Michael's birthday was on New Year's Eve. He just turned thirty. His cousins Vivian and Steven drove down from Los Angeles to celebrate along with brother-in-law Yogi and sister Cindy who were already here visiting for the week. They took us out to an Italian restaurant for dinner to celebrate.
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Yogi and Cindy |
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Michael and Pearl |
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Michael and Cousin Vivian |
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Michael and Cousin Steven |
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On January 2nd I went to my tenth session of full brain radiation therapy. I received a certificate of completion. |
The receptionist put the wrong date on it though. I will have followup visit on February 7th to scan the brain again and see how the legions took the treatment. Meanwhile, I have stepped down off steroids. Today January 8th was my final 1/2 pill dosage. Pray that I will not have headaches and will not hae to go back on steroids. Steroids has many side effects and each day I have been cutting down the dose, I am noticeably weaker. My immune system is also at a very low point, but I need to heal quickly so that I can handle my next chemotherapy session. Chemo drug will just further tear down my body. Chemo will resume on January 18th Friday. It will be a longer 6 hour intravenous session. A new drug will be added to the treatment. It will be different from the first two chemotherapy treatments I already had.
I was at first upset that the doctor pushed my treatment date from Jan. 7th to Jan. 18th but now I believe this is actually for the better. I will try in these days some alternative therapies to rebuild my body with healthy foods and a natural way. No herbs as my oncologist doesn't want me taking anything herbal. But just eating plenty of organic vegetables and fruits. Doing as much as I can to restore my body's immune system, despite the fact that I can barely move these days. My brain is functioning but my body doesn't move with me. I am very lethargic. Please pray for me to regain my strength, for my body to heal and shake of the side effects of steroids withdrawal.
Thank you saints. I need the Body.
Christ is our strength!
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