I just wanted to update you all on how things were going. We had an all day visit to UT Southwestern Medical Center today with 2 MRIs and a visit with the oncologist. It was a timely visit for me as I had been concerned about Tim's increasing weakness. The scans looked great, the oncologist was thrilled with the images as it shows that the swelling is reduced and no signs of anything growing. Tim has been taking high doses of steriods to help the swelling go down but since he has been taking them for so long it has started to effect his muscles. Primarily his shoulder and thighs which explains his heightened immobility and difficulty walking.
His platelet counts have dipped back down into the 70s and she will not do another round of chemo for awhile as he is not tolerating it very well.
We have an anniversary trip planned next week (34 years) using some frequent flyer miles to the coast of Southern Georgia. The doctor gave us the okay to go and said to call if any problems occur. Tim has agreed to let us use a wheelchair at the airport and on the trip so we can get out a little to check out a few lighthouses, etc. But we plan on taking lots of books and worship music to just relax, spend time with God and have a change of scenery.
Please continue to pray for his platelets to go up, for his body to tolerate the reduction of the steriods, muscle strength to be renewed, no new cancer cells and for safety on our trip. We fly to Jacksonville, FL then get a rental car - I will be driving so pray for me to have peace and safety on unknown freeways.
As always it is with deep gratitude that we appreciate your love and prayers,
Janice and for Tim
