It's been 19 days since my last treatment and I am feeling really good. A week ago Monday, I woke up and I knew something was different. The thing that was different was I had this energy that I hadn't had for several months and I felt like doing a project at the house. I started on this cement slab I had been wanting to raise up 4 inches because through the years it had settled and had actually become hazardous. Now I had all this energy, but the strenght and endurance just wasn't all there, so I took a lot of breaks. Well, every day since then has just gotten better. Believe me, the strength and endurance still have a long way to go, but it's much better, and yes I was successful raising the concrete slab.
You know how I talked about things I missed during my treatment, like food and doing the things I like to do like cycling, surfing and disc golf and I decided that the thing that I missed the most was not seeing my friends and enjoying the relationships I have made from church. Well, this past week I realized one more thing that I missed and that is, I MISS MYSELF, and it pleases me to no end to announce that I'm back, not 100%, but I'm working on it.
What do I need prayer for? Well, as I already told you, I am generally feeling really good, however the mouth and throat are still an issue, but they are improving slightly, maybe better than slightly. I drank almost a quart of water by mouth yesterday, I had a scrambled egg with cheese and some potatoes for breakfast, then Kat and I split a breakfast burrito for lunch, I didn't do the tortilla, and then I had half of a chicken pocket from Costco. Actually I had what was inside the pocket, and I'm happy to report that it all tasted good. The taste buds are still functioning pretty well. Praise the Lord! However, my mouth and throat are still pretty sore and the mucous is still a problem, but they are getting better.
How could it get any better? Well, this morning I ate 2 fried eggs (over easy) and potatoes with cheese and a dash of Mrs. Renfros green salsa. It was soooo good. I had an appointment with the radiation doc this afternoon and basically he feels the tumor is gone, but he wants to do more thorough testing in 2 weeks when my mouth has healed more. He feels that he won't find anything. Kat and I left his office feeling really encouraged especially when he looked into my mouth and said it looked like nothing had happened in there and that there was quite a bit of saliva. Thank you prayer warriors. I know beyond a doubt that our God answers prayer. Listen to this, it just gets better. Kat, Josh and I then played a round of disc golf at a course in Irvine. Did I mention that my girlfriend got a hole in one? We were thoroughly impressed. Then, on the way home we stopped at In and Out and you got it, I ate a cheeseburger, protein style, that's with no bun, wrapped in lettuce, and it was delicious. I still have to wash each bite down with a little water, but, hey, at this point, who cares. Yes, it was a banner day. Now, pray that I can put on 5lbs by March 16th, because I made a deal with the doc that if I can do that , Mr G-tube will be history. Yes, I finished the whole plate, and it was good. Psalm 20:5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.
Thank You, and imagine a great big hug from skinny ole me,
Old Jer
You know how I talked about things I missed during my treatment, like food and doing the things I like to do like cycling, surfing and disc golf and I decided that the thing that I missed the most was not seeing my friends and enjoying the relationships I have made from church. Well, this past week I realized one more thing that I missed and that is, I MISS MYSELF, and it pleases me to no end to announce that I'm back, not 100%, but I'm working on it.
What do I need prayer for? Well, as I already told you, I am generally feeling really good, however the mouth and throat are still an issue, but they are improving slightly, maybe better than slightly. I drank almost a quart of water by mouth yesterday, I had a scrambled egg with cheese and some potatoes for breakfast, then Kat and I split a breakfast burrito for lunch, I didn't do the tortilla, and then I had half of a chicken pocket from Costco. Actually I had what was inside the pocket, and I'm happy to report that it all tasted good. The taste buds are still functioning pretty well. Praise the Lord! However, my mouth and throat are still pretty sore and the mucous is still a problem, but they are getting better.
How could it get any better? Well, this morning I ate 2 fried eggs (over easy) and potatoes with cheese and a dash of Mrs. Renfros green salsa. It was soooo good. I had an appointment with the radiation doc this afternoon and basically he feels the tumor is gone, but he wants to do more thorough testing in 2 weeks when my mouth has healed more. He feels that he won't find anything. Kat and I left his office feeling really encouraged especially when he looked into my mouth and said it looked like nothing had happened in there and that there was quite a bit of saliva. Thank you prayer warriors. I know beyond a doubt that our God answers prayer. Listen to this, it just gets better. Kat, Josh and I then played a round of disc golf at a course in Irvine. Did I mention that my girlfriend got a hole in one? We were thoroughly impressed. Then, on the way home we stopped at In and Out and you got it, I ate a cheeseburger, protein style, that's with no bun, wrapped in lettuce, and it was delicious. I still have to wash each bite down with a little water, but, hey, at this point, who cares. Yes, it was a banner day. Now, pray that I can put on 5lbs by March 16th, because I made a deal with the doc that if I can do that , Mr G-tube will be history. Yes, I finished the whole plate, and it was good. Psalm 20:5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.
Thank You, and imagine a great big hug from skinny ole me,
Old Jer
AWESOME update Jer! Just keep eating those in and out burgers and you should be up 5lbs no problem. xo-C
ReplyDeleteOh it's so good to hear you are feeling better and being able to eat more! I am welling up with joy and thankfulness to our Lord that your doctor appointment went well and he feels like the tumor is gone! Praise God! Gee, you are such an inspiration in our lives and we love you so much!! Can't wait to see you at the gig on Saturday! :o)
ReplyDelete"He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things."
ReplyDeletePsalm 107:9
I'm just thinking of how you are getting filled up with good things (including but not limited to In & Out) ---thanks be to our great and loving God!
His banner over you is love----we know where those banner days come from!
Love you!
Wow, I know how you love Mrs. Renfro's salsa so what a spicy treat for the old saliva glands. God is so good. Miss you guys heaps. Someday I hope you can come surf in CR.
ReplyDeletelove, annie
Food, Glorious Food! How miraculous are HIS ways! To God be the glory for you being able to eat Mrs. Renfro's, and taste it! I am REJOICING with you and praising God for your healing.
ReplyDeleteOh, you would mention my favorite lunch place In -N -Out, I just returned to Pennsylvania and will have to wait for my next visit to Calif. Keep posting and I have been filled to overflowing with joy for what God has been doing in your life.
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