Still waiting

I am in the waiting room while David has his infusion. There is a little side room next to the pharmacy that no one is hardly ever in. I found it so it's mine. It has relatively low lighting, a television on a non controversial channel (Jeopardy right now), a huge fish tank and a chair in the corner next to a plug. I have my phone charging and a yeti full of unsweetened tea. It could be worse. See:

I am also still waiting on a miracle. Today was not the day.

The news was overall good. Some shrinkage, mostly stable. But some growth in one pesky lung tumor that apparently did not get the memo.

So David will continue on this trial for another round; 2 more infusions after today, then scans again in May. If there is continued growth in that tumor or any new growth then he will be out of this trial and on to something else. The Dr said there are many more things we can do and many more options coming out all the time. So we aren't losing hope by any means. But this has been one of the easier treatments for David. Less side effects than the others. But who knows? Another treatment could be the cure. So we press on. And we wait.

Dr. Tannir seemed a little down today. We both remarked on it leaving the office. I wished I'd asked. I don't know if he was sad about this trial not being what he thought it would be for us, or news he had to give someone else or just fatigue and sick of cancer in general. How could he not be? Or maybe we seemed sad? Anyway, lift him up in prayer please. He is a very sweet man.

And if you really want to know about waiting...
Last night David's scan was scheduled at 5:30. We were really early getting into town. Let's just go early, he said. Maybe they can take me early, he said.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

He finished up about 9:00. There comes a point when he can't eat before a scan. But nobody really knows exactly what time 2 hours before the scan will actually be, now do they? 🙄

Also. Why were they running so behind? Because a bazillion people have cancer, that's why. And a lot, a lot, a lot of them are here getting treatment. A LOT. There is too much stinkin cancer.

I'm thinking David might be about finished upstairs, and it's about 2 hours earlier than we thought we'd be finished so I guess that evens out with last night?

Here are my prayer requests please:

1. Miracle. No more cancer at the next scan.
OR
2. Stupid, uninformed tumor in lung, get the hint and SHRINK!
3. No new growth or progression.

Also please pray for John, Lorraine, Bill, Holli, Melissa, Betty, Ruth, and Pete.

Before I go, a praise. David got a new job that he is really excited about. He will be the new district math coordinator for Seguin ISD. That may not be the official title. This an admin position and promotion! He is a little sad to leave his current district, but they have not realized his potential for too long and it is time. Please also pray for a smooth transition for him!

Thank you for loving us.