The Journey Continues:Strength

Richard was full of strength and resolve when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2009.  He was ready to get the six months of chemo over with and back to normal.  When that didn't happen he was still full of strength, hope and ready to do whatever it took to get this phase of his life over with and  back to going on vacations, golfing, fishing, gardening and doing yard work.

The chemo, transplants and graft/vs/host problems has taken a toll on his strength.  You could probably compare where he started in 2009 as a full pie.  Now after another 22 pound weight loss(since July 3rd), and the June hospital stay I would say he is probably down to a slice.  Richard has no physical strength, he is exhausted but he is still going.  The way that he is functioning at this point is in the strength of God.  God has Richard in His Hand and has covered him with strength and love!  I am thinking that is where we all should be.  In His strength not ours!!

Richard does have an appointment today at the Bone Marrow clinic and will receive an infusion of IGG.  Hopefully the infusion will boost his immune system and help him regain some of his physical strength.  He will also see the ear, nose and throat specialist next week.  This Doctor should be able to help with his sinus problems and the drainage, coughing, gagging and throwing up!  Richard's goal is a vacation next year!!

Thanks again for the prayers.  You guys are amazing!!

Psalm 59:17

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁷ You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
    you, God, are my fortress,
    my God on whom I can rely.

Dennis Jernigan
You Are My All In All lyrics

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool
You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
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Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

Oh my
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name
Jesus, Lamb of God
Worthy is Your name

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