Dan finding out that he is finally able to go home from chemo!
Ross turns the big 5!Dan is resting comfortably here at the cancer center while he receives his second round of chemo-cocktail. This entire experience is a tremendous exercise in patience. We arrived at the hospital around 11 AM and we have at least 3 hours of treatment still to go (it is currently 4PM). Luckily, my mom and dad offered to take MK and Ross for the weekend, so we are able to sit back and "relax" knowing that they are having a BLAST in Vero! It is amazing how in the midst of chaos God's perfect plan unfolds to those who have eyes to see.
As I wrote in our last post, we have experienced a lot of change over the last few weeks. Our decision to opt for a total healing (as opposed to symptom treatment which would merely keep Dan relatively comfortable while the cancer was allowed free range through Dan's brain) requires Dan's full-time energy and attention. Consequently, Dan is no longer able to work with his company. Dan's new full-time job is to heal. We have been blessed with good insurance and a wonderful support team which will allow for me to remain at home to care for Dan and the children during this time.
We put the house "on the market" this week and it has been a whirlwind! Dan and I were a little confused when it seemed like roadblock after roadblock stood in the way of listing our house when we felt so strongly that we were being led to move to Vero. On Monday morning, in the midst of absolute chaos (no understatement), a friend of ours happened to drive by while Dan was outside trying to get his phone to work. This friend, Jimmy, is one of the men who worked tirelessly to finish the playground for our children. Anyway, long story-short, he is now our realtor and he is a dynamo!!! While we are here at the hospital, he is at our house filming a virtual tour (to ease the showings while Dan is home healing) and he is also showing our house to a potential buyer...what a blessing!
I took a quick snap-shot of Dan that I will try to add to this post when I get home. Please continue to hold him up in your prayers. Our lives seem so unbelievably complicated right now, but we continue to trust in God who loves us and holds us in his hands. Dan and I take great comfort in our faith. One passage that I come back to over and over again is Philippians 4:4-7:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I continue to pray for and give praise for each of you. Our journey is not isolated and apart from you. It is yours as well. We love you!
Many blessings,
Leah (and Dan)
3 comments:
Leah and Dan,
It amazes me that you can write in the midst of chemo. That has to be a time when Peace would be especially difficult.
It is true that the kids are having a great time, though they look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Love, Mom/Kathy
Brother Dan, we sure do miss you at the hospital. Just wanted you to know that we think of you often and pray for you and your family. You look great; you are an inspiration to us all.
John West and family
Dan and Family,
Leah...what strength you have and I know that love is what holds you up. Dan..you hang on to her and let her be your sail. Draw energy from those great kid-lets of yours. The more energy you put "out-there" the more will come back to you. As it never ends, it only can change forms...use it to your advantage, rely on it, COUNT on it. I know I don't know you as well as all the other "ortho-ites, I am a fly-by, or synthetic Jimmie as I like to claim...but I send your family all the positive energy I can muster. I will also, daily burn some sage for your TOTAL healing, as my fathers people have done for centuries. Looking forward to seeing you again someday and to meet your family. Yah Teh Hae my friend. (Ya-ta-hay) is a full spectrum greeting and well wish...kinda like "peace be with you" Jolie Lawhorn WPMH
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