By God's grace, the first day of the chemo was uneventful. I did not experience any nausea or other uncomfortable side effects. The anti-nausea medication knocks me out each time, so I just slept for several hours.
I had a chemo-free day. The next dose will be given tonight and tomorrow morning. Rob and the kids came to visit today. I was allowed to leave my room for a couple of hours. We had fun feeding the seemingly hungry and insatiable fish in the Japanese garden. It was funny but sad to see a turtle struggle really hard to get a fish food pellet, only to have to snatched out of his mouth by a koi! Poor turtle, he had no chance. It was the first time I've ever seen a turtle wipe its mouth. It probably didn't appreciate the momentary lip-lock with the agressive fish. :-)
We had a nice stroll through the rose garden, just enjoying the beauty of the hybrids. They have hybrids named after Bob Hope and Ella Fitzgerald. Very well-deserved for their contribution to the arts. The visit would not be complete without playing with the floor chimes - that was fun!
We spotted a jack rabbit on our way to the bistro. The kids followed it around a bit. They also liked the unabashed squirrel that came up to us thinking we were going to give him food. The girls like animals a lot, but it is just too much work to take care of a pet. I told them they can have a pet when they are old enough to clean after it. Maybe we'll just get a fish, and give it away when they get tired of it just like what we did before.
It was a very nice day. We are very thankful that even with the ban on children visiting patients in hospitals, we are able to enjoy family time when I get my chemo. I think the kids are getting more used to my hospital visits. We still miss each other very much, but they are less emotional about it now.
Your prayers are being answered everyday. Thank you for persevering with us. Please continue praying for us. We are all witnessing the goodness of God and the power of prayer through this journey.
Thank you once again for your prayers and may God bless you and your family!
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Heavenly Father, we come into Your presence to Praise you with all our inmost being and praise Your holy name (Psalm 103:1). You are the God who performs miracles; You display Your power among the people (Psalm 77:14). Nothing is impossible for you. Thank you, Lord, for taking care of Val, that her first day of the chemo was uneventful. O Lord, we humble ourselves now to lift Val to You and continue to pray:
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2. for a healthy body as she continue with her chemo treatment.
3. for her not to be neutropenic.
4. for her not to suffer from any side effects from this round of chemo - like nausea, vomitting, mouth sores, diarrhea, or constipation, or infections of any kinds.
5. for Val and her family to be protected from any viruses.
6. for her family to continue to stay happy and positive throughout this journey.
7. for wisdom and guidance for the doctors, nurses, and caregivers, that they will continue to provide proper care for Val.
8. for You, Lord, to grant Rob and Val the wisdom, discernment, revelation, and clarity to know Your will with regards to the bone marrow transplant. May You reveal to them the fullness of Your will.
We praise you Lord for always watching over Val. You are the source of all healing. You are our all in all. Everything in us wants to bless Your holy name, for You are our LORD, our Redeemer, who has made all things and made Val's life to be a testimony of Your goodness, Your mercy, Your grace, Your glory, and Your redemption. You, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from everlasting is Your name (Isaiah 63:16). To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood,... to Him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen (Revelation 1:5-6).
-Achie
Thanks, Achie!
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