Saturday, June 14, 2008

a stable place

After all the turmoil of the last month, we have stabilized for now. Nancy came out of the second round of chemo. and seems past the worst side effects. Our two blood test have yielded encouraging results to date. Meanwhile, nausea has receded with the drugs we added a few days ago. Pain is controlled, but constant A nagging fever pops up each evening. Both these symptoms remind us that the battle rages on. If not for these pests, we might be able to pretend that we have found something close to normalcy again.

We find this chapter enriched by times with our kids and grandkids. Tomorrow we leave for the Jersey Shore. KJ, Anne, Josh and Lucia will join us there for part of the week. Chris, Leah and the kids will be back in Glenside June 21. We don't know what the end of the month will bring but right now we welcome this lull and embrace the gift of spending time together.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful, wonderful time down the shore! Praying for you.
rose morris

Unknown said...

so very glad that nancy is feeling well enough to go down to the shore! YAY!!! blessings on your time together, may God give you peace, love, and companionship!
praying
judi

LongJnSilver said...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, Dan the Man Macha. WONDERFUL that the Father is giving your times of respite - time to live & love as a family.
HE IS GOOD. YOU ARE HIS.
Holy Hugs to you all from both of us,
Johnny & Becky
WHM London

Rob and Mary said...

We pray that you will have a blessed time together away without any interruptions. Praying for healing and for strength.
Love,
Mary and Rob

HappyAndersons said...
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HappyAndersons said...

Praise the Lord for the good report!
Enjoy your time together!

Love you all,
Andrea

Joyce said...

Dan & Nancy, we just recently heard about your journey and have been praying for you since then. Terry and I both are thinking of you and your family. I hope that your trip together is refreshing and restful. May God richly bless you!

Unknown said...

Dan and Nancy,
We are praying for you all. As is usually it is great encouragement to read of God at work in and through His people. Thank You!

Missy and the Kids have been away at Diabetes camp, Missy is on the job as a nurse. Once she is back she will try to get in on the meals for you all.

"The LORD bless you
and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."