Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Greetings from Houston.....Today has been one of the worse days since we have been here. Michael's counts may be up but the fatigue is worse today than it has been since we had the chemo. For the first couple of hours upon getting up all I could do was sit and cry. Guess I needed it. Michael wants to go home so bad to see everyone. He just doesn't understand why we have to have treatment here instead of Wichita Falls. I told him MD Anderson was where we needed to be for him to get over this and God had opened up a lot of doors for us to know this is where He wanted us. He couldn't hardly go this morning....finally went to Target and bought his some sport pants with elastic so he can keep them up. He was very tired by the time we got home. He has dropped 50 pounds. He can put his jeans on and they fall to the floor just like he has dropped a wet towel. He was wearing size 38-40 pants and today we bought him some size L with elastic. The hair is still red but we understand it will probably start falling out next week after a couple of days of chemo. Go in tomorrow for lab work again. We are expecting a good report. Pray that God will get us through this week and next week with Chemo going. He really dreads the IV catheter put in his arm Monday morning before being admitted to the hospital.
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  1. di and pkMay 5, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Tears cleanse the soul...a good cry is also a stress release....God has a plan...i know...WHAT???? but it will all be revealed in HIs time...the fatigue is just part of this and it is our bodies way of healing...we heal from the inside out...Michael...Perry and I love you and wish our hugs could reach you there ...Hang tough sweetheart....I know this is not fun but we just have to do what the Drs say...You can do this!!!

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  2. ming4677May 5, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Tell Michael, I'm disappointed too. I have been feeling all day like it was being a good day for you guys. So much for my feelings. I am going to bed tonight with the prayer that tomorrow will be better. More energy and more patience for Michael and more strength and endurance for Mom. My love to both you guys. I wish I had the strength and wisdom to take some of the pain and discomfort from you guys. Continue to trust in God and your friends here in Olney and around will continue to keep you both lifted up in prayer. Juda

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  3. srollansMay 6, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Still praying for you guys all the time. I know how tough it is everyday. It's like walking on eggshells, you don't know when you wake up if you are going to feel good or not. Make sure Michael is rinsing his mouth like they tell him to prevent mouth sores. Or then he won't want anything to eat. Stay Strong....and Keep the Faith. When he is sleeping his body can heal. I sleep sometimes 20 hours a day for several days after a treatment. God Bless.
    With Much Love,
    ~Shay~

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