Today's Chemo A "No-Go"
I arrived at the oncologist today at 8:15 and was the first patient seen this morning. After having my preliminary blood tests, I was informed that I would not be able to receive today's treatment because my white blood cell count was too low. Evidently, the powerful treatment I received last week took a toll on my blood marrow. I was initially disappointed. I took a minute to pray and regroup, and the Lord reminded me that HE WAS IN CHARGE! I then reminded Him that MY LIFE WAS IN HIS HANDS! So there is a good reason, spiritually, why I couldnt take another treatment today. Romans 8:28 reminds me that ALL THINGS work together for my good! So instead of being discouraged, I am rejoicing this afternoon that God knows what He is doing!
The nurse told me that I would need to take some medication to help rebuild my white cell count. The bad news....it is a daily INJECTION. The worse news...I have to inject it myself! YIKES!! So I took a quick lesson, and ready or not....jabbed myself in the belly! Vicky sure wishes that she had a camera! Now the biggest obstacle we face is trying to get through airport security in Atlanta with a pocket full of hypodermic syringes & needles filled with medicine. If you read about a pastor being detained by airport security, you will know why!
Two bits of good news in this situation:
1. I get to attend our Nazarene General Assembly in Indiana this week WITHOUT any chemo side effects or fatigue! Praise the Lord!
2. I began to wonder why my white cell count would be affected after only my first treatment. Then I felt the Lord whisper to me: When cancer killing drugs are given to a "healthy, cancer free" person, the chemo attacks the good cells in lieu of the cancer cells! Hmmmmmm. That will make a guy stop and think, huh? I am believing that God has already healed me, so we will see what next week brings! Remember, God is in control....not the oncologist.
After spending another hour with my parents, and allowing my mom to make me a big meatloaf sandwich for lunch, we kissed them goodbye and hit the road to Atlanta. We will enjoy a relaxing dinner tonight, then after a restful sleep, we will head to the airport early on Wednesday for our flight to Indy. Please pray for safe travel, AND that I make it through security with my "needles".
A big THANKS to Pastor Mike McAdory, our Minister of Worship at Midland Valley. He arranged for the purchase of a new laptop that is loaded with wireless internet so that I can keep current with my emails from airports, hotels, and the RCA Dome while on the trip this week. It is awesome to sit in a chair with no cords attached, and communicate with my prayer network! I'll touch base with you tomorrow from Indy. That's all from Atlanta. Keep praying! I love you!
The nurse told me that I would need to take some medication to help rebuild my white cell count. The bad news....it is a daily INJECTION. The worse news...I have to inject it myself! YIKES!! So I took a quick lesson, and ready or not....jabbed myself in the belly! Vicky sure wishes that she had a camera! Now the biggest obstacle we face is trying to get through airport security in Atlanta with a pocket full of hypodermic syringes & needles filled with medicine. If you read about a pastor being detained by airport security, you will know why!
Two bits of good news in this situation:
1. I get to attend our Nazarene General Assembly in Indiana this week WITHOUT any chemo side effects or fatigue! Praise the Lord!
2. I began to wonder why my white cell count would be affected after only my first treatment. Then I felt the Lord whisper to me: When cancer killing drugs are given to a "healthy, cancer free" person, the chemo attacks the good cells in lieu of the cancer cells! Hmmmmmm. That will make a guy stop and think, huh? I am believing that God has already healed me, so we will see what next week brings! Remember, God is in control....not the oncologist.
After spending another hour with my parents, and allowing my mom to make me a big meatloaf sandwich for lunch, we kissed them goodbye and hit the road to Atlanta. We will enjoy a relaxing dinner tonight, then after a restful sleep, we will head to the airport early on Wednesday for our flight to Indy. Please pray for safe travel, AND that I make it through security with my "needles".
A big THANKS to Pastor Mike McAdory, our Minister of Worship at Midland Valley. He arranged for the purchase of a new laptop that is loaded with wireless internet so that I can keep current with my emails from airports, hotels, and the RCA Dome while on the trip this week. It is awesome to sit in a chair with no cords attached, and communicate with my prayer network! I'll touch base with you tomorrow from Indy. That's all from Atlanta. Keep praying! I love you!
David said it all: I saw God before me for all time. Nothing can shake me; He's right by my side. I'm glad from the inside out, ecstatic; I've pitched my tent in the Land of Hope. I know You'll never dump me in Hades; I'll never even smell the stench of death. You've got my feet on the life-path, with Your face shining sun-joy all around.
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