We’re half way there!

 We are 1/2 way through! Nick has 17 radiation treatments behind him and 18 more to go! He has 4 chemo treatments behind him and 3 more to go!!! Y’all we can’t wait and are just ready to be done! 

We had a series of really good days but each week we have faced something new. This week it was the joys of constipation! This is not only the side effects of the meds he is on but is also a side effect of the chemo. In the beginning of all of this he could drink apple juice and it would help him. His mouth and throat have been so affected by the radiation he can no longer stand the acid. To save you all the details we will just say I saw him in a whole new light! One thing is for sure when you go through things like this it makes you closer than what you were! LOL With the help of his doctors and nurse navigator we have a plan going forward to help with this symptom. 

 He was pretty nervous going into Chemo the night before because he hadn’t felt any release. He finally throughout the night was able to get movement and by morning he was feeling great. Nicks mom came to see us for her birthday and she was able to go with him to his treatments. I was so thankful for this! I took a day to myself and enjoyed a sushi lunch! I am sure sitting through her son’s chemo treatments was not what she wanted to do on her birthday but we are so thankful she was there!

When Nick saw his Hematologist, Dr. Milton, He was SO encouraged! Nick told him he was still working and he literally couldn’t believe it! He told him that normally at this point his patients are home bound and don’t do anything besides go to treatments. Nick told him he ran to Walgreens the other day and he was shocked! We ALL know why… the Lord has sustained him! The Lord has been getting him through. I stand amazed at Nicks strength and his “I won’t give up attitude.” He pushes through the hard days, the hard moments and takes it a second at a time. 

Nick has dropped 33 lbs…and has dropped it quickly. Goals for getting through the rest of his treatments are to up his protein and calorie intake. Many days he just doesn’t feel like eating. He can have no spice (salt is still ok) and softer foods. 

We are so thankful for our army of people praying for us! We have had a complete stranger with a testimony of her own give to us financially… and others who remain anonymous. We have had people send us things that Nick needs. Thank you a million times! 

Ways to pray:                                                                                                                                                         That Nick can continue to navigate his symptoms/side effects                                                                            We both can get good rest (with our stressful job)                                                                                           Extra strength and energy throughout our work days                                                                                       For our friends and family who are away from us and want to be closer (they too are dealing with the emotions of all of this)                                                                                                                                            For total and COMPLETE healing after all of his treatments! 

We thank you for loving us and Keeping Up with Us!!!