Day 14: Chemo Round Two and well my hair is starting to go……..
So today is Caitlin’s 22 Birthday. We never thought that we would spend it at the infusion lab getting my second round of chemo but never the less I am so glad to have a future wife that is so supportive and never complained one time about it. I honestly dont know what I would do without her during this time. It is hard. It is not easy but My God is bigger and My God is stronger than all of this. We know that He wants us to go through this and we can see His hand every step of the way.
Today we had round 2 and it was alot easier than the first time because I knew what to expect. During this chemo session I read some of Tony Nolan’s book, Hurt Healer. If you dont have it go get it or ask me for a copy. It is so worth your time. I also watched a sermon from Passion City Church. This made the time go by faster and also allowed me to see God’s faithfulness through these amazing men of God and what I am learning from them.
My white blood count is really low so please be praying. I am what they call neutropenic (sp?) meaning that I can get sick very easily. Your white blood count should be about 5700 or so and mine is at 700. It doesn’t take a math expert to see that this is not a great thing. I know that God is with me and that He is going to heal this and that is my prayer right now. We have a problem and so I know God is going to heal it as He is the ultimate healer as He says in His word. So that is where we are at with Chemo for now.
Today after we got done I took Caitlin to our favorite restaurant for her birthday, Pappasito’s. As soon as we got home I was in bed and asleep. I slept for a few hours and then we went and had bithday cake with her sweet parents and then came home.
I was about to go to bed and well my head was itching so I reached up to scrach it and what comes out? Just a good chunk of my hair. No big deal at all. They said 14 days. This is 14 so I am not surprised. It is going to be great. I am going to shave my head tonight so I don’t have to deal with all of this. Now that I don’t have any hair it’s time to go and find some sweet hats. I am totally open for some suggestions. Maybe I will not loose my facial hair. That would look kinda cool, but we will see.
So all of this being said I am doing great. Tired, fatigued and well sore, but My God is faithful and will continue to be especially when I have literally hundreds of people praying for me. Never underestimate the power of prayer and never underestimate God. These are two major things that I have learned in the past 21 days. Love all of you and let me know if there is anything I can do for you or how I can pray for y’all.
Cosbie
March 15th, 2011 at 3:34 am
Praying for you. May God have a supernatural healing for your body. HE is stronger than the cancer and HE is alive and well still on HIS throne. I will be seeing The Museum in Mena, Arkansas this Wednesday.
March 15th, 2011 at 3:38 am
Thanks so much. I am so grateful for you praying for me. You will love the worship concert with them on wednesday. I can truly say they are such Godly guys and have been so supportive the whole way.
Look forward to meeting you one day.
Cosbie
March 15th, 2011 at 4:51 am
We are praying too! You were so awesome with my son Justin when you guys came to Kennewick. He really looks up to you, even though you had such a brief interaction. You are a shining example of faith to all of us! Our big, strong God is holding you in the palm of His mighty, yet gentle, hands.
I also felt especially called to be praying especially for Caitlin today-even before I knew it was her birthday! (Happy birthday dear Caitlin)
You are both lifted up on the wings of many prayers. May you find peace and rest in the midst of this storm.
Blessings!
Paula
March 15th, 2011 at 4:57 am
It’s was fun to work with him as well.
Thanks so much for praying
March 15th, 2011 at 11:03 am
Hey Cos
Praying for you buddy! Thanks for your testimony of God’s faithfulness to you and your family through this whole adventure. God has something amazing in store for all of you as you run hard after Him. Our faculty and staff will be praying specifically for you this morning during our devotion time. Love you buddy!
Megan and the rest of the crew at NCCS
March 15th, 2011 at 11:06 am
Hey megan.
Thanks so much for all of you guys praying for me. Love you guys at NCCS.
See yall soon.
Cos
March 16th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Chemo is, for lack of a better word, bittersweet. It is a brutal, but necessary, weapon in the battle against cancer.
I’ve seen the effects on people I love … and it is heartbreaking to watch.
Continued prayers for you and yours during this journey.