this is the cover of Mary Emmerlings book....HEARTS...love this little book...
Soldered heart...
Pile-o-hearts...
Thank You Barb...
for the circle of love...
AND A LITTLE FROM MY HEART THIS EVENING...TODAY WAS DAVE'S FIRST CHEMO-TREATMENT AT THE LEMMON HOLTON CANCER CENTER. WE LEFT AT 6 THIS MORNING AND MET THE "CHIROPRACTOR " (BRAD) AND OUR DAUGHTER BETH AND GRANSON LUKE...ALWAYS FUN HAVING FAMILY TO BOUNCE THINGS OFF OF.
AGAIN TODAY ...DAVES APPREHENSIONS WERE PUT AT BAY BY THE CAPABLE STAFF THAT CROSSED OUR PATH.
AFTER THE PORT WAS ACCESSED A ROUND OF ANTI-NAUSEA MEDICATION WAS ADMINISTERED...FOLLOWED BY THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEMO...ALL TAKING PLACE OVER A PERIOD OF 5 HOURS.
NOW WE ARE PREPARED FOR WHAT TO EXPECT THE NEXT TIME AS TO TIME AND CONDITIONS.
DAVE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE COMFORTABLE...IT HAS BEEN 12 HOURS NOW AND THE ONLY THING SO FAR IS HIS SENSITIVITY TO COLD.
WE WERE WARNED THAT THE NERVE ENDINGS IN HIS FINGERS, LIPS , TONGUE...WOULD BE VERY SENSITIVE TO COLD...AND THEY ARE ALREADY.
HE IS EATING WELL AND HAS NO OTHER EFFECTS TO SPEAK OF.
A FANNY PACK IS STRAPPED TO HIS WAIST WITH A CHEMO DRIP INTO HIS PORT FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS...
I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON THE ADVENTURES OF SLEEPING WITH"CHEMO MAN" and the fanny pack!!!
(SOUNDS LIKE A BOOK TITLE)...
WEDNESDAY BACK TO THE CANCER CENTER TO REMOVE THE FANNY PACK...
I LOVE THIS MAN...HE IS MY HERO...WHEN HE SMILES AT ME, I KNOW IN MY HEART HE IS GOING TO BEAT THIS THING...
DAVE WANTED TO KNOW IF HE COULD SAY SOMETHING TO YOU ALL HERE IN BLOGLAND BEFORE I POST THIS........"I want all of you to know how much I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. You, who belong to the blogger world, have blessed my wife with so much love and hope, it becomes a source of love and hope for me. Thank you so very much." Dave.
Kathy and Dave, Your message has touched my heart. I am hoping things continue to go well and yes I am lifting you both up in prayer. Hearts to both of you!!
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{{HUG}} to you both Kathy~!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very trying time... know that you are blessed and God will hold your hand!
Many Blessings
Patricia
thoughts and prayers your way.....hugs Pat H
ReplyDeleteAhh...My heart is aching for you both. We also have a grandson named Lucas. We have 4 grandsons and he is the youngest. Blessings to you both!
ReplyDeleteDear Kathy and Dave,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the day went as well as it could under the circumstances. Yes, some of the treatments do take quite awhile. We were usually
there about 4 hrs. or so. I am sure everyone was very touched by Dave's message, I certainly was,
and we hope he gives more updates in the weeks ahead. Well, you made it thru the first day so next time want be quite as unnerving I am sure!
Blessings to you and yours, and know we are praying for you guys,
Nellie
Oh Kathy,
ReplyDeletePlease forgive any typing disasters as I can barely see through the tears. Please know that although I don't make it over everytime you post, you and Dave are continually in my thoughts and prayers. You are right my friend, your hero is going to beat this.
And to Dave, you are most welcome, your lovely wife is a very special lady and I'm glad that you are feeling the love and hope too!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
I am so glad we can do our small part to help you both through this time. You are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteJanelle
Oh, Dave & Kathy, tears welled. May you know that prayers are lifted for you, you shall be touched by the healing from Him. Glad it was a smooth & comfortable experience.
ReplyDeleteYour heart presentation is really pretty Kathy.
Happy Valentine's
Have a beautiful week.
Hugs of love to you both, Marydon
Hi Kathy and Dave,
ReplyDeleteDid you know my hubby's name is Dave too? ( I'm glad things are going smoothly and that we in blog land can be here to support you both! Continued healing energies are sent your way! Ah, the hearts.......it's good to see them. Your posts are so filled with love and hope. Thank-you for being strong and shining examples of what true love is!! Cathy G
Keep loving the one you love...
ReplyDeletekeep doing the things you love...
keep speaking healing over the one you love...
Love conquers all!!!!
We're praying and believing in healing for Dave.
Still praying that God will continue to hold you up with His mighty right hand.
hugs,
glenda
Praise God. Glad it went well. Praying for better days ahead. Thanks Dave. We are praying and cheering for you! You can do it! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy...what a family you are..You and he are definitely what fairy tales are made of..Yes plse tell him we feel we know him a little bit because of all your sweet kind words about him..
ReplyDeleteI wish continued great courage to you both..
Your prelude with the hearts is delightful.
Continuing to lift you up to the Father who loves you so much!
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We're still here praying for you and thinking of you often. So glad day 1 went well and Dave is feeling good. May your family be blessed!
ReplyDeleteLove, Betsy
Oh, Kathy, we are pulling for Dave! Your family's positive attitude and love for each other will surely help you through this challenge.
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Claudia
Just found your sweet blog...your story touched my heart..will pray for your Dave. Sending you much love.
ReplyDeleteYour images today are adorable..I so love this month of LOVE. I will be back..off to read some of your past posts. xo
The scary one is over! I had a chemo that did just the opposite with my fingers and toes...they were on fire! We had to turn all our hot water down...that was an interesting time....but they are fine now. I had my 8 week CT yesterday...hoping for good reading next week. Tell your hubby to hang in there....there are many of "us" out here that are fighting similar battles, loving our family and life, and taking it one day at a time!
ReplyDeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that yesterday went so well. I think about you and Dave often.
Talk to you soon ;)
Bunny Jean
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by to let you know that I am praying for you and Dave today. I'm so glad to hear that his side affects have been mild and I will pray that it continues that way. Daves message and your love for one another have truly touched my heart and I feel blessed to have crossed your path here in blog world!
xxxxxxxxxxx
Jen
Thank you for sharing your hearts with us today - the pretty ones and your for-real hearts. Thanking God that the beginning of this part of the journey has begun well. Prayers continue for each of you. ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteSweet Kathy, I'm sending you so, so much positive thoughts, right here from the Netherlands. What a story. I read your dearest Dave is a very positive man. That's so great.
ReplyDeleteLove your images, as a matter of fact, I do love your blog. Till the very next time!
Saskia
xo
One round down, and that is the only way to think of it. One chemo at a time til this thing is licked. You are both so very welcome to our prayers. I know I am rooting for you both as you get through this:>)
ReplyDeleteGive Dave my best!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many HEARTS of love - in your home & family and in the blogging world. I'm sending my blessings of love to you and Dave.
ReplyDeleteTeacup Lane (Sandy)
Dear Kathy, I have said a prayer for your Dave along with those I said for Mr. Sullivan. We need to stay strong to get through these rough times. Take care of yourself while you see him through the tough times. All the best to you, my friend, xoxo Sue
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