I have come to understand that there are many peeks and valleys in the cancer struggle. We have had a couple of really good days and it looked like we would finally make it home. I can tell you that the oncology floor in particular and a hospital in general wearies you. My oldest son Chase said, "Dad, I haven't really done anything and yet I feel tired." That's exactly how you feel after being at the hospital for a month. You just feel weary. But the thought of getting Cindy home is glorious. Please continue praying that she will be able to go home soon. The past couple of days have been a bit of a valley. She is still struggling with nausea. Although she had a good night and rested well, when she opened her eyes this morning she immediately began to feel nauseated. Cindy is doing her dead-level best to eat as much as she can. She is such a fighter. And yet the nausea keeps her from eating the food she needs to give her strength and energy to make the progress needed to go home. Tomorrow she begins the second round of Chemotherapy. She is on two different drugs that will take about 41/2 hours to drip into her system adn begin their work. Please continue praying that the Chemo will will be affective in fighting the cancer.
The good news of the day is that her white blood count is back to normal. When you take Chemotherapy your white blood count drops dramatically and you become vulnerable to all sorts of infections. Your immune system is compromised. If your white blood count does not come back up you will not be able to continue taking Chemotherapy. So we were happy to hear that her white blood count is once again normal and we can resume the treatment.
Even though there are many things we continue to struggle with, Cindy's attitude is generally very positive. This morning when she awakened the first thing she said was "Kevin tell me something good." I told her about her white blood count being back to normal and a couple of other things. Though the struggle is real and difficult, she has a very rugged faith. She holds on to Jesus and constantly says, "Kevin, read the Bible to me" or "Kevin, let's pray." She is a deep and godly woman.
Again thanks for your comments and prayers. This community sustains us more than you can know. A couple of you have asked the number for the prayer pager. The number is 505-969-7777. Hopefully the battery has been replaced and it is in good working order again. Please also remember to pray for my three precious boys.
Your brother,
kevin
The good news of the day is that her white blood count is back to normal. When you take Chemotherapy your white blood count drops dramatically and you become vulnerable to all sorts of infections. Your immune system is compromised. If your white blood count does not come back up you will not be able to continue taking Chemotherapy. So we were happy to hear that her white blood count is once again normal and we can resume the treatment.
Even though there are many things we continue to struggle with, Cindy's attitude is generally very positive. This morning when she awakened the first thing she said was "Kevin tell me something good." I told her about her white blood count being back to normal and a couple of other things. Though the struggle is real and difficult, she has a very rugged faith. She holds on to Jesus and constantly says, "Kevin, read the Bible to me" or "Kevin, let's pray." She is a deep and godly woman.
Again thanks for your comments and prayers. This community sustains us more than you can know. A couple of you have asked the number for the prayer pager. The number is 505-969-7777. Hopefully the battery has been replaced and it is in good working order again. Please also remember to pray for my three precious boys.
Your brother,
kevin
posted by Kevin Owen | 5:53 PM
19 Comments:
GREAT news about Cindy's white blood count! GREAT news about her positive attitude...that's about 90% of the battle, I think!
We continue to pray CONSTANTLY for her and for YOU, Kevin, and the boys and Bob and Barbara (Rob too).
We are saddened to hear about the nausea and that Cindy will have to endure another round of chemo, but mostly that she didn't make it home for the 4th. It will be all the more precious WHEN she does come home!
We love you and miss Cindy something fierce! God has a plan...just wish we all knew what it is! We keep hanging on to His promise, "I have plans to prosper you and not to harm you." Love you...Teri & Paul
GREAT news about Cindy's white blood count! GREAT news about her positive attitude...that's about 90% of the battle, I think!
We continue to pray CONSTANTLY for her and for YOU, Kevin, and the boys and Bob and Barbara (Rob too).
We are saddened to hear about the nausea and that Cindy will have to endure another round of chemo, but mostly that she didn't make it home for the 4th. It will be all the more precious WHEN she does come home!
We love you and miss Cindy something fierce! God has a plan...just wish we all knew what it is! We keep hanging on to His promise, "I have plans to prosper you and not to harm you." Love you...Teri & Paul
Kevin & Cindy,
I ran into Scott tonight at Lipscomb and he pointed me to your blog. We've also been praying for Cindy and your family through this difficult time and continue to pray for complete healing.
Wish Cindy were here to lead her class with Kay. I would have liked to hear what she has to say.
I just realized I didn't tell you who I am. John Grant's wife Amy, I met you at the NPC in San Diego over fish tacos. :-)
Hey Kevin and Cindy,
After a long day at work,it is a blessing to log on and get some positives about Cindy's day. The hardest part is trying to overcome the physical hills=such as the nausea or regaining strength to walk=BUT when you can, just a little bit, the gains are tremendous. So, Miss Cindy, my prayer for you is that you can overcome the nausea with sheer will power and determination. My love and continuous thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hey Kevin and Cindy,
After a long day at work,it is a blessing to log on and get some positives about Cindy's day. The hardest part is trying to overcome the physical hills=such as the nausea or regaining strength to walk=BUT when you can, just a little bit, the gains are tremendous. So, Miss Cindy, my prayer for you is that you can overcome the nausea with sheer will power and determination. My love and continuous thoughts and prayers are with you.
I know how you feel brother. Sometimes you just want to get everybody home. It means so much to have everyone together.
I remember when our twins were in the NICU right after they were born. We went home without them to take care of the girls. Everything just seemed to be out of whack. We were spread all over the place. Grandparents and relatives were helping us take care of the kids and shuffle them to various activities and school. The boys were getting stronger but still couldn't go home. Traci was still recovering. I remembr praying, "God I just want to get everyone home." To finally have everyone back under one roof was such a relief. I think it was a taste of heaven. It didn't mean that the work was over for us but we were all together. And that made all the difference.
I hear this same yearning in I Thessalonians 4:17. The people Paul was writing to were concerned about being separated at the second coming. He assures them by saying that "we will be together with the Lord forever." The chapter concludes with the command to "encourage one another with these words."
I know that Cindy will be home soon and you'll experience such a relief when that happens. But we all look forward to an even greater homecoming. Our yearnings here point us to that. The taste of heaven that you'll experience is just that, a taste. We can all look forward to the whole meal.
Cindy,
You are an inspiration...your faith right now, in the middle of this storm, inspires everyone around you to keep the Faith. I love you, dear.
Mika
I PRAY THAT CINDY'S WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT REMAINS HIGH SO THAT SHE CAN RECEIVE THE FULL REGIMEN OF TREATMENTS AVAILABLE AND ALSO THAT THE TREATMENTS HAVE MAXIMUM EFFECT ON THE CANCER AND MINIMUM EFFECT ON HER BODY. I PRAY CONTINUALLY FOR YOU AND THE BOYS ALSO. THE PAGER IS GREAT AND I CANT ALWAYS CALL WHEN I PRAY BUT KNOW THAT ALL OF YOU ARE CONTINUALLY LIFTED UP.
TOM
Hang tight, Kevin. Talked to your dad a few moments ago. B;essings
Kevin & Cindy,
Have been keeping up with Cindy's progress through Skyline church, Marietta church, and Rachel Bartlett. Great news about her blood count and about her positive attitude. I expect nothing less from her.
I know that her not being home is disheartening to you all; but that will just make the day that she does get to go home that much more special!!! Please know that we love you and are constantly in prayer for all of you. Hug and kiss Cindy for me!!
Janine
Hello Kevin & Cindy,
One of my good friends goes to your church and told me about what is going on. I have been praying for you two and my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine what you guys are going through, but I do know that our God has His hand on every detail in our lives. I will keep praying for you guys. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." -Proverbs 3:5-6
God BLess You & Your Family,
Jennifer Keeling
Alb, NM
Hey Kevin and Cindy,
I am a member of Skyline C of C and want you to know that you are in my prayers often. I think I have paged the prayer pager 4 or 5 time and will page it again when I leave this web site. I remember when you were at Skyline but I was not a member then I was at JCS and remember all the great things that Kevin Kee told me that Skyline was doing. Again you are in my families prayers and hope you get to come home soon.
Mark and Kimberley Goff
Kevin & Cindy,
My family worshiped at Montgomey, but moved back to Texas just before you moved to Albuquerque.
We read about your cancer through Doug Bucks prayer e-mails. I just wanted to let you know that my family is interceding for you in prayer. We have also asked our family at Monterey Church of Christ to pray for you, your family, and your three boys. The Lord surrounds you, like the Mountains surround Jeruselem.
Kevin,
Great news about Cindy's white blood count!
The fight that Cindy and you are putting up against this cancer is a great testimony to your faith. God IS being glorified in your lives.
We continue to pray for Cindy, you, and your boys.
God Bless,
Alan
Hi Kevin,
I can't tell you how SHOCKED and DEVASTATED I was to first hear the news of Cindy's illness. Like you wrote in your earlier blog, things like that are just not supposed to happen to people like Cindy!!! My heart aches for you all and everything that you are going through every day. I've had you ALL in my prayers every single day since hearing the news. I don't always use the prayer pager, but will try to start using it more often so that you can see for yourself. Tell Cindy I am SO PROUD of her and if I could take even a MEASURE of it away, I would in a minute. It's so hard to find the right words to say, but I just want you to know that you, Cindy, the boys, Cindy's folks, Rob ... everyone ... are in my daily prayers. I know that you are loved by SO, SO MANY now, and that if you needed anything at all, people are most likely fighting over who would be allowed to serve that need, but please know, even though I'm so far away, I would do whatever you needed to help in any way possible. Please tell Cindy that I love her so very, very much, and I always have and always will. Out of sight, has NEVER meant out of mind with you guys. Hang in there! We're praying for you. I love you all so much.
All my love,
Karla (McManus-Turner-Ward) ... take your pick ... whichever is the best way to identify. :)
Kevin, Cindy, Chase, Reid and Trey-
You have all been in our prayers-from across the ocean. Olivia and Sophie have cards in progress for the boys that we'll send ASAP. Keep fighting-and we will all keep praying for the strength you need. We have played the hospital game and know how exhausting it is for everyone. I was glad to come across the blog so we can keep tabs on Cindy's progress.
In Him-
Kevin, Abby, Olivia and Sophie Kate Parker
Hi Kevin & Cindy & Family.. The blog is a great way for all us prayer warriors to stay connected to you all through your ordeals.
You all are in our prayers and we know He hears us. When I was ill a few years back and had no hope, the prayers of many sustained me in my darkest hours.
Yours In Christ Jesus
Rick & Shirley Leger
Kevin, I am Greg Garner's mother and I recently found out I have breast cancer in the very early stages. I am reading a book called "90 Minutes in Heaven" which is a true story about a Christian man who was pronounced dead from a car accident but was prayed over by a minister and regained a pulse after ninety minutes without having one. He has an incredible story to tell about being in Heaven and his recovery on earth. He spent many, many months recuperating in a hospital and tells about how listening to Christian tapes was a turning point in his recovery. You may want to consider this for Cindy and when you have a chance, I hope you can read this book. It has helped me find peace. I pray for you and Cindy everyday and I continue to ask God for a miracle. I also appreciate your thoughts during this difficult time of testing in your life. God Bless You. Judy Garner
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