we're back...and no...being in the hospital isn't that much easier than it was any other time...this is the beginning of round 5 of chemo...and we finally got to talk to Dr. Wong after his long vacation...the plan is to finish this round and then take a 4 week break...after that 4 week break we would do alot of testing to see what happens from there...they would need to do a heart test since the major side effect of doxyrubicin is heart damage...also at that point they would do more CT scans to see how the tumors are shrinking...if the chemo is still significantly shrinking the tumors...more chemo will be done, but a incredibly nauseating heart protecting drug will be added...i imagine if the tumors aren't responding anymore we would try a new approach...as dr. wong put it...surgery would still be a radical approach...for a little while, with that last positive CT scan, we almost forgot that God is ultimately in control of Ramona's health...this definitely reminds us again......anyway...chemo starts in about 20 minutes...thanks so much for praying...
For now,
Earl and Ramona
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8 comments:
a 4 week break sounds good. I pray that this round of chemo will pass by quickly and smoothly.
oh guys, i wish so much that you could know already! that at this point you could have some brilliant idea and plan... and know how big the tumors are and all of that... but as cliche' as it sounds- the truth i hold to is that God knows! He knows exactly how much the tumors have shrunk and exactly how ramona's heart is doing. in fact, he knows what news you'll get after the 4 wk break... oh, i pray that it'll be a time of peace in your lives and of fun and relaxing days spent w/ each other and w/ those around you... i'm gonna start to pray against worry and anxiousness and pain and hopelessness for that time!
and then there's this wk to keep in mind. this time in the hospital, this new round. i can hardly believe that it's 5th round already. you've both been through so very much since july! i wish my week wasn't so crazy and that i had time to come spend a few hours w/ you, but right now i just don't see when... but maybe then i'll just pray more which isn't a bad thing at all! i kind of like talking about you with my Best Friend!
i love you,
dayna
Hi Earl and Ramona!
We stand in agreement with Dayna that you will have a restful 4 week break. We pray against anxiety and fear and hope for peace and rest for you both. God is in control of all of this. May He continue to hold you in the palm of His hand.
Love and prayers to you both.
Michele (Jobina's sister)
This is the fifth round of chemo? I only did three rounds in like six months. Of course it's a totally different protocol, but that's still intense. So good to hear that you are getting a break from all that for awhile!
ramona, i know i already posted today, but tonight i just felt such a strong sense. not worry or fear, but a definite need to pray for you... so here i am, to pray for you and to ask others to continue fighting this battle togetehr as a family through prayer!
God, Daddy,
i just lift ramona up to you. earl too. God, grant them your presence tonight in such a vivid way that they will have no doubt of your presence. even in their sleep. Wash over them... fill them w/ your peace, hope, joy, and patience.
Bring encouragement to them in a way that only you can... in a supernatural way, Jesus!
and God, once again i just ask for your healing, in ramona's body, and in so many souls. shrink the tumors, Lord. Wipe out the cancer! and please God, bring healing in the hearts of each person reading this blog. none of us have everything perfectly togetehr. we each struggle in some way. place your healing hand onto our souls.
i just place my friends, and myself at your feet, knowing you'll take us in your arms and hold us tight.
we love you so very much!
in your beautiful and precious name,
amen!
and all God's people said?
AMEN!!!
Dear Ramona,
I continue to carry you in my thoughts and in my prayers. I want so much for your healing. I know I haven't posted for awhile but I am always thinking of you as I check the blog daily. May you always know you are in the hearts and prayers of so many that are truly blessed to know you. I know I certainly feel this way.
Kristie K.
I briefly met Ramona's parents last night and would love to get together with you.
May you continue to feel God's love in your trials!
Raymond
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