Today was our first day of chemo. Sandi did great. They administered the first dose very slowly to ensure no adverse reactions. Thankfully, Sandi didn't experience any side effects during the appointment. The doctor did however warn her that some of the side effects (nausea, fatigue) may start around the second or third day. The staff did such an amazing job encouraging Ron and Sandi. They really are an amazing team. Next Friday we will return to have a permanent port put in so that Sandi will not need to be injected each treatment. The doctors are hoping the tumor will respond quickly to the treatments so that she can get some pain relief...we are too! Keep praying.
~Dawn
Sandi - I talked with Ron briefly this afternoon (Mon) and was so sorry to hear that you are in a lot of pain today, seemingly related to the chemo. It is such a helpless feeling for us on the sidelines, wanting so badly to help make you better. A few weeks ago you reminded me so well that you KNOW that our prayers make a difference. This is one thing we can do and I heard over and over yesterday from your church family that people are praying for you. This AM in my quiet time I read II Cor.1 - "He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we have received." I am believing that for you - both that you will experience His comfort and that some day you will be an incredible comfort to others because of the suffering you are going through today.
ReplyDeleteI sure do love you. I won't be in touch this week as we will be on a backpacking trip and unavailable till Sat. night. Love, hugs, tears, and kisses to you both...Ruth (and Wayne)