Marisa and Stephen arrived from Dallas, Texas on Friday, December 14th! Luis picked them up from the airport and brought them over – it was great! The whole trip from start to finish. Of course we all experienced the snow that weekend and that was fun, especially since Stephen had not seen snow before – at least not like what we had. They played, had a snow fight, and had just plain fun. Oh and the cold was so frightful – but they truly adjusted!
On Monday the 17th, I had my 6th treatment. Luis dropped us off and both Marisa and Stephen accompanied me. Again my blood counts were good which is such a blessing – thank God I’ve been able to maintain that and have avoided getting sick and thus delaying my treatment. This is a very aggressive treatment and I’m grateful that it’s on schedule.
This time my veins were in better shape and the first try was successful, relatively painless, and I have no bruising from it! I’m still getting over the bruising from the 5th treatment.
My symptoms so far are different again from the last time – Reflux bothered me for 2-days and has subsided. My sinuses bothered but are better - minor headaches, and very little twitching and the best news is no nausea! However, no real appetite until today – I forced myself the other days. I finally got some energy in the AM and then plunge in the afternoon yesterday and today. And I’ve noticed a lack of strength in my hands. It’s hard to snap buttons or open jars, etc., which has not been the case before. I also get chilled more often than not.
But my spirit is in high gear! It’s Christmas and I’m feeling wonderful about that – the reason for the season is my King’s birth and my Father’s gift is His Son Jesus. How can I feel anything but full of emotion, love, joy, peace, and compassion.
Marisa and Stephen were supposed to leave late Monday afternoon, but their connecting flight out of Detroit to Dallas was not cooperating, so they rescheduled for the next day – yeaaaaaa! They stayed one more day and that was wonderful! It was so great having them here and all the hugging and laughing and stories! And then it was time to say those goodbyes again……. you all know how I feel about them. They arrived safe and sound and kept in touch all through the trip, letting us know how they were and where they were. They’re such great kids.
By the way, while here, Stephen found out that his grandmother who lives in East Texas was not doing well. Please keep her in prayer along with the family – she is the matriarch of the family, and is much loved, respected and cared for by everyone.
Surei is due to arrive on the 29th of this month! It’s going to be wonderful to see her again! Right now she and the nietos (grand kids) are in Dallas visiting with Marisa and Stephen. The kids take off tomorrow from Dallas to NJ to spend Christmas with their dad Randy who is back from Saudi safe and sound. Thank you all for your prayers regarding his safety – remember to continue praying for the other brave men and women still out in the world doing the same thing this season – and ask God to keep them safe along with their families back home. Make them your family in prayer – your prayers on their behalf may be the only ones coming their way and can make a difference in their lives!
Love and Blessings to you and yours,
Mildred
