Chemo Started.....

I stayed with Daddy last

night and he had a restless night.

 

I'm not sure if he was nervous about

starting chemo, or just not feeling well.

 

Truth be told, it was

probably a combination of both.

 

He was pretty weak when he got up this morning.

 

It's then, you start the process

of elimination to find the cause.

 

Blood Sugar.....Perfect

 

Blood Pressure.....Perfect

 

Pulse.....Perfect

 

Temperature.....Perfect

 

O2 Sat.....Perfect

 

Then, we got his labs back and found the problem.

 

His Hemoglobin was 6.9.

 

If it is less than 7 they transfuse.

 

So, he got blood this afternoon.

 

Hopefully, he will be feeling better.

 

He did get his first dose of

chemo this morning and tolerated it well.

 

I may have told you this, but he

will get chemo once a day for 5 days.

 

I honestly can't keep it straight

who I've told what, so bear with me.

 

My stories are running together like his stories.

 

Ha!

 

That made me laugh.

 

Those of you that know him, KNOW his stories.

 

=)

 

I wanted to share the devotion for today

from a book given to me Tuesday by my Sister-in Law, Gloria.

 

It's out of a book called, "Jesus Calling."

 

Each day is written as if Jesus is speaking directly to you.

 

January 31

I AM YOUR STRENGTH AND SHIELD. 

I plan out each day and have it ready for you, long before you arise from bed.

I also provide the strength you need each step of the way. Instead of assessing

your energy level and wondering about what's on the road ahead, concentrate

on staying in touch with Me. My power flows freely into you through our open

communication. Refuse to waste energy worrying, and you will have strength to spare.

Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am your Shield. But unlike inanimate armor, I am always alert and active. My Presence watches over you continually, protecting you from both known and unknown dangers. Entrust yourself to My watchcare, which is the best security system available. I am with you and watch over you wherever you go.

 

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.

Psalms 28:7 (NIV)

 

Give your entire attention to what God is doing

 right now, and don’t get worked up about what may

or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal

with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.

Matthew 6:34 (The Message)

 

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
⁴ In God, whose word I praise—
in God I trust and am not afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?

Psalms 56:3-4 (NIV)

 

I am with you and will watch over you

wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land.

 I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.

Genesis 28:15 (NIV)

 

 

I didn't read it until I got home from the hospital this afternoon.

 

Literally, my mouth fell open and I just shook my head.

 

Thank you all for sharing in this journey.

 

I can't tell you how much we appreciate each of you.

 

Love you MUCH!

 

 

=],