I hardly know where to begin. We keep meaning to post an update, but have been so very exhausted and stretched thin that blogging just hasn't been a priority.
I do, however, want to post to let you all know that yes, we are still alive and that we are so thankful for and blessed by your encouraging comments, emails, cards, etc. Thank you - it means a GREAT deal to us :)
- I've been on Rifampin and Biaxin for nearly 3 weeks. Thankfully, I haven't gotten much worse since starting these medications. However, I haven't improved much either. Last week, I had a few days of lessened symptom severity and we wondered if I was beginning to turn a corner. But on Sunday, everything flared up again and my body continues to have a ROUGH time. We're trying our best to remain optimistic and hopeful and trust God with this - definitely a huge exercise in patience.
- Spencer needs to have surgery in order to regain feeling and function of his thumb (from the bad cut he got at work a few weeks ago). He's scheduled for surgery to repair a severed nerve next week (5/15). It's been difficult having his hand out of commission, but we're thankful that something can be done to repair the damage. Despite his hand injury and being quite run down and in pain, he continues to be absolutely amazing, taking such good care of me.
The intense pain, discomfort, and debilitation that I've been enduring day after day, week after week, has taken a tremendous toll on both of us, and we would greatly appreciate your continued prayers...
Other prayer requests:
- wisdom about treatment options, issues with our insurance company, how long to treat with particular drugs, managing finances, etc.
- protection from treatment complications for both of us, especially for my liver.
- Spencer's surgery next Friday (5/15)
- we both have appointments with our doctor next week (mon & tues)
I'd like to say more, but it's taken me quite a few days to type this much out. Thank you again for your prayers. More details another time...
8 comments:
love you both. praying for you :)
*Abigail
I'm praying for you both. Thank you for the update.
Lifting you up to God's healing, comforting, and perfect provisional throne.
May the Lord's grace and strength be supporting you both. I love you dearly!
mom K
Appreciate the update. Praying for you guys tons.
Love you Mel! :)
Thank you. We remain ever yours in thoughts, prayers and love. Your faith in God, and your reliance on Him, is a constant source of blessing and inspiration to me. His faithfulness is new every morning and his grace is sufficient when our eyes are turned toward Him. Love you! Dad
Always thinking of both of you and praying for the effectivness of the medicines you are taking. It seems like such a delicate balance for you. The symptoms of the disease are horrible, and yet it is so sad to have such pain from the treatment. Also the abilty of your liver to endure it remains an important concern, too. We continue to pray for your strength and for encouragement as you press on with your treatments.
We are thankful that Spencer will be able to have the surgery for his hand. Praying for an excellent outcome and a speedy recovery.
Thanks for the great update. Will pray for both of you. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength to carry on. I am confident he will.
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