September 4, 2010

Greetings to all:

Finally, another update.

One of the reasons it has been too long since the last update is that we have been blessed by many visits. This is only by way of explanation and certainly not meant as a complaint. The communion of saints and the love of the brotherhood surely shines in our lives. We are also very grateful to our family members who remember us regularly by dropping in for a coffee and a chat to see how we are doing.
Another reason will be the tiredness that continues to come and go. Usually after a visit it is good to take some time to rest and that can quickly lead to a nap.

This past week has gone by without a doctor visit; while it did start with a scheduled blood test at the lab. However, it appears that the blood readings were in the acceptable category as no doctor called to follow up. We are grateful that there was no need to see a doctor as it also has given us an opportunity to catch up on the status of things and to become used to our situation.

The Lord continues to bless us with faith in Him. He uses His Word as well as His people to comfort and strengthen us.

For the past two weeks I have taken medication in pill form. It is hoped that this pill regimen will slow the spread of the cancer and perhaps even kill some of it. It has also had other positive effects on others who have also had the type of cancer I have.   The instructions with the pill indicate that some side effects may occur. We are experiencing some of them. Tiredness and nausea are the two that seem to affect me the most. We have been able to deal with things quite well, so far.

We pray that the Lord will use the medication to His glory. We will likely not hear much in the way of effect of the medication until about two or three weeks from now.
I suspect the doctor will call us for an appointment after four weeks of use of the pill. At that time we must stop using it for two weeks.

Rita has called me for supper, so I have better go.

May our heavenly Father be with us all and may we worship Him in uprightness and truth tomorrow.

Pete de Boer