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!
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