The Journey Continues:Tuesday update, Sept. 25th, 2012

I never thought that in September 2009 when Richard was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma that I would be writing updates on his health in September 2012.  Our hope was that he would have long ago been in remission.  Our hope was that our life would have returned to normal, ok so we were not that normal before cancer either so I guess what I mean is that our hope was that Richard's health would be back to normal.

Richard has fought every step of the way.  His stubborn, bull headed ways may have helped him through this journey, but more than that his faith and dependence on God have helped him down a three year path and whatever lies ahead.  Our hope is that he is in remission.  Another pet scan will be done in a month or so.  He will tell anybody that ask that he is in a win, win situation.  He wins if he lives and he wins if he dies.

Since May he has fought hard with graft/vs/host issues and is at this point coming down off the steroids that help with that issue.  He had some sinus problems and stomach issues on Friday.  He seems to be doing better but is back down to 158 pounds.  He has seemed more tired that usual also but did have a good day yesterday and seemed ready for the day when he left this morning.

We both so much appreciate all the prayers that you guys have been sending up on our behalf.  You guys are great!!!  Thanks!!!!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.