Stent and Elizabeth

WE had the best weekend! It was so great. We were blessed by visits from Rich, Bruce, and Buzz! Sunday was one of the best days in a long time. Mike was strong, he wasn't throwing up, and he even took out one bag of trash. In my book, taking out the trash is better than a diamond ring any day. AND... I didn't even have to ask! Moments like that right now, I just treasure.

However, tonight is very different. Mike got a stent put in today and he is in so much pain. Probably some of the worst pain he has been in. He is on Morphine patches and taking oral doses to make himself comfortable. I hate it. I hate it. We had to do the stent, but to go from such an amazing day to such a terrible day is hard to handle. On top of that, we have had what I consider a significant health development with Elizabeth.

I don't want to go into too much detail, but she has developed an ulcer type lesion over the weekend. We went to the Doctor this afternoon and then on to a specialist late this afternoon. The specialist said he wanted to biopsy the lesion and Elizabeth lost it. She cried and started shaking. She had to do blood work and everything. The plan right now is to wait on the cultures and blood work to come back (Wednesday). If nothing shows up, then we will proceed with the biopsy on an outpatient basis.

However, when I got home, I did some research on Tamiflu. She was put on Tamiflu Friday night and the lesion appeared Saturday morning. I think this is a reaction to Tamiflu and she is no longer going to be taking it as of right now. I do pray that is the cause.

So my day was very long and I am emotionally drained and very tired. But there were good things about today. I was able to read the word to Mike in recovery for about 2 hours. We read James and most of John. That was so peaceful to fill the room with the Word.

This is short and sweet tonight. I can tell you we will probably postpone Chemo. Mike is in so much pain and to start throwing up on top of it, I can't imagine.

Pray:
Mike's recovery
The pain to ease on Mike - specifically in his rib cage and stomach region.
Wisdom in medical decisions
Elizabeth's health and the lesion to go away. That the blood work will reveal the cause
For Satan to leave this family alone
That we will serve God is ALL circumstances
Strength and sleep
Our House in FL to sell
Marvie for helping out all day at the house. First with Elizabeth and then with Mike
Pierre for helping out with Mike when things didn't go as planned

Praise:
Flowers from the 623 AOC on Valentines Day. I will NEVER forget them.
Friends that take time out to visit us. It is like a breath of fresh air to us
Nurses who aren't afraid to speak Jesus with us
Insurance
Prayer warriors around the world that are still lifting us up