Update #21

We got the results of the CT scan today! We are very thankful to share that the tumours are both shrinking! Dr. Wong was very very pleased with results and told us that we need to go out and celebrate! We are so happy with the way Rob has been feeling lately that we were quite sure/hoping/praying that was an indication of what was going on inside his body too. The plan is to continue on with 4 more rounds of chemotherapy and then again reassess with another scan after that time. We are in this for the long haul and continue to rely on our Heavenly Father for all that we need for healing and hope in our day to day lives.

Update #20

Round 12 is behind us! We are very thankful how well Rob is doing, this is the first time ever that he walked in AND out of the hospital to the car on his own! A sign that his strength is building up! He also started driving last week too for the first time in 7 months and wow does that ever give a taste of independence back. Also gives an indication of how he's feeling...
Rob now has a date for his CT scan; next week friday. Hopefully this will give us some positive results; we ask for your fervent prayers that our God will grant His healing mercies to Rob. We have no idea yet when we will hear results but it likely won't be for a week or two after the scan.

Psalm 31:24. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

Update #19

Dear all,  

Round 11 has come and gone and things have been steadily moving along. Rob has been doing very well; we almost dare to say that there has been a constant improvement after each round of chemo in regards to how he's feeling and the strength he's been gaining! Each round comes with the typical tiredness, nausea, lack of appetite, etc for a couple days but even with all that he's gained a bit of weight in the last month and has a slight bit more energy! 

We are very much enjoying the switch to Boundary Trails and the fact that we are in our own home. Next round of chemo (in two weeks) will come with a CT scan again, and we are hoping for positive results but like always this is in the Lord's hands and we will take what comes. 

There really isn't a whole lot of other news. As can be quite routine with chemo patients Rob has gotten quite a number of blood transfusions in the last couple months. With every transfusion there are about 5 or 6 people who have donated, so now in about total there are about 35 - 40 blood donors who have enhanced Robs health. If you ever wonder while you're donating if you're actually helping out any one, know that you are. If you ever wonder whether you should take the time to go donate blood, please know that you are helping save someone's life! If you wonder if I'm getting paid for advertising for Canadian Blood Services, I'm am; my husband is improving :)