150 days and we are thankful to say that things are going well. Since I have last posted, I was able to have the Hickman port removed from my chest as I no longer need IV treatments. This is considered a big step in the process.That procedure went well and the wound has healed. The doctor has reduced the amount of medication that I need to take, which has helped me to have a better appetite again and we are not struggling with dehydration anymore. Some of the remaining medications I will need to take for quite some time yet. I am able to attend church and go out again, but I do still need to be careful about germs. We just enjoyed a few days at our friends, the Neven's, cottage. It was wonderful to be there and to sit out by a lake again, even if I had to stay in the shade all the time. I will need to be really careful about sun exposure for the next couple of years, my risk of skin cancer is very high. Today I went swimming for the first time all summer, while the shade was still over the pool. It is such a blessing just to enjoy normal daily life again, cooking and housework, I am so thankful just to be here with my family and friends still. I have met others who have been through what I have at various clinics who are not doing as well as I am, I realize things could be very different. When we pressed the doctor about possible travel and doing a few things, he was still very cautious and his reply was, "we give you a two year window for a reason", so we are happy to stick close to home and enjoy one day at a time. We would appreciate your continued prayers and thank you for the many that have been offered on our behalf so regularly throughout this journey.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Thess. 5: 16-18
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