Mike is now in the final week of Phase one - he will go for blood work on Wednesday and a chemo treatment on Friday then he will have a two week break. We will use that time to transition back to FL and get ready to start the 4 weeks of intense daily treatments. I am a little overwhelmed when I think about getting back and trying to get the kids ready for school, etc... while he is undergoing those treatments. Thank God, his mom is going to fly down with him and spend a few weeks to help us get by.
Mike started a new drug in his chemo on Friday, unfortunately it made him very sick throughout the weekend. He has been very nauceous and tired. The doctor gave him a higher dosage for his nausea prescription. Today his platelets were at 86 (:-)) so he is showing improvement in that area and will most likely be able to have the port-cath surgery before we head back down south. That will make things alot easier on Mike so that he can take showers normally without worrying about the port getting wet or pulled and it will relieve me of the duty of flushing his lines daily. :) Its not hard, I just worry about germs every time I have to mess with it. Mike noticed some hair loss this morning...I really dont think that words can ever prepare someone for what they are about to experience while undergoing chemotherapy. We hear about all of the side effects, but living them is something totally different.
We are so grateful for everyone's contributions in every way - having great friends and family is really helping to lighten our burdens. I am so very grateful for the Fund that was set up to help us financially and the donations that are helping us to cover the many prescription costs, food on the run and gas costs that we are incurring each week. We literally would be charging all of it to credit cards if it weren't for your help. Please know how grateful we are and that we are praying for a mulititude of blessings upon each gift and giver! God never runs out of money & blessings so we know that it will be restored to you above and beyond!
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I can't imagine the feelings you both have, but I know that when we are weak, God is strong. I hope that can be a bright thought in your day and help you see all your blessings.. I know of two that are growing bigger each day.
ReplyDeleteKeep the faith, things will work out.
Still praying...
Katherine Dorsey