Finding the Right Formula

To this close observer, chemo seems weird and unpredictable. It is like a big chemistry experiment, with Nancy as the test tube.

The first round of chemo brought some pretty bad side effects: nausea, vomiting, fever and the trip to the hospital. But as this round started the formula was altered. The most troubling effects appear to have been subdued. We are glad that Nancy has been able to eat solid food each day, that her temperature is normal. But a new kind of "yuck" has surfaced: aches, trouble sleepiness, and (I suspect) some depression. So, church was out this morning. She will skip the service tonight at which new elders and pastors will be ordained and installed at New Life.

Still, Nancy has considered these annoyances a fair exchange. We are now asking HIM to keep up her white blood cell count as we head into this crucial week. And we are gladdened by the flow of pictures from Fulton, documenting the arrival of our latest amazing grandchild, the ongoing acts of concern from friends, and the Spirit who reminds us to "put down our cards, and look to HIM."
------Kudos to Marc Davis for that phrase-----Who else could have described the Holy Spirit as an amazing poker player in the game of life??