Day 109 (16)

Howdy everyone,

I've got great news: I finished my bookcase today : ) Go ahead and make jokes about the slowest carpenter in the world, and all I have to say in response is you can't rush master hand crafted quality. (thats a joke if you didn't pick up on it) I am far from mastery, but I've learned a lot and its been a lot of fun. Pictures will be up on facebook soon.

I've been able to enjoy a little more free time this round having my mwf labs drawn in town instead of downtown. It took a little working at it, but now I can drive there, and its just less of a hassle for the whole family.

The 5th round has been pretty similar to the others in the sense of what is happening: the tumor is still shrinking (to my knowledge) and I've held up just as well (first week-pain in the but, other two-much better). The main difference is my overall desire to get it over with. I know I still have cancer, but I am ready to 'get my life back'. I've discussed this with some of y'all and you've been really supportive. Thanks. One verse that does a great job of 'hitting me over the head' as I like to call it is

Romans 5:1-5 (NIV)

¹Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we^a]">[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ²through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we^b]">[b] rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. ³Not only so, but we^c]">[c] also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

There's not much I can say about this but wow. My God is a loving God, he will provide for me through thick and thin, I have nothing but praise and thanksgiving for Him, His plan has my best interests in mind and gives me hope of a real future.

If I don't see or hear from you, have a super memorial weekend! Lets remember those who have given there lives for our freedoms.

All Glory To God. Amen.

Day 89 (17)

Yahoo,

The doc said the tumor is continuing to shrink! So much so, that we can most likely get better 'margins' in surgery if we continue two more rounds of chemotherapy. In other words, if it keeps shrinking surgery and a recovery from it will be all around easier. Praise God.

Everything else is about the same... : )

All Glory To God. Amen

Day 88 (16)

Howdy,

Have to say this has been the most 'exciting' cycle yet! After getting my way almost every weekend in the 3rd cycle, I've been completely Tomball-locked this cycle. While its been a shame not be able to get out and see friends, Its been necessary due to some nasty fever business that always seems to sneak up on the weekends.

So far our 'garden' is doing alright, but is suffering a bit in the strong sun. I sure hope the plants don't wilt too much or we wont have any fruit/veg to account for. Thus far our blueberries are holding, but its a lot of work watering them all daily.

Lots of doctor stuff coming up, had an MRI today, a surgery consult tomorrow, and an oncology apt. on Monday. For those who are wondering, surgery is most likely in our plan (unless we don't need it), the MRI and consult will help us determine if more chemotherapy is necessary for surgery and the pros cons of radiation and hopefully a timetable. I will keep y'all in the loop with the information I find out.

God Bless you all, I'm sending big prayers up for finals, guidance, and healing of course : )

All Glory To God. Amen.