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In good times and bad

About 500 miles later, another week bites the dust! I wrote an entry on Tuesday, but somehow I didn’t save it. I was a bit irked when I realized my mistake because that was an hour of my life that

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Thankful

What a whirlwind week we’ve had. Last Friday (November 16th), Andy had physical therapy. Since it was our first visit with this physical therapist, it was more of a “get to know you” type visit, tho Andy did make some

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Hidden Blessings

Strike two, Andy didn’t make ANC counts again this week. He was close tho, the magic number is 750 and he was 690. I’m sure it’s all for the best because he really needs to work on getting his strength

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Baby Steps

I just haven’t had the energy to write a post, so please forgive me for taking a week to write an update on Andy. I just feel like our family has been wrung through the wringer lately and some days

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Hard

As I type this, it’s pouring outside. I’d like to think it’s actually Jesus’ tears crying for my Andy as he lays on the couch crying his eyes out because “he feels useless”. He’s been having a very hard time

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Smile

A sweet friend from my church family sent me a message today that I’d like to share. She wrote, “Your smile on Sunday, made my heart feel such joy. Truly amazing the work God is doing, that you, a Mom

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Back Pain

The last few days have been such a whirl wind; the Portland taxi service is in full swing! I mentioned before about Andy’s back pain. By nature, Andy isn’t a complainer and has a very high pain tolerance; both things

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Flawless Day

Today went flawlessly – praise God! Plans changed and Andy didn’t get the AT3 today like we were expecting. He will get it on Monday because apparently it takes the PEG medicine a few days to mess up the AT3,

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Prayers Please

Please be in prayer for Andy tomorrow (Thursday, Oct 11). Specifically that he has NO REACTION to the PEG medication. I feel a little on edge after last time, but am trusting that the Lord will protect him. Andy seemed

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Starting Delayed Intensification

With an ANC (immunity) level of 1440, Andy made the count requirements to start the 4th phase of his chemo today! Actually he was an overachiever again, almost doubling the number he needed to pass. We were super happy that

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