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
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We ARE praying for you and our hearts are with you always. We are so glad to hear that Curt is in good spirits despite the enforced isolation and uncharacteristic energy drops and assorted odd side effects. Keep up your courage and determination, as we continue to pray for healing. You are very much loved.
ReplyDeleteKaren Johnson
So happy for the good results!! Praise GOD! Praying for more! XO
ReplyDeleteYou are all in my prayers - Thank you God for so many good things (like the Franks family)
ReplyDeleteThank the Lord for answering our prayers!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to lift up the whole Franks family.
You are all special to us.
Great news... will continue to pray for all of your needs, healing, strength, pain free joints and more. Missing you both. Take care, hugs & prayers from me :)
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing us Patti and keeping us up to date!! Your plate is full and yet you manage - I know it is difficult but you never complain and control/dismiss negative thoughts. You are an amazing woman of God! Your love and care for Curt is the best and you are making it sooo much easier for him. Your love and support and care is hard and I know how you hurt for him and wish you could do more....Rest in the Lord and know He hears your pleas and our's also.
Praying for YOU and Curt of course. You are carring a huge weight and I wanted you to know I understand. Thank you for your example ... Keep taking it one day at a time and all will be well.
Thanking the Lord Our God for all He has provided and will provide!
With Love,
Renee
I went (and am still going) through something very similar to Curt, and I had similar symptoms such as knee/joint pain, foot cramps, and even hand cramps at times. For me the problem was my steroid (Dexamethasone), used to keep brain swelling down. Apparently it's not all that uncommon of a side-effect, and once it's no longer being taken those symptoms went away within a week or so.
ReplyDeletegreat news. praying in Montana! keep it up...
ReplyDeletelove to you all
nancy
Hi Patti and Curtis,
ReplyDeleteJust know we are thinking about you and praying for you. Love you both so much.
John, Becky, Jessi and Julie:)
Curt and Patti,
ReplyDeleteSusan and I pray for you guys every morning during our walk. Remembering going through treatment, as they put on the mask and bolted it to the table I would begin to meditate on Psalm 23 - the Lord is my Shepherd. I needed to do my part (show up) and the medical people did their part and the rest of it was the Lord's. Oh, how much I needed Him to help me with my part, too. It was hard at times but He carried both of us through. It definitely gets harder before it gets easier but it will pass. Hang in there brother. Love you guys
Mike and Susan