Stent Removal Tomorrow

We had a great weekend. Mike is doing well right now. His blood counts look good and his platelets are slowly but surely moving up. We are not doing Chemo this week because Mike is having his stent removed tomorrow at around noon. We are praying that the opening is large enough that we can remove it completely and not have to walk that road anymore. The GI Doctor wants to install a permanent Wall Stent. The problem with the stents is that they are self expanding which leads to pain in Mike's ribs and stent location. As we evaluate what to do medically, the thought of a permanent stent with permanent pain seems a little extreme right now. We are praying that God will keep his esophagus open while we continue on this Chemo road.

Other than that, Mike and Elizabeth are working on her science project. Daddy had always wanted to make a solar hot dog cooker out of a parabola and now they are tackling that together. I warned everyone from the beginning, that is not my thing and I can not be expected to pick up any slack. So the past two days, I have had the joy of pushing Mike in the wheel chair around Hobby Lobby and Lowe's to find the supplies needed. (Honestly, it was a joy! I wouldn't have thought this possible a few months ago). It was actually probably funny if someone was taping us on a hidden camera. In Hobby Lobby, Mike made me go up and down the aisles and he would say, "Stop. Ok. Go. Ok. Stop... Back up, you have gone too far. Ok. Stop. " I don't know if that is funny in writing, but I am sure people thought I had the patience of a saint!

Mike had the strength to walk around the stores, but not enough to do it for a long time. So we still pull out the wheel chair. That was such a blessing from Giact.

So, we are hanging in there and thank God everyday for His care, another day together, and our precious family and friends.

Pray:
Our House in FL to sell at the right price
Mike's procedure tomorrow - no complications and that the stent can be completely removed
Esophagus - that it will remain open and the tumor will not close it
The Rippee family across the street. It appears at this typing that Prostate cancer is about to lead his father home to Jesus.
Mike's blood counts to continue to stay strong and that he will continue to gain weight
Visions for God's plan for our future
My Mom - she is going to the Dr. this week for follow up to Radiation. Pray that cancer will be gone for good
Financial prudence and wisdom

Praise:
The Maxwell family and all their help with the FL house this past few weeks.
Hal and his care for our yard and family
Being used by God to shower His care for a special family
Insurance and Medical Care
A father and daughter science project!!