Dear Friends,
We restarted Nexovar for two days because one of my docs wasn't completely convinced that it was affecting my blood levels. The levels dropped again this morning, so now he is convinced and we have stopped Nexovar again. There is another anti-angeogenisis agent from the homeopathic world, so I might ask the Doc next week if we can try that one.
We are on track for MD Anderson. Our first appointment is with a medical oncologist on August 25. From there, he will farm us out to other MD Anderson specialists, hopefully including the surgeon. I could not talk them into sending me directly to the surgeon. They told me to be prepared to spend about a week and a half.
It's been a while since I've visited Houston. The last time, I was cross training from the offensive to the defensive seat in the B-1 bomber. We took a B-1 into the last airshow at Bergstrom AFB before it shut down, so we were able to support the airshow and get some formal training sorties done at the same time. The whole city treated us really well. I'm looking forward to visiting the city again.
Thank you all for sending the birthday cards. The stack was several inches high! You know, after Job's lengthy ordeal, God blessed him with, among many other things, a new family. I feel as if I have been given new family as well. In my case though, I was doubly blessed because I started this journey with a wonderful family and I have not lost them as Job lost his. My family has simply expanded.
This Sunday I get to meet some members of my new family. I've been invited to speak at a church in Ft Worth that has been praying for me.
Some prayer requests:
My mother-in-law, a fellow cancer fighter, going to the hospital as I write with bronchitis/pneumonia.
Blood levels to go back up after Nexovar.
A favorable PET scan scheduled 21 August.
Wisdom to deal with an Elizabeth/youth group issue that has cropped up.
Fruitful trip to Houston
Wisdom as we begin looking at mortgage stuff.
Wisdom to speak fruitfully on Sunday, to be a blessing to the church in Ft Worth.
Love in Christ,
-Mike
2 comments:
Mike,
SO GLAD your birthday card stack was several inches high!! It's interesting you mention Job...that is the book I'm reading now for my Scripture Union devotions and Heidi has her SnapShots from Scripture Union and last night it was talking about people suffering from being ill and they wanted the child to pray for the nurses and doctors and "patients" and so she did at bed time. You and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers. It was so great to see the pictures of you too! Love, the Armes
Mike,
We're praying for your talk Sunday...that God would pour out His Spirit on you.
Steve and Robin
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