I have been having some indigestion / constipation problems since my chemo treatment this Tuesday. After taking a fiber laxative on Tuesday evening and a good result late that night I began to notice that I was developing a lot of gas on my stomach which required me to sit upright to expell the "burp". That night I got very little sleep because of this. The condition continued right through Wednesday and as I got up on Thursday morning I noticed additional nausea. I took one of the Zofran melt-in-your-mouths and expected to get relief, but within 30 minutes became more nauseated and finally vomited. This provided me with the greatest relief - finally. Since then, I have had little to no problems with indigestion or nausea. My pain continues today, but is bearable with the Dilaudid.
I am expecting David to come by today and help me move my desktop computer from my youngest son's bedroom into an anwar we put together in the living room. He leaves for Brooklyn tomorrow and I am looking forward to spending what time this trip allows with him before he leaves.
Next week is my "off" week and I am looking forward to not taking a chemo treatment and regain my strength, etc. I hope to use one of those days to make a trip into work and visit my friends at Palmetto Health Baptist - Columbia. It has been awhile since my last visit there and I miss those guys very much. Their prayers, along with those of Hope Lutheran Church and many many others, and the grace of our Eternal and merciful Lord are the very reason I am still here. I cannot begin to thank all of you for your support for me in prayer. It is the work of the Holy Spirit both in you for your prayers and in the grace that now enjoy. We hold these in faith; also the working of the Holy Spirit. Kinda neat, huh?!?
I, and I know you, continue to hold Susannah Zahn in prayer as her condition continues to improve. Both I and her parents thank you for your support. I hope to be able to report to you soon on her latest improvements.
May God our Father bless and keep you. Your brother in Christ,
Mack
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Hi Mack,
Thinking about you! Wanted to let you know how much we benefited from your leadership. Work is not the same without you. Hope your pain lessens. If you feel up to going out for lunch or dinner we would love to chat with you and see how you are doing. Hope Cindy, Lydia, and austin are well. Austin will be one year old soon!!!!!
Love,
Mary Allen
Mary Allen
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