It seems that everytime I start another cycle, (a month of 2 chemo treatments & bone builder), that the nerves kick in. I had to see the doctor yesterday & I always get this way. Don't get me wrong, I love my doctor, what a sweetie! It is just I always have several questions & those "what ifs" try to creep in as well. This is the last cycle of the clinical trial, & depending on what the scan shows when I see him again on March 24th, we will decide what is next. If all is well, as in being stabilized, more than likely I will be going on oral chemo. One of the drugs he mentioned though will cause my hair to fall out again & the other would make me super sensitive to the sun & I'm not vain about it, but not too happy either. This would be the maintenance plan. If things aren't where we all feel comfortable, there is a possibility that I will drop down to once a month taking this wonderful drug called Avastin, that I currently take. It would require me to go in once a month for infusion. So, needless to say I covet your prayers at this time for God to lead us to make the right decision. My children & husband are the ones I worry about the most & I want to make the right decision for our family.
Please also remember my husband. We are leaving tonight for Atlanta for another enhancement for his eyes. He had Lasik 10 years ago & had excellent results. The enhancement procedure is a bit harder than the initial surgery. He has epithelial (skin) cells growing under the "flaps" in which they peel back to laser the eyes. They clean the flaps before laying them back down at the end of surgery, but unfortunately his have excessive growth of these cells. This complication doesn't happen often. Follow-up is the next day & we have to be back by 11 On Thursday so he can see patients in Murfreesboro. Pray that all will go well & that I will have the strength to drive us around there & back.
Thank you Jesus for allowing me to climb into Your arms like the child I am to You. I can let go and let you hold me through this ride down a path that is unknown. Help me to trust You so completely that I don't even know the rocky places are hard. You know all and care for me perfectly. Continue to direct my footsteps according to Your will and Your promises.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
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I love you, my friend. You and Anthony are covered in prayer.
Arthy,
I pray that your trip to Atlanta will be unevental and that Anthony's procedure will be successful without complications. I pray that God will continue to lay His healing hands upon you and that you will seek His comfort and strength. Psalm 84:5 tells us "Blessed are those whose strength is in You". I pray that you and your family will continue to be blessed with His presence. Thank you for sharing your thoughts so openly with us. What a wonderful witness to all.
love, Tracey
I continue to pray for you and your family daily. I just want you to know what an inspiration you are to me. Hang in there, God will lead you. He will give you strength and show you what to do.winnie
We continue to pray for you and your family daily. Your strength and faith are an inspiration to all of us. I pray that all went well with Anthony's procedure, and that the upcoming results will be those that you want to hear. I love you my friend!! Barb
Arthy,
You and your family will be in my prayers each day. Continue to stay stong through everything and keep that pretty smile. :)
Steve McDonald
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