I appreciate Eugene Peterson's rendering of the New Testament he calls The Message. I especially like the way he handles Eph. 4:29. It says, "Watch the way you talk...say only what helps, each word a gift." Your kind and generous words to Cindy and me truly have been wonderful gifts. Each time we read a kind remark or warm sentiment we are encouraged and blessed. Thank you very much.
Now let me bring bring you all up to speed on where we currently are with regard to Cindy's treatment. Today she was scheduled to enter UNM for the first part of treatment cycle 5. I mentioned in the last blog she has been having some very difficult days. Really, she has not felt very well since her last treatment. It seems she has alternated between nausea and diarrhea and general fatigue all of which could be chemo related. On top of that she recently caught some sort of virus which gave her a sore throat and a moderate temperature. Today she has probably felt about as good as she can at the moment. Because she is pretty weak our doctor opted to give her a few extra days to build some strength before we start the next round. So if all goes according to plan, and of course you know by now that is highly susuceptible to change, she will be admitted to he hospital on Tuesday. In addition the doctor suggested we do another CAT scan. This will help us measure our progress to this point. The CAT scan is sheduled for Sunday at 11:30 so please offer a special prayer at that time. I am both pleased and frankly very concerned. We so much desire to hear some good news. An improved report, I think would be highly motivational to Cindy as of course she grows discouraged at times. Today in the doctors office I was talking about the various responsibilities for the week. I told her there was an open house at the Christian school on Thursday I needed to attend. As I was describing the event, big crocodile tears began to form in her eyes and roll down her cheeks. She hates to miss these sorts of things. My wife among other things is a superb mother. She has an insight and intuition into our children that I do not fully comprehend. But for now at least her job and focus is to get better. So now as always continue to pray. (Col. 4:2)
Your fellow struggler,
Kevin
Now let me bring bring you all up to speed on where we currently are with regard to Cindy's treatment. Today she was scheduled to enter UNM for the first part of treatment cycle 5. I mentioned in the last blog she has been having some very difficult days. Really, she has not felt very well since her last treatment. It seems she has alternated between nausea and diarrhea and general fatigue all of which could be chemo related. On top of that she recently caught some sort of virus which gave her a sore throat and a moderate temperature. Today she has probably felt about as good as she can at the moment. Because she is pretty weak our doctor opted to give her a few extra days to build some strength before we start the next round. So if all goes according to plan, and of course you know by now that is highly susuceptible to change, she will be admitted to he hospital on Tuesday. In addition the doctor suggested we do another CAT scan. This will help us measure our progress to this point. The CAT scan is sheduled for Sunday at 11:30 so please offer a special prayer at that time. I am both pleased and frankly very concerned. We so much desire to hear some good news. An improved report, I think would be highly motivational to Cindy as of course she grows discouraged at times. Today in the doctors office I was talking about the various responsibilities for the week. I told her there was an open house at the Christian school on Thursday I needed to attend. As I was describing the event, big crocodile tears began to form in her eyes and roll down her cheeks. She hates to miss these sorts of things. My wife among other things is a superb mother. She has an insight and intuition into our children that I do not fully comprehend. But for now at least her job and focus is to get better. So now as always continue to pray. (Col. 4:2)
Your fellow struggler,
Kevin
posted by Kevin Owen | 2:04 PM
7 Comments:
We continue to lift Cindy and your family's names up in prayer to God asking Him to step in on Cindy's behalf. I know He will.
Kevin , Cindy and Boys Ww will be praying at 11:30 on sunday morning . Dad
Right there with you bro. That's 12:30 our time.
You both have been in our thoughts and prayer. Thank you for keeping us informed. We will continue to pray. We love you Cindy and miss you. Barry and Debbie Porter
Kevin,
I have been Praying and keeping up on the blog for weeks. Thanks for your posts. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this week. God bless Cindy. Strength and comfort for you all!
Tom Ward
11:30 Sunday it is! We continue to pray, too, for Cindy's nausea and other chemo-related problems to disappear. Mostly, however, we raise you all up in prayer that soon Cindy will be able to continue attending school and church functions (like ladies bible class!) and return to the gym and shopping and cooking and playing with the boys...all things we KNOW she loves. We miss you so much, Cindy...a HUGE hole is in our hearts and won't be filled until YOU return to us healthy and happy! We love you dearly...more than you can know...Teri & Paul
We'll be praying on Wednesday nights at College Hills Church of Christ, Lebanon, TN
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