February 3, 2010

My dad came in town for a couple of nights so I have been out of touch somewhat the last two days. Mom told me she was able to work almost 8 hours yesterday. Monday night she even went to the grocery store for she and Ken.
Ken has been sick. I think it has just been more sinus infection stuff but still I am hoping that mom is able to stay healthy and on track for her treatment this Friday. Although it was disappointing that she wasn't able to receive her treatments as we expected last week, she has really benefited from having the additional time to recover. She has felt better and better every day. I have all the faith in the world that come Friday her white counts will be right where they need them to be in order for her to receive the full dosage of her 3 drugs.
God has been so good. In my devotional book today the thought was a reminder that God is with us always. I can honestly say, not for a single moment of our journey have I felt alone. There are several times in my life that looking back I can say that I felt alone, even in a room full of people. God has never allowed me the emptiness of being alone and I know that goes for our entire family. Few things are as scary as cancer but I think being afraid and alone has to come close to the fear that cancer brings. God has held us close and supported us through the prayer and lives of all that love us for the past 4 months. Thank you!
As we approach another Friday I ask that you all remember to thank God, most importantly, for all the healing he is providing through the West Clinic and the wonderful staff there. Secondly, please pray that mom will remain strong, healthy and her white count high to receive her full dosage of the drugs. And last, please pray that she will remain tolerable of the treatments and that although we know it will knock her down at first, she will recover quickly and get back to the days like last week and this week of feeling so good. I mean almost 8 hours at work yesterday! Can you believe it?!? God is so very good and is blessing us beyond our wildest imagination through the entire fight. Thank you so much for your love, support and prayers. We would not be where we are today with out you bringing us to the Lord on a regular basis.