Treatment Twenty Two

Written by Alyssa.

The countdown begins. Today was Mom’s LAST time getting both Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy together! She will have two more treatments of just chemotherapy and then she’ll be done with chemo! WOOOHOO! 🥳👏  After this, she will continue to go for Immunotherapy treatments once a month for two years. 


Treatment went well again today. They were running behind at the chemo clinic, so Mom had to wait about an hour past her appointment time before she got her treatment. The nurse today was very kind, but the immunotherapy shot was pretty painful. Mom and Dad noticed the nurse who gave her her shot was wearing a cross on her shirt and it turned out that she was a Christian! Mom had a lovely time chatting with her while she was getting her treatment. 


Mom was very tired after coming home from treatment today and

was ready for a nap as soon as she got home! 


Prayer Requests:

  1. Praise God for all He has done in bringing Mom through her treatments.

  2. Pray for peace for Mom as she still struggles with her limitations.


“For you have been have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:7-8


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