Update #23

Good afternoon all,

As most of you know I have had chemo this past Thursday(round #16!) so I am in the midst of recovering from that. I have a CT scan scheduled for this coming Tuesday morning and the follow up appointment for that  with Dr Wong won't be till two weeks from then on August 6th. Because of that I am getting an unexpected little break from chemo which we are quite looking forward to. Also on the same day as the Dr Wong appointment I have another appointment with Dr Bard. Dr Bard is the doctor is who put my kidney stents last October. We aren't 100% sure but we are assuming it is just a follow up on those, most likely to see if they need to be replaced maybe even removed. In all this we have seen how our Heavenly Father has looked after us and provided us with the strength and courage to keep moving on. So now we also ask for your continued prayers on our behalf that God will continue to bless the work of the doctors and that the CT scan this coming Tuesday will show that the cancer is still responding to the chemo. 

We have seen quite a few faces in the last couple weeks that Rob had not seen in a very long time! We are very grateful to say that Rob has been to church a couple of times and could also be involved for the entirety of a family wedding that just took place last week. Exciting steps forward! Thanks to everyone again for all your encouragement! 

Rob and Felicia

Update #22

   As of yesterday Round 14 is now completed. Due to a symptom that has been getting worse in the last number of weeks, Dr. Wong has decided to drop one of Rob's chemo drugs which has been causing neuropathy in his feet and hands. Rob has been experiencing loss of feeling in his feet, mainly his toes as well as tingling in his fingers. These feelings may possibly be restored, however they also may not. So while there is a chance of getting that back, or at least not making it worse Dr. Wong feels it is best to just drop that drug for now. We of course are happy that the doctors take this into consideration, but also hope that this means that the chemotherapy will be as effective as it has been! Of course this is the doctors decision and we know that he is doing the best for Robs treatment.
   Rob has been feeling quite well during the off week of chemo and we hope that one of these Sundays soon we will have an opportunity to go to church together. That is a day that is much looked forward too! We thank you all for your continued prayers for Rob's healing. Our God is a awesome God.
 

    

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 :)