Getting Close to the Finish Line for Treatments

 Happy Monday,

Chemo is done!  Thank you Jesus!

Gene has been pretty out of it this weekend and is not feeling very well today; however, his spirits are high, and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Please continue to pray for his strength to return, as he finishes up his last two weeks of radiation.  

We are believing for complete healing!

Starting Week 5

 I want to start off with a praise report...the tumor is shrinking!!!!   Thank you Jesus!

Last week was rough to start off.  Trying to manage pain and such, however, by the weekend, things leveled out and this morning Gene actually said he felt a little better.

He is still pretty weak, and spends most of his time horizonal, but the pain is under control.  I'm hoping this means the next few weeks will be easier for him.

Today he started his next round of chemo, so please pray that he doesn't have terrible sickness.  So far so good with that, to God be the glory!  Prayer works and we know the Lord is right here with us!

As I sit in the room with him while he's getting his first of two infusions, I can't help but long for the day when this season is over.  Not being able to travel to see grandkids, no going to the beach or riding our bikes, not even being able to attend church, all of that has a way of eating at you.  Gene gets stir crazy some days, and it's all I can do to keep from crying, watching my strong and independent hubby just lay in the bed helpless.  He's still stubborn, don't get me wrong, which in this case is helping him heal, I'm sure.  Gene will sit in the office for short stints to get a bid done or look over plans, but those times have become shorter and farther between.  

Today we are over halfway through the planned treatments!  And with the comment Gene made this morning about how he actually feels a little better, I am believing that it will only get better from here on out!

I'm asking for special prayer for Booker and Cielo.  Booker has been carrying an extra load, and I don't know what we would do without him. He and Cielo have made many sacrifices to accommodate our situation. We are forever thankful! They don't complain, or even let on that they are put out by anything, but I know it's been trying at times and a challenge. Please pray for them!

You've all been so encouraging to us, and I wanted to leave you encouraged today!  God is in control...He's got this....and all is well!

Week 3

 God is so good!  He is always right on time and it’s so amazing watching Him use His church body to minister one to another. 

This has been a difficult week. Increased pain and fatigue. However, everyday, messages and texts with prayers and encouragement have been received 🩷. What a difference this makes!  Thank you Jesus for the beautiful people you’ve sent our way that have poured love and kindness into our life! 

Week 2

 Waking up this morning, to the crisp air and overcast sky, was so refreshing!  It made for a great backdrop to morning coffee and devotion. 

Thankful! Knowing God is on the throne and He cares about us, that he’s taking care of our needs, even the small things, makes me so thankful. 🥰  Every day is a new opportunity to experience His grace and mercy. It’s so easy to look around and see His handy work. How everything so effortlessly falls into sync and works together perfectly…that’s my God!  

How can we worry about anything when the creator of the universe is your daddy!  He always provides, protects, and loves us, He never fails!  

Another week down and closer the finish line.  Gene is doing good, all things considered.  Everything is on track according to the doctors and he should start feeling and seeing results soon.  We know he will.  They told us to expect it to get worse before it gets better, but today Gene felt like things were changing!  No matter how small, that is our victory report and we are thankful.  Even a small change is still change in the right direction!  We receive it, thank you Jesus!  

Besides the pain and weakness, the hard part for him is not being able to do much.  Because of his compromised immune system, I couldn’t let him go to the hardware store, which he insisted would be fine….not on my watch!  So we settled for a stroll around the property…better idea!  

It is the perfect day to be out and the little bit of exercise was just enough!  Thank you Jesus for the cooler weather and a safe place to let him walk!  

Radiation continues everyday next week and we know we will be able to share good results from that!  🙌🏼♥️🙏🏼 We appreciate all your prayers and messages of encouragement!!!💕💕