GOD IS BIGGER

God is bigger than shadows, circumstances, difficulties, weaknesses, and uncertainties. Mom came back from her appointment yesterday and the pet scan showed the majority of the mass that had been on her left lung was gone. The report says something like a shadow remains. There are two small spots on her right lung that are on the report as unresolved. It was suggested to her to go two more rounds of chemo or wait two months and then come back for more test to be done. We're still waiting for her blood levels to return to normal...

We are believing that Mom is completely healed and her strength is returning and she will live and declare the works of the Lord! So thankful for all of your prayers and support throughout the days and months, you have encouraged us so much. God has provided all that we have need of. His faithfulness does not depend on us.

Since memorial day in May Mom has not worked, she's not received pay, was not approved for sick leave time or emergency sick leave pay. She was told she was over 62 yrs old so not eligable for disability help through her work (Federal Gov), but that she would have to go through Social Security to apply for disability even though she was 100% disabled according to the doctor's reports of giving her only so long to live. Mom was approved for SS disability, but would not receive first payment until december or so. Meanwhile, rent is due and bills are coming in just like they always do. She could not get her retirement yet because she was not 65 yrs old. So regardless of the fact that she had zero income, had been paying some of her medical out of pocket, because she had made over $9,000 within the year she was not able to receive any sort of pention from V.A.  Two days ago Mom rcvd a call from the Social Security office letting her know that she will be receiving social security disability check and social security retirement check... retirement check is retro active from June. She will not have to wait until december.

M O M

Mom had her blood lab work done today. Her blood pressure was extremely low. Her platelet level was in the twenties and it was not supposed to be below 150 and a few other levels were down or up...from normal. She had to have another blood transfusion. She's home and resting now. Going for a scan on monday or wed to hopefully give her the updated results of all the treatments. HOpefully her blood levels will have improved. Thanks for praying.

THANKS BE TO GOD

The Lord has continually kept Mom. She started her 4th and last round of chemo. She's been resting alot, or trying to. Her blood work the last two follow ups have been highly abnormal. Today all was well and good. Not too much to report. Still believing that all the financial stuff is going to work out and that Mom will know for sure what she should do as the time is approaching for her rental agreement to be up. Confident the Lord will provide all the details and direction.

RESTORING HONOR

SHE'S HOME

Thanks be to God who restores us to Himself.  He is with us in the storms and struggles and pain.  Mom is home again after six days in the hospital. CT Scan showed considerable shrinkage of the masses. Her left lung is starting to open up again. The incredible sore throat is gone that was keeping her from swallowing, and preventing her from injesting any liquids. Her blood work is improving and still needs to improve more. Tuesday is her next lab appointment to check bloodwork. She's still on antibiotics. There is talk about cutting her next dose of chemo (if she continues it) will be cut in half.

HOPE NOW IN GOD

Mom's been in the hospital for the last 4-5 days. All the days and nights are kind of blurring together. She had such an extreme sore throat that she could not even swallow water. I'll spare you the painful details. Her blood platelet levels went from 36 to 13 to 10. The dr ordered a blood transfusion and a seperate platelet transfusion. She's been having fevers off and on. Antibiotics back to back. Her white blood count was down to 1 point something. She now has a PICC in her main artery from her arm directly to her heart where they are now putting in and taking out fluids and blood. I really appreciate all of your prayers and the love that you have shown.

SECOND ROUND

Today's blood work was better. White blood count was low (as it should be) and platelet levels were up to 200-something (THANK GOD). She started second round of chemo today. Last for three days. Then eighteen days of passing through the valley.  On the 11th she's scheduled for ct scans. The 18th of Aug will be the results of the progress.