Mikey here.... what do these three have in common? They are all places in which, regardless of your race, religion, economic status, you are force to go at some point in your life. In these institutions you will find every demographic possible and get the opportunity to have a snapshot into their culture and lifestyle. But of the three, the hospital is unique in that people from every tribe and tongue are forced to go there because of some illness that they have. Their busy lives and "important" chores are all put on hold until the situation is resolved. For some this means no outdoor activities for a while, for others, cutting back on work--- just depends on what demographic they come from. However, the largest difference amongst the population, particularly at the cancer center, is not something you can necessarily see from how people dress or what car they drive but rather it something internal. Hope. Some folks have it and others do not. Being at a hospital creates this realization, people are more apt and willing to drop their external facades and be real. We've been blessed to be able to exchange our story with them and hear what they are dealing with. This vulnerability has drawn me to an important realization that there are really the only two categories of people in our world, those with hope and those without.....all other differences are superficial. Is your hope based on something eternal?
Nikki's second round of chemo went well. The medical crew was superb once again, tweaked her medication a bit and she was visibly better than last round. Still tired (who wouldnt be!) and slightly nauseous but overall in good spirits. Thursday Nikki goes in for a short procedure to insert a "port" which is a subcutaneous device placed near the clavicle to allow for easy IV access--- this means no more arm pokes! The only downside is Nikki had to fast 8 hours prior to the procedure so I woke her up at 430 am to put some food in her. What I Know God is good Round 2 of 4 complete for the first cycle This week started off with a giant rainbow, what a great sign Thursday Nikki will have a port procedure What You Can Do for Me Today Ask someone "how they are doing" after they answer "fine" ask them, "but how are you really doing" (and mean it) What made today normal When a patient at the cancer center was asked if she wanted a lemon cake desert she replied "No, my butt is big enough" ...had to be there Praise Much better response to chemo- good sleep and able to have conversations Prayer Requests Pray for port procedure Prayers against infection of any kind Prayers against sickness Prayers for no fevers this round Prayers for no stomach complications/heartburn this round Prayers for sleep thru the night (sometimes I am waking up and unable to go back to sleep) Prayers for strength and patience for Mike and the kids Prayers for safe travels for Laura/Lucy as they head home Sunday and Mike's mom Sally arrives Sunday Shout Out Taylor for the soup--- delicious and gave me energy Aloha IThanks for your continue prayers
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Hannah
4/21/2017 06:05:21 pm
So glad to hear this round went better! We've been praying over here in CO. And Nikki, the wig looks great- you make a great brunette!
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