Monday, August 23rd was a scheduled chemo day....the third infusion of the second round, but it was canceled. Dr. Eisenberg reviewed the blood test results and decided that Bobby's red blood count was too low. So, a PET Scan is scheduled for this Thursday, August 26th and Dr. Eisenberg will go over the results and decide on the next step next Monday, August 30th. We're anxious to see what's happening with the tumor and to know what to expect next.
Monday night David and Bobby and I went on a very long, very hot hike up Gold Hill. Apparently it was the same hike we did last week but if felt much longer and much steeper. This area has been experiencing record low temps all summer but as of Monday that all changed. We ended up walking about 5 miles and a little over 3 hours. When we were able to talk (as opposed to huffing and puffing) we talked about the probable side effects of radiation (feeding tube, mouth sores, headaches, etc.) and the physical and psychological effects of the cancer and the treatment. He is growing weary of feeling tired and weak and anxious to work again. The coming radiation treatments are heavy on his and our minds. His attitude is still very positive but the daily drudgery is wearing. We're praying that he will do as well with the radiation as he has with the chemo.
Yesterday, I felt a bit of that anxiety that was ever present in the early days of his diagnosis. A good friend reminded me of the mighty nature of our God with this verse.
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
We'll know more next Monday but for now we wait.
