Good morning all. Hope this wonderful weekend finds everyone doing something they absolutely enjoy!!! This week Wednesday was Mark's chemo day. We visited with Dr. McCollum first. Everything is going as expected with Mark symptom wise and all of his labs and "condition" remain about the same. It is still a matter of just getting the right combination of medications to treat side effects.
Woohoo!!!!!!. Thanks to a j-pouch forum on the internet we have found a "miracle" cream. Finally he has some relief from at least one effect of chemo - well at least for 24 hours he has. We sure hope it continues. God bless all those people smart enough to put together great websites for the good of others. Really some valuable information on there. Besides the medicine, one thing I have found most valuable is confirmation that there is no black and white. There is no "answer" it is all just trial and error to see what works with each individual. I guess for now, we are all really just guinea pigs in this deal.
So nausea started on the trip home from Dallas which seemed a little earlier than before. He is still very tired and has a hit and miss appetite as well as hit and miss "good nights". All of that is about the same.
We got some new information from the doctor. We are going to do a scan following Chemo #4 which is on July 28th. He said that following 4 treatments is usually when you will begin to see progress if there is going to be any. After 6 treatments, if there was no progress, he would be assured that there was not going to be any with this medicine. He felt comfortable looking after 4 so that we can change if necessary. Remember progress would be shrinkage of tumors or at the very least, no growth of existing tumors. Any growth or any new spots would NOT be progress. Soooooo, come the first of August we better dust off the old knee pads and kick it in to overdrive praying for God's healing grace. I know he will provide for all our needs.
Just heard in passing today of a 2 year old girl with stage four cancer. Can't even imagine. Why is it that when you think you have it bad, there are constant reminders of how bad things can be. Isn't God awesome?
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#1- I opened the new shop & enjoy sitting out front in an old metal rocking chair watching the traffic go by..
#2-So glad that a "miracle CREAM" is available
#3 -hit & miss...THAT is why it is called the "science" of medicine
#4 SO sorry to hear of the nausea & hopes he beats it soon.
#5-so thankfull that there is a site to check out
#6-guinea pigs ARE CUTE !!
#7-I LOVE YOU GUYS
MY LOVE & PRAYERS
Auntie n
Got our knee pads on and asking God for his healing grace.lol mom & dad
Forgot to say this AM
YES !!! GOD IS AWESOME and my
knee pads ARE ALWAYS ON !!!!
In My Heart In My Thoughts and
In My Prayers !!
love ya big time,
auntie n
So happy to know Mark's cream is doing it's job! You all try to have a week!
Always in my heart!
Sandy C
Try to have a good week!We are praying for you all.
Always in my heart
Sandy C.
That is kind of what I thought about myself....vertigo is not so bad I guess. Think of you all every day and pray! Love ya'll.
Kristi
Just got home from the CASINO with my soon to be 93yr old Mother-N-Law, Mrs. Gertie Schreiber !!!
It was wonderful to see the casino thru HER EYES. She was in awe of all the changes,the look on her face was WONDERFUL ! AND She came home with some of her $1 bills ! She only took 30 and got GREAT pleasure in telling me ! She actually RUBBED IT IN MY NOSE!! But the SMILE meant SOOO much. THIS, (Mrs.Scrheiber) is what I draw my strength from. Mark, I wish I could share her with you. Since you & Missy do know her, I thought this might cheer you up just a LITTLE ! Draw from her strength, fortitude, ATTITUDE & COURAGE. Yes, courage ! It takes alot of guts to get out of bed every day and forge on. You,Mark,as is Mrs.S,
are my hero's! I love you dearly, {just wanted to let you know!}
Be Happy ! Don't Worry!Aren't you glad that you cannot hear me singing ???!!?? Hope you and yours had a great weekend. Lov ya always.
antie n
ps;Missy,you owe me a story !!
Good morning Lil' Brother. As I sat last night and watched the magnificent lightning storm pass through Burleson, I was reminded of God's almighty power. I am praying that power will give you peace and strength today. Always remember how very much I love you!
The Big Sis
Thinking of you guys and praying for faith, hope, and strength that only GOD can provide. You guys are truly a blessing to so many. Love you guys and hope that Mark feels better soon.
The Dunfords
We keep you in our prayers daily. When we read your blog, we are reminded of how strong you are in your faith and each other. It is so hard to imagine doing it all over again!! May the miracle come to you all. Love, Jan
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