Update and More

Stew and I have this photograph hanging on the bulletin board in our home as a visual reminder of what we are hoping and praying is our future. Just like Hezekiah with his "face to the wall"  we are believing this will be us on July 31, 2031.

Update: Stew has his second, and possibly final chemo in this new round of treatments on June 29th and 30th. Two to three weeks after chemo they will do tests again to check for remission. We have doctors that are doing the best they know, yet at this time, as of this week, the growing lymphomas in Stew's abdomen that can be seen and felt are still there.  He was told "let's just wait and see what happens" after this next treatment. We don't like the facts before us and each time we have to see them, it hurts. Yet we have known since the beginning Whose hand his healing ultimately rests in, and we find a place of comfort and confidence in that truth.  

Let's Eat: So, of course we did what anyone would do. After that appointment, we splurged and enjoyed a take out meal of calamari from our favorite Pho Restaurant along with Sugar free cookies from Kroger and a watermelon from Sprouts!😋

Tender Times: Noah has now gone to the infusion center with Stew twice so far for the chemo lab work and an injection.  This has meant much to Stew. And, it speaks a lot to Noah's love for his grandfather, otherwise known as Paw Caw.

Dancing: Did you know you can dance. laugh, and cry at the same time? 

You can and we do.

The dance instructor who gave us our first dance lessons over 18 months ago, before all this began, blessed us with a free lesson on Saturday even though the original plan was for us to pay. It did not take her long to recognize that something was wrong as we were not able to complete that lesson, and rest breaks were taken. But, we had so much fun! As we were leaving, she told us there will be a chair waiting for Stew if we want to come to any of the Tuesday evening group classes...for free! 

We plan on going.

Truth: A quote from Bill Johnson that resonates in our hearts. 

"As believers, we can be honest about our challenging situations, but we can thank God in advance for His solutions. Take a hold of His promises and lead with gratitude!" 

Thanking God for you daily and fervently.

Face to the Wall,

Love,

Stew and Deb

Timely encouragement shared by a friend.