Treatment Twelve

Mom’s treatment went well yesterday. Something we are very grateful for, especially after last week’s treatment “drama” as mom would call it. Dad again went to treatment with Mom and they trudged their way to the Cancer Center through the snow on Friday. 

This treatment was just one chemotherapy shot, so it was very quick. When mom gets the immunotherapy shot, it's very slow and painful, so she is always pretty excited when she doesn’t need to get it. She will get both treatments next week.


Friday evening my Dad and I attended a Christmas Choir Concert at Redeemer College that my cousin Victoria is a part of. The concert was wonderful and sounded amazing! My mom wasn’t feeling well enough to attend, but we did take some photos and videos for her to watch later.


Friday evening Mom did experience some side effects like a slight headache and some nausea. She wasn’t able to sleep much last night either, but eventually got about 3 hours of sleep. Next week will be a busy one for her with three appointments: one for bloodwork, another with Dr. A, and another for treatment. 


Prayer Requests:

  1. Mom’s low blood pressure continues to be an issue. Please pray that her blood pressure will stabilize. 

  2. Praise God for Mom’s positive reaction to the treatment.

  3. That God will bless the treatments so they may be successful.

  4. That Mom won’t feel too discouraged when experiencing moments of weakness and anxiety.

  5. That the side effects Mom has been experiencing will be as minimal as possible

  6. Pray that Mom will be able to sleep well this week.

  7. That she will be able to share the gospel and encourage those around her who are also receiving treatment.


"The fact is that God has us exactly where he wants us. He never manages a poor schedule, and never gets a wrong address. He places us in interpersonal difficulty to be a workroom of redemption. This was exactly what Joseph understood when he endured the life-altering injustices of his brothers. Hear his words: "as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today" (Gen 50:20). Because this is true you can respond to being sinned against in brand-new ways.
Remember, you are not alone, and what is happening to you isn't an accident. you are the Child of the King of kings, the Creator, the sovereign God, the all-wise and all-loving Saviour. In ways that are hard to grasp, you are being loved. Rest in that love and run to its source, saying no to all those other responses that only add further trouble to the trouble you are already experiencing." -Excerpt from A Shelter in the Time of Storm by Paul David Tripp

I read this chapter from Paul David Tripp's book this week and shared it with my Mom. I have found this book to be so encouraging and thought-provoking in times of trouble and sorrow. I highly recommend giving it a read!

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