Monday ended my week off from Chemo treatments. The week off helped me gain 6 pounds (Up to 168 now!) and added to my hemoglobin (12.6mg/dl). I used my days off to go and visit my friends at work in the EKG Department and Cath Lab. I am looking forward to the time that I will rejoin those folks, but for now must continue to take my treatments and pray that God will bless me with a total remission from my cancer.
I met with Dr. McElveen yesterday before my Chemo treatment and discussed my coming back to work. after laying it all out on the line, we agree that now is not the time to consider it, but after April, when we have more scans done and a better idea of how I am doing we could reconsider the matter.
Otherwise, I am doing pretty good! I am able to attend Bible Study and Worship every Sunday. I was able to attend the Men's Bible Group this past Monday evening. I do continue to suffer pain, I am still plagued with constipation, and I tire easily. In all, I think I'm improving day by day. I thank God for this, and your prayers to Him from you on my behalf.
Susannah Zahn, the three year old daughter of Pastor Jason Zahn, remains hospitalized at Palmetto Health Richland with what is now an undetermined diagnosis. The virus has come and gone, but she remains feverish and the source has not yet been determined. Also, her kidney function remains slightly less than normal with her body accumulating sodium. Her family stays at her bedside 24/7 while the hospital staff come in to do the necessary, but likewise painful tasks that are part of her treatment. I pray that the specialist that are now a part of Susannah's diagnostic team quickly find the source of her fever and are able to treat her accordingly. I also pray that God grant healing to Susannah and that she is quickly sent home fully cured of this disorder, or given a course of treatment that will keep her fever free from this source. I also pray that God grant strength and patience to Pastor and Jesse Zahn as they continue their vigil at their daughter's bedside and know that while they await their daughter's recovery that so do we along with them.
Thank you, my friends and family, for your prayer support for me and for Susannah Zahn.
Your brother in Christ,
Mack
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mack, good to hear that your week off helped your health. my mom just got rescanned last week. she's taking some time off with my dad in florida this week and will know the results this friday. be well.
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