Well actually, David is skinny. They thought so today. But let me back up.
David has felt awful the last few weeks. 🤢Stomach issues more than usual. He has lost a lot of weight. So I was pretty sure the scans were not going to be good. Like not good like the cancer had spread. My prayer going in was please just let there be some good news. Good news that we could identify as good news right now, not good news that you look back on years later and say that was a blessing in disguise. Immediate gratification please. Just a little please.
In November the plan was to change the medication and protocol this time because there had been a small but steady progression in a lymph node since last November. But the Dr. decided he wanted to go ahead and do another final scan. The scan showed a slight regression, that means shinkage! in the lung nodule! They cautioned us that can just be the result of the angle of the scan. But whatever! The lymph node that has slowly been increasing was...STABLE again! So they decided to stay the course for another 3 months. The Dr. said he thinks we have tamed the disease and not to worry. Even if we do have to change course in the future he thinks David will be here for many, many years. I asked for that in writing, but he wouldn't do it. 😒
So that was very immediate good news. Thank you Jesus!
So about the skinny part. David has lost about 20 pounds since the beginning of November. But that would be great you say! For me and you maybe. Not for him, especially since he probably lost about 15 in the 3 months before November. So they are giving him a 2 week break from the medication. Hopefully he can get his appetite back, get a grip on his stomach issues and gain some weight. 🐷
His blood pressure was way down, so he's supposed to stop his bp meds also. Maybe this will help with his fatigue!
So there's more right now good news!
Thank you for praying, please continue! 🙏
I would add this request, there are some things going on at David's work that ARE affecting his health. Without specifics, please pray for resolution! I am now convinced this has been a major reason for his stomach distress and weight loss this past 2 months, since disease progression is not the reason. Thank you Jesus again!
Please also pray for Holli, Bobby, Lorraine, and Laura's mother and sister.
Thank you for loving us! 😍
