This is just a quick update.
Thank you all for your prayers, this last low point was tougher than the last one; this time I had a cold when it hit, and I struggle with my sinuses to begin with, so I am just today feeling more normal (my sinuses are apparently getting better too).
Tomorrow morning I go in to have my blood work done (to check where my White Blood Count is at), that should go well. And then this Friday morning I go in for a CT scan to check the progress of the chemo thus far. Please pray that it has been working (i.e. shrinking the tumor); I think it has, there have been some symptomatic markers that would lead me and my doctor to think so (just pray that it is substantial though, like not there, I’m not tired of asking the Lord for more miracles, hope you’re not 😉 ). We won’t find out the results until the following Tuesday (the 19th), at which time I will be readmitting for my 3rd cycle of chemo (this is the 48 hr continuous one, which means I’m only in the hospital this time for two days — Praise the Lord!!!).
In general, please continue to pray for me and my family as we go through this “valley of the shadow of death,” that we would maintain, and grow deeper into, an eternal perspective. Please pray specifically for my wife, that the Lord would give her strength and peace (she’s been amazing); and for our kids, Madeline (9 yrs) and Jakey (6 yrs), that the Lord would protect them through this time, and that they would really see the Lord’s hand of provision in ways that will impact them for days and years to come (and He is already doing that with them, I love them, they are precious and innocent).
If you guys have any specific questions that I have not touched upon here, then let me know in the comment section, and I’ll answer what I can. Thank you guys, you’re all a blessing!
January 13, 2010 at 2:13 am
Love ya mate…..even though I havnt met u!
January 13, 2010 at 3:45 am
Sending prayers your way Bobby! You were in our thoughts at TLS today… as Victor put on a Thai Food fundraiser for you 🙂
January 13, 2010 at 9:20 am
Kinda scary, not hearing from you and/or Angela for a spell, but I’m glad you’re on the mend. I lift you up to Him in prayer, each day, Bobby. Might sound sort of silly, but I get a visual of your body actually being levitated up in front of The Lord and it helps me see His power and might. Also, praying for peace and strength for Angela, Madeline and Jakey! You’re doing Great – hang in there, My Son! 🙂 Love you All, LOTS!!!
January 13, 2010 at 9:50 am
Glad to hear your still holding out okay.
Have you ever tried nasal irrigation for relief of your sinus trouble?
January 13, 2010 at 10:15 am
Good suggestion, Heather!!! A natural, very thorough way to flush those sinus cavaties! Works Great!
January 13, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Thanks everyone. Yep, still here, just a rougher round this time.
Gav,
Love you too!
Kelly,
That’s amazing and awesome, tell Victor and everyone thank you for us.
Heather and Sally,
Yeah, I’ve been using NeilMed Sinus rinse for 4yrs (everyday at least 2x) it works great! I had sinus surgery 3 yrs ago, and that worked great too; it just takes me longer to get over colds, esp. when combined with chemo 🙂 .
January 13, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Hi Bobby, Thanks for the update. You are right Angela has been amazing but being her mom I think that all the time.
You are amazing too. You don’t know how much this blog has blessed others.
We are still praying and really praying for huge results on Friday.
Love you,
Lois
January 13, 2010 at 10:27 pm
It is so good to “hear” from you Bobby. When you don’t write for a couple of days, we out in cyberspace get a little concerned. So glad to hear that you are feeling better.
My high school classmates have formed an awesome group of prayer warriors and I have asked them to please pray for you, Angela and the kids. We know that the LORD works through our prayers; and hopefully, as a result of continued intercession by so many on your behalf, this nasty tumor will be destroyed.
God bless you!
Linda
January 13, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Lois,
Thank you, I can’t agree more with you on Angela; she’s truly been a blessing from the Lord, and is! Thank you for the prayers, I know they’re making the difference, and I look forward to Friday (although we won’t found out the results until Tuesday).
Linda,
Thank you, that is awesome, we appreciate that you guys have included us in your prayers — I get the most encouraged when I hear that people are praying, I know it makes the difference, and that the Lord wants us to badger Him (see Lk 18) with boldness. I hope the Lord destroys this nasty tumor too (I know He will, if He hasn’t yet); we are quite sick of it around our household 🙂 .
Thank you guys,
Love,
Bobby
January 14, 2010 at 9:27 am
Hang in there, Bobby. You can do it! God is carrying you and we are all covering you in prayers. Keep us posted!
January 14, 2010 at 11:08 am
Love you brother Bob!!! 🙂
January 14, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Cindy,
Thank you, good to hear from you. Thanks for the encouragement and the cont. prayers! Can’t wait to get through this, the Lord is faithful. Tell Debbie we are praying for her!
Sis,
Love you too!!! 😉 Hope you’re having a good day!