Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Journey Continues:The ups and downs

It is so ironic how Richard can get such good news than within hours he is sick, running a fever, having to see the doctor or (hope not this time) go back into the hospital.  This good news/bad news has been the nature of this journey so far.  It does seem like lately we had been getting more good news than the bad so hopefully what he is fighting now is one of the last hoorahs of the bad news!!

I will be calling the bone marrow Doctors again this morning.  He did start on his antibiotics yesterday evening but then last night he showed me a rash that he has had since yesterday morning.  I did research last night looking for a rash that looked like his and couldn't find one.  I don't know if it could be from the fever or if it could be graft/vs/host rash.  He was still running 101.1 temperature this morning.  I have a feeling that they will want to see him.  Richard is not happy at this point in time because he is afraid that they will put him in the hospital.  He is at work though.  That man never stops but his drive and determination, along with God's Hand on him, is why he is at the point he is now.

God is in control and the ups and downs of cancer and life are what draws us to Him.  He has a purpose and that purpose is not to harm but to prosper  His own.  We may not know what that purpose is on this side of heaven but we can take comfort in the words of God.  Thanks again for all the prayers and encouragements.  You guys are the best!!


Jeremiah 29:11

New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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