1:40 been at MD Anderson for a few hours. Looks like we are going to be here for a few days to do a couple of procedures. It seems that The white bood cell counts are up along with the glucose levels. This would normally mean an infection, but I'm not sure at this point. Looks as though the tongue has swollen due to abcess or tumor growth but it is obstructing the airway making it difficult to breath. They are saying "trach", and surgery lots of work and care at home maybe bringing in hospice for assistance. Just pray for the wisdom to do what's best for Regina. Also, use this or text me 281-808-3972 for communication cell phones are spotty at best as is continuous internet. I'll post in a couple of hours to let you know the latest.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Today Thursday
Just arrived back home after what was supposed to be a really long day of Chemotherapy for Regina. Not sure exactly what's wrong but it concerned the Doctor enough to postpone the treatment until next Thursday. The blood-work came back with a much higher white blood count and a trough the roof glucose of 380, the two of these together may equal the start of an infection and the Doctor didn't want to start chemo if she was at the beginning of something, he wanted to error on the side of caution rather than full steam ahead. Her tongue is swollen and the tumor seems to be vary hard making it very difficult to breath. She is resting and I'll let you know more as I know more.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Yesterday's Pity Party
Okay so I was evidently pretty tired yesterday and didn't sound very positive. I never want anyone to have any doubt in the fact that I know God can choose to heal Regina at anytime, in fact she may live longer than some of us. Fact is the Doctors have run out of options, God never does. I can tell you though it is unnatural for a household to run without a teammate. If you are a single mom or dad reading this I feel for you, especially if you have more than two kids. It was one thing to hear all the time, "Dad, I need ..." I could say go ask your mother now I don't want to burden her. So, here is my solution, I know many of you will be saying "Duhhh" but I need to start taking care of myself better. The reason I'm tired is because I am out of shape, don't have energy to work out b/c I am overweight. Solution: I vow to eat healthier and to get to the gym three times a week.
Yes, I will need you to keep me accountable b/c I lack the will power right now to focus on me since most of that is focused on Regina. I told you sometimes this would be boring.
Yes, I will need you to keep me accountable b/c I lack the will power right now to focus on me since most of that is focused on Regina. I told you sometimes this would be boring.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
All's Well
Regina has now had the port placed and she did very well. They say do nothing until morning and nothing strenuous for the next three days. We will start this round of Chemotherapy on Thursday, this is going to be Custer's last stand for her, pray that it works. They posted the results from the radiologist on Regina's scan and the cancer has grown considerably, unfortunately and her lungs still show much scarring from the pneumonia. Just pray this works and if it doesn't pray we keep her healthy. Love you so much. God will be Glorified by your prayer and praise. Thank you God you can still use me while I'm hurting.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Cardboard Testimonies
Yesterday at church we did "cardboard testimonies" these are very powerful and a great blessing to all that view. If you aren't familiar with them go to youtube and search or go to google and search "nehbc" and three years ago is there. My favorite one from yesterday was on one side "Father was abusive and alcoholic" turned it over "Led my Father to the Lord w/ date", how awesome would it be to see your unsaved father saved so you know one day you'll see him again. Once this hits the airways I'll post the link for yesterday's.
Tomorrow go and have the procedure done to place the port at St. Luke's. Had very meaningful conversation with Regina this week about some of the possible inevitability's. It was the first time in a few month's that we have been able to pray together without her cutting me off because she didn't want to speak of anything negative. Let me tell you there is nothing negative about dying if you are a child of God. Remember that death has no sting, that once you are absent from this body you are present with the Lord, and He will say, "Welcome HOME good and faithful servant." This place we live today is only our temporary home. What are you invested in here or eternity? I'm ready to go whenever He sees fit but until that time, I'm at work here to tell others about there. It is simple we are all enemies of God because of our sin, condemned under the wrath of God. But God's will is that none would perish and come to repentance. That is we turn from sin and self, acknowledging sin as sin (agreeing with God), and turning toward God. If we confess or sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) The great thing is I can now be called a friend of God(John 15:14).
I don't know where that all came from like I said I just start typing, Katie says I should at least have someone proof it before I post. I said no I want it raw. But I will spell check.
Tomorrow go and have the procedure done to place the port at St. Luke's. Had very meaningful conversation with Regina this week about some of the possible inevitability's. It was the first time in a few month's that we have been able to pray together without her cutting me off because she didn't want to speak of anything negative. Let me tell you there is nothing negative about dying if you are a child of God. Remember that death has no sting, that once you are absent from this body you are present with the Lord, and He will say, "Welcome HOME good and faithful servant." This place we live today is only our temporary home. What are you invested in here or eternity? I'm ready to go whenever He sees fit but until that time, I'm at work here to tell others about there. It is simple we are all enemies of God because of our sin, condemned under the wrath of God. But God's will is that none would perish and come to repentance. That is we turn from sin and self, acknowledging sin as sin (agreeing with God), and turning toward God. If we confess or sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) The great thing is I can now be called a friend of God(John 15:14).
I don't know where that all came from like I said I just start typing, Katie says I should at least have someone proof it before I post. I said no I want it raw. But I will spell check.
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