Fifty Three
August 13, 2016
Well it’s been a while that I posted anything. Life’s been busy and going by fast. In just a few short days, on the 18th to be exact I will celebrate my 53 birthday. Normally it would just mean I’m definitely middle aged! Now, for me it means a whole lot more. It means I’ve survived 8 months longer that I thought I would have at the beginning of this year. It’s a milestone. Every day of life is a gift of God to live for Him. I am by no means perfect and I fail on a daily basis. Just spend some time with me and you’ll see. It’s only by His grace and mercy I’m still here. I’m healthier than I’ve been in a long long time. I’m looking forward to being 53 years old. Not a problem for me. I welcome it with open arms. It’s called perspective and I get it now more than ever.
This past Thursday I had my third stent replacement. Although it didn’t go perfectly it was
successful. The doc says I have “weird anatomy”
therefore making the procedure more difficult.
I apparently have a single chamber connecting the tube that goes to my
pancreas and the tube that goes to my bile duct, and most people have two separate
ones. The instrument broke during the procedure
and they had to start all over. It took
about an hour this time, half the time as before; I’d call that progress! As a result, I’m still pretty tender and have
been taking it easy. Against my wife’s wishes
I decided to vacuum the downstairs and was pretty tired afterwards. I had
to lie down for a while after that. I
have also been off my supplement for few days to give my system a rest. I will
start back up Sunday. The Doctor was
pretty impressed with my condition and even paid me a few compliments. He even suggested leaving the stent out if things
continue to progress like they are. Praise
God! No blockage at all he said. Next
Friday I have another MRI scheduled and a follow up visit with the oncologist. I’m expecting great results as well. Keep me in your prayers.
Treatment update and news:
We just booked our accommodations and flights to NYC for my September 14th follow-up appointment with Dr. Isaacs. It nearly drained our treatment account. We’ll need to make a supplement order again by the end of the month. Our last order was again 1,000 dollars. If you’ve been wondering when you should give the time would be as soon as you’re able. The office visit will cost $900.00. Again, this is about the hardest thing for me to do. I hate, hate asking for your help, especially knowing so many of you have been very generous to us already. I know it’s a stretch for most of you and a sacrifice. You’ll never know how grateful we are. Many have been giving and sending all along as you’re able and several have given by purchasing our t-shirts and hoodies. Thank you. Please know your investment is not in vain and you get to see your money in action in my life and as they say, the proof is in the pudding.
We just booked our accommodations and flights to NYC for my September 14th follow-up appointment with Dr. Isaacs. It nearly drained our treatment account. We’ll need to make a supplement order again by the end of the month. Our last order was again 1,000 dollars. If you’ve been wondering when you should give the time would be as soon as you’re able. The office visit will cost $900.00. Again, this is about the hardest thing for me to do. I hate, hate asking for your help, especially knowing so many of you have been very generous to us already. I know it’s a stretch for most of you and a sacrifice. You’ll never know how grateful we are. Many have been giving and sending all along as you’re able and several have given by purchasing our t-shirts and hoodies. Thank you. Please know your investment is not in vain and you get to see your money in action in my life and as they say, the proof is in the pudding.
I love each and every one of you. I know you love me and my family, and we are
eternally grateful.
His Love is Better Than Life,
Dave
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