Mike here, must be Monday......With the "green bump" out and positive report from the doctor, we are officially moving onto the next phase of treatment. You'd think we'd be overjoyed after getting this news, but to be honest, our thoughts quickly focused on the challenges of the next phase rather than to embrace feelings of thankfulness for such a remarkably smooth surgery and recovery process. The Israelites were the same way, no more than 3 days after moving on from the Red Sea (you know, when God parted the ocean and allowed them to walk on dry land) they began to worry about food and water. Isnt that just like us humans? Its very easy to forget all the blessings we've received and too worry (if not whine) when new obstacles present themselves. Today's visit with the radiology oncologist was God's gentle reminder that He not only got us thru the "Red Sea" but also has a plan to get us out of the "desert". Such a great visit with an extremely competent and equally caring doctor. She gave us a thorough education on radiation therapy, answered all of our questions, and made us feel like we were her priority for the 45 minutes we sat in her office. We learned that Radiation will follow chemotherapy, will involve 30 treatments (about 30 min visits) over the course of 6 weeks, and that the main side affect will be fatigue. While it sounds rather long, we actually feel very good about this part of the treatment. More importantly, we fell pretty good about Gods sovereignty thru this whole ordeal.
Here's what I know God is good Radiation will be the final portion of the overall treatment (30 visits--- Mon-Fri for 6 weeks) Visit with oncologist on Wednesday to discuss chemotherapy It still hurts when I make Nikki laugh too hard....but I do it anyway Here's what I don't know If Chemotherapy is necessary and what it would entail Why Daniel is always hungry but never knows what he wants to eat What you can do for me 1. Stop worrying about tomorrow, it'll be fine. 2. Start a list of everything you are thankful for and all your blessings....it will help you with task #1 Praises Great doctor for Radiation Therapy Prayer Requests The right medical/chemotherapy oncologist Not allow us to forget how far he has taken us in this trial Shout Out Work for sending some nice flowers Kelly P for such a wonderful dinner Grammy for her continued support with Allie, Daniel and the home logistics Aloha We can never say enough about how thankful we are for your love, support and prayers. Not paying it lip service, it has been nothing short of amazing. Mike and Nikki
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