Marc is Home

I never saw myself as a potential blogger, but here I am. Just another indication that life doesn't always go as I envisioned it. Never say never.

I have tried to keep everyone up to date on Marc's progress; however, I'm finding that I have so many names to add to my email list that I just can't keep up. So, the blogspot has hopefully become the solution. My goal is that this will allow everyone that would like the opportunity to keep up with Marc and his treatment informed.

Today Marc was released from the hospital. He was finally able to have the barium test that they had been trying to do for three days. We don't have results from those images yet, but we anticipate the doctor will update us tomorrow. Anyhow, he is home and filling up on favorite foods. After a day and a half of liquid diet he was eager to eat something solid. He is also looking forward to a night of uninterrupted sleep. Hospitals are less than conducive for rest!

Tomorrow is his first day of chemotherapy. They changed his regimen from two hours in the clinic and 22 out, to six hours in the clinic and two days of treatment at home on a pump. He will go back in on the third day and have them unhook his pump. He will then be "off" for twelve days. We are grateful that tomorrow will be his first day on the road to recovery!

We remain ever grateful for all of the prayers and support. We feel like we are out of the crisis mode that has had us scrambling for a month and into more of a routine. Unfortunately routines can become a grind and I anticipate that there are a lot of weary days ahead. We are praying for stamina along with healing for Marc and for our little family. We are also praying for stamina for our support group. Those that have committed to helping us with kids and projects are at risk of burning out, too. We are already witnessing the effects of this emotional and physical roller coaster on our loved ones.

Things to pray for and be thankful for:

PRAY THAT...

• Marc will respond well to treatment and the side effects are minimal. We would love a miraculous healing :)
• The kids will settle down. They had a rough weekend and we are experiencing some BIG emotions.
• I am able to maintain health and stamina. I'm doing great right now and would like to stay that way. I need to be a lot of things to my husband and family right now.
• Our support network of friends and families does not get too overwhelmed. We couldn't do this without the help of many hands.

BE THANKFUL THAT...

• Marc is feeling better and his pain is under control.
• Marc's employer has been so kind and generous. Their help and support has given us peace about a lot of financial issues surrounding Marc's treatment.
• Jesse Moore was willing to take our horses off our hands for awhile. This was a huge answer to prayer.
• We appear to have a wonderful and respected oncologist. He has been a blessing and we feel very comfortable with him.

I will try to be at this place again tomorrow and update you on how his treatment went. Given his great attitude and strong spirit, I anticipate good things. Thank you to all of you who have chosen to pray for us and support us. We are grateful.