to come back in line. I am scheduled to begin the second round next week.
Blood Counts in the Tank
I had blood work done today and my blood counts are once again out of whack. White counts and platelets very low. My oncologist has put me on antibiotics as a precaution. We are praying that my counts come back in line so that I can receive my treatment next week. (9/15 Update: Blood work today still puts my levels too low for chemo. Pray that next week we will be able to continue with the chemo.)
Chemo-Brain
The dreaded chemo-brain has kicked in this week. Chemo-brain can best be described as being in a chemo induced stupor. It’s tough to walk a straight line. Standing up from a sitting position is an effort. All I really want to do is sit. Chemo-brain is a very small price to pay for God’s continued gift of life. (9/15 Update: Still feeling effects of Chemo-brain. Again a small price to pay.)
What the Heck is This Thing on my Arm?
A few weeks ago a lump appeared on my forearm. It was painful when pressure was put on it. Over the past week or so the lump has begun to spread down my arm and continues to be painful. I am having an MRI of the arm next week in hopes of figuring out what this is. (9/15 Update: MRI of the arm does not indicate what this thing is on my arm is cancerous. We will keep an eye on it for a couple of weeks and, if does not subside, we'll do a biopsy.)
Psalm 23 -- The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;* he restores my soul.* He leads me in right paths; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for a His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely* goodness and mercy* shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
9/15 Update: I have discovered that the darker and deeper the valley is, the brighter and higher my light can shine.
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Blood Counts in the Tank
I had blood work done today and my blood counts are once again out of whack. White counts and platelets very low. My oncologist has put me on antibiotics as a precaution. We are praying that my counts come back in line so that I can receive my treatment next week. (9/15 Update: Blood work today still puts my levels too low for chemo. Pray that next week we will be able to continue with the chemo.)
Chemo-Brain
The dreaded chemo-brain has kicked in this week. Chemo-brain can best be described as being in a chemo induced stupor. It’s tough to walk a straight line. Standing up from a sitting position is an effort. All I really want to do is sit. Chemo-brain is a very small price to pay for God’s continued gift of life. (9/15 Update: Still feeling effects of Chemo-brain. Again a small price to pay.)
What the Heck is This Thing on my Arm?
A few weeks ago a lump appeared on my forearm. It was painful when pressure was put on it. Over the past week or so the lump has begun to spread down my arm and continues to be painful. I am having an MRI of the arm next week in hopes of figuring out what this is. (9/15 Update: MRI of the arm does not indicate what this thing is on my arm is cancerous. We will keep an eye on it for a couple of weeks and, if does not subside, we'll do a biopsy.)
Psalm 23 -- The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;* he restores my soul.* He leads me in right paths; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for a His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely* goodness and mercy* shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
9/15 Update: I have discovered that the darker and deeper the valley is, the brighter and higher my light can shine.
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September 6, 2010
Religion Versus Science
I have always been intrigued by the Religion versus Science controversy and discussions. Renowned physicist Steven Hawking recently re-ignited the discussion with his statement that the “Big Bang”, or what he calls the “Singularity”, which created the universe could easily have occurred without a god’s influence and, if that is the case, creation occurred without God as the creator. This, of course, simply adds fuel to the flames that erupt between those who believe that God is the creator of all things and those who do not.
I have always been baffled by the thought that some folks believe that religion and science must be mutually exclusive. Why can’t they coexist? The controversy appears to be more political than theological or scientific. Studies have shown that many scientists are religious, and many religious leaders are scientists. The religion versus science debate involves a few extremists on each side of the issue who strive to shout louder than everyone else does in order to push their believes onto others. Whilst science and religion are always going to disagree upon some points, the vast majority of theologians and scientists are quite happy to respect each other’s beliefs. They do not subscribe to the religion versus science propaganda, which usually possesses a hidden agenda.
Let me attempt to build a short argument that religion and science are not mutually exclusive. We all have our God given talents. God provided some people with an interest and even a passion for the sciences who then train hard to learn how to explore and understand the mysteries of our world. If God did not want people fiddling around with these mysteries why would he provide the talent to do so? In fact, in Proverbs we find that we are encouraged to seek the answers to these mysteries.
Proverbs 25:2 -- It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
As our scientists discover new things about our universe these discoveries can be used to profit God’s kingdom. You and I have been the direct beneficiary of these. (God provided the talents to scientists who engineered life saving chemotherapy drugs based upon scientific discoveries about the human body.) I believe that God wants us to discover the mysteries of our universe in order to use the newfound knowledge to profit His kingdom.
In my opinion, it all boils down to this conclusion:
Science describes the process we use as we try to figure out how God did it all.
Dear Lord, thank You for providing us with the curiosity to explore Your secrets and the talents needed to do so. Lead us toward using our newfound knowledge to benefit Your kingdom. I thank you Lord for all of the blessing you have provided us.
.
I have always been baffled by the thought that some folks believe that religion and science must be mutually exclusive. Why can’t they coexist? The controversy appears to be more political than theological or scientific. Studies have shown that many scientists are religious, and many religious leaders are scientists. The religion versus science debate involves a few extremists on each side of the issue who strive to shout louder than everyone else does in order to push their believes onto others. Whilst science and religion are always going to disagree upon some points, the vast majority of theologians and scientists are quite happy to respect each other’s beliefs. They do not subscribe to the religion versus science propaganda, which usually possesses a hidden agenda.
Let me attempt to build a short argument that religion and science are not mutually exclusive. We all have our God given talents. God provided some people with an interest and even a passion for the sciences who then train hard to learn how to explore and understand the mysteries of our world. If God did not want people fiddling around with these mysteries why would he provide the talent to do so? In fact, in Proverbs we find that we are encouraged to seek the answers to these mysteries.
Proverbs 25:2 -- It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
As our scientists discover new things about our universe these discoveries can be used to profit God’s kingdom. You and I have been the direct beneficiary of these. (God provided the talents to scientists who engineered life saving chemotherapy drugs based upon scientific discoveries about the human body.) I believe that God wants us to discover the mysteries of our universe in order to use the newfound knowledge to profit His kingdom.
In my opinion, it all boils down to this conclusion:
Science describes the process we use as we try to figure out how God did it all.
Dear Lord, thank You for providing us with the curiosity to explore Your secrets and the talents needed to do so. Lead us toward using our newfound knowledge to benefit Your kingdom. I thank you Lord for all of the blessing you have provided us.
.
September 2, 2010
Medical Update – Back Into the Battle
To catch you all up on what’s going on, I have once again begun chemotherapy with a schedule that includes fourteen infusions over a 21-week period. This involves two weeks on chemo, one week off chemo, repeated seven times. We had a set back after only the first infusion when my blood chemistry went wacky. We had to delay the second infusion of the first round by two weeks. This really distressed me since I am anxious to battle those cancer cells into oblivion.
WE ARE BACK INTO THE BATTLE. My blood work is back to something that resembles normal so I was able to take that delayed second infusion this morning! God is Great. God is Good.
Plans are to start the second round the week after next. Hopefully my system will be healthy enough to continue.
Psalm 91 -- For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Dear Lord, thank you for restoring my blood counts such that I can continue with the life saving drugs You have provided my physician. Thank you for your mercy and the life you continue to provide me.
.
WE ARE BACK INTO THE BATTLE. My blood work is back to something that resembles normal so I was able to take that delayed second infusion this morning! God is Great. God is Good.
Plans are to start the second round the week after next. Hopefully my system will be healthy enough to continue.
Psalm 91 -- For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Dear Lord, thank you for restoring my blood counts such that I can continue with the life saving drugs You have provided my physician. Thank you for your mercy and the life you continue to provide me.
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