No more chemo and 5 more radiations. I still feel like heck from the chemo but knowing I have no more is a big help. Visited Dr. McCary today and his assistant Dr. Feddox. They always spend a lot of time with me and today was no exception. Let me see if I can get this straight so I can get everrybody up to date.
After my last radiation treatment next Wednesday, I will wait a month an then get an MRI. I have to wait because the radiation will still be killing cells that long. Dependendng on what the MRI shows, We may have to do two more intense radiations that really pin point the original cancer cells in the lung.( there is a 50/50 chance that will have to be done. If the cancer is not there at all, we are done unless it returns( 1 in 3 chances) If it has returned we will take aim again.
Both Dr. Feddox and Dr. McGary were very upbeat and positive and felt that I had done very well and that the cancer is responding well to treatment. I am hopeful.
I feel a little better today than yesterday but still having a hard time swollowing. I hope that gets better as I am hungry and want to eat.
Kyle went back to NC today and we miss him as he is a great help around here and in taking me to the treatments. He will return next week.
Think I will try to get to church tonight so I'll try to write more tomorrow. God bless you and your house.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
March 29, 2011
Going on the last round of chemo today. I feel pretty weak and sick today but able to go on and get this thing over with. I don't know what the future holds in terms of more treatments. I am to meet with Dr. Arnold on the 4th of April to discuss that. I see Dr. McGary Wed. but won't finish radiation until next Wed., so I doube he will tell me anything yet. Keep me in prayer and believe that God has already healed me. I believe he has.
It is cool and cloudy here today so no sunshine to brighten my day. Kyle is taking me today so I'm in good hands. God bless you and your house.
It is cool and cloudy here today so no sunshine to brighten my day. Kyle is taking me today so I'm in good hands. God bless you and your house.
Monday, March 28, 2011
March 28, 2011
Kyle and I are going into chemo for the next to lst round. I will be so glad when chemo is over. We ad a rough time yesterday evening afte my infusion because of sickness but feel fairly good today.
Lawd, Lawd got them chemo blues
From the top of my bald head
To the bottom of my numb shoes.
Ain't no body can say I ain't paid my dues
Lawd, Lawd got them chemo blues.
Went to the wig store to make me feel more a man
I went to that wig store make me feel more a man.
They say we ain't got nothin' to make you young again.
I look to the heavens to get some comfort there
I look to the heavens to get some comfort there
That old Hawk he done told me
You know Jesus is always there
I look at the wig man
and smile like I ain't never smiled
I look at that wig man
And smiles like I ain't never smiled
He don't understand
I think he's gettti'n riled.
Lawed lawed I got them Chemo blues
Lawd lawd got them chemo blues
But that old hawk he done told me
Don't worry no more
' Bout them blues.
God bless you and your house.
Lawd, Lawd got them chemo blues
From the top of my bald head
To the bottom of my numb shoes.
Ain't no body can say I ain't paid my dues
Lawd, Lawd got them chemo blues.
Went to the wig store to make me feel more a man
I went to that wig store make me feel more a man.
They say we ain't got nothin' to make you young again.
I look to the heavens to get some comfort there
I look to the heavens to get some comfort there
That old Hawk he done told me
You know Jesus is always there
I look at the wig man
and smile like I ain't never smiled
I look at that wig man
And smiles like I ain't never smiled
He don't understand
I think he's gettti'n riled.
Lawed lawed I got them Chemo blues
Lawd lawd got them chemo blues
But that old hawk he done told me
Don't worry no more
' Bout them blues.
God bless you and your house.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
March 27, 2011
Just a short note before I go to Sunday school. Yesterday went pretty good at chemo except they had to change out my IV port for some reason or another and it to 3 sticks to get it in. Seems that chemo wrecks your veins and mine are no exception. We were there for about 4 hours when it should have been three. Today I go for a 1:30 session.
I am going to take my guitar to Sunday school and teach a lesson on love and try to work in how to REALLY celebrate and PRAISE the Lord. I don't remember him, but they tell me that my great uncle Bob Kennedy would get so into praising God that he would shout in the fields where he was working on his farm. I wish we all could be like that and not limit it to Sundays. Anyway, pray that all goes well for the lesson and that satan doesn't raise his ugly head. God Bless you and your house.
I am going to take my guitar to Sunday school and teach a lesson on love and try to work in how to REALLY celebrate and PRAISE the Lord. I don't remember him, but they tell me that my great uncle Bob Kennedy would get so into praising God that he would shout in the fields where he was working on his farm. I wish we all could be like that and not limit it to Sundays. Anyway, pray that all goes well for the lesson and that satan doesn't raise his ugly head. God Bless you and your house.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
March 26, 2011
I saied through the first day of chemo and did not feel bad at any point. I know there was much prayer all around for me or it would not have turned out that way. I am going for round 2 today and it is only have of what I got yesterday. NO MORE SYPLATINUM(sp im sure). That's the evil one.
Each morning I read a list of reasons why God does not want or allow cancer in my body. I is in a book that was given to me bu Enoc Eubank. It says things like; tumors you are not allowed in my body because I am indwelled by by Jesus etc. I have about 10 of those I read out loud during my pray for myself and others. Yesterday morning I got this "still small voice" that said, " I heard that the first time you read it and I healed you then. I,m not deaf and you can stop now. You are the one in the way of healing." It hit me like a ton of Bricks. I am the one who needs to believe in the healing power of God and those prayin fo me. Yesterday was a little preview of what He was talking about. The prayers of many people were answered in that I did not get wrecked by the chemo. Oh how little fath I have. So, My brothers and sisters. Pray for my faith to grow so that I may help others to do likewise.
Another thing that lifted my sprits yesterday was I had the same nurse I had the fist day of my chemo the last time I went through it. I never saw her again after that meeting and she didn't remember me.(no hair now, me not her). When I told her that I remembered her because she was the one nurse who had that something extra that caused me to remember her she said "Oh You are the guy with the hawk. You know I see them every where now." I said that she should remember who sent it not me or the hawk. I know that God reaches people and any way he can. I can start a Hawk menistry. Does anyone out there make Tshirts. I need one with a hawk and some phrase on it about God.
God also has a since of humor. Yesterday we did not see a single hawk. But two geese landed on top of a building next door to us while I was in chemo and one of them looked over the ledge( you could just see his head and a little neck), as if to say, "I don't know why I'm here but God said to look in on you so here's to you pal". We all laughed and I heard God laugh too. God bless you and your house.
Each morning I read a list of reasons why God does not want or allow cancer in my body. I is in a book that was given to me bu Enoc Eubank. It says things like; tumors you are not allowed in my body because I am indwelled by by Jesus etc. I have about 10 of those I read out loud during my pray for myself and others. Yesterday morning I got this "still small voice" that said, " I heard that the first time you read it and I healed you then. I,m not deaf and you can stop now. You are the one in the way of healing." It hit me like a ton of Bricks. I am the one who needs to believe in the healing power of God and those prayin fo me. Yesterday was a little preview of what He was talking about. The prayers of many people were answered in that I did not get wrecked by the chemo. Oh how little fath I have. So, My brothers and sisters. Pray for my faith to grow so that I may help others to do likewise.
Another thing that lifted my sprits yesterday was I had the same nurse I had the fist day of my chemo the last time I went through it. I never saw her again after that meeting and she didn't remember me.(no hair now, me not her). When I told her that I remembered her because she was the one nurse who had that something extra that caused me to remember her she said "Oh You are the guy with the hawk. You know I see them every where now." I said that she should remember who sent it not me or the hawk. I know that God reaches people and any way he can. I can start a Hawk menistry. Does anyone out there make Tshirts. I need one with a hawk and some phrase on it about God.
God also has a since of humor. Yesterday we did not see a single hawk. But two geese landed on top of a building next door to us while I was in chemo and one of them looked over the ledge( you could just see his head and a little neck), as if to say, "I don't know why I'm here but God said to look in on you so here's to you pal". We all laughed and I heard God laugh too. God bless you and your house.
Friday, March 25, 2011
MARCH 25,2011
Just got back from chemo and I am still standing. Not feeling as bad as I thought I would but feeling rough just the same. I thank God that I made it through without major problems. Thanks for your prayers and May God bless you and your house.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
March 24, 2011
I have had a time with these beta blockers. Yesterday I went to a full pill two times a day and it made me very nervous. Heart rate actually went up. I go this morning for treatment then I have an ultra sound of my heart and visit the cardioligist' nurse afterward. I took the pill this morning and am ready to jump out of my hide. I start chemo tomorrow and want to do that with my heart back to normal.
Robin Carrington took be to my treatment yesterday and I thank her very much. All these people giving their time for me is so humbling.
All went well with treatment and Dr. McGary said I seemed to be doing fine and that I have 10 more radiation treatments. I met with him and Dr. Feddock yesterday and both said I was doing well. I'd hate to be doing badly if this is well. I gues I shoud not complain because, so far, I'm able to get around and I am eating good. Some I see there are not doing as well. I am just ready to start feeling better and the chemo tomorrow is going to prevent that. I am just fighting the blues. " Lawed, Lawed. got them chemo blues, I said, Lawed, Lawed got them chemo blues. from the top of my bald head to the bottom of my dragging shoes." God bless you and your house.
Robin Carrington took be to my treatment yesterday and I thank her very much. All these people giving their time for me is so humbling.
All went well with treatment and Dr. McGary said I seemed to be doing fine and that I have 10 more radiation treatments. I met with him and Dr. Feddock yesterday and both said I was doing well. I'd hate to be doing badly if this is well. I gues I shoud not complain because, so far, I'm able to get around and I am eating good. Some I see there are not doing as well. I am just ready to start feeling better and the chemo tomorrow is going to prevent that. I am just fighting the blues. " Lawed, Lawed. got them chemo blues, I said, Lawed, Lawed got them chemo blues. from the top of my bald head to the bottom of my dragging shoes." God bless you and your house.
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