Good Week...

Last weekend's "blah" was erased this week as Allison really had a nice string of good days. Praise the Lord! So, being pretty obvious as to why, it appears as though the week she has her treatment is when she feels the worst and when the bed is her best friend. The first treatment resulted in 3 bad days, a Friday, Saturday, Sunday. On this past treatment the "bad" began on Thursday. I know chemo builds on itself but I'm hoping the "bad" doesn't begin to linger past the initial week.

Her blood counts last week were low (990) but not as low as the previous treatment so I guess the Neulasta is doing its job. She didn't have muscle or bone pain initially from the shot (again PTL!), although over the last few days she's had some bone/muscle aches that we're attributing to the Neulasta. We're thankful its not unbearable though like some of the stories we read.

This weeks starts week 2 (after treatment), if it is anything like last time her sleepy tastebuds will begin to wake up and her body will begin feeling "normal" again. Friday we have a meeting with Dr. Christman, we sincerely hope and pray that she tells us that 4 treatments is all she has to have. That's my prayer request this week.

Cards, meals and phone calls continue to overwhelm us. I don't take any of this for granted. Every trip back from the mailbox is a "wow" moment. Some names are "repeat well wishers", others are new, all are treasured. Its obvious that our Lord is in complete control. He gives us the healing we need at just the right moment, His timing is always perfect. This week at choir I learned a new name for God. I'm sure I've heard it before but it didn't register until now because of our current circumstances... Jehovah Rapha, the God who Heals. (another tiny whisper that I may have not heard 6 months ago)...

Jehovah Rapha, You ARE the God who heals. I thank You for healing Allison and countless others from this terrible disease, a disease certainly brought on by the sins of man. One day all disease will pass away as we share in Your Kingdom, until then we will attempt to live the life You designed for us. Help us Lord and guide our steps today. Today is all I ask. You said you would be a lamp unto our feet, not a crystal ball for the future. Help me to trust You in the future as you are already there! Praise God! I pray we find out this week that Allison only has to endure 2 more treatments and I pray, Jehovah Rapha that You would continue to heal and strengthen her body, making her stronger than ever before, in mind, body and especially in spirit. In Jesus' name...