As stated in the last update, Thursday was the first chemo day. Friday was beautiful, sunny, and there were no side effects at all. It was a nice day, even though my head is still reeling from having to do this at ALL. Each day, I'm taking some chemo pills, in the am and pm. On Saturday, I was a bit more queasy. Thankfully, I was able to go to Sarah's Willamette Chamber Orchestra concert in the afternoon, and Valerie's "Promusica" concert in the evening. Music is definitely therapeutic, especially when it's your own kids playing!!! They did awesome! We were able to see some great friends at church this morning, and squeeze some babies' cheeks, and I think it's about nap time now. This stuff is potent. We are praying for potency against the bad cells, and grace toward the good cells.
Unfortunately, the cancer has spread into my liver, and this puts it at a stage 4, which really stinks. Our hold out, is that God is bigger than any number, and we're asking for folks to pray accordingly. There are new treatments coming out frequently; maybe we can eventually irradiate the liver, and maybe God will miraculously dissolve the cancer cells away. My step-mom has graciously suggested a place in Ashland that works with cancers, so I'm hoping to be able to check that out and get some additional help. Other than that, we're trying to keep life as normal as possible for now. (I never HAVE figured out what that's supposed to look like :)
Thanks again for your being there for us. The Lord has blessed us greatly with all of your hearts toward us. It's very humbling.
May Christ be with us and for us all, and be actively blessing all of you as you walk beside us.
Jeanne H.
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