Aug 10
25
Just Once More
Hello! I looked out my window today and the first thought that came across my mind was this, “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” It’s a quote from the Bible (Psalm 118:24) and it also happens to be words to a chorus that would always be sung on Sunday mornings. Even in your saddest moments or on days like today, where the sky is full of rain clouds, remember how this day wouldn’t even be here had it not been for our gracious God.
This time tomorrow I will be hooked up to an IV that will, for the next 5 days, be flooding my body with various chemo drugs. Thankfully, it will be my final round. I’m amazed at how fast the time has gone and I’m praying that these next 5 days will fly by just as fast.
I went to Fox Chase early this morning and came home before lunchtime. I had to go in today to meet with the doctor who had place the stent in my liver. When I went in this morning, I was worried that this would be a new routine for me: every few months, I’d have to come back to the hospital to have my stent checked. In our initial conversation, my doctor said that yes, most likely I would need to return every few months, but nothing could be said for certain till he had a chance to look inside. I was a bit bummed, but I didn’t let the feelings consume me too much.
At this point, the doctors put me under anethesia and took me in. It was a very simple procedure. Not much had to be done; the doctor just had to look around and make sure everything concerning my liver was working normally.
Afterwards, I finally awoke and had a chance to talk to the doctor. He said that I looked healthy and normal. My liver is working fine! There aren’t any issues AND I no longer need a stent! Any sort of issues he thought I may have had the first time around (when they first put the stent in) was completely gone. Praise God! Thank you God!
And just as God has miraculously taken me through this, He will continue to lead me over the course of these next few days. It’s amazing how God has continuously been faithful and is always listening to my prayers and yours. Day by day, He shows us how amazing He is.
I’m feeling well-rested and ready to take on the next round. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. Please especially pray that, again, the side effects from the drugs are very minimal and that I don’t suffer from any sort of nausea. Thank you for your prayers.
