April 9, 2018 – Third Sprint
Today marks the beginning of my
third “cycle” (for want of another word) of chemotherapy. Each cycle includes three
consecutive Monday sessions where sit for 2-3 hours while the chemicals are put
in my system via my port. I have chosen 11:00 am to allow me the morning to get
some work done prior to my infusion. (Don’t all Mondays have tons of extra
things arise? Better to deal with them first.) Another factor is that Kay works
until around noon each day and she comes to sit with me for the final 2/3 of
the time.
As I said, today is my third cycle.
It will end on April 23rd. (Maybe spring will be here by then!)
Following that final treatment I will have another CT scan to determine if the
drugs are working. If they are, we continue. If they are not, we talk about a
new plan.
God has been very real to Kay and
me during these last months. That “realness” has shown in many ways, but one
way it shows is in the responses from the two churches I am privileged to
serve. (The non-profit has been quite gracious too, but that is another post at
another time.) The churches have supported us with prayer, understanding, concern,
financially, and grace. Most weeks in the bulletin at Deer Creek Church they print
a prayer for the attendees to take home and pray for us. I thought many of you
would find this week’s prayer encouraging.
Mighty
and merciful God,
You
sent Jesus Christ to heal our broken lives.
We
praise you for that today.
Please
touch Terry with your healing touch.
Make
him strong and bring him good health.
Provide
strength and support for Kay and Gavin,
Then
all shall be renewed with vigor
And
point to the risen Christ who conquered death
That
we might live eternally. Amen.
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