Well...the eating/drinking thing is still coming along slowly for Joe. I thought we were a little ahead of the vomiting until about noon today and he vomited up everything (which wasn't much) of what he had managed to eat this morning. He says his throat is sore and one of the side effects of the chemo is sores in his mouth. We called the doctor and they told us we can mix a mouth rinse of Maalox and Benadryl for him to swish in his mouth. We tried that and hopefully it will give Joe some relief. He has been laying on the couch or in bed for the majority of the past few days. He doesn't have very much energy because he doesn't have very much in his system. We are working hard to get him to drink and eat and it is frustrating for him (and us!) when it comes back up. Please pray that he can hold down some food.
Kevin and I took Ben and Will to church today while Grandma and Grandpa stayed with Joe and Caleb at home. It was nice for me to get out to church and see some of our friends, too. As we walked up to the church, it seemed a little awkward not having all 4 boys running and bumping into everything and everyone in a race to the door and to get to our seats. It made me sad to think about Joe being sick at home instead. It also made me more aware of the changes that will take place in our family, especially over the next 6 months. I am just grateful that there are treatments for Joe that should successfully cure him of this and hopefully he will be back at church with us real soon.
My cousin, who happens to be facing her own cancer at this same time, sent me a song to listen to that has really wonderful lyrics so I am including the video and lyrics below. We don't know where the Lord will lead but we are willing to follow Him...even when it seems so very difficult. We are willing to trust in Him because we don't have the answers. God's love is enough to pull us through.
Let The Waters Rise by Mikeschair
Don't know where to begin
Its like my world's caving in
And I try but I can't control my fear
Where do I go from here?
sometimes its so hard to pray
When You feel so far away
But I am willing to go
Where you want me to
God, I trust You
There's a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will swim in the deep
'Cuz You'll be next to me
You're in the eye of the storm
And the calm of the sea
You'll never out of reach
God, You know where I've been
You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You'll be faithful again
I'm holding Your hand
There's a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You
God Your love is enough
You will pull me through
I'm holding onto You
God Your love is enough
I will follow You
I will follow You
Ohhh
There's a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You
I will follow You
Ohhh
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We are praying for you morning and night. The kids are praying for little Joe and we know you are being cared for. Our prayer for little Joe tonight is that "When he lies down, he will not be afraid, When he lies down, his sleep will be sweet" Proverbs 3:24 Love in Christ, The Zbylot's (Rochelle's sister)
Wonderful music and lyrics - so sorry Joe is having such a hard time. We continue to keep Joe and all of you in our prayers.
Liz... I am praying hard for you all.. I hate that he is having such an adverse effect to the treatments.. This is not what we want.. It just breaks my heart...Although I do know he will be healed... stay strong... I know it is very hard right now... I am right here when you need anything...
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