I just returned from the second "2-a-day" Friday, getting two more treatments down and the total up to 12 of 35! I know I am just starting and, as the movie line says, "You ain't seen bad yet but it's coming!"; but I am thankful to be a third of the way! I am beginning to experience some of the expected symptoms. Some of these are dry mouth, the loss of taste, the constant presence of a hot salty yukky taste, more difficulty with swallowing and talking, increasing inflammation and burn. I also have a little migraine problem that is probably unrelated to the treatments, but difficult to deal with since it affects my rest and I cannot take what seems to do best with it (things with aspirin in it). They told me today that if that continued next week, they would look into other remedies.
But that is just if you wish to know how to pray specifically, not to complain - I am still doing better than could be expected. In spite of eating becoming a longer process, I have not lost a pound yet either! So praise God for limited side effects so far!
I am continuing to be amazed with the genuine love, support and faithfulness in prayer of you! Your words, emails, cards, and other acts seem to be never ending and so kind. Thank you again!
Pray for God's direction and work in the "Cancer Supporters" fund and patient assistance services there at UAB. There are many who are not so blessed and covered with support - they need help. Pray God will use me and others to help them, and that God will bless them richly spiritually and physically through their struggles.
"Experience is the hardest because it gives the test before the lesson." John MacArthur
Welcome to our blog. This blog is specifically for Aaron, and its only use is to update you on news concerning his recent diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. Please read and post comments, if you can, and remember to keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
Lamentations3:22-26
Through the LORD'S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is YOUR faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!" The LORD is good to those who wait for HIM, to the soul who seeks Him . It is good that one whould hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table for me in the
presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table for me in the
presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of Creation!
O my soul praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near;
join me in glad adoration!
Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth.
Shelters me under His wings, yea so gently sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen, how all thy longings have been
granted in what HE ordaineth?
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee.
Surely His goodness and mercy doth daily attend thee.
Ponder anew, what the Almighty can do, if with His love He befriend thee.
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath come now with praises
before Him.
Let the Amen, sound from His people again, gladly forever adore Him!!
joy
"The difference between shallow happiness and a deep sustaining joy is sorrow. Happiness lives where sorrow is not. When sorrow arrives, happiness dies. It can't stand pain. Joy, on the other hand, rises from sorrow and therefore can withstand all grief. Joy, by the grace of God, is the transfiguration of suffering into endurance, and of endurance into character, and of character into hope... and the hope that has become our joy does not(as happiness must for those who depend on it) disappoint us." Walter Wangrin
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3
"I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds." 2 Cor 7:4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3
"I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds." 2 Cor 7:4
Great Words!
Psalm 121:1-2 ~ I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 46:1-3 ~ GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
Romans 8:28 ~ And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Colossians 2:6-7 ~ Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Psalm 119:169-172 ~ Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your Word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your Word. My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your Word, for all you commandments are right.
Psalm 46:1-3 ~ GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.
Romans 8:28 ~ And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Colossians 2:6-7 ~ Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Psalm 119:169-172 ~ Let my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your Word! Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your Word. My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your Word, for all you commandments are right.
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6 comments:
praise the Lord for a great 2 weeks. continously praying..
So greatful to hear that your side effects are limited. Continuing to pray for you and your family!
Aaron, thanks for the blog updates. I look forward to each update. You and your family are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
You had my prayers and those of my family and friends from the first we heard of your illness. Then when I read your blog, I had to sit back and soak in your strength and compassion. The greatest blessing imaginable is the ability to turn adversity into a calling to care for others. Aaron, you are truly blessed,
Ed Moody
Aaron,
Bless the Lord! What a joy to hear the Lord's limiting the side effects. As you say, there are more days ahead but we will continue praying that He would limit these things. Betsy is reading A.W. Tozer's "The Knowledge of the Holy." He makes the point that whatever we face, suffering, sin, pain, etc. is finite because we are finite creatures. But God is infinite. So in Him we have infinite strength, grace, and comfort. We are praying that you and Debbie and your entire family will continue sense His infinite mercy in tangible ways.
Your blog is a real source of encouragement. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Tim
Bless You Aaron ! Glad to hear of the lack of side effects !! If you need a fresh driver PLEASE let me know !! God Bless You and Debbie . Give your Mom and Snake my best !
Chip
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