Monday, January 18, 2010

Manna for Mike

Today I took Mike to the doctor to get his CBC. His numbers are surprisingly good. We were then supposed to go to the hospital and do Chemo. However, we decided not to walk that road this week. Mike has gotten somewhat better, but no where near strong enought to take another round on this week. The pain is less and he is awake more. Mike has done coconut water in his feeding tube to help stay hydrated. He did attempt to do a feeding via the tube last night, but it made him sick. We decided to put on another nausea patch last night even though we are not doing chemo. Part of me is wondering if Mike got the full dose of Taxotere last week instead of 1/3 of a dose. I started looking into that this morning at the doctor, but they need to pull the orders that went to the hospital.

He is somewhat better, but he has almost no energy and strength. He took a shower last night and by the time he got out it was like he had just ran a marathon. I have to be honest, it freaked me out a little bit. We need him to eat and gain strength. I didn't even ask Mike to get on the scale today. I can tell he has lost weight over this past week. I spent some time praying last night asking God to give Mike his manna. The perfect food that sustained the Israelites for so long in the desert. It was given daily and just enough. Not only was it food, I think it had to be a daily reminder of God's care for His people even in the difficult journey in the desert. Every day, I am praying for manna for Mike - food (spiritual and physical food) that will nourish and strengthen him daily directly from the hand of God and also the same reminder to us both of God's intimate care for us on this difficult journey.

Thank you for your prayers. I thank God for you!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praying for all of you and trusting God to provide the spiritual & physical food for Mike, and for strength and the spiritual food for you and Elizabeth as well.

Because of Christ!
Kelly

Anonymous said...

SO happy to hear that Mike's CBC numbers were "good". Also so glad that you decided not to pursue the chemo this week. Deanna and Mike, I can't stop being so impressed with you!!! God is so obviously working inside both of you in spite of this horrible cancer. We also continue to pray for Elizabeth. SO MUCH LOVE, Gini for all

Anonymous said...

We prayed for you all at my BS this morning! Gini

lynn / kev said...

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!!! Mike, sorry you've been feeling so lousy lately. But you are right, this is the day that the LORD has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. Can you imagine how hopeless it would be without Christ? I cannot. We love you all so very much and yes, praying every day for healing and peace. For His glory. Love, Lynnette

Anonymous said...

Deanna and Mike...I praise God that you don't (and have never) put your faith in "alternative health" or in "regular medicine!" But that your faith and trust has always been in our Lord Jesus Christ!!!!!! Always praying, Roxanne

Julie said...

good morning. I am a friend of Pete & Marie Hughes. Please know you have been lifted up in prayer & we will continue to do so. I would also like to mention that one of the best things you can be doing for Mike is juicing daily for him. Apples/Kale/ Carrots, so many great things. Juicing fruits n veggies flushes out cancerous toxins in the body. Also avoid dairy & meats unless they are free range or all natural, these things feed the cancer. Our food industry is poisoning us slowly, but God made great healing foods for us. God bless you, Julie