Shower of Goodness

Today is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!

We have hit another mile stone today. Mike took a shower. This may seem absolutely silly, but he hasn't showered since we had the PICC line installed back in October. Mike stood in the shower until he got cold. It really is another miracle. Do you remember when Mike didn't have the energy to even stand long enough to brush his teeth? He now has enough to take a shower, shave, brush his teeth, etc.

Other than that, Mike's blood is good. His white blood count is still the same, but we are praying everyday that his marrow will kick in and produce those very precious immunity cells. We are still working the Cleveland Clinic with Tricare. We need a letter from our Oncologist to support the issue of going to Cleveland Clinic over somewhere "local". I think if someone asked me my opinion, as long as Cleveland takes Tricare Prime (which they do), then it shouldn't be an issue. We should have some choice in where we go under the circumstances. But I am working it, through all the correct channels and praying God will open the doors and pave the way....if it is His will.

Prayer needs:
Mike's weight to go up
Mike's White Blood Cells to start producing
God continues to heal and kill the cancer cells with Mike
Cleveland Clinic to open up or another avenue - God's Will
Our living situation - what is our next step? Where does God need us to be?

Praise:
Joy Cruse and her wonderful blogs
Roxanne and Hal in FL who have taken such good care of us
Going to church as a family last night
Coffee with the girls and laughing and supporting each other