December 9, 2009
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Chemo Day
Today is the day we begin Tom's chemo treatment. This will be a lot different than when he had the initial chemo in Chicago. This is the "big guns" type- albeit it isn't the very strongest that they give, thankfully. What is lined up is 6 treatments, every other week for three months. We are to be there at 7 am, so we will be leaving here around 5:30. We are thankful that we don't have the big snow that lots of folks are having. The wind just started to blow here pretty hard, but not with snow so far. We appreciate the prayers as always! We have received lots of good advice on how to get ready for this. Lots of unknowns, like, "is Tom going to lose his hair?"
Our hearts are hurting for the Rogers family- they lost their husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather Bill on Monday in a traffic accident. We love you guys, and would like to figure out a way to go to the funeral on Saturday. It just seems impossible that we can't be there for them then.
Another place we would like to be is in Tennessee to take care of Sam- Sam had surgery on his hand yesterday. He had a work accident that left his left ring finger crushed and twisted out of place. They put some screws in there to get it back where it belonged. He says he is doing all right, but you moms know that I want to be there or have him here to wait on him hand (ha) and foot.
I am thankful for bumps in the road. Yesterday work was just miserable- I don't even want to think about what all happened. I told Tom when I got home, that I was thankful for such a bad day. That way I could have something to compare other days to, "at least it wasn't like that one day!" And I had plenty of distractions to keep me from being tempted to worry about today's chemo treatment.
We hope that the chemo won't make Tom too ill. We know it won't be a walk in the park, but we know through God's grace and with the warm surround of prayers that it will be made better. Thanks!
Comments (9)
You have a wonderful attitude - a very good example! I hope Tom's treatment goes smoothly and that it won't make him sick. I love you guys - praying and hoping! Also very sorry for Sam and the Rogers family.
We are praying for Tom & you, the Lord's will be done, He's carried Tom this far He will continue to have his loving arms around him, Love ya, DAD & MOM............................
We are praying for you and for Tom. God bless you both!
We are praying for you, Lu and for Tom's treatments today and for the next few months.
We are praying for you here, too!!
It's been my experience, that when I go to cheer somebody up, they end up cheering Me up! Your message, full of faith and hope, demonstrates that positive message! You know that the mighty engine of prayer will be hufing and puffing right along with you two!
I appreciate the details of Sam's injury. May the Lord bless and strengthen him. Our prayers for Dixie and her family as well.
Sounds like it is pouring in your heart so I'll step up the prayers for all.
There is so much heaviness in my heart for you, LuAnn. Trust in the Lord as you always have. We love you, Tom and your whole family.
Thanks for the updates. I had heard Bill had died but didn't know how. So sorry too that Sam got his finger hurt. He must be following in his Dad's footsteps with finger injuries. Hope Tom is doing well with the chemo...and you too. We had prayers at church tonight for Tom's health and strength. We pray for you and the family too.
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