Sam went in this morning for his second chemo. I stayed home so that his sister, Ann who is a nurse could go along and ask more intellegent questions for us. She will be our "nurse-in-residence" as she is living in our little basement apartment. She also just completed an on line nursing course on cancer.
Please pray for Sam especially over the weekend and following week. They say that the effects of chemo are cummulative so this could be a rough week. We'll try to keep you posted on it. In the mean time pray that the chemo kills the cancer cells without too many side effects. The list of potential side effects can be scary. They tell you everything upfront so you won't be surprised, but everyone reacts to chemo differently.
Along with the chemo, that drips in intraveneously, is some anti-nausea medicine. That really helps, but only lasts about 72 hours. After that he may have to take some pills. He did that on several days this past week and it seemed to help. However, he did feel like he had the flu a couple of days. The bad thing about those achy symptoms is that he can't take aspirin. Pray that he has a good week and is not too wiped out.
This morning after my Quiet Time with the Lord a song was going through my brain.
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His Wonderful Face and the things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His Glory and Grace."
I'm trying hard to do this but cancer is not strangely dim yet. Jesus's face sure is wonderful though and I don't know how we'd make it without his Glory & Grace. The Lord is using your emails and comments to help encourage us and help us keep our eyes on Jesus. Please include your last names on your blog comments because we know too many folks with the same first names. We love you all and appreciate each and everyone of you.
Please pray for Sam especially over the weekend and following week. They say that the effects of chemo are cummulative so this could be a rough week. We'll try to keep you posted on it. In the mean time pray that the chemo kills the cancer cells without too many side effects. The list of potential side effects can be scary. They tell you everything upfront so you won't be surprised, but everyone reacts to chemo differently.
Along with the chemo, that drips in intraveneously, is some anti-nausea medicine. That really helps, but only lasts about 72 hours. After that he may have to take some pills. He did that on several days this past week and it seemed to help. However, he did feel like he had the flu a couple of days. The bad thing about those achy symptoms is that he can't take aspirin. Pray that he has a good week and is not too wiped out.
This morning after my Quiet Time with the Lord a song was going through my brain.
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His Wonderful Face and the things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His Glory and Grace."
I'm trying hard to do this but cancer is not strangely dim yet. Jesus's face sure is wonderful though and I don't know how we'd make it without his Glory & Grace. The Lord is using your emails and comments to help encourage us and help us keep our eyes on Jesus. Please include your last names on your blog comments because we know too many folks with the same first names. We love you all and appreciate each and everyone of you.
I can certainly see His Grace in each of your posts, Nan. What a great song He gave you today. I also see His grace in having Ann there at this time. We are sure praying that the Lord uses these chemo treatments to attack and kill the cancer cells without given Sam many side effects.
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What a precious hymn you quoted. It has been a constant source of encouragement for me. Our prayers are with both of you daily and now for Ann, too. What a wonderful blessing it must be for her to help you at this time. We love you! Bob and Laurie
ReplyDeleteYou are very close in prayer. The Lord brings Sam and you to mind many times throughout my day. Have been praying specifically that Sam is not too wiped out by this latest round. 2 Cor. 12:9 "He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in your weakness."
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you are all in my prayers often. glad ann can be there to help. i know she is a godsend! i have your blog on the computer for updates along w your photo. "may the God of peace with you you all." m
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