This morning started out to be a tough day. Marc's pain was up and just riding in the car was excruciating. The emotional aspect of today was hard, too. After 28 days of being poked, prodded, scanned, scoped, x-rayed, purged and hospitalized, we were finally doing something about his cancer. Up until today everything was about diagnosing what he had. So, it was
with great relief and gratitude that he was starting chemotherapy today.
I just have to say that my hubby is a stud. He handled his treatment beautifully -- even polishing off a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some almonds for lunch while taking his treatment. He got in the car afterwards and ate a homemade cinnamon roll (thanks, Sheila!) . Needless to say the nausea and ill side effects haven't been a factor yet. For this we are tremendously grateful!
Over the next 46 hours he will be at home taking the remainder of his treatment. He has a portable pump that delivers his chemotherapy until Thursday. He will go in Thursday morning and have it removed and will be good to go for another 12 days. The best part is that it all fits neatly in our schedule for our kids and school. The less disruption for them right now, the better. God is good! We are beginning to achieve a new "normal."
I want to say a special thanks to Jennifer for taking Julia today and for making another amazing meal. Many thanks to Sheila for spontaneously taking Sophia so that I could hang out with Marc all day at the clinic. The cinnamon rolls were awesome, too -- Marc is enjoying them immensely. Thanks, Dave, for keeping us company at the clinic and for treating me to lunch. It was nice to get out for a breath of non-hospital air.
We are encouraged that today was the start of something good. We have hope...
Psalm 41
1 Blessed is he who considers the poor,
The Lord will deliver him in time of
trouble.
2 The Lord will preserve him and keep him
alive,
And he will be blessed on the earth;
You will not deliver him to the will of his
enemies.
3The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of
illness;
You will sustain him on his sickbed.
Please continue to pray that this treatment is highly effective and that these tumors respond. Pray for Marc's strength and health in the coming weeks -- his body is going to get worn down a bit with this and keeping healthy is key. Pray that the side effects will stay away. It's nice to see him to continue with a healthy appetite.
With love and gratitude...
We're glad that Marc isn't feeling "green" on this St. Patty's Day.
ReplyDeleteHola. God is awesome. I'm glad Marc continues to have a healthy appetite.. That is good! Is he still on a milkshake fix? :)
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord continue to provide both you and Marc strength, health and courage in the coming weeks. We continue to have hope and faith in the Lord for Marc's healing!
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
We are so glad to hear of how well Marc is doing! We will continue to pray for his strength and for the tumors to respond well to the chemo. We are also praying for you and the kids.
ReplyDeleteI too would love to be able to help out with meals, so if you do have someone in charge of a meal roster (I read someone else was curious about this too..) or if you need someone to do that please let me know.
We are encouraged by Marc's current strengths and by your faith and hope in the Lord.
Psalm 103:1-5
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; 3 Who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5 Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.
Jenn (& Trevor too)