From November 23, 2008

I'm late on sending this update after we had a good doctor's visit last Wednesday. Last Monday and Tuesday Beverly was just having a miserable time of it, especially with migraines. It was at its worst Tuesday night. She had a regular check-up on Wednesday, and we both thought it was pretty much a given that she would be needing another "bad" shot to bring her counts up. But after her finger was pricked, the nurse came back in and said "I don't think you'll be needing a shot today."

Her white count was a good 6 points or so above where it needed to be-she's never had a reading anywhere close to that. Bev gave me a high five and was so excited not to need a shot. Then our oncologist came in and said that everything looked good and that he doesn't THINK that she'll ever need one of those "bad" shots again. It's amazing how much that good news started to make Beverly feel better. She's been feeling good since about Wednesday afternoon and she even gave Sunday School a shot this morning for the first time since chemo began.

This Wednesday she's scheduled to pick up again on her next and final 3 months of chemo. We've been very blessed so far in that she's been able to stay on schedule. Her judges and co-workers have been great to her. The cards, gifts, and prayers from you guys continue to be unbelievable.

Usually I want the winter to fly by just b/c cold weather is terrible. But the end of February this year represents the end of chemo for Beverly. It's getting closer!

Love,

Dustin & Bev

No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love... We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. Psalm 33:16-20

From November 5, 2008

Well, we definitely felt the prayer today. Bev's white count was up a tenth of a point from yesterday, which was enough for the doc to tell us that she was good to go for another chemo treatment. thank the Lord

Even though the girl was exhausted today, she was thrilled that this treatment was the last of the nastiest of her chemo drugs. So, she has that to boost her spirits for the next few days. Even better is the fact that she gets a 3 week break before she transitions to the next course of chemo treatment. That news got a big smile out of her, b/c we weren't expecting that.

Anyway, just figured it's wrong to ask you to pray and then leave you hangin'. So there ya go. Great news!

Dustin