Chemo - Round 3

Today was the start of dad's third round of chemotherapy.  Unfortunately, the day started with a minor set back, but we are so thankful tonight that dad's therapy is still on track.  Dad was scheduled to get a PET scan this morning before chemo started.  Shortly after arriving at the hospital dad was told that he could not get the PET scan because his blood sugar was too high.  Apparently, the die that they use for the PET scan contains sugar and so with high blood sugar they would not let dad get the scan.  Thankfully he was able to continue with chemotherapy as planned.  He is back at home tonight with his little bag of "tricks" chemotherapy and is feeling ok.  The PET scan scheduled for today was part of the trial study that dad is participating in.  Ordinarily they would not even do a PET scan throughout treatment.  The plan is that in 6 weeks when dad receives his fifth round of chemotherapy he will get a CAT scan.  Obviously, we all are very curious to see if the chemo is working and we hoped that today's scan would answer that question for us.  We were so kindly reminded today that we are on God's time and His plan.  The PET scan was not part of His plan for dad today.  Although we are slightly disappointed, we keep our faith in God that He is doing what is best for dad.  We ask that you pray that dad handles this round of chemo with ease and feels little to no pain or illness.  Tomorrow my dad's brother, Gene, will be coming in town to visit for the weekend.  I hope this brotherly bonding time makes this round of chemo pass quickly.  Thank you for your continued prayers!  We appreciate them more than you know!

The LORD will always lead you, satisfy you in a parched land, and strengthen your bones.
Isaiah 58:11