Today was not the greatest day of my life, nor will it probably be the worst. As I sat in the exam room with my parents, taking notes as Dr. Williamson (the oncologist) spoke, I couldn't help but think back to 2 1/2 years ago. This was all so familiar. I remember sitting in a similar room with Ryan and Holly, again taking notes. It seems like all these terms should be new and yet I have heard them before. Chemo will be 20 weeks total: 1 every 2 weeks for 8 weeks, then one a week for 12 weeks. Each chemo day lasting 5 hours then the day after coming back in for that white cell booster shot. It was all so familiar.
As I write tonight my heart is heavy. It will be a long road. It is only beginning. And yet, something the doctor said, "keep the attitude that this is just a part of life, not controlling your life". This cancer will not control any of our lives. It can't!! Jesus controls our lives. He is the Healer and our Protector. He will be our strength! He will sustain us when we can't go on. Praise the Lord He is at the wheel and in control of all that seems so out of control.
When I arrived today, mom didn't look well. She was flushed and fevered and hurting. After an exam she has been put on an antibiotic for an infection. This could delay things, which we don't want. Please as you read this, pray that the antibiotics will do their job and rid her of infection. She will go in Monday morning to the surgeon to see if she can proceed with the Tues. AM surgery that is scheduled.
There were lots more appointments made today and we haven't even begun the treatment phase. It is all overwhelming to think about, but mom and dad are doing well. They are tired, but hanging in!
Thank you for your prayers!
4 comments:
Troy and I are praying for your whole family, Jan, your parents in particular. We will pray in Jesus' name that this infection goes away so that her surgery can continue as scheduled. As a child who has had a parent with cancer, I will certainly be praying for you, Jo, and Jay as well. Love you guys!
Thanks for sharing, Jan. I wish your family did not have to travel this road, but please know that there are many out there that will be traveling it with you through their prayers and concern. Love you.
my heart is heavy for you and your family jan. this is a long and unknown road, but He goes behind, before, and with you. i am praying...
my heart is heavy for you and your family jan. this is a long and unknown road but He goes behind, before, and with you. i am praying...
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