We Are STILL Here!

“God can pick sense out of a confused prayer - Richard Sibbes”

Well what a weekend huh? End of the world not happening, which selfishly I was happy because I got to spend a wonderful birthday weekend with Hubby, Family and Friends!

I know I wrote last week updating all of Mike’s most recent visit with the information of him getting back on the mega-dose chemo and not leaving out of MD Anderson ALL smiles, but still confident that Mike is on the road to healing and that the Doctors are working 24/7 behind the scenes as always to ensure that he remains getting the best treatment.

This week Mike will go in for a procedure to insert a Longline Catheter Insertion. We have debated back and forth getting this done, but after the last few times of giving blood and receiving treatment, his available veins are getting more scarce. Dr. Tsao and her team recommended this and we pray that this will allow him to receive all blood work, treatment and any other liquids that have to be inserted and will consist of a simple insertion of the fluids and go straight where they need to go.

Now as with ANY procedure of course there are warnings and side effects, but Dr. Tsao’s office reassured us this procedure has become so common that the likely hood of any negative side effects are minimal – but of course they have to give us the disclosures. Mike is nervous for the procedure and with that said Dr. Tsao simply looked at his tattoos and said “you have to be kidding right?” Ha! It was quite funny seeing Mike standing as this petite Doctor with her Prada Heels tapping the floor and arms crossed questioning my Hubby who towers her at 6’2” with many tattoos!

Mike remains in good spirits, but as the rollercoaster of emotions stemming from the latest visit and the upcoming procedure, he is a little anxious and has been in a small mind funk. It has been quite a while since he has felt this way, so I know I must let him gather his thoughts and process it all, but at the same time we don’t have too much time to stay in that mindset – that is when the bad sets in and the thoughts consume you.

As always we thank you for keeping Mike and I both along with family in your prayers through this journey, we continue to feel them daily!! I feel confident during the next few days leading into the procedure Mike will remain in your thoughts strongly and he will overcome this hurdle and have a VERY successful procedure and give those poor veins the rest they deserve!

Next week he will undergo Brain / Spine MRI’s and with these we continue to pray that those will remain Free & Clear of Cancer – results from those will be next week, I will for sure keep you all posted!

In closing, we were given by a dear friend a treadmill which we are going to incorporate in our daily routine to ensure Mike and I remain healthy and strong for all that comes our way. We also have been bike riding as well. Please continue to pray his strength and courage remain high --- He is meant to do great things and I am confident GOD has big plans for him!! Claiming it!

Thank you ALL and much love and gratitude will forever be held in our hearts for you ALL!

XO Lyndie