I am sitting here hooked up to the machine as I am starting my chemo adventure. But first I have to tell you about the great weekend I had.
I wanted to take a trip with Taigen before all this started. Originally we were going to take a trip to Portland by train but a doctors appointment made this hard. So when asked where she wanted to go she said Leavenworth. So we headed up after church on Sunday to stay the night. IT WAS AWESOME! We ate German food, had giant pretzels, shopped and watched Eureka in bed in our Jacuzzi suite. I loved spending time with my awesome family.
Monday I had my first acupuncture. I told the doctor that I was a skeptic but she said that she welcomed skeptics. I have to say it was pretty cool and relaxing. This, along with nutrition help, will help with my chemo.
This morning I met with my Oncologist and I was told of the first miracle God has performed. My CT scan showed that the cancer was widely spread through my gall bladder and lymph nodes, which is not good. But the doctor said that he is mystified and can not figure out why I am not jaundiced and racked with pain. Miracle 1...check! The nurses were also keeping an watch on me during the chemo treatments to see if I would have any adverse affects. I didn't, which is good.
So another hour or so and I should be good. 1 down, more to go but I am strong and I promised Taigen that I would never give up!
Till next time,
Cheers!
Chris
Thanks for posting Chris! We love you so much and are praying daily for you, Wendy and Taigen. We are asking that God do immeasurable more than we could ask or imagine. With love, Noelle, Andrew, Carter and Evie.
ReplyDeleteEphesians 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
That's wonderful that you got to take a trip with your daughter. Keep the optimism up and the healing will follow :) Enjoy your rest before school tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a good day and an even better weekend. You are in my thoughts every day. We are all here for you. Just pick up the phone. I would say to text, but....do you do that? :))) I love you!!! Love your favorite sis in law!
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping us posted! Here for you whatever the need
ReplyDeleteYour faith and joy are an inspiration. We are here for you & your family no matter what, but feel my spirits lifted by you! What a blessing you are to us. Hugs, prayers, and best wishes as the meds & God do their work.
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ps. GO HAWKS! ; )
Thank you for letting us stay connect to you through this process. I will be praying and praying and praying! Wish I could give you a big fat hug right now! Hope to see you guys when we are in town end of this month. For now, here is a virtual *hug*.
ReplyDeleteInspired by your spirit!
ReplyDeleteYou've been in my thoughts for the last few days! Glad your had a great weekend trip with family! Good to hear that day 1 of treatment was so far good! See you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI know you're going to see my handle and laugh a little, but my google account is my school account. I love getting to follow you on this, and Adam and I are following it and praying for you. You're amazing, strong, and there's no doubt the big C better get ready for the fight of its life. Glad chemo went well and I love you tons. Hang in there and use all that kindergarten energy to help you through your journey! xoxo Janine
ReplyDeleteLove you guys do very much! Thank you for keeping us in the know and here for anything you need!
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend for the good and bad. Love you guys
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your faith and courage through all of this - it's inspiring. It's also inspiring that the prayers of the many people who have been asking God for a miracle are already starting to be answered in your recent, positive test and chemo results. We'll all keep praying that your doctors will continue to be surprised as your condition continues to improve.
ReplyDeletePraying for Team Soethe. Love you Brother! Here for you and yours in any way needed
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us the journey you all are on. Appreciate your faith and sharing the ways God is taking care of you through this. Love you brother!
ReplyDeleteWell...my post didn't make it....so I will try again...the first one I did waiting for the hockey game between the Seattle Thunderbirds and our Portland Winterhawks...sorry Seattle...we won 10 to 2.
ReplyDeleteYou would think I would know how to post...having done it many many times.
I sent this blog to Jeff...Jim...Jenn...Janine and Jillian. I know how family wants to know and I also know what endless emails and texts mean...so this blog is so good for all to follow and comment with thoughts, feelings, questions, etc., etc.
Good attitude and faith are as strong or stronger than any chemo....good for you Chris.
Please take the nausea meds...the "take as needed" is BS...if you do that, you "chase" the nausea which has a head start.
We are with you in spirit...Laisha and I love you.....peace be with you.
Well...I updated my profile.........
ReplyDeleteYour postive attitude is an inspiration, Chris. Jac and I are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteYou're in my thoughts, hoss. Thanks for keeping those of us who are physically far away from you in the loop. Love you, brother!
ReplyDeleteLove the positive attitude! Keep it up my friend. Always here for you
ReplyDeleteChris, you're definitely in our prayers. I'll never forget the shock of hearing a doctor say the "C" word to me. It's a scary time, but God is faithful. He is bigger than cancer, He is bigger than our fears, and He's big enough to take care of us, even in ways we can't imagine.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear about the miracles already happening. God is obviously at work!
Thanks for keeping us updated through the blog.
The Hip Chicks are sending you lots of prayers. Personally praying for God's power to surprise and delight you, your family and any skeptics. Thank you for being so transparent. Such vulnerabilty and faith goes a long way and is a bright light.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and love, from Chacha.
Chris! Praying for you and happy to share in God's awesome miracles in your life!
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We are inspired and praying daily for you. The blog is a great idea. I look forward to checking back for good news regularly.
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