Chemo Day Round 2...
Thank you everyone for the prayers that Stew's white blood cell count and platelet count would be at a place where they could proceed with the chemo as planned. They were!! Miraculous how the numbers could change so much in a day and a half. No doubt the steroids helped some, but the Father's answered prayer is what truly made the difference.
The cancer clinic is where Stew goes for the vel-cade chemo injections, but it was our first time there for the chemo treatment. They gave us a mini tour, introduced us to the staff, and were very welcoming. The chemo infusion took 6 hours, but Stew was a trooper and even took a nap. (See below) As kind as they were, we did have a mini celebration when it was over with a stop at Smoothie King.
No side effects except for night sweats, and an increase in that overall fatigued feeling and need to sleep. Both are manageable, and he is handling them as graciously as always.
Please continue praying...Tuesday will be Day 4 injection and we will see Dr. K. again for another check of his stomach and spleen. If they are both still swollen and enlarged, more tests will be required. We are praying that all is well and would appreciate your agreement.
Including a link to a beautiful song being sung by Amanda Cook titled Heroes. Amy, our daughter, shared it with her dad during a quiet time of worship and prayer at her house. She thought it fit him. I do, too!
https://youtu.be/n5KNck6k5OY
Thanking God for you as always, and rejoicing in the Father's love and faithfulness displayed by His mighty power and through you!
Gary and Deb
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Friends came in from out of state to visit with
us, pray, and simply be here. |
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| Sleeping during chemo:-) |
