Daniel enjoyed going to church again on Sunday. It still really tired him out, but we were able to go out for dinner and a movie for my birthday!
On Tuesday, after our appointments at our GP and the naturopath, we visited Timberline! It was Daniel's first time back in a month and a half. It was great to see so many friends and to see how far along the Townhall building project is. Plus, Daniel got to see the kitchen's new freezer that had just arrived. He'd really like to be back at work -- he misses TR so, so much.
The past few days have been project days for me. I've completed the first draft of the CPP disability set of forms. Please pray that I can get them reviewed by what's called an "advocate" soon so I can send them in shortly. And that Dr. Uhlman will fill out her form quickly too.
Besides that, we finished filing our taxes (finally!), but seeing as how we get a refund, there's no penalty. Also, I did a bunch of house work, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. I'm pretty worn out.
Tomorrow we see Dr. Uhlman for the pre-chemo check-up. A PICC line goes in on Sunday out in Abby, and chemo starts M-F next week. Yeah, lots of driving!!!
The main things Daniel is asking prayer for are:
His tongue has swollen up a lot again. It's hard for him to even close his jaw because his tongue is over his teeth now. Please pray this would improve! He's in more pain now (even with dosages being increased on Tuesday), so please pray for relief.
Last time, chemo helped bring the swelling down a little. Please pray that we would see even more of this effect.
Please continue to pray for strength for both of us. Daniel is still having a hard time giving himself the shot for the blood thinner. So as 9pm rolls around and you think of it, please pray for him.
Daniel is coughing a lot and his throat has been raw because of it. His nose lining is still crusted from chemo and he can't smell. He can't talk, even to me. He's been texting to me all this week. It's so hard to not talk with him beyond his delayed texted replies. Please pray for these things to improve.
Pray also that chemo would bring only good effects this time. No nausea, etc.
Thank you so much for remembering us in your prayers! We are so grateful!
just a tip about the blood thinner: if it's going in his abdomen, pinch the skin around the place where he's giving the shot, then insert the needle like you're throwing a dart (but don't let go, obviously!). then, VERY slowly, inject the drug.
ReplyDeletethis comes from a nursing student, who, according to a lot of patients, gives the "perfect injection"!
Thanks for the tip!
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