#47 BE STILL – WRITTEN (THURSDAY)

Medical Update:

I have another MRI on Nov 27th followed by a doctor visit on the 30th. This will help them confirm if what they saw on the last scan is effects of treatment. They are doing two tests. One is a normal MRI. The other is called a perfusion scan. It is essentially an MRI just with a difference in the contrast portion. This will make for a long day. But that’s OK. There are always things to entertain yourself with, if you just look around and don’t stress over it.

I am feeling better than I have in a while. Still tired but the headaches and dizziness are improving as we have worked with adjusting medication. There are still more adjustments coming as they have to be slow, but we’re getting there.

The lady with the company for Optune is scheduled to come next week. I want to set out some stickers for her to give me when I impress her with my grade. As I said, I intend to be her star pupil this time. Maybe I’ll just reward myself with the satisfaction that I did better than before, I hope. 😊

But stickers are nice, if earned.

A few thoughts from the week:

A verse and song have been in my head a lot this week, especially today, that God has used to remind me that He is God and can do anything He chooses.

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth - Psalm 46:10

"Be Still And Know"

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is holy

Be still Oh restless heart of mine

Bow before the Prince of Peace

Let the noise and clamor cease

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is faithful

Consider all that He has done

Stand in awe and be amazed

And know that He will never change

Be still

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is God

Be still

Be speechless

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is our Father

Come and rest your head upon His breast

Listen to the rhythm of

His unfailing heart of love

Beating for his little ones

Calling each of us to come

Be still

Be still

PRAISES:

Encouraging MRI and doctor visit.

Improvements in how I’ve been feeling

“Because I can moment”:

This past week I wanted to talk to some wonderful people at the Therapy Center of Sebring, who continue to help me when I need advice or have questions. I can’t say enough about this place or the people who work there. THEY ARE WONDERFUL!! Well, it’s been a long time since I had gone in there with just a cane. But this week I did that and left the walker in the car.

My two brothers my parents and I will be together this year for Thanksgiving. This will be the first time in a long time given the fact we have all been separated by oceans during the holidays for many years. I am looking forward to spending time together.

I have another praise to share with you that JUST happened.

This morning I had made several phone calls trying to get medicine here. On Monday I was supposed to start my second chemo. Well, this is the one provided by the pharmaceutical company free of charge to me. For some reason there were issues getting it shipped out. This morning I made the decision that since God knew all about it, there was no reason for me to stress or worry over it. The verse and song above kept running through my head. Well, while I was working on this entry I took a break for dinner. While I was away from the computer, I got an email from the shipping company (FedEx). They are shipping it overnight and it will be here tomorrow.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Medication adjustments, in hopes it will eliminate the headaches and dizziness.

Wisdom for future decisions.

Encouragement and strength for family during this whole process while still helping me with my medical care and therapy.

The electronic stimulation device for my leg mentioned in a previous blog – still waiting for some details to sort out, but we’re getting closer.

Courage to face the unknown and opportunities to show the grace of God through difficult times.