Today marks 8 weeks since Stacy decided to stop treatment at MD - TopicsExpress



          

Today marks 8 weeks since Stacy decided to stop treatment at MD Anderson and come home. So much has happened in such a short time. We are learning to be more and more grateful for each and everyday, not take our life or breaths for granted and slow down where we can focus on Gods will. Stacy continues to gain weight weight and is now at 162. This is a 35 pound gain in 8 weeks! I am so proud of him and the progress he has made. He wants to be here with us as healthy as he can and as long as God allows him. His shingles outbreak is resolving and now the only signs left are a few red areas. Praise Jesus, it could have been a lot worse. His left eye, which has been affected by the tumor, remains very painful and uncomfortable. Imagine the discomfort of pink eye 24/7 and that is what he is dealing with. He is using 2 different eye drops and these seem to provide some comfort but we are praying for total healing of his eye. Each day I know he faces the unknown and the fears that cancer has brought upon him. Even with this he continues to pray and turn to God for answers and guidance. Seeing his faith strengthens and encourages me. Thank you Jesus for each day you allow Stacy to be with us:) We are still trying to plan the holidays and he says he feels up to maybe a day trip soon which is crazy! Never thought wed have the chance but we are going to take it and create some wonderful family memories. I dont often let myself think about gravity of our life caused by terminal cancer. Its dangerous and as much as I want to hide under the covers until all this goes away, I know I cant afford to waste days feeling sorry for Stacy, myself or our family. So I have moments, sometimes hours until I can refocus and leave my pity party behind. Thankfully I have a few friends who dont mind crying with me- whats the fun in crying alone right? So on we go, this family of 7, not sure of tomorrow but thankful for today and focused on making memories no matter how our story ends:)
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 02:31:16 +0000

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