Yesterday, I wrote that we estimated Mondays chemo to last most of the day…or longer…Well, due to Chris’ decline in overall condition, and decline in platelets (47 for you numbers folks) the medical team decided to split the treatment into two days. At arrival for the appointment the nurses were very concerned and Chris was tired, weak, and pale. So, today, he was treated to a private room and got about half or less of the treatment (in terms of time) that was planned. We return tomorrow (take 2…click) for another blood draw and to get the remaining treatment, Rituxan. This drug is known to potentially produce higher levels of discomfort and negative symptoms (fever, chills, nausea) and takes several hours to administer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you know our comings and goings before we even take a step. Thank you that we could start treatment today. Please provide improvement for the platelets, protection from significant decline, and wisdom for us all regarding medical decisions for tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joy is that it is just 1:30pm and Chris is painfree and tucked into bed for a nap and I get to enjoy a PERFECT Michigan summer day on a shady breezy porch while I take a pause, accomplish some scheduling and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you Lord for the break from the heat and humidity of Thailand. Thank you Lord for the rest Chris has had today, and the rest for me too as we both navigate this adventure together, but in different ways. Continue to provide your rest for our body and souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chris will have an ultrasound on his hip and groin area to rule out any other complications for his increase in pain. We have leveled up one more time for pain meds, so we will see how that pans out. So far the pain has broke through the others we have tried within 36 hours or so. We are so thankful for the pain medication options available in the US, as they are far more limiting in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you are our maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you watch over us, you do not need sleep and you provide shade when we need it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you are our help<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord, you are our protector, we are weak in light of your strength and power<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Psalm 121<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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