For the past two days, Christie seems to have reached a plateau - a place that is not quite 100%, but not miserably ill, either. This morning we went on a short jog together. She started out wobbly as she is physically weakened, but seemed to gain confidence and managed about half an hour of 30-second jog / walk intervals.
Afterward, she still felt ok - so I took her on a hot date in the city. She was, by far, the most ravishing around - and definitely the most gorgeous cancer patient I've had the pleasure to know. I told her that, and she agreed. After a trip to the de Young Museum of Fine Art and dinner at the Cheesecake Factory (atop the Macy's Building in Union Square, for all you non-San Francisco types) she was pooped. I brought her home, and she is still feeling ok - but pretty wiped out. We are very thankful that her condition has been so good. It's been great to be able to have my wife feeling good enough to get out, exercise, and enjoy herself.
She's also been feeling some pain in her chest and lower back / hips the past couple of days. We are told this is normal, as her bone marrow is still kicking out white blood cells like it's their job.
Tomorrow she'll visit the doctor for some blood-work, including a white blood cell count and tumor marker. Please pray for a good tumor marker and white blood cell count.
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."
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Hi and good morning. I'm trusting and I'm praying. thinking of you this AM. It's all kind of scary but am with you in spirit. Love you, Gahgee
Christie, I am so impressed with your willingness/desire to go running, even if you're not at 100%. You go girl! That sound like a fun date too :-) It's weird, but despite having a life-threatening illness & dealing with butt-kicking chemo at times, not much has changed...that's a good thing! And a GOD thing!
Love,
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Christie & Ryan ... Today, I sat at my computer with the man I am seeing, and I read this entry out loud.
As I read the second paragraph, I began to cry. I began to cry because I could truly "hear" Ryan's heart. The man I am seeing was impacted, as well.
Ryan's words are so tender. One cannot help but know the deep level of love, concern, and devotion he has for his beloved Christie.
Today, I sensed that there will be "tremendous value" that comes forth from this season of your life ... "tremendous value" ... beyond anything you can possibly imagine.
Again, thank you for sharing. Your personal story, devotion to each other, and commitment to God is truly precious and very inspiring to me, as well as others.
Blessings & Joy in Believing ~
Doris
"Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." Psalm 36:5
Yeah bro - nice. Way to sweep the lady off her feet even in the midst of floodwaters...you rock! I'm missing y'all and looking forward to seeing you soon - we'll have to hook that up!
Jack
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