We do. Big time!
We met with Rob's oncologist today, and his arm is SO much better! She believes, as we did, that some of the drugs leaked out around the veins, but they got him on meds quickly, and he's doing great! And although it's sore to the touch again tonight from everybody poking it today, the doctor sees no problem with complete healing there! (Thank you, Lord!)
Also, the one drug he had last week (and will have again on Thursday) is the one that is supposed to start lowering his blood counts. But today's bloodwork came back great! In the low normal, but still IN the normal! So Rob is good to go for the last chemo treatment of this first round. (Thank you, Lord!) Only three more rounds to go after that, finishing up mid-June.
He's been sleeping most of the afternoon and evening. It doesn't take much to wear him out these days, but at least his body is handling things so far. One thing we have to follow up on next week with his main doctor is regarding the diabetes. We have not been able to control the blood sugar numbers with diet, and who knows, the chemo may be playing havoc with that, too. But the oncologist was concerned about it, and told us not to wait getting that under control... as it can damage his heart and blood vessels very quickly, and at this stage in the cancer treatment, that would NOT be a good thing. So the appointment is set.
I wanted to post this picture of what we saw as we walked out of the cancer center and into the parking structure today... It really touched my heart and almost brought instant tears to my eyes. I don't know if that talented, caring "walker" has any idea what his moment of joy brought to our lives today. So to whoever you are, I thank you for calming me in that moment.
Just looking at the picture brought me back the "peace" tonight. I had another one of those quiet, inward-anger, overwhelming, depressiony kind of days today... way out of sorts, with that inner voice of mine screaming for help, way down deep. I just needed some quiet time, time to let go and breathe in your prayers, and be wrapped tight in the "peace" once again.
I'm much better now. :)
Time to wake my hubby from his couch slumbers and lead him off to bed. I have to be up at 5am to get ready for work.
Be blessed... because you are all certainly a blessing in my book.
In Love and In Peace,
Cheri ♥
love the updates...keeping you wrapped in continuous prayer
ReplyDeleteCheri and Rob, consider yourselves blessed, highly favored and loved of the LORD. How awesome that He would give you this huge visible sign of His presence that is always with you. Although the storms are sometimes pressing and uncertainties take us into a place of turbulent emotions, there is always consolation in retrieving back to that place in Him...in His arms. There, you will find the strength, comfort, courage and all else that you need for this season of your life.
ReplyDeleteAbba, Father, Our Great Omnipotent Dad,
Thank-you for your constant love and care. Thank-you for being with and watching over Cheri and Rob as they go through this gloomy season of life. In the midst of it all, Jesus makes the difference in each day. Thank-you for constantly showering them with your love. And, Lord, I'd say that there are probably times when they don't have the emotional stamina to cry out because the enemy of weariness would try to distract ~ Lord, remind them that those are the times when Jesus is making intercession for them, and all their family and friends are praying them through. Thank-you for healing Rob's arm. Thank-you for all your blessings, Lord. In JESUS Name. Amen
Cheri and Rob, this passage of Scripture so vividly comes to mind as I think of that gigantic peace sign that rested before your eyes.
Moses and the Glory of the LORD, Exod. 33:12-23
12 Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people." 14 The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." 15 Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" 17 And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name." 18 Then Moses said, "Now show me your glory." 19 And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live." 21 Then the LORD said, "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. 22 When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen."
The LORD says, "I AM" is with you!
I think the peace sign was just that, a sign to relax and believe in Gods love and all will be alright.
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