Dear family and friends,
God has been so faithful to us! So many things to be thankful for and so many prayers that have been answered. We know that in all things not a hair can fall from our head without our Fathers will, and this comfort continues to uphold us day by day.
This is just a quick update to let you know the latest. Robs treatment has been going well so far. He had one day of chemo last saturday (Nov 10), and his next scheduled treatment is a 3 day cycle of chemo to happen in ten days or so. The tentative schedule for chemo will be every two weeks alternating between a one day and a three day treatment cycle.
Robs response to chemo was a loss of appetite including a bit of nausea, but doctors overall were encouraged by how well it went. The day after his first chemo treatment they could tell through his blood markers that the tumor was already breaking down. What an encouragement to hear!
Kidney function levels keep improving; the doctors are still keeping an eye on them but they are not concerned. The fluid buildup in his body all around his lungs and causing all the swelling in his legs has pretty much disappeared. In this last week Rob lost over 20 lbs of body fluid weight. Yikes! This is a good thing though and obviously causes great relief for Robs breathing and mobility.
So...good news is that if everything continues to go well, Rob will get discharged from hospital tomorrow till his next chemo treatment! We are extremely thankful for this good news, and though we know Rob is a pretty fragile guy right now, we're hoping once we get home his appetite will increase and we can put some meat on him. :)
We will likely stay in the city close to hospital for the next couple days at least until we feel comfortable enough to venture home. Please pray for Robs continued health, that his appetite may increase so he may begin fighting back in that regard.
Thank you all for your continued prayers, this is the best support that we could ask for! Our loving God has been with us and has answered so many prayers. Thank you also for the many cards and emails with encouraging words. We truly appreciate every one. What a blessing that on this earth already here we can experience the joy of being part of one big family, with One Heavenly Father.
Isaiah 40:31
'...but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.'
How awesome is our God!! So glad to hear encouraging news! You have both been on ours hearts and minds and in our prayers....May our Heavenly Father be with you both and your families. Seek your peace and comfort from Him and we continue to pray for Rob's health improvement!
ReplyDeleteWe prayed for you and your family today in church up here in Grande Prairie, that the Lord would comfort and encourage and heal you, and that He would show you His glory. We will continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteJamie Soles
Christ Covenant Church in Grande Prairie
Thank you for the update. The skill and knowledge of the health professionals is a great blessing from the Lord. We continue to pray for a blessing on their work. The Lord's promises to those who put their hope in Him is the eternal blessing. We pray that you continue in that hope each day.
ReplyDeleteUncle Henry and Aunt Anne
So glad to hear this encouraging news. We pray that the treatments may be effective.
ReplyDeleteUncle Dick and Aunt Nell
All praise to our Heavenly Physician who has enabled the doctors to help! So glad to hear that things are looking up - and we will continue to ask for God's blessing over the treatment the doctors are giving to Rob.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the good news! You are both a lot on our minds and in our prayers.
Deanna and Ard
So good to hear! Rob, your progress is an answer to the prayers of people across the country :)
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep praying for continued healing.
Rob & Felicia, It is great to hear the encouraging news! May God continue to work the treatments so that Rob might regain strength and health. We continue to hold you, and your families, in our prayer. May you receive the strength and perseverance to also continue faithfully before your heavenly Father in this trial.
ReplyDeleteHello Rob and Felicia,
ReplyDeleteWe hope that you enjoy your time away from the hospital and that God uses this time to help you regain your appetite and some of your weight! The prayers of God's people go up continuously, asking that you would have peace and that God would give you healing.
What encouraging news! As mentioned above, people across Canada are praying for you and are rejoicing in the positive news that you have updated us with! We continue to pray for you both as the chemo does it's work but also has negative side effects. Hope you are enjoying your time at home...yay!
ReplyDeleteIn Christ,
Matthew & Kerry Breukelman (Neerlandia)
We know that the Lord can heal you Rob. Now we pray that it maybe his will. We also pray that you may continue to look unto Him through our Savior Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the good news and hope that you both may be encouraged by this.
ReplyDeleteWe also pray for continued strength and endurance for both of your families.
The Lord will provide for what we all have need of as we journey through this life to eternal life.