Chemo starts

After much waiting barbara started chemo last night. She was very apprehensive but too the medicine at 9pm so that she would sleep through some of the sickness. No sickness. Got up this morning and went to get MRI done so they will know exactly where to do radiation. Just returned home when they called and asked us to return to sign a paper so we spent six hours getting a MRI done. But God is in control

We are now trying to get ready to do taxes. Still waiting for the radiation schedule

Radiation day

Here we go. We met the radiologist today. There are only 9 proton centers. This doctor works in OKC and in Jacksonville Anyway we got fitted with a face mask had a cat scan. Tomorrow we do another MRI then they can do the measurements and set a schedule. We will start radiation in 7 to 10 days

Then we called dr fink to see if we should start the chemo. She wants us to start tonight. So chemo starts tonight for 42 straight days

Thanks for the prayers. We are pretty excited that God has put this plan together. Dr Keole said that Dr fink was one of the 2 best oncologists. When we talked to Dr fink she said the Dr Keole was the best in OKC. So barbara is in the hands of very good doctors plus she knows the Great Physician

We are looking forward to more miracles.

Still waiting

Psalm 16:11. You will show me the path of my life, in your presence is the fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forever.
God takes care of us at all times. We went to the neurosurgeon (the one that did the first surgery) he released us and said that it was good that we did the second surgery. We know that the surgery he did gave barbara the ability to use her left leg again. Now we just wait for Monday when we talk to the radiologist
Barbara is doing very well regarding recovery from both of her surgeries. She is just apprehensive about the radiation and chemo. But we know that God is in control

Chemo arrived today

Today we received the chemo from fed ex. Barbara was very nervous but finally the delivery came. She spent the day knitting. Then we played games and with AC, Virginia, David, and Sarah. Very relaxing. David and Virginia won. Then we watched a movie and then it was bedtime. Old people go to bed early(at least I do).
Continue to pray for barbara as she enters this next phase chemo/radiation.

Wait on the Lord

Today was a slow day. We just have to wait. Wait for receipt of the medicine and wait to see the radiologist. Sometimes waiting is hard but we must wait on the Lord and he will provide. Psalm 4:8 says that we can lie down in peace and sleep because the Lord makes us dwell in safety. I spent time with friends in the morning and barbara spent time with friends in the afternoon. We both had a good time. Was able to go to church to learn that as believers we are the salt of the earth.
Lesson for the day is to "Wait on the Lord and watch Him provide"

Romans 8:28 says that God has a purpose for our lives. Our job is to live our lives in a manner to glorify Him. We received call from radiologist. We have an appointment with the proton therapy radiologist Monday Jan. 30. Also got call from pharmacy they are checking with insurance company about coverage and plan on getting chemo to barbara by Jan 30.
The repairman came to the house and finished the job from 12 months. It took him 40 minutes
Was able to meet with pastor Solo Philip from India and Pastor Larry Hofmann. Had a great time.
Celebrated 75th birthday with Brian's mother
Barbara had trouble sleeping because of anxiety of upcoming treatment. Need prayer to peace and relaxation

Trying day

Today we had simple goals. Call the chemo oncologist, call the radiation oncologist, call the vinyl repairman. Easy to do but they each said that they would get back to us tomorrow. Then in the evening God lifted us up and allowed us to go to dinner with the VMI staff plus solo Philip from India, Larry Hofmann from west side bible church in Glendale, brian and leanna and his mother who will turn 75 tomorrow and the chairman of the board of SWIM international. Their ministry is to purify water for places that do not have drinkable drinking water. Wow what an evening. God always lifts us up when we get down. Thank you God for being in control.