Happy Veterans Day!! On November 11, America recognizes those men
and women who have served in the US military.
I am proud and honored to say I have several family members who have
served in various branches of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines). Of course, I can’t pass up the opportunity to
recognize my favorite sailor of all, my dad.
And to all those US veterans who have served, THANK YOU for your service!!
Optune update:
The lady came to check my progress with Optune for
the month. As I had hoped and really
tried hard to accomplish, I was, in fact her star pupil, scoring a 107%,
compared to 88% last month. Now her
numbers are slightly different but when you do the math and figure things based
on a percentage, that’s what you come up with.
She didn’t have any stickers, but we found some anyway (Look at my shirt
collar). Not to mention the
reward/satisfaction of doing well. My
brother, David, of course, accused me of being a “teacher’s pet”. Thanks a lot, David. The important thing is, a better score means more
work the machine is doing to fight the cancer.
Being back in church this past Sunday was such an
encouragement. I am so grateful to live
in a country that allows me the freedoms to worship openly and publicly call
myself a Christian, unlike so many other places around the world. I am also grateful to be a part of a church
that is not afraid to proclaim the TRUTH. If you’re in Highlands county,
specifically Sebring and looking for a good church with great teaching and
wonderful, praying people, give Southside Baptist Church a try (379 South
Commerce Avenue. – across from the courthouse).
My heart does ache for the
families of those murdered in churches here in America recently.
I was just telling
someone this week that this journey feels like it is more in the style of the hundred years war, not a short
battle we often face from day to day.
Since this journey began over a year ago, it continues to be a daily battle of mind,
body and spirit to get up and keep fighting.
I am so thankful for those who continue to stick it out with me and walk
prayerfully and encouragingly day after day.
More importantly, I’m thankful
for the daily strength God provides and the reminder that
He is always there
walking ahead of me.
Fear thou not;
for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy
God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;
yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness. - Isaiah 41:10
praises:
Improvements in how I’ve been feeling.
Improved strength.
There are so many things I could start
telling you of how God has blessed me, but that would take more than just a
simple blog - more like an entire series of books with multiple volumes. All the way from the provision of this Optune
device, to items that assist in my continued therapy I do at home, to provision
of the second chemo, all of which have not been covered through insurance, but
provided through God’s hands of provision.
And if you have had any experience with cancer treatment, then you have
an idea of what these items have for price tags. Thank you, God, for your hand of provision
and mercy. And thank you for stickers
and the opportunity to receive them.
Yes, I believe God cares if we get excited about stickers. He cares about us. If only we would be more excited about
telling others of His grace as we are about some of the simpler things in life.
“Because I can moment”:
For
the first time about a week ago, since before January, I was able to wipe my
shoes (both feet) when I came in the door.
I also used the pepper grinder again this week and it went much better
than the first time. A lot more pepper
landed in my plate than on the table.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Follow-up MRI on Nov 27th and then a doctor visit on the 30th.
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