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
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What a perfect scripture for all of us to remember!! Thanks so much for sharing your family memories..We love you Curt as well as all of your family! Joyce and Jesse
ReplyDeleteAnother progress marker, and we are so happy that you are making your way through treatment. Hang in there. We are all rooting for you and praying you through it. Loved hearing about the sweet memories you share together. What a great time to count your many blessings. Even in trial, God is good. We love you all.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Isn't it amazing that we have a God who will never leave us or forsake us. I appreciate hearing how you are doing more than you know! I miss the old Maalaea store too, though I was more for the manapua than the fishing stuff myself...
ReplyDeletekeep fighting the good fight and enjoying each other. miss you & love you, nancy
Dear Patti and Curtis,
ReplyDeleteI am so Thankful to know and to have had the privilege of being part of your extended family even if it was for a short time while we lived on Maui. I count it as one of my most precious blessings. I'm thankful that God let our paths cross and He showed me through you what true christian love looks like. I will keep praying for Gods healing and for His hand to be on all who are working with your family. Thank you for sharing your faith as you live out your life. Love you sooooooo much
John, Becky, Jessi and Julie.
Keeping you in our prayers every single day. Keeping my mind on how big our God is!
ReplyDeleteYou are still my favorite MC:)
Love you,
Mele & Ohana