The last week of November seemed to be a very busy one, as Don had 2 chemotherapy treatments and another appointment with the pain doctors. So far, we thank the Lord that he has not had any significant reactions. We have seen an increase in his pain, which has resulted in a decrease in his mobility, so we are not sure what is going on with that. We had hoped we might begin to see some improvement in his pain.
2 more chemo treatments this week, then a week off. The pain doctors have increased his medication for pain - so including all the other medications that makes 14 medications! Some are for nausea, some are antiviral or antibiotic to boost his immune system, some are for nausea if that should occur and some are to help with ridding his body of the waste from the chemotherapy. One is a muscle relaxant to calm the muscle spasms in his back and leg. I have a list I follow "religiously" so I don't get mixed up!
He is in good spirits, trusting the Lord and very thankful for friends and family who continue to lift him up in prayer and help us with all the logistics. We are especially thankful for Don's sister Jacque and her husband, Bob, and Don's mom Rachel who have spent the entire past week caring for Don so I can continue working. He also had a very precious visit from his brother, Bob, who lives in Columbus. His sister, Marcella, writes him notes and beautiful scripture verses a couple of times a week. His other sisters, Cindy and Barb, have done some very practical things to help as well as continually convey their love for him. It is in situations like this that it pays off to come from a big family!
Praises: All of our needs are being met - including meals through all of December! Leaves raked, snowblower winterized, sheets sewn to fit the hospital bed. If I start naming all the people who have helped us, this would be a really long blog! You know who you are, so please just know that you have blessed us beyond measure and a mere "thank you" doesn't seem adequate.
Prayer requests: Alleviation of pain. That he would continue to have minimal reaction to the chemo. Good communication with the doctors. That he would be able to increase his mobility so he doesn't have to lay in bed all day.
Thanks everyone, for your interest and concern.
Marcie and Don
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