CHEMO DAY IN PICTURES
Even as chemo began Stew's faith and humor were shining through as he made this sign silently giving forth his declaration. For those who are not Star Trek fans it means, "Live long and prosper." :-)
How overjoyed we were to hear a gentle knock on the door and see our son enter the room! Thankful for his presence, love, and red-eye flights from Chicago.
Thankful for our Amy's unending support and love. These two kept us somewhere between laughter and tears!
My sis took three days off to help, take care of the dogs, keep me fed, and anything else she could do to be a blessing.
Family
*Update:
Stew was able to come home Friday afternoon. How happy we are that he is home after 4 days in the hospital. Stew only experienced slight nausea and a mild headache the night of the treatment. Praise God!! We believe that is due to faithful prayer warriors, like you, lifting him up to the Father in prayer and intercession.
Fatigue is evident, but naps and rests make it manageable.
The chemo he is taking is new and only very recently approved by the FDA. It offers hope of remission for which we are very thankful! Though we know that our Father offers total healing for a lifetime. :-)
The cycle that is projected for the next 5 1/2 months looks like this:
Chemo given every 21 days.
On days 4, 8, and 11, after each initial treatment day, we will go to the Oncology Center where he will receive smaller additional treatments/injections.
Ten days after, the process begins all over again.
Psalm 118:17 declares...I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. Thank you for not only agreeing with us for healing, but walking with us through the journey. It makes all the difference.
Gary and Deb
Thank you Robbie for creating this!
So glad and relieved to hear Uncle Gary's body accepted the chemo well with minor symptoms. Still holding fast to God, and his promise for total healing and restoration of the cells affected. Love you all so much and thank you for all the updates and taking us all on the journey. The praise will come when we will all see the miracle at the end of the journey TOGETHER!!!! Love you much.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you post on the blog site. Gary and I read it together on the evenings something is posted and it is an encouragement to him and I. We like ...the praise will come when we all see the miracle at the end of the journey TOGETHER!!!! We love you, Dee.
Deletespeaking of miracles...I have tried to get this page up many times over these past hours and this morning...there you all are...so happy.You have been prayed for...! Thanking the Lord for the FDA's approval of this chemo treatment, thanking the Lord that you both have such strong faith that whatever is in store for you both...good days or bad...you know that HE is walking with you! Thankful also that I am included on this journey. I continue to pray for healing and miracles on this journey! Have a blessed day friends!
ReplyDeleteThank you, sweet friend! So blessed and thankful that you "made it" and are journeying with us in prayers for healing. Believing we will all get to rejoice together when it's all done!
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