Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Chemo Start Date Set

A Tuesday evening greeting to you all -

Okay, well it seems the schedule is now set for us as we continue this journey of faith in the Lord. In short, our next 13 days look like this: MUGA Scan on Friday (March 23rd), port surgically inserted in Michelle's upper chest area on Tuesday (March 27th), start chemo the following Monday (April 2nd). That means, barring any complications or delays during treatment, we will complete 12 cycles/weeks of chemo with the last treatment being on June 18th.

I wasn't sure all of this could feel any more real, but it sure does now that we have a start date set. Please, please, please pray for all of us as we each prepare once again, in our own ways, to deal with this... but pray especially for Michelle. Specifically, when it comes to Michelle taking chemo, pray that the possible side-effects will not occur and that she will handle the treatments well.

That will be it for now... we love you all and are so thankful for all your prayers! -Steve and Michelle -

P.S. This is a message for Yong Park... I tried to e-mail you, Yong, but the address you left does not appear to be valid. If you get a moment, could you please verify that for me and leave it for me again? Thanks, my brother... Steve

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Steve and Michelle,

We have just got word of Michelle's condition and were informed about your daily blog. I have to tell you it hit us hard with a wave of emotion probably dwarfed in comparison to the rollercoaster ride you all are experiencing. But God is good and He seems to have things under control as usual. We are encouraged by the results you have shared so far and will be praying for Michelle throughout this round of chemo. Steve, we will pray for your strength as well as you continue to minister and take care of the kids. Please know how much we miss you both and how much we love you.

John and Sabra Ellis
Buda, Texas

Anonymous said...

Just think Michelle, you used to believe you didn't have much of anything to offer others...and look at you now. Michelle, dear friend, you are one of the most remarkable women I know! Not because you are a cancer survivor, but because you stand tall and straight with your face to the wind as the hurricane of adversity batters your shores. You are and will always be embedded deeply in my heart. Yep that means I love you so very much.

And who told the babies they could grow up so quickly and so beautifully? Unbelievable!

Oh yeah uhm...Steve, thank you. You are still my hero...always have been, always will be. Nope, sorry, you can't change my mind. Time and space cannot erase, nor even lessen, the golden bond of friendship that is entwined in the very substance of who I am.

I am and will continue to stand in the gap for each one of you my friends.
love,
thelda