#28 – Medical Update from June 29:

Recovery from surgery has been a slow and tiring process.  There have been some issues with medication which caused a few bad days along the way. However, those issues are being dealt with and I am continuing along the process to gain more strength.

Thank you, Lord, for Your mercy and grace.  I am thankful every day that the result of this past surgery was not as devastating to my mobility as anticipated by the surgeon.

Today I was looking at the list of church members of Southside Baptist Church who signed up to pray for me during the surgery (around-the-clock).    It’s wonderful to be a part of such a compassionate group of believers.  I can see God honoring their faithfulness and continued prayers for me.

 I am headed back to Tampa next week (July 6) for another MRI, lab work and visit with two different doctors.  They have told me they want to do some kind of radiation, they just haven’t said what kind yet.  So, the first doctor visit will be with the radiation oncologist to discuss what he believes is the best way forward at this point.  That will be followed by a visit with the primary doctor running the program for my care at this time.  He will review the new MRI and where we stand as far as starting the new chemotherapy treatment. I’m still waiting to hear back from the pharmaceutical company on how they can help.  Thank you for your continued prayers.  God is great and has already done so much. I am amazed as I look back at how He has provided and worked in the big and small details.