It is So Good to Be Home...

There is something about arriving home after a few days away that makes everything in us take a sweet breath of contentment. No matter how kind everyone is at the hospital, the saying "there is no place like home" is so true! Just pulling in our driveway brought a sense of peace and rest. What a gift!

The first things we did were unload everything at the front door, make our juice protein drink, feed the pups, and sit! We are learning that some things can just wait and others can't. In fact, the bags are still lined up by the front door this morning. For those of you who know me well, that speaks volumes to my learning to rest in the Lord. :-)

On Tuesday we return to Dr. B.'s where Stew will receive an injection. The hope is this injection will keep his WBC where it should be until the next chemo. The side effect of the injection can be a lot of bone pain. He is also on two antibiotics for the next 30 days. The goal is to help him stay healthy as they try to achieve remission for his body so a stem cell transplant can take place.

From this point on Stew is not to go out in public, but if he has to, then he is to wear a mask. He is to do his best to avoid anyone who is ill, or even feels they might be. Looks like he is back to being the "Masked" cancer fighter!

We were also told that the side effects of chemo will kick in approximately a week after each treatment...and they can be intense. We are praying that Stew is the exception and would so appreciate if you would agree in prayer with us.

This morning is a new day filled with new mercies that follow all of all His children all the days of their lives. We are thankful and hopeful!

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23

Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the  Lord forever.
Psalm 23:6

Keeping you close in heart and prayer,
Stew and Deb
Face to the Wall

P.S. A friend shared the following song with us.

https://youtu.be/NLk9U3W6f9U


After listening to it, Stew's comment was: "what grabs me is the phrase "He's bigger than the universe." It led me to the thought that when I remember He is "bigger than" then I realize He is truly "greater than."

 Love the way my husband's mind works!