Today is my 58th birthday, and I will be receiving the end of my second week chemo and radiation treatment later this afternoon. My current schedule is chemo 7 days per week, radiation Monday through Friday. So far, all the treatments have had no side effects other than fatigue, but no nausea. Praise the Lord for his care and provision.
My days are filled with treatments and doctor visits. When not doing those things, I am trying to get in some exercise on the treadmill and rest. Also doing lots of scripture reading, which I love to do, plus recording in my journal. I just finished re-reading Job, which has proved to be beneficial. I have a lot of peace as I reflect on all that has happened and the new journey that the Lord has me on. I saw an interview on TV of Anne Graham Lotz concerning her new book, 'The Magnificent Obsesssion,' where she talked about Abraham's walk with the Lord being such an inspiration in her personal walk. I ordered a copy immediately and it came yesterday. I have read only the introduction and first chapter thus far, but I think it is going to be a good book.
Caren and I went to our regular Thursday morning prayer session this morning with persons from our church, and as always, it was good for our spirits and soul to pray with others from church. After, we had a nice session with our Pastor Kevin that was much appreciated.
Caren and I remain convinced that their is a purpose in this trial, it is not a case of bad luck; but that somehow and someway, the Kindom will be served though this. We know we serve a loving and compssionate God, and we are part of His plan. We just need to be obedient and put our faith in him.
We continue to ask for your prayers, and I would ask especially for my dear wife Caren who has been such a rock for me through this and continues to stuggle some days with the burden she is carrying. She is such a woman of faith and God, but admits to times of doubt when fighting through this storm of life. Pray for her strength, faith, and peace through this time.
We love all you guys, and will never be able to thank you enough for the ongoing support and prayers. We feel everyone of them.
Love, John
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When I pray and think of your family, my mind goes to the thought that our Heavenly Father must be so proud of his children. You and Caren surely make Him smile. Continued prayers, Blucker's
ReplyDeleteDear John, Caren and family-
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you know how many times someone is praying for and thinking of all of you.
I caught up on your blog this morning...it had been awhile. Thank you for continuing to be so honest and forthcoming with your thoughts, feelings and diagnosis. I am one of those people that wants to ask but, usually feels afraid to upset anyone.
I feel that you are already serving the Kingdom with your courage and inspiring the rest of us with your faith. The word's you put down for us to read are an act of selflessness. You are not shirking the work of living-no matter how difficult and scary it might be. I think, when you ask for prayer and help (especially for someone else), you are living like you were always intended to...as a vessel to God's Word, grace and mercy. It leaves me with an important reminder to stay firm in my beliefs and continue to nourish my faith while trusting the Lord.
Thank you to all your loved ones for caring enough to let us walk with you, where we can.
Love-Darcy