Greetings to all who read this:
Since the last time I posted an update things have been well. Not taking the chemo pill has restored my energy and eliminated the side effects. I might even be able to say that I have felt better than before starting the chemo pill about six weeks ago now.
I have been off of the pill for two weeks and have started a new four week regemine this morning. But I am pleased to do so as last Thursday the doctor at the cancer clinic showed us that two cancer spots on the chest/lung had reduced in size during the four weeks I was taking the chemo pill. We were very pleased to hear this good news and hope that the same thing was happening to the other cancer spots. The doctor has only checked the chest/lung area this time but we hope that he will check the kidney and pelvic areas after this next four week regemine.
As the result of feeling better these past two weeks we have also been able to do more things. We have been out more and were also able to do some elder work. It is wonderful to feel that the Lord still has work for us to do while we are in this life.
We joyfully live day by day and are happy to do the work He sets before us. We also trust that His plan for our lives is good and we hope that we may perform the tasks He assigns to us to glory of His name and edification of His people. Surely when we can do that our own faith will be strengthened as well.
We continue to enjoy the many visitors that look us up and the many cards we receive. Our family also continues to encourage us to stay in tune with what is happening in our lives. We thank them very much.
The de Boer brothers and sisters have started a habit of coming together for an evening every four weeks to chat and catch up, but also expressly to sing Psalms and Hymns together. This has become a highlight for us and a wonderfully edifying experience.
We also continue to remember others who are also dealing with illnesses similar to ours. We remember them regularly in our prayers. In particular we commend Rev. R. Schouten, Sr. J. Wubs, Sr. N. Krabbendam and Sr. H. Aikema to our heavenly Father and His care as they are also dealing with cancer in their lives.
May our loving and gracious God also be with all who read these words and give them His Holy Spirit to direct you all to Him in faith for salvation, eternal life and above all to the glory of His name.
Thanks for sharing and continually updating us. I have been encouraged in reading your posts and am glad to hear that you have been feeling better and will continue to pray for you and your family. Thanks again for the updates and encouragements!
ReplyDeleteReally, really glad to hear you are doing a little better. Prayers can move mountains! Let's hope this trend continues!
ReplyDeletePiet and Rita, as outer-court dwellers, we just now heard about the challenges that have been placed on your path. This is serious stuff. I admire your spiritual strength and outlook.
ReplyDeleteMay I share my 'traveling psalm'? It's from among the closing words of Jude: "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life."