Hello to All,
We returned from Houston a week ago after successfully completing Round 4. Our doctor was very pleased at how well Ann has tolerated the chemo. The immediate goal is to make it through Round 6. At that point the side effects of the chemo will be weighed against its effectiveness in retarding the cancer to determine if Ann continues two more rounds, takes a break, or tries another regimen. Ann is ready for a break.
When considering the toxic nature of her chemo regimen, Ann is doing tremendously well. She has only had occasional nausea, her internal organs are still functioning perfectly, and we have not had to postpone any treatments.
When considering what her "normal" life was like, she feels pretty crummy. She started to feel good after Round 3 on the day we returned to Houston for Round 4. She needed a platelet transfusion after Round 3. Today she will receive both a platelet and a blood transfusion. We need to expect that each round will be incrementally more difficult.
As might be expected the physical fatigue contributes to emotional fatigue and this recovery period has been the toughest emotionally. We are all tired of the stress.
Prayer Requests:
- That Ann would tolerate today's transfusions without any negative reactions. (The platelet transfusion last month resulted in a precautionary trip to the emergency room.)
- That Ann would enjoy Thanksgiving this week without worrying about what next Thanksgiving will bring.
- That God would completely heal Ann in his way and in his time so that she can know our grandchildren.
Psalm 90:13-15
So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
Do return, O LORD; how long will it be? And be sorry for Your servants.
O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness, That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Make us glad according to the days You have afflicted us, And the years we have seen evil.
Thanks for praying and caring for us.
Howard & Ann
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