Back again. Just wanted to give an update on our visit with the oncologist today. We were originally scheduled for chemo today but asked that it be delayed until Thursday so my work week wouldn't be so disrupted with caring for John.
The last chemo (June 12) was pretty rough. John felt bad immediately upon its administration in the chemo chair and continued to feel miserable beyond the 48 hours he wore the chemo pump at home. He was nauseous for days after, very uncomfortable, exhausted and didn't feel well enough to work much until this week. In fact, yesterday was the first day he felt mostly back to "normal." Today hasn't been great as he has some "bathroom" issues and always feels bad on those days. However, the Dr. felt the Compazine and Phenergan we had been using for nausea probably contributed to his feeling so bad, so he is prescribing a new miracle drug (three magic pills at $100 a pop) which he feels will make a real difference. Also, they are skipping one anti-nausea drug that he receives in the chemo chair which the Dr. felt contributed to his wooziness.
So, we are grateful for these new drugs and hope you will pray that they make a real difference, that the chemo is exponentially effective, that our family would be protected and we would have strength and feel the fullness and presence of God.
Tomorrow, I will tell you about Soaking Prayer!
The last chemo (June 12) was pretty rough. John felt bad immediately upon its administration in the chemo chair and continued to feel miserable beyond the 48 hours he wore the chemo pump at home. He was nauseous for days after, very uncomfortable, exhausted and didn't feel well enough to work much until this week. In fact, yesterday was the first day he felt mostly back to "normal." Today hasn't been great as he has some "bathroom" issues and always feels bad on those days. However, the Dr. felt the Compazine and Phenergan we had been using for nausea probably contributed to his feeling so bad, so he is prescribing a new miracle drug (three magic pills at $100 a pop) which he feels will make a real difference. Also, they are skipping one anti-nausea drug that he receives in the chemo chair which the Dr. felt contributed to his wooziness.
So, we are grateful for these new drugs and hope you will pray that they make a real difference, that the chemo is exponentially effective, that our family would be protected and we would have strength and feel the fullness and presence of God.
Tomorrow, I will tell you about Soaking Prayer!
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Hey guys, I'm thinking about you now and saying a prayer as I watch the Macy's fireworks on TV. The kids are off at local fireworks, Greg is with his brother, and it's good to just rest a bit and enjoy the festivities put on in NY right here in my living room.
I pray that tomorrow will be better and that you will sense God's presence and support in every circumstance. You are loved.
P.S. I am really sorry I didn't get that birthday card in the mail, Pam. You are special and YOU LOOK MARVELOUS! XO
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