We are happy to report that the "miracle" pills have really worked and he hasn't suffered from nausea since Thursday! Hasn't even needed the extra nausea meds to help the expensive one out. We are really grateful for the improvements. As for work, he started out Friday with the idea to drive himself to the office and make some other job stops, then decided to have Audrey drive him, but in the end, he changed his mind and took a nap instead. :o) Was able to make it to two short appointments in our neighborhood in the late afternoon yesterday. Praises for this improvement.
As for fatigue, he isn't as fatigued as the last treatment. Hoping that continues but I think he is bracing himself for it over the next few days. Chemo pump comes off at 12:00 noon today but we hardly notice that anymore.
Here are some cool things:
Dave (a cancer survivor with mental health issues and John's project the last few years) has asked to go to church with us tonight (we're praying John has the energy to go). We have asked Dave to church countless times and he always has an excuse.
Pray for energy and that Dave doesn't chicken out.
Also, we met a woman in the chemo chairs who is about our age, a dentist and who has been told she has about 18 months to live due to metastatic breast cancer in her pelvic bone. Her name is Josie. John is always great about talking to people, but not me. I got up enough nerve to ask if she had a church home, which she didn't. I just happened to have a really old and dirty business card from one of the pastors at our Vineyard Church to pass along and invited her to come. She seemed really grateful and we're praying she might show up some Saturday evening.
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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3 comments:
I am so thrilled to see this post!! What great news and answered prayer. Thank you for keeping this up Pam, I really appreciate being able to stay in the loop. love you all, Jim Z
I am so grateful for this blog and even more-so for this encouraging news! We love all of you and we're thrilled with the witness you provide during this trying time.
You are and will remain in our prayers. 'til later, Aunt Diana and family
Just wanted to let you know I was praying for you. I go to church with Diana Zengler and will keep your family lifted up. I am just getting into the "blog scene" and facebook etc thanks to a 16 year old daughter and lots of high school kids i work with at church!! anyway God Bless.
Love in Christ,
CAmi
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