Chemo: Day 3

Mike had a long day of treatment today. He left for the cancer clinic at 8 am and didn't get home until 3 pm. He spent 4 hours getting his chemo drugs and then had to head over for a lung function test.  He is a trooper and still came home smiling. He chose to join the boys and I at the park in our complex and  we ended up having a bit of a block party there with many of our neighbors.  I could see that Mike enjoyed getting out and socializing but by dinner time he was exhausted. 

Tyler tucked him into the lazy boy chair and kept bringing him stuffed animals until Mike was asleep under a mound of teddy bears.  Toby cuddled in with him for awhile and looked very content to have a quiet time with daddy after a very busy day of outdoor play.  Mike slept through dinner and grabbed a few bites of soup before heading to bed at 6:30.  I can see that the chemo is catching up to him now and I am glad that he is listening to his body and resting. Two more days to go. This is a grueling treatment but Mike is so strong and looks so healthy in spite of all that they are putting his body through. The next few days will likely be difficult for Mike. Please pray for us over the next couple of weeks that he doesn't come down with any infections during this time that his immune system is being depleted.  Please pray that the chemo continues to be effective in keeping pace with the cancer.

Tyler covers all of Mike's Owies with stickers. 

                                                                 

We are all enjoying having my mom around, she is a big help and she has sure eased the load that I've been carrying. Thank God for moms. God is providing for us and sustaining us each day. We are adjusting to this new rhythm of life; though, we are counting down the weeks until this treatment is finished.

                                           
Mom and I are busy sharing the load of caring for these cute little guys.

                                          
We continue to take one day at a time.

"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24