January 25, 2010

Today I am at chemo with Dad. It's the first day of his 5th treatment. We met with the doctor this morning before the chemo started. All seems to be going well. The next treatment schedule (that starts in 21 days) will be when he has another CAT scan and we find out if the chemo is doing its job and/or if God has gifted us with a miracle. You can imagine what I am praying for!
As is typical for Dad's first day of chemo, he is fast asleep in the chair beside me. He wakes up for a couple of minutes at a time and watches TV (he watches the price is right, bonnie hunt, and Steve Wilkos - who is a Jerry Springer spin-off). CRAZY TV.. but I still love him! LOL

I was away for the weekend on a worship team retreat (which was a fantastic time of learning and spiritual reflection) but while I was away Mom and Dad went to Patriot Place in Foxboro. They had a great time! They went shopping and walked through the Hall of Fame. DAD LOVED IT! Well, I think Mom did too.. LOL. He went with a couple of his friends (Sonny and Cindy) and met up with Uncle Russ down there. I can't wait to see the pictures. I think they liked it so much they are going to plan another trip. I love to hear this kind of stuff.. because it means that Dad hasn't given up hope! PRAISE GOD! As soon as they got home I called and went over to visit so I could hear all about it. He was tired, but excited while he was sharing about the weekend. It was awesome!

He told us that Uncle Russ may have a contact that will let Dad go to Foxboro and walk out onto the field. He is pretty excited about it. It would be super awesome if he could meet a player and get a tour.. but we are SUPER HAPPY with anything that brings him such JOY. God is answering prayers in bringing Dad JOY in lots of small ways since he got the prognosis in Sept '09. We are THANKFUL to God for the simple JOYS he has given Dad throughout this. We aren't sure yet when Dad will get to experience this particular thrill.. but we are hoping it will be soon.

Heavenly Father, thank you for Your presence in Dad's life - and in all of our lives! Today I purposefully pray for continued joy in Dad's life, for peace and comfort, and most importantly for HEALING of soul, spirit and body! I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, AMEN!