Tired. Long day. We saw my oncologist this morning. His message was not too encouraging. His take was that we need to decide whether we should continue taking more and stronger meds or agree to take more chemo. We saw my surgeon this afternoon. His message was a bit more encouraging. He is setting me up for another type of a pain block. This should allow me to get better sooner. And this should allow us more time to decide if and when we need to take chemo again.
I am more convinced than ever that It's all about Him.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Thursday, July 25
When you are traveling the cancer journey, every day is special, every person is special, and every thing is special. That being said, when you are traveling the cancer journal, your wedding anniversary is special, your love mate is special, and the fact that God has allowed 42 years of being together is special. Yes, today is my anniversary.
I realize just how much Diane loves me. There is no way that she could stick by me as she has if she did not. I often wish that I could show my love for her as much as she shows me.
God put us together for sure. There is no way that I could make it without her. So, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Diane. I love you.
If you have someone that you need to say "I love you," don't wait. Do it now.
I realize just how much Diane loves me. There is no way that she could stick by me as she has if she did not. I often wish that I could show my love for her as much as she shows me.
God put us together for sure. There is no way that I could make it without her. So, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Diane. I love you.
If you have someone that you need to say "I love you," don't wait. Do it now.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Tuesday, July 23
"What day is this?" I can't even count the times that I have asked Diane this question these past days. Over the course of my journey I have asked this question of Diane more times than I can remember, but these past days have really been more of a blur than I have experienced. I entered a blog post about our visit last week. But then after staying home for a few days, last Thursday we returned to Wayne Memorial. What I do remember very clearly is that on Thursday morning I began to have pain like I have never experienced in my entire life. On that famous scale "how would you rate your pain on a scale from one to ten, ten being the worst," my answer was a twenty. After being admitted, it took several days to manage the pain. Finally, late Sunday evening we all agreed that I could go home with meds and wait until we see the surgeon at Duke next Monday. So that is where we find ourselves now.
A lot has happened between then and now. It is all a part of the journey. I am on too many meds to actually get out of the house and motivate, but through the magic of technology, I am able to do some things from home. I am even trying to work on a sermon for next Sunday. I really do want to preach, but with a backup preacher (although he does not think that he is a preacher) like Gabe, I know that my flock is in good hands on Sunday mornings. I also know that the various teams that work on the many GC ministries are more than capable of doing God's work without me.
What day is this? This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! So how about you? What day is this for you?
A lot has happened between then and now. It is all a part of the journey. I am on too many meds to actually get out of the house and motivate, but through the magic of technology, I am able to do some things from home. I am even trying to work on a sermon for next Sunday. I really do want to preach, but with a backup preacher (although he does not think that he is a preacher) like Gabe, I know that my flock is in good hands on Sunday mornings. I also know that the various teams that work on the many GC ministries are more than capable of doing God's work without me.
What day is this? This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! So how about you? What day is this for you?
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Wednesday, July 17
So here is a God-thing. I posted a need for your prayer yesterday. Today I received a phone call to inform me that I have an appointment at Duke with both my oncologist and my surgeon who did my procedure. The appointments are not until July 29th - but hey Jack - at least I feel like we are going forward.
Thank you for being you! (You know who you are)
Thank you for being you! (You know who you are)
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Tuesday, July 16
Since last Friday's blog I have not recovered from my hospital visit as well as I have in the past. I was able to preach both services on Sunday. It was a real struggle, but I am hoping that those in attendance were not distracted by that fact.
Feeling a need to update you who are so faithful in keeping up with me via this blog, I asked Diane what I should write. Her instant response was "tell them to pray." Sometimes it is difficult to determine what to pray for. Today I ask you pray for her strength. When a caregiver has done all that she can and nothing seems to help, it can get frustrating for her.
We both know that this "story" is "His" story. We never want to stray from His will. Through your prayers and His grace, we will not stray. We will stay strong and be thankful and amazed at how He makes all things well. After all - it is all about Him!
Feeling a need to update you who are so faithful in keeping up with me via this blog, I asked Diane what I should write. Her instant response was "tell them to pray." Sometimes it is difficult to determine what to pray for. Today I ask you pray for her strength. When a caregiver has done all that she can and nothing seems to help, it can get frustrating for her.
We both know that this "story" is "His" story. We never want to stray from His will. Through your prayers and His grace, we will not stray. We will stay strong and be thankful and amazed at how He makes all things well. After all - it is all about Him!
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