This month marks the 10th anniversary of David's surgery. My Facebook memories have been full of posts about his progress and prayers from friends. What a great reminder of God's encouragement in Philippines 4:6-7 and Jesus' words in Matthew 6:25-34. Don't worry. Pray. Focus on today.
These verses came to me today as I thought about the last 10 years. So many ups and downs. So many fears, hopes, disappointments and victories. Today, like many times in the past, David had a setback. His scans showed no growth in the node they continue to monitor. However, a new lesion was found on his lung. It is disheartening.
But the Dr was not defeated. He is optimistic. He said we are going for 10 more years. He reminded us of the many treatments David has received. How 10 years ago there were literally only 2 options of treatment. And as we continued, new trials became available and new drugs were approved. And today there are more options and that we continue to have more opportunities for treatment than ever before! His exact words were 'don't be discouraged'!
David stayed on the last drug twice as long as the drug usually works. Because of this and the new lesion, the Dr didn't want to give it any longer to see if it would still work. It is time to move on. His new treatment was only approved 5 weeks ago! What a blessing that this specific drug is ready to go at this very time! And there are a few more trials that he should qualify for when they are needed.
So, we live to fight another day. Our first trial nurse told us to consider this as a chronic illness, not a terminal one. That we kick the can down the road as long as possible. When one treatment fails, we go to the next. Until a cure is hopefully found.
That's where we are. One day at a time. Not borrowing trouble. With prayers of Thanksgiving making our requests known to God. Knowing He holds our future and that we have final victory in Jesus.
Here is a picture of our puppy. Who gets a puppy if there is no hope?!
Thank you for your continued prayers. If you have not already, please add Marci to you prayer list.
Thank you for loving us. ❤️
