Radiation and Chemo started yesterday, Aug. 24th. It will last through Oct. 4th. Cyrus goes into MSTI 5 days a week for 6 weeks of Radiation. He takes a Chemo Pill every night before bed. So far, we have not noticed any side effects. We're praying that the Lord would hold back the side effects so that Cyrus could go through this with little discomfort...although we know that discomfort & sickness is a possibility. The results from last weeks MRI came back with good news....no regrowth of the tumor, and no cancer cells outside the original site! Praise God! Our spirits are high as we see the Mighty hand of God at work. We are truly resting in God's peace, joy and hope as we walk through this...I never would have imagined that I could enjoy even one day in a situation such as this...but with God, ALL things are possible!
THANK YOU!!! Many of you have signed up to help with rides to and from MSTI for the radiation treatment...not only is this a blessing...but it is such an encouragement for us to get to see each of you in our day! Also, the meals calender has been such a blessing to us! MANY, MANY thanks to all of you who have been bringing dinners to us! If you have given financially through the Calvary Medical Fund, we want to thank you all...we don't know who has donated, but we do want you to know that God knows who you are...and will bless you. Thank you for giving to help support us in this season...God is shown faithful through you! Also, thank you to all who have brought us groceries each week, mowed our lawn, cleaned our house, done our laundry, watched our children, spent nights, come for visits, sent us cards and gifts in the mail. Every time I think of all you have done for us, I want to cry. We have never been so lavished with love and support! We are so grateful for all of you! Thank you for EVERYTHING you are doing, and have done for us...we could never do or say enough to return the blessings...but we are confident that an eternal reward is being store up for you in Heaven!
Please pray with us...for healing, for comfort through the treatment, for good health (Cyrus has opted not to take the anit-viral and anti-biotic suggested by the oncologist), for opportunities to share God's love and hope with those we come in contact with at MSTI, continued provision for all the practical and financial needs related to this situation.
We look forward to sharing more news and updates with you in the weeks to come. Please leave your comments...we SO look forward to them...what a blessing to read your words of encouragement!
In His Grace,
Jonie
"Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." ~ Hebrews 12:1-2
WOW!! Thank you for sharing your struggles and your joys with us here on this blog. I think and pray for you and Cyrus and your babies multiple times per day. Your faith in this time is incredible and it is an encouragement and example to all of us.
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