Asking for a Miracle

Steve's doctors are very concerned about the amount of pain Steve might endure due to the lymphoma bearing down on his pelvic & hip bones, so they want to have everything in place if that should happen. So this afternoon at 5:00 pm., Steve will have an insert of temporary spinal epidural to be able to administer pain meds currently to the site when he needs them. After this round of chemo, they will insert a permanent spinal port where he will carry his pain meds around in a fanny pack and can administer the meds as he needs them.

Dr. McClusky, the pain specialist is a very kind, gentle man. I believe he may be a Christian, also. He is very supportive and wants to answer all our questions and be our guide 24/7 through these murky waters. He is very concerned about our living so many hours away from Providence hospital and wants to get a very detailed outline of providing home health nurses in our area before we even leave for home.

We know that God is in control, but we are praying for a Miracle and still covet all of your prayers.

Chemo is going OK--Steve's edema is starting to make his legs and feet really swollen, so it is very difficult for him to get up. We have him barricaded with pillows in his bed, trying to take the pressure off his hip, and elevating his legs. It's quite a process.

fyi: for those of you in the Oakland/Sutherlin area, we will be needing extra pillows for Steve's bed. If you have any extra in your home, could we borrow some?
If you'd mark your name on them, I'd return them to you. Right now at last count we have over a dozen surrounding Steve. We thought we could use the egg crate foam mat, put that hasn't worked for us.

Will speak with the cancer counsellor today, as I am running out of steam, and need some guidance.

Lynsey will be driving home over the weekend. Her last day at NNU was last Friday, as she is withdrawing from school to be with us. Please pray for driving mercies as her friends caravan with her to help bring her stuff home (she's my daughter, she has alot of stuff!!)

Please pray for Amanda, Steve & Faith, as they are anticipating Faith's 1st birthday later in the month. This is a very difficult time for them, wanting to celebrate and realizing how seriously ill Faith's grandpa is.

Thank you to Kathy & Darryl Ray for volunteering to haul off our old lumber and pipes for us. We are so appreciative of our great supportive friends.

mj