Today we rejoice with you all and in thanksgiving to the Lord that Chris’ platelet number has risen to 69! This is the highest number Chris has had since we started this journey over a month ago. We are very encouraged that it is so high considering all that this week has held. “Normal” but on the low end is 150. But for today, we rejoice that they have elevated despite the rigor of the treatment this week. He was at 43 on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are not trying to simply focus on the “positives” but wanting to acknowledge the good gifts God gives us along the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, at Chris’ blood draw and brief nurses consult, while we waited, we met two women getting their own chemo treatment. Pray with us for “divine encounters” as my one friend would say. We want to be willing and available to step out of our comforts to serve others in need and share truth and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, use us even when we are weak to be your messengers of your truth, your hope, your peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chris has so much more energy. Both Thursday and Friday were growing days of energy and he has been able to go on short walks, frisbee throws, and just simple helping around the house. He continues to have no pain and no nausea today. His appetite is also returning. I (Becca) think my body is starting to feel the exhaustion now that he is showing improvement, which is all normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you renew us, just like the eagle that soared over the river today, you provide our strength and abilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His “nadir” period for the chemo will be between days 7-14 in his 21 day chemo cycle, as far as I understand this will be when he is most vulnerable to illness. He also comes off prednisone and may experience a dip in energy. Pray with us for protection and wisdom for how to care for Chris, and for him to increasingly learn to listen to the signals in his body. Today, Emalene had a fever and was very tired. It is normal for a family to experience illness together, but we are new to how to handle illness while Chris is getting treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, be our guide, be our doctor, be our healer. We know you are, and we know you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Psalm 23:3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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