Bobby & I drove to Memphis yesterday - enjoyed seeing the beautiful fall colors through Arkansas. Bobby's dad Lynn, sisters Margie & Nancy and brother in law Murf had a table full of good 'ole Memphis Bar-B-Que waiting for us when we arrived. We'll drive to Nashville this afternoon, spend the night, and get started in the morning.
We are really ready to get started and get this over with, not unlike we're all feeling about the election. Several people have asked me about how Bobby's been feeling. Thankfully, he really has not had any significant physical symptoms. Having cancer in the adrenal gland can cause problems, but so far he hasn't had any. Emotionally and spiritually, he's as strong and confident as I have ever seen him, dealing with all of this with patience and his usual sense of humor. We were consulting Dr Google the other morning and ran across a study that was done evaluating the effect of anxiety on the success of IL-2 treatment for metastatic kidney cancer (rather specific, wasn't it?). It said that typically patients in this condition have high anxiety levels (understandably so), but that those who were less anxious had much better chances of success with the treatment. All the more reason to be praying for the "peace that passes understanding to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Thanks for reading. Love, Juli
2 comments:
Nothing compares to BBQ in Memphis. Trust that you made it to Nashville (the city of my birth). You all are an inspiration and an encouragement. It's great to hear not only that Bobby's anxiety level is low, but that is a positive factor in response to treatments. It goes without saying, but you're in my prayers daily. Keep us posted.
Bobby's peace and confidence is evident. What a testimony to God's mercy that He is able to provide such strength. You are in our prayers...and we're relying on God to continue to provide you with every single thing you need during this time. Wish I could be with you.
Love,
jan
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