Thank you Lord for the good blood test results today! Curt's liver levels are a little elevated, but they say that is to be expected with chemo (as the liver is the organ that processes and expels the toxins from your body). He's half-way done with his radiation treatments and the initial round of chemotherapy. What a blessing to be on the home stretch...just three weeks to go. He does feel it more by the end of the week, so the weekends are a reprieve and a chance for his body to build back up for the following week.
So far his appetite is holding steady, and he's eating well...no big problems with nausea or vomiting (another BIG thank you, Lord!).
He still needs to avoid crowds as much as possible, and we're continuing to pray for protection from any illnesses. He's in good spirits, even though his low energy levels are a real challenge for him. There's so much he wants to do...but he runs out of steam before he gets it done! On Sunday he experienced a lot of joint pain in his knees again (like he did on Saturday the week before), and he's also had some foot cramps at night, so that's another little prayer request.
Thank you so much for walking through this with us. It's such an encouragement to know that you are praying for Curt, and it is definitely helping to hold us up as we navigate through each new day!
Love you guys,
Patti
Monday, July 12, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Happy 4th of July!
Hope you all had a great 4th of July weekend! It was nice for us, especially since Curt had a break from radiation today as they were closed due to the holiday. Over this past week we have experienced good days and bad days, but we're excited that we are 1/3 of the way through the six weeks of treatments!
We spoke with Curt's mom today, and she has just four days left to go in her radiation sessions. She sounded great, and said so far she hasn't experienced much in the way of side effects. In her case, the chemo will come later, and we were happy to hear how well it has been going for her.
There's really not too much else to report, but we'll keep you posted on the progress. We're praying for good blood test results again later this week.
Curt and I took a drive this evening to Ma'alaea Harbor and had fun reminiscing about the times we would take the family fishing by the Coast Guard station. The kids all loved it...endlessly baiting hooks, catching little (or not so little) fish, and going to the old Ma'alaea Store for snacks. It was such a neat store...we were sad to see it close several years ago. Established in the 1920's, it had a well-stocked fishing supply aisle...our son Jim was like a kid in a candy store! His brothers and sisters weren't too interested in fishing supplies though...they usually went for the manapua (the best manapua ever!) or real candy.
We are both so grateful to have had many times over these past couple of months to reflect on what a great life we have had together, and what a wonderful family (and extended church family) God has blessed us with. We already have so many good memories...and there have been so many significant spiritual markers along the way. We are confident that whatever is to come, He will give us strength enough for it, just as He gave us the strength to raise all those rambunctious kids!
Isaiah 43:2 reminds us of this:
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk though the fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you.
For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
Take care, and may God's blessings be upon you and your loved ones!
Patti
We spoke with Curt's mom today, and she has just four days left to go in her radiation sessions. She sounded great, and said so far she hasn't experienced much in the way of side effects. In her case, the chemo will come later, and we were happy to hear how well it has been going for her.
There's really not too much else to report, but we'll keep you posted on the progress. We're praying for good blood test results again later this week.
Curt and I took a drive this evening to Ma'alaea Harbor and had fun reminiscing about the times we would take the family fishing by the Coast Guard station. The kids all loved it...endlessly baiting hooks, catching little (or not so little) fish, and going to the old Ma'alaea Store for snacks. It was such a neat store...we were sad to see it close several years ago. Established in the 1920's, it had a well-stocked fishing supply aisle...our son Jim was like a kid in a candy store! His brothers and sisters weren't too interested in fishing supplies though...they usually went for the manapua (the best manapua ever!) or real candy.
We are both so grateful to have had many times over these past couple of months to reflect on what a great life we have had together, and what a wonderful family (and extended church family) God has blessed us with. We already have so many good memories...and there have been so many significant spiritual markers along the way. We are confident that whatever is to come, He will give us strength enough for it, just as He gave us the strength to raise all those rambunctious kids!
Isaiah 43:2 reminds us of this:
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.
When you walk though the fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flame burn you.
For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
Take care, and may God's blessings be upon you and your loved ones!
Patti
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