Mom and dad go in to the hospital tomorrow at 9:20 AM. The esophageal
dilation and lung catheters procedure is at 11:20 AM. Prayers for a
successful procedure that results in less fluid on the lungs.
“You
will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are
fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal
Rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Dad's Voice is Back!
Hooray! Dad's voice is back....and it's getting better every
hour. He will have another procedure on Friday, and mom will learn yet
another nursing skill. If anyone can learn, mom can! Thanks be to God and the ENT team. Procedure on Friday to help with the fluid in his lungs and check out his throat.
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.” Jeremiah 32:17
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.” Jeremiah 32:17
Monday, September 29, 2014
It's Stable and We'll Take It
I apologize for not posting this sooner. We heard from mom and dad on
Friday. It's stable!!! No growth, not gone but we will take it! Now time
to take a breath again. Thank you to all for your thoughts, prayers,
and kind words. They helped us get through the waiting.
They will return to the oncology doctor on October 8th to see what is ahead for Sid. It will most certainly be additional chemo and further scanning to keep eyes on the cancer, but right now, we are rejoicing, thanking God, and going to enjoy the weekends babysitting our grandkids! Love and thanks to all who have supported, prayed and gotten us through these last nine months. Sid said last night that we have the best family and friends. So glad you all have been a part of our blessed life.
Dad will undergo surgery tomorrow morning at 8:45 in hopes of getting his voice back. Prayers are much appreciated that the procedure goes well and works.
They will return to the oncology doctor on October 8th to see what is ahead for Sid. It will most certainly be additional chemo and further scanning to keep eyes on the cancer, but right now, we are rejoicing, thanking God, and going to enjoy the weekends babysitting our grandkids! Love and thanks to all who have supported, prayed and gotten us through these last nine months. Sid said last night that we have the best family and friends. So glad you all have been a part of our blessed life.
Dad will undergo surgery tomorrow morning at 8:45 in hopes of getting his voice back. Prayers are much appreciated that the procedure goes well and works.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
News on Friday
The wait is on to find out the results of the CT scan that dad had done this past Friday (Sept. 19). Mom and dad will go in on Friday (Sept. 26) to hear the results. In the meantime, we are anxiously waiting with faith, hope, and lots of support.
Dad is recovering from his 4th chemo session. Dad has been doing some short walks, and has gone to see Josh and Ashley play soccer. He's also had some of his appetite come back.
Thank you to everyone who continues to pray for our family. We ask for continued prayers that the CT scan reveals that the cancer is gone. Where there is hope, there is faith. Where there is faith, miracles happen.
Dad is recovering from his 4th chemo session. Dad has been doing some short walks, and has gone to see Josh and Ashley play soccer. He's also had some of his appetite come back.
Thank you to everyone who continues to pray for our family. We ask for continued prayers that the CT scan reveals that the cancer is gone. Where there is hope, there is faith. Where there is faith, miracles happen.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Chemo Round 3 Starts Tomorrow
Round 3 of chemo starts tomorrow. After this, dad has 1 round to go.
Dad is tired but hanging in there. He needs to gain weight to keep up his strength, and he's working hard to do just that. He's working hard to get lots of calories in and keep them in.
His smile is still there through his tiredness. The kids and I are have been here for a while visiting. Dad has enjoyed our visit, and has loved listening to the kids' laughing. And we have loved seeing dad and helping mom out for a little bit.
Mom and dad got a good report from the doctor on Friday, so we will take all good news. Dad is still seeing a marvelous acupuncturist who is helping with his vocal cords. Prayers for the acupuncturist's healing as well.
Dad also did the Glo Run with us. He was able to walk across the finish line, which was absolutely awesome to witness.
I continue to be extremely proud and amazed at both
my parents for how they have dealt with all the trials and tribulations. Their faith, humor, and unwavering love and devotion are incredibly
admirable.
Please keep the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes coming.
Isaiah 43:1-3 "..."Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. "For I am the LORD your God..."
Dad is tired but hanging in there. He needs to gain weight to keep up his strength, and he's working hard to do just that. He's working hard to get lots of calories in and keep them in.
His smile is still there through his tiredness. The kids and I are have been here for a while visiting. Dad has enjoyed our visit, and has loved listening to the kids' laughing. And we have loved seeing dad and helping mom out for a little bit.
Mom and dad got a good report from the doctor on Friday, so we will take all good news. Dad is still seeing a marvelous acupuncturist who is helping with his vocal cords. Prayers for the acupuncturist's healing as well.
Dad also did the Glo Run with us. He was able to walk across the finish line, which was absolutely awesome to witness.
Please keep the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes coming.
Isaiah 43:1-3 "..."Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. "For I am the LORD your God..."
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Update #3 on Dad
Thank you all for all the prayers, thoughts, and well wishes. Words
cannot fully express how much they mean to us. We are continually amazed
by the outpouring of love and support. It is through our faith, family,
and friends that we are able to get through these hard times and look
ahead to the fun times yet to come.
They took dad for CT scan around 10:39 last night. Dad will be admitted to the hospital because there are two small clots in each lung. Unfortunately they had to sit in the ER all night, but dad was able to get a "real" bed which helps a little. They have given him lovenox, the medicine you give through injection. Mom will need to give him those shots twice a day in place of the Coumadin he was taking.
Mom was able to go home around 5 am and got just a little bit of sleep before going back to the hospital.
They took dad for CT scan around 10:39 last night. Dad will be admitted to the hospital because there are two small clots in each lung. Unfortunately they had to sit in the ER all night, but dad was able to get a "real" bed which helps a little. They have given him lovenox, the medicine you give through injection. Mom will need to give him those shots twice a day in place of the Coumadin he was taking.
Mom was able to go home around 5 am and got just a little bit of sleep before going back to the hospital.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Update on Dad 8/4/14
Update on dad: No chemo today. His blood levels were too low, so he is
having a blood transfusion. Mom and dad see Dr. Garg tomorrow to discuss
when to do chemo; we hope later this week.
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