NEARING THE HALFWAY POINT

I'm not really sure just where to begin. It seems like every day is so different. It makes me realize just how important it is to live in the moment. When friends stop by and visit, I no longer find myself thinking about what I'm going to be doing when they leave. I try to savor each moment that we're spending together. You see, Jesus tells us in scripture, Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. When it's all said and done, all that really matters, did I love others and did I live my life for You.

It's Monday morning about 10:30 now, my friend Patrick just stopped by to talk and pray. What a sweet time it was.

So here's the update: Wed. Thurs and Fri. Didn't have nausea quite so bad but the sore mouth issue is becoming more pronounced. I can still eat certain soft foods, but just swallowing sometimes irritates the roof of my mouth and throat. Thanks to my girlfriend, and the blender, I've been able to eat, or should I say swallow food more easily. Since radiation and chemo both cause mouth issues, and radiation being the primary treatment, the chemo doc has me holding off on the oral chemo for now. Perhaps the reason for less nausea.

Yesterday, a home visit nurse came by to instrust me on the proper usage of my G-tube. You know, Mr G-tube who I don' get along with very well. In fact, I don't even like him. Well now it's a love /hate relationship. Yes the macho part of me that said no way am I going to use a feeding tube, has had a slap of reality. I need the extra nutrients if I am going to maintain a healthy weight. I appreciate your prayers on this issue.

So there you go, today I will only receive radiation because the chemo doc's office recognized MLK day and gave every body the day off. They deserve it. There is now a note taped to our front door instructing every one who enters these premises to wash their hands before hugging me. Orders from nurse Talar. Thank you Talar for how much you care, and I can harldy stand it thinking about the middle eastern cousine we will enjoy when this passes.

Thank you everyone for your continued prayers for Kat and I. Please lift up our boys, Steve and Joshua. They both need the assurance that every one is doing the best that they can do and ultimamely it is God who is in control.

Old Jer