John had his 1st chemo treatment on Monday and he did very well. Everyone he talked to said that the sick starts on like the 3rd or 4th day which is tomorrow :(. It has been our prayer since we heard about how brutal this chemo is that God will supernaturally release John from the horror everyone says to expect. We know that God is in charge, soverign and he knows what he's doing but dang, it's really hard. Seeing him come home yesterday with a little tube coming out of his chest, attached to a pump that is loading him with chemicals that in the short term are going to kick is butt is a very hard thing to see. He is adjusting to having the pump with him. It's small as a pump would go, but still it's in a fanny pack that is probably 5 inches long and 2-3 inches thick. You can hear it when it puts them meds in and it vibrates also. Yesterday was a very hard day for me... it was the day before shcool and the kids were running around like crazy people and john was stressed and he wound up almost getting sick. Please pray that he lets go of all the stupid stuff he is worrying about... he is worried about stuff he NEVER worries about...like what the kids are eating for breakfast... and that he will concentrate on kicking the butt out of this stupid little germ that is called cancer.
As I have said before, you all are very important to us, or you wouldn't have been invited to walk with me thru this blog (man, that sounds really pius, but you guys know what I mean). Please don't be upset if you call and I don't answer. There could be 2 reasons, either I am busy..you have no idea how busy our lives are right now... or I just don't feel like talking. I have a very wise friend (thanks Rob & Carolyn) who told me today to let God minister to me thru this time however He deem fit. I have also said that all I want is to glorify Him in all I do but that might look different than it has in other seasons... Prayer requests:
John will let go of everything but getting better
I will glorify God in all I say and do
Kids will completely loose theirselves in school & friends and have FUN and be relaxed while there.
Love you all.... I'm still trying to blog everyday. Does anyone know how to unlock the comments section? My pal Tori told me it was locked and i have NO idea what to do.. If you know, please e-mail me at rita923@hotmail.com. Thanks!
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Well, my friends, I would post a comment but I am shell shocked...stunned to hear about this....will need to absorb all and then will probably have too much to say. Joni
We love all four of you---please take care of yourself, too! Prayers and hugs--Your Sister
Al-
LiveStrong big guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this. Every day, you will be at the top of my list!
-Whack
Praying with you on all accounts!!! Rob's advice was very good! If you need to talk, you know my number, but know we are lifting you up and loving you from here!!
((hugs))Sara
These next days and weeks will be difficult. Please don't be superman and supergirl trying to cover everything. I'll gladly make dinner for you. I get the kiddos to/from school football, whatever needs doing, so you can concentrate on the road ahead.
Your family is strong, your friends are here and ready. Let us hold you in our prayers and help hold your lives together at the same time.
p.s. the kids from our lady are praying for john every day!
Al,
Hang in there, big fella, you'll get through this.
Just know that the Horsch's have been thinking about you and your family a lot, and sending prayers all the way from Iowa.
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