Valentines Day

Mom and Dad received some yummy Valentines treats! One was a heart-shaped chocolate chip cookie with a big chocolate W on it (from a student who rides Dad's bus) and another was a yummy heart-shaped Red Velvet Cake (from a good friend of theirs)!

This Wednesday (Feb. 18) Mom goes back to Hopkins for the 2nd part of her 2nd treatment. After that, she goes back Monday, March 9. Originally, it was understood that there would be 3 weeks in between treatments, but it seems a little different now.

Mom's appetite is the same as it was after her first treatment, and Dad is trying different sources of protein for Mom to try since the dietician emphasized protein intake. Milkshakes seem good so Dad is thinking maybe some protein powder would work in those. I'm not sure how much flavor Mom actually tastes since she's said so much "just tastes the same", but the milkshakes seem to go down easier than anything else.

Mom is experiencing a great deal of fatigue and some nausea. I can't even begin to imagine how it feels, but she has expressed how "awful" it is. I know it's discouraging when all you can do is lay down all day and you can barely keep your eyes open. I pray that she would feel a sense of hope and truly know that "this too shall pass" and she will not always feel this way.

Your prayers for Mom and Dad are appreciated more than you know. I ask that you would continue to pray for Mom's health (physical, mental, and emotional) and for Dad as well. Dad has truly been amazing with keeping everything organized with appointments, medications, maintaining the house, etc. I pray that they would both be encouraged and that God would protect them from negative thoughts that the enemy would try to place in their minds.

For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11