Update & Request from Annie

I received this update from my mom...her words articulate our family's praises and requests best.

Thank you for continuing to rally alongside us...may your hearts be blessed!

"In Christ alone, my hope is found"....this hymn keeps playing in my mind.  My "hope" is that this chemo is working.  I have had a beautiful fourth of July week with my family up at the lake.  The weather has been hot, hot, hot, which is a good excuse for resting on a lawn chair.  I am blessed to be surrounded by people I love (and who love me), in a place that brings so much peace.

On Monday I have another CT scan.  We will be looking to see if the chemo has been effective in reducing the size of the lymph nodes, and keeping the cancer from spreading.  Would you please join us in praying for good news when we get the results on Wednesday?

We are thanking God for:

-His constant presence in our lives

-that the effects of the chemo are diminishing

-a new job for B that he is enjoying!!!

-our time at the lake

and we are laying these requests before God:

-a miraculous healing; that the lymph nodes would be shrinking and that there would be no spread

-that the next round of chemo would go well, be effective, and have minimal side effects (days 3-6 were pretty rough last round)

-strength....I am so tired

-to regain the lost weight, a better appetite

-improved intestinal functioning....yes, I am still struggling

-that I would be able to reduce the amount of pain medication I am using

-that our faith would not waiver

-that God would be glorified

So many of you have asked what you can do to help.  Right now, we covet your prayers most of all.  As B settles in to his new job and is away from home our needs may change. 

Thank you so very, very much for your faithful prayer partnership.  It means so much to know you are praying, and sharing this journey with us. 

Love,

Annie